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Madison, Wis. — Today, the Assembly Education Committee advanced legislation to break up MPS and expand school choice for all students in Wisconsin along with other education reforms. “This is a historic vote for Wisconsin’s families, enabling all children to have access
System could lead to chaotic and lengthy ballot counting, odd results The News: A new policy brief from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) examines the promise, peril, and real-world record of ranked-choice voting, a proposal that selects
BALDWIN — Gov. Tony Evers today highlighted his plan, as announced at his State of the State address earlier this week, to invest nearly $30 million to support and expand Wisconsin’s emergency medical services (EMS) systems across the state at an event in Baldwin. The state of Wisconsin relies on nearly 800 EMS providers, and more
FOX CITIES, Wis. (Feb. 17, 2022) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce is now accepting vendor applications for its 2022 Bazaar After Dark® night market in New London, which will be held on Friday, June 3, from 5-10 p.m. Applications will
Prosecutor is Law Enforcement’s Choice for AG | 90+ Endorsements [Fond du Lac, WI…] The Eric Toney for Attorney General campaign today announced the endorsement of Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll who joins 90+ law enforcement officials supporting the Fond du
MILWAUKEE — The Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University will present its annual Lucius W. Nieman Symposium in a virtual format on Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The panel discussion will focus on “Is Democracy
Menomonie, WI—Today, Congressman Seth Moulton and Serve America endorsed Deb McGrath for Wisconsin’s third Congressional district. Deb McGrath is a former Army Captain, CIA officer, and working mom of three. Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) founded Serve America, an organization that
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Serve America, a political organization that helps elect Democratic national service veterans to Congress and played a lead role in taking back the House in 2018, endorsed five candidates running for seats in the U.S. House
Madison, Wis. – Below is a statement from Dr. Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin, on two Republican-sponsored bills regarding Medicaid enrollment. “Today the State Assembly will vote on two bills that would move Wisconsin backwards
It’s Been 21 Days Since Gov. Evers Announced His Surplus Plan, Republicans Still Don’t Have One  MADISON, Wis. — While Wisconsin’s economy is booming thanks to Governor Evers’ investments in worker training, small businesses, and economic development projects, Wisconsin families
February 16, 2022 – A celebration of Black History Month and diversity on the University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus will take place during Africa Night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, in Abbott Concert Hall in the
When Wisconsin Army National Guard recruiters speak with potential recruits, the conversation is typically about the kind of military jobs available. But in recent years, recruits have also had the option to consider certain civilian jobs available to them as
Latest announcement in growing movement to elect trusted conservative as attorney general [Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Adam Jarchow announced the support of over two dozen conservative legislative leaders in his campaign for attorney general. The leaders – representing districts
Legislation increases access to essential breast cancer screenings [Neenah, Wis.] – Today, breast cancer fighter and women’s health advocate, Gail Zeamer, released a new video aimed at passage of Assembly Bill 416/Senate Bill 413. The legislation, which is currently working its
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s unnecessary request for an additional $30 billion in COVID-19 relief. “It’s rich for President Biden to ask Congress for billions more in COVID relief when
The investment will accelerate cleaning Areas of Concern in Wisconsin near the St. Louis River, Fox River, Milwaukee Estuary, and Sheboygan WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that as a direct result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) leadership participated in the 2022 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) “United We Thrive” Winter Policy Conference in Washington D.C. this week. The annual meeting, held
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will refund the $10 application fee to customers who applied for a wolf harvest permit or preference point for the Fall 2021 wolf harvest season. The department will restore all
Madison, Wis. — Today, the Assembly Education Committee advanced legislation to break up MPS and expand school choice for all students in Wisconsin along with other education reforms. “This is a historic vote for Wisconsin’s families, enabling all children to have access to a school of their choosing and world-class courses and
System could lead to chaotic and lengthy ballot counting, odd results The News: A new policy brief from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) examines the promise, peril, and real-world record of ranked-choice voting, a proposal that selects winners not necessarily based on majority or plurality, but with
BALDWIN — Gov. Tony Evers today highlighted his plan, as announced at his State of the State address earlier this week, to invest nearly $30 million to support and expand Wisconsin’s emergency medical services (EMS) systems across the state at an event in Baldwin. The state of Wisconsin relies on nearly 800 EMS providers, and more than half are either operated exclusively by volunteers or through
FOX CITIES, Wis. (Feb. 17, 2022) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce is now accepting vendor applications for its 2022 Bazaar After Dark® night market in New London, which will be held on Friday, June 3, from 5-10 p.m. Applications will be accepted from February 16 to March 31. Bazaar After
Prosecutor is Law Enforcement’s Choice for AG | 90+ Endorsements [Fond du Lac, WI…] The Eric Toney for Attorney General campaign today announced the endorsement of Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll who joins 90+ law enforcement officials supporting the Fond du Lac District Attorney. “Law enforcement is lining up with me
MILWAUKEE — The Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University will present its annual Lucius W. Nieman Symposium in a virtual format on Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The panel discussion will focus on “Is Democracy in Danger? Voting Rights and the Role of the Press,”
Menomonie, WI—Today, Congressman Seth Moulton and Serve America endorsed Deb McGrath for Wisconsin’s third Congressional district. Deb McGrath is a former Army Captain, CIA officer, and working mom of three. Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) founded Serve America, an organization that helps elect Democratic national service veterans to Congress and played
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Serve America, a political organization that helps elect Democratic national service veterans to Congress and played a lead role in taking back the House in 2018, endorsed five candidates running for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Serve America supports national service veterans because
Madison, Wis. – Below is a statement from Dr. Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin, on two Republican-sponsored bills regarding Medicaid enrollment. “Today the State Assembly will vote on two bills that would move Wisconsin backwards at the expense of hardworking Wisconsinites,” said Robert Kraig, Executive
It’s Been 21 Days Since Gov. Evers Announced His Surplus Plan, Republicans Still Don’t Have One  MADISON, Wis. — While Wisconsin’s economy is booming thanks to Governor Evers’ investments in worker training, small businesses, and economic development projects, Wisconsin families are feeling the effects of rising costs at the grocery
February 16, 2022 – A celebration of Black History Month and diversity on the University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus will take place during Africa Night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, in Abbott Concert Hall in the Kleinpell Fine Arts building. The free event is open to
When Wisconsin Army National Guard recruiters speak with potential recruits, the conversation is typically about the kind of military jobs available. But in recent years, recruits have also had the option to consider certain civilian jobs available to them as well. The U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program
Latest announcement in growing movement to elect trusted conservative as attorney general [Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Adam Jarchow announced the support of over two dozen conservative legislative leaders in his campaign for attorney general. The leaders – representing districts in all regions of the state – cited Adam’s conservative
Legislation increases access to essential breast cancer screenings [Neenah, Wis.] – Today, breast cancer fighter and women’s health advocate, Gail Zeamer, released a new video aimed at passage of Assembly Bill 416/Senate Bill 413. The legislation, which is currently working its way through the State Legislature in Madison, would increase access
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s unnecessary request for an additional $30 billion in COVID-19 relief. “It’s rich for President Biden to ask Congress for billions more in COVID relief when he 1) hasn’t even spent all the money Congress previously
The investment will accelerate cleaning Areas of Concern in Wisconsin near the St. Louis River, Fox River, Milwaukee Estuary, and Sheboygan WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that as a direct result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will make significant progress in
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) leadership participated in the 2022 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) “United We Thrive” Winter Policy Conference in Washington D.C. this week. The annual meeting, held February 14 – 16, 2022, included the business meeting, committee
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will refund the $10 application fee to customers who applied for a wolf harvest permit or preference point for the Fall 2021 wolf harvest season. The department will restore all customer’s wolf preference point records to their Fall 2021 pre-application