SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Oct. 11, 2024: Attorney General Reyes announced today that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. The Federal Trade Commission, which has been coordinating closely with the states throughout this investigation, has reached a paralle  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following joint statement on Oct. 11, 2024, with Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan: * * * Governors on the frontlines of the pandemic response demand answers from the former president * * * Gov. Tony Evers, together with Governors JB Pritzker (D-Illinois) and Gretchen Whitmer (D-Michigan), today issued a joint statement concerning reports that Donald Trump gave Russian Dictator Vladimir   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 7 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Gov. Tony Evers last week visited communities across the state to celebrate Wisconsin's fall agricultural tourism season and the industry's role as a key economic driver for tourism, farm families, and communities in Wisconsin. Gov. Evers proclaimed Sept. 19 through Oct. 31, 2024, as Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Fall Season. A copy of the governor's proclamation is available here. "Our agricultural  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) moving to the West Region in 2025 as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage via credit card or bank electronic funds transfer, you can now securely give your recurring pa  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. The Federal Trade Commission, which has been coordinating closely with the states throughout this investigation,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on Oct. 8, 2024, after a briefing on the federal government's response to Hurricane Helene and the preparations for Hurricane Milton: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for your patience. As you know, I put out a statement this morning that I'm canceling my trip to Germany and to Africa. We're going to try to re- -- work those out later. But I just don't think I can be out of the country at this time. Number one. And number two, we  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 10 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on Oct. 8, 2024, at an event at the Department of Public Works field headquarters on the administration's progress in replacing lead pipes and creating good-paying jobs: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. (Applause.) Hello, Milwaukee! (Applause.) It's good to be back. Thank you. AUDIENCE MEMBER: Welcome to Milwaukee, Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Well, it's good to be back in Milwaukee. AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! TH  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Bob Uecker, actor, philanthropist, radio announcer and baseball star enlisted in the Army in 1954, attaining the rank of corporal. He played Army baseball at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and then played baseball at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, where he teamed with shortstop and future St. Louis Cardinals teammate Dick Groat. After his Army service in 1956 Uecker signed with the Milwaukee Braves, his hometown team. Fo  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 11 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2024: The Utah Attorney General's Office recognizes World Mental Health Day. According to the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), the theme for this year's day of recognition is prioritizing mental health in the workplace. WFMH President Tsuyoshi Akiyama writes, "The COVID-19 pandemic pulled the curtain back on the dramatic need to address mental health issues in the workplace. Tod  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 12 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. The Federal Trade Commission, which has been coordinating closely with the states throughout this investigation, has reache  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 7 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: ASHLAND -- Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), today announced over $115 million in grants to local and Tribal communities through DOA's Flexible Facilities Program (FFP). Funded through the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) Capital Projects Fund (CPF) as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's American Rescue Plan Act, these grants will go toward fu  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * State Building Commission today approved over $160 million in projects statewide * * * Gov. Tony Evers, chair of the Wisconsin State Building Commission (SBC), today announced the Commission approved a total of $160.8 million in key projects around the state, including $50 million for 50 projects in communities across Wisconsin funded through the new Non-State Grant Program, which was created  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Gov. Tony Evers announced the appointment of Corey Dassow as Taylor County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Larry Woebbeking's resignation. Dassow will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. "Corey Dassow has served his community as a law enforcement officer for nearly two decades," said Gov. Evers. "His wealth of experience and dedication to   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Craig Reukauf as Grant County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Nate Dreckman's resignation. Reukauf will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. "With more than 25 years of service in the Grant County Sheriff's Office, Craig Reukauf has demonstrated commitment to his community," said Gov. Evers.   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following radio address on Oct. 10, 2024, in celebration of Manufacturing Month: * * * Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin. Gov. Evers proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin and Oct. 4, 2024, as Manufacturing Day. A copy of the governor's Manufacturing Month and Manufacturing Day proclamation is available here (https://evers.wi.gov/Documents/  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), published 2025 shared revenue estimates of over $1.5 billion. One of the most significant sources of funding provided by the state to local governments, Wisconsin's shared revenue includes eight programs providing state aid to counties, municipalities, tax increment districts, schools, technical colleges, and special districts a  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 12 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking preliminary public input on proposed modifications to the state's deer management unit boundaries. The comment period will run from Oct. 11 through Oct. 20, 2024. The DNR reviews deer management units every few years. This review will focus on the management units in the Northern Forest Zone, the Metropol  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following commentary on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * Updated Proficiency Levels Better Reflect Wisconsin Student Performance By Jill Underly, State Superintendent As a parent of two Wisconsin public school students, I pay close attention to how my kids are doing at school. We talk about how they are doing academically, as well as emotionally and socially. Like many caregivers, their well-being at school is a topic  more