DATCP: Waukesha County deer farm tests positive for CWD

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed that two white-tailed deer at a Waukesha County farm have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The samples were confirmed by the National Veterinary

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WisDems: U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Oshkosh UAW Local 578 President, and Chief Steward highlight positive economic impact of bringing 1,000 manufacturing jobs to Oshkosh

“The opportunity here is essentially rebuilding the middle class – rebuilding the American dream.”   MADISON, Wis. – Senator Tammy Baldwin, Oshkosh UAW Local 578 President Bob Lynk, and  Chief Steward Timothy Jacobson highlighted the positive impact bringing 1,000 good-paying manufacturing jobs to Oshkosh would have on the local economy

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Senate Leadership Fund: Asks if Mandela Barnes agrees with WI Democratic Party Vice Chair that parents shouldn’t have a say in education

WASHINGTON, DC – The Vice Chairwoman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party took to Twitter to voice her contempt for parents who would dare want to “have a say” in their child’s education in a now-deleted viral tweet: Wonder whether Mandela Barnes and the rest of the Wisconsin Democratic Senate field of candidates have

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Kleefisch campaign: Wisconsin Democrats take an anti-parent position

[Waukesha, WI] – Wisconsin State Representative and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Lee Snodgrass said the quiet part out loud today, claiming she doesn’t believe parents should have a say in their children’s education. In a now deleted tweet, the top Democrat Party leader and ally to Governor Tony Evers

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IRG Action Fund: Supports taxpayer refund for closed schools

Madison, Wis. — Today IRG Action Fund’s Executive Vice President Chris Reader testified in front of the Assembly Committee on Education in support of Assembly Bill 964 – legislation that requires school districts to refund taxpayers if it closes its doors to in-person learning for an extended amount of time. Support for the

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Marcus & Millichap: Arranges the sale of a 500,000-square foot industrial building

WAUSAU, WI, February 10, 2022 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a Footlocker/ Eastbay distribution center located at 500 N 72nd Ave. The building is a 500,000-square foot distribution property located in Wausau, WI, according

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Leads 116 Republicans on a letter demanding Biden take action on fentanyl

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led 116 Republicans on a letter to President Biden urging the Administration to take immediate action to stem the fentanyl scourge coming from China and across the southern border, and support making fentanyl related substances Schedule 1 classification permanent. Drug overdoses have claimed more Americans lives each

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Releases update regarding South Division High School transition to virtual learning

MILWAUKEE (February 10, 2022) — Early Wednesday morning, South Division High School staff received a call about a potential threat at the school building. School leaders contacted the Milwaukee Police Department and then alerted MPS leaders. Our school quickly implemented lockdown procedures to ensure our students remained safe. The Police Department assisted

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DATCP: Waukesha County deer farm tests positive for CWD

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed that two white-tailed deer at a Waukesha County farm have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The samples were confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. Both affected animals were 3-year-old

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Dept. of Public Instruction: Says our kids need real solutions

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly issued the following statement regarding the bills before the Assembly Committee on Education today. “Our schools – and our kids – need so much right now. They need real solutions to real problems. These bills are decidedly not that, and the fact that

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