WisDems: Statement on Donald Trump visit to Wisconsin

(WISCONSIN) — In response to President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Tommy Kubitschek released the following statement: “For four years, Wisconsinites have watched Trump abandon the Badger state’s economy, and attack the 2.4 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing

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Victory Garden Initiative: Michelle Dobbs named new Executive Director

MILWAUKEE-The Board of Directors of Victory Garden Initiative is proud to announce the appointment of Michelle Dobbs as the new Executive Director. Victory Garden Initiative (VGI) is a Milwaukee nonprofit that works to build communities that grow their own food to create a community-led, socially just, environmentally sustainable, nutritious food

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Office of Commissioner of Insurance: Governor’s Task Force submits recommendations to Improve prescription drug affordability and accessibility

Madison, Wis. – The Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices today submitted its final 2020 report to Governor Tony Evers with recommendations for improving prescription drug affordability and accessibility for Wisconsin residents. In its report to Governor Evers, the task force outlined numerous policy ideas for reducing costs and

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Stafsholt campaign: Announces National Rifle Association endorsement

Today, State Representative Rob Stafsholt announced that his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 10th Senate District has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and received their A+ rating. Representative Stafsholt is the only candidate running for the 10th Senate District to be endorsed by the NRA. “As a lifelong sportsman,

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Sen. Smith: We must act immediately on pandemic school stability package

MADISON – Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D – Brunswick) renewed calls for the Legislature to pass the Pandemic School Stability Package in light of recent data released by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI). This data exhibits school year differences in pupil headcounts, impacting school district revenue limits, which implies

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The UW Now Livestream: Football in the age of COVID-19

MADISON, WI (October 21, 2020) — On Friday, the Badgers will kick off a football season that seemed out of reach two months ago. In August, the Big Ten announced it would postpone all fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but in September, the conference changed course. Now, seven weeks after

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We Energies: Teams up with law enforcement to stop scams

Milwaukee – We Energies is partnering with police to share an important safety message: Stop scams now. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, law enforcement and others across Wisconsin are sharing a simple social media message to warn their followers about the dangers of utility scams. Over the years, our customers have lost

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Historical Foundation: 2020 Capitol ornament celebrates the State Capitol Senate stained glass ceiling

Madison, Wis. – The 2020 Wisconsin State Capitol commemorative ornament, presented by the Wisconsin Historical Foundation, was inspired by and is a tribute to the leaded glasswork skylight in the State Senate Chamber. This is the 17th annual commemorative Capitol ornament. “This year’s ornament celebrates the distinctive glasswork that is composed of translucent

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Rep. Nygren: Reacts to Purdue Pharma pleading guilty to criminal charges

Madison – On Wednesday, the United States Department of Justice announced OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma will plead guilty to three federal criminal counts as part of a larger monetary settlement with the government. Rep. John Nygren (R – Marinette), author of nearly three dozen bills addressing the heroin and opioid epidemic,

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Sen. Carpenter: Republican Health Committees are missing in action

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter issued the following statement on the lack of action to address the pandemic in the Assembly and Senate Health Committees: “It is shocking that even during a once in a century public health crisis, the Republican Chairmen of the Assembly and Senate Health Committees have not

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WisDems: Statement on Donald Trump visit to Wisconsin

(WISCONSIN) — In response to President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Tommy Kubitschek released the following statement: “For four years, Wisconsinites have watched Trump abandon the Badger state’s economy, and attack the 2.4 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions. Now, Trump visiting Wisconsin will only remind voters of

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