Rep. Zimmerman: Wishes Ray Cross well

(Madison) Today, UW System President Ray Cross announced he will retire. Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls) praised his service. “While I’m happy to see President Cross take a well-earned break, it’s a loss to the UW System and the state

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Gov. Evers: Statement on President Cross’ retirement

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross’ retirement announcement: “I want to thank Ray for his five years of leadership and service as president of

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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber: Calls on Milwaukee businesses to observe Veterans Day Businesses encouraged to offer discounts or other promotions for military families

Media Contact: Saul Newton, Executive Director snewton@wiveteranschamber.org (414) 207-4376 MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber is asking Milwaukee businesses to celebrate Veterans Day by holding discounts or other promotions for veterans and military families during this year’s Milwaukee Veterans Week,

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Paul Ryan: Launches non-profit focused on expanding economic opportunity through evidence-based policies

Contact: Kevin@AmericanIdeaFoundation.com   JANESVILLE, WI – This morning, former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announced the formation of the American Idea Foundation, a not-for-profit organization with offices in Ryan’s hometown of Janesville, Wisconsin. The 501(c)(3) will partner with community organizations, academics, and lawmakers who are working on the issues that were the

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Rep. Zimmerman: Wishes Ray Cross well

(Madison) Today, UW System President Ray Cross announced he will retire. Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls) praised his service. “While I’m happy to see President Cross take a well-earned break, it’s a loss to the UW System and the state of Wisconsin” said Rep. Zimmerman. “Ray is a straight shooter

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Gov. Evers: Joins State Treasurer Godlewski for the Task Force on Retirement Security’s First Meeting

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski for the first meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Retirement Security. The task force, created through Executive Order #45, is chaired by State Treasurer Godlewski and is tasked with developing strategies to educate Wisconsinites about the importance of

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Gov. Evers: Statement on President Cross’ retirement

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross’ retirement announcement: “I want to thank Ray for his five years of leadership and service as president of our UW System. Ray has been a fierce advocate for

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Gov. Evers: Seeks pplicants for Crawford County District Attorney

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applications for appointment as Crawford County District Attorney. The new appointee will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of District Attorney Timothy C. Baxter, effective January 3, 2020. The new appointee will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Court of Appeals—District I

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals – District I. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Joan Kessler’s retirement, effective February 7, 2020. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2021. District I

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Rep. Tittl, Sen. LeMahieu: Listening sessions scheduled

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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber: Calls on Milwaukee businesses to observe Veterans Day Businesses encouraged to offer discounts or other promotions for military families

Media Contact: Saul Newton, Executive Director snewton@wiveteranschamber.org (414) 207-4376 MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber is asking Milwaukee businesses to celebrate Veterans Day by holding discounts or other promotions for veterans and military families during this year’s Milwaukee Veterans Week, Nov. 4 to Nov. 11. The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber will

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Sen. Johnson: Introduces Legislation to Permanently Authorize SOAR Act

Contact: Austin Altenburg   WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) introduced legislation Wednesday to permanently authorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act, and ensure that students and

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