When we think of the nature of systemic racism we rarely see the face of a White woman. I have seen the faces of these women throughout American history. They have been hidden in the background by men who don’t want to give them credit. Despite this, they have made their voices be known as a force in racism.
Over the last two days, Texas has undergone power outages and rolling blackouts as its energy grid has been unable to cope with a huge spike in demand coupled with faltering generation.
Short-term profits for hedge funds at the expense of iconic news operations or the needs of news consumers are appalling. We need regulations to stop and undo the consolidation of our news, (be it radio, newspapers, or broadcast television), into the hands of fewer and fewer people.
The growing pressure to reopen Madison schools has been successful: Superintendent Carlton Jenkins has announced that reopening will start March 9, with no guarantee that teachers can be vaccinated by then.
Contact: Elizabeth Ward, (608) 445-4489; elizabeth.ward@sierraclub.org MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced his proposal yesterday for the 2021-2023 Biennial State Budget. The proposal includes funding for climate programs, drinking water programs and more. In response, Wisconsin Sierra Club Chapter Director Elizabeth Ward
MADISON – A study published this week in Science Translational Medicine describes how urinalysis could potentially be used to detect some forms of cancer. Currently, cancers are detected and diagnosed using more invasive methods such as surgical biopsies of suspected tumors
Contact: Kristin Teston, kristin@wisconsinlandwater.org MADISON – The Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WI Land+Water) applauds Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ 2021-23 Executive Budget, which prioritizes investments in conservation, agriculture, and water quality. Budget initiatives such as increased funding for county conservation
Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 Who: Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk, Wisconsin Department of Health Services Stephanie Schauer, Ph.D., Division of Public Health Immunization Program Manager When: Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Where: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKdqbB5x1oJdf-jiSf4gVw/live Wisconsin Eye Please RSVP to Lisa Cates before 12:00
CONTACT: Alyssa Mauk, ACLU of Wisconsin communications director, amauk@aclu-wi.org MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin and 104 other organizations sent a letter today to the Joint Finance Committee urging them to allow people to participate in next month’s state budget
Contact: Kevin Olson, DNR Community Financial Assistance Specialist Kevin.Olson@wisconsin.gov or 608-234-2238 MADISON – The City of Watertown is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects primarily
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) are leading their Senate colleagues in urging President Biden to request robust funding and increase the federal investment in our nation’s response to the ongoing opioid and substance use
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday this week announced his 2021-2023 biennial budget, laying out his Badger Bounceback agenda to help make sure Wisconsin can bounce back from this pandemic and better than before. Several components of the
CONTACT: Alex Walker, alex@judgeshelleygrogan.com MUSKEGO — Today, Judge Shelley Grogan announces the support of the overwhelming majority of District II County Sheriffs, including the endorsement of Racine County Sheriff Chris Schmaling who had originally endorsed Judge Grogan’s opponent. Sheriff Eric Severson,
Contact: Brandi Grayson, brandi@brandiformadison.com MADISON – Wisconsin State Representative, David Bowen, endorsed Brandi Grayson’s candidacy for Madison Alder, District 14. About Brandi’s leadership, Rep Bowen said this: “Achieving equity & advancement of oppressed communities means further advancement for all communities! I’ve
MADISON – Teens in Wisconsin will now be able to take driver education classes online using the “How to Drive” curriculum from AAA. Built on nearly a century of respected driver education expertise, but utilizing the latest teaching techniques and
When we think of the nature of systemic racism we rarely see the face of a White woman. I have seen the faces of these women throughout American history. They have been hidden in the background by men who don’t want to give them credit. Despite this, they have made their voices be known as a force in racism.
Over the last two days, Texas has undergone power outages and rolling blackouts as its energy grid has been unable to cope with a huge spike in demand coupled with faltering generation.
Short-term profits for hedge funds at the expense of iconic news operations or the needs of news consumers are appalling. We need regulations to stop and undo the consolidation of our news, (be it radio, newspapers, or broadcast television), into the hands of fewer and fewer people.
The growing pressure to reopen Madison schools has been successful: Superintendent Carlton Jenkins has announced that reopening will start March 9, with no guarantee that teachers can be vaccinated by then.
Contact: Elizabeth Ward, (608) 445-4489; elizabeth.ward@sierraclub.org MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced his proposal yesterday for the 2021-2023 Biennial State Budget. The proposal includes funding for climate programs, drinking water programs and more. In response, Wisconsin Sierra Club Chapter Director Elizabeth Ward issued the following statement: “Budgets reflect our priorities, and they
MADISON – A study published this week in Science Translational Medicine describes how urinalysis could potentially be used to detect some forms of cancer. Currently, cancers are detected and diagnosed using more invasive methods such as surgical biopsies of suspected tumors and blood draws. Urinalysis has long been used to detect
Contact: Kristin Teston, kristin@wisconsinlandwater.org MADISON – The Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WI Land+Water) applauds Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ 2021-23 Executive Budget, which prioritizes investments in conservation, agriculture, and water quality. Budget initiatives such as increased funding for county conservation department staffing, and conservation cost-sharing funding for farmers and landowners
Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 Who: Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk, Wisconsin Department of Health Services Stephanie Schauer, Ph.D., Division of Public Health Immunization Program Manager When: Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Where: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKdqbB5x1oJdf-jiSf4gVw/live Wisconsin Eye Please RSVP to Lisa Cates before 12:00 p.m. only if you plan to ask a question, and include the name
CONTACT: Alyssa Mauk, ACLU of Wisconsin communications director, amauk@aclu-wi.org MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin and 104 other organizations sent a letter today to the Joint Finance Committee urging them to allow people to participate in next month’s state budget hearings virtually, ensuring that everyone can safely join in the
Contact: Kevin Olson, DNR Community Financial Assistance Specialist Kevin.Olson@wisconsin.gov or 608-234-2238 MADISON – The City of Watertown is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects primarily include the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) are leading their Senate colleagues in urging President Biden to request robust funding and increase the federal investment in our nation’s response to the ongoing opioid and substance use disorder (SUD) epidemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday this week announced his 2021-2023 biennial budget, laying out his Badger Bounceback agenda to help make sure Wisconsin can bounce back from this pandemic and better than before. Several components of the governor’s proposal have received bipartisan praise and support from members
CONTACT: Alex Walker, alex@judgeshelleygrogan.com MUSKEGO — Today, Judge Shelley Grogan announces the support of the overwhelming majority of District II County Sheriffs, including the endorsement of Racine County Sheriff Chris Schmaling who had originally endorsed Judge Grogan’s opponent. Sheriff Eric Severson, Waukesha County Sheriff Kurt Picknell, Walworth County Sheriff Mark Podoll,
Contact: Brandi Grayson, brandi@brandiformadison.com MADISON – Wisconsin State Representative, David Bowen, endorsed Brandi Grayson’s candidacy for Madison Alder, District 14. About Brandi’s leadership, Rep Bowen said this: “Achieving equity & advancement of oppressed communities means further advancement for all communities! I’ve known Brandi Grayson for years and I’m more than honored
MADISON – Teens in Wisconsin will now be able to take driver education classes online using the “How to Drive” curriculum from AAA. Built on nearly a century of respected driver education expertise, but utilizing the latest teaching techniques and up to date information on vehicle technology and roadway dangers,