City Forward Collective CEO Patricia Hoben says safe, in-person instruction in Milwaukee schools is possible, but admits COVID-19 testing availability is inadequate. City Forward Collective is a group aiming to eliminate educational inequity. Hoben addressed concerns about reopening schools at
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) — Following a closed-door meeting with Senator Kamala Harris in Milwaukee on Monday evening, Voces de la Frontera Action is proud to officially announce our endorsement of Joe Biden for 46th President of the United States and Kamala
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said the following Thursday after Senate Democrats, again, blocked a coronavirus relief bill that would help unemployed workers and small businesses: “It is unfortunate Democrats won’t take yes for an answer. Once again, they have taken
MILWAUKEE – Steven DeVougas, former chairman and current member of Milwaukee’s Fire and Police Commission, will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Thursday, September 17. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership
WISCONSIN STATEWIDE– Feeding Wisconsin, the state association of six Feeding America member food banks and 1,000 local food programs serving all 72 counties in the state, is grateful to receive two grant awards through the Food Security Initiative administered by
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN–Today, Congressman Bryan Steil released his first two TV ads, “Home” and “Safe” on Milwaukee broadcast. “I am excited to share my message far and wide in Southeast Wisconsin. I am working to bring back jobs, rebuild our economy,
WISCONSIN — A new survey of evangelical and Catholic voters in key five battleground states – including Wisconsin – shows President Trump’s perceived lack of kindness is driving faith voters away in large enough numbers to potentially affect the outcome of the election. These
HAGER CITY, WI – Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden was part of a roundtable discussion with members of law enforcement representing 11 different departments. The attendees discussed the challenges facing law enforcement and a variety of solutions. Derrick has been
MADISON, Wis. – As requested by Gov. Tony Evers in the 2019-2021 Biennial Budget, the DNR conducted a survey of the state’s fire departments to determine their use of PFAS-containing, or fluorinated, firefighting foams. This survey was designed to help the
MILWAUKEE – The week of September 6th-12th, 2020 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. On this day, millions of people around the world join their voices to share a message of hope and healing.
MADISON–As levels of isolation, distress and anxiety increase because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately so do the number of suicides and attempted suicides. Today, UW Health is observing World Suicide Prevention Day by joining partners across the globe in
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following statement regarding new numbers from Public Health Madison/Dane County that show there were 456 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours: “Our community is experiencing its first sustained,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the members who will serve on the People’s Maps Commission, a nonpartisan redistricting commission charged with drawing fair, impartial maps based on 2020 U.S. Census data. In January, the governor signed Executive Order #66 creating
MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary-designee Randy Romanski has announced the 15 members of the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These members will serve a one-year term, receiving a certificate of completion at the end
MADISON, Wis. – Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and Attorney General Josh Kaul is reminding schools and students that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) has a new resource for those in the school
City Forward Collective CEO Patricia Hoben says safe, in-person instruction in Milwaukee schools is possible, but admits COVID-19 testing availability is inadequate. City Forward Collective is a group aiming to eliminate educational inequity. Hoben addressed concerns about reopening schools at a Milwaukee Rotary Club meeting that was held both in-person
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) — Following a closed-door meeting with Senator Kamala Harris in Milwaukee on Monday evening, Voces de la Frontera Action is proud to officially announce our endorsement of Joe Biden for 46th President of the United States and Kamala Harris for 46th Vice President of the United States. Over
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said the following Thursday after Senate Democrats, again, blocked a coronavirus relief bill that would help unemployed workers and small businesses: “It is unfortunate Democrats won’t take yes for an answer. Once again, they have taken the position it’s either their way or the highway. Just
MILWAUKEE – Steven DeVougas, former chairman and current member of Milwaukee’s Fire and Police Commission, will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Thursday, September 17. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership between the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. DeVougas, founder of DeVougas Law Group
WISCONSIN STATEWIDE– Feeding Wisconsin, the state association of six Feeding America member food banks and 1,000 local food programs serving all 72 counties in the state, is grateful to receive two grant awards through the Food Security Initiative administered by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP).
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN–Today, Congressman Bryan Steil released his first two TV ads, “Home” and “Safe” on Milwaukee broadcast. “I am excited to share my message far and wide in Southeast Wisconsin. I am working to bring back jobs, rebuild our economy, and make our communities safe for everyone. These are challenging
WISCONSIN — A new survey of evangelical and Catholic voters in key five battleground states – including Wisconsin – shows President Trump’s perceived lack of kindness is driving faith voters away in large enough numbers to potentially affect the outcome of the election. These results come as progressive evangelical group Vote Common Good plans to host
HAGER CITY, WI – Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden was part of a roundtable discussion with members of law enforcement representing 11 different departments. The attendees discussed the challenges facing law enforcement and a variety of solutions. Derrick has been a frequent critic of Ron Kind for lying to the
MADISON, Wis. – As requested by Gov. Tony Evers in the 2019-2021 Biennial Budget, the DNR conducted a survey of the state’s fire departments to determine their use of PFAS-containing, or fluorinated, firefighting foams. This survey was designed to help the DNR better understand how much, how often and why fluorinated
MILWAUKEE – The week of September 6th-12th, 2020 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. On this day, millions of people around the world join their voices to share a message of hope and healing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
MADISON–As levels of isolation, distress and anxiety increase because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately so do the number of suicides and attempted suicides. Today, UW Health is observing World Suicide Prevention Day by joining partners across the globe in raising awareness about suicide and suicide prevention. “We know that
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following statement regarding new numbers from Public Health Madison/Dane County that show there were 456 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours: “Our community is experiencing its first sustained, significant surge of illness since this terrible pandemic began. The
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the members who will serve on the People’s Maps Commission, a nonpartisan redistricting commission charged with drawing fair, impartial maps based on 2020 U.S. Census data. In January, the governor signed Executive Order #66 creating the Commission following his 2020 State of the State Address.
MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary-designee Randy Romanski has announced the 15 members of the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These members will serve a one-year term, receiving a certificate of completion at the end of their service. “Congratulations to the first members of the
MADISON, Wis. – Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and Attorney General Josh Kaul is reminding schools and students that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) has a new resource for those in the school community that fear someone may harm themselves or others. “Our