MON PM Update: Police: No suspects in fire at Wisconsin Family Action HQ

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes says his office, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms have no suspects yet on who attacked the Wisconsin Family Action headquarters over the weekend. Barnes at a press conference inside the Madison Safety Building today said police are looking at surveillance footage from near… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Dept. Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP, WEDC Hold first Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council meeting

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) held the first Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council meeting on May 4, 2022 at WEDC headquarters in Madison. This council helps guide the initiatives created through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), a collaborative project proposed in Governor Tony Evers’ budget between DATCP and WEDC to promote the export of Wisconsin’s agricultural products. During the meeting, the council, along with DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski and WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, discussed current export trends, opportunities for increasing Wisconsin

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Joint Audit Committee: Audit recommends improved monitoring for housing and energy assistance programs

MADISON – On Friday, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a limited-scope review of the Emergency Rental Assistance and Emergency Solutions Grant programs (report 22-3). The Department of Administration (DOA) administers the Emergency Rental Assistance program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program to provide housing assistance and emergency shelter assistance to individuals in need. Through June 2021, DOA received $434.7 million in supplemental federal funds for the Emergency Rental Assistance program. From March 2021 through September 2021, the program provided $64.0 million in benefits for 15,968 households. In July 2020, DOA was awarded $32.5 million in supplemental federal funds for the Emergency Solutions Grant program. From July 2020 through December 2021,

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WisGOP: Wisconsin Family Action attack follows inflammatory rhetoric by Democrats

Early Sunday morning, the Madison office of pro-life group Wisconsin Family Action was vandalized and attacked by arson likely in response to the leaked draft of the U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Democrats in Wisconsin have been in lockstep with their national counterparts, hoping to use the leaked opinion to inflame their most radical voters. In fact, only three da… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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WI AFL-CIO: Stands in solidarity with SMART Local 565 workers at Trachte Building Systems in Sun Prairie

At midnight on Friday, May 6, over 105 members of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local 565 went on strike at Trachte Building Systems in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. SMART Local 565 members at Trachte make vital training centers for fire fighters and first responders and storage units that are used across the country. SMART members are on strike for flexibility and a work-life balance. “The Wisconsin labor movement proudly stands in solidarity with our sisters and brothers of SMART Local 565 on strike at Trachte Building Systems in Sun Prairie,” said Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of

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Dept. of Military Affairs: State hosts career fair for troops transitioning from COVID-19 response

The Wisconsin National Guard hosted a career fair May 4 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, along with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Department of Workforce Development, and the Wisconsin Healthcare Association, for service members completing their tours of duty responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the troops have spent more than two years serving on military orders away from their civilian careers or educations. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wisconsin National Guard has been called upon several times to work in varying capacities supporting the state. Wisconsin National Guard members administered more than 230,000

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NRSC: Lasry implements 40%+ inflation on Bucks ticket prices

Washington, D.C. – Senate hopeful Alex Lasry is blaming inflation on “corporate greed,” but then turns around and hikes up his NBA team’s ticket prices by more than 40%, making the tickets only affordable to corporations and the ultra-rich. He has blurred the line between his business and political campaign many times, but this time he’s gone too far – hurting Wisconsinites and their wallets. He can’t have it both ways. This is happening as his primary opponent released an ad criticizing the $250 million of public money that went into building Fiserv Forum, the home of the Lasry’s NBA team. Tom Nelson in the

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours

OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or regarding other federal matters.  Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place for the privacy of constituents we are here to assist.  Vilas County Office Hours Monday, May 16 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Boulder Junction Community Center 5392 Park St., Boulder Junction, WI

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Christenson campaign: Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses George Christenson for Clerk of Court

MILWAUKEE—Congresswoman Gwen Moore today endorsed George Christenson in the race for Milwaukee County Clerk of Court. This is a critical position to address current challenges in the justice system, including a massive backlog in Milwaukee County courts. Congresswoman Moore adds her name to more than 50 other local leaders who have already endorsed Christenson, after Milwaukee County’s judges chose him to be Interim Clerk of Court. “George Christenson has been a community leader and a champion for voting rights,” said Congresswoman Moore. “He is providing much needed leadership as our Milwaukee County Clerk of Court. George is currently making needed

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Fire danger remains very high across most of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – After a busy weekend of fire activity across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to again remain vigilant and avoid burning as fire danger remains very high across most of Wisconsin. With continuing dry conditions and high winds, the DNR is anticipating possible powerline fires and other causes resulting from unintended sparks. Many counties have suspended DNR burning permits. Areas with VERY HIGH fire danger today include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Green Lake, Iron, Jackson, Juneau, Kewaunee,

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Marquette University: Alumni couple gives $1 million to honor Marquette Nurses as National Nursing Week celebrations begin

MILWAUKEE — As National Nursing Week celebrations begin across the country, Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell today shared that an anonymous alumni couple has stepped forward and committed to a $1 million gift to honor Marquette Nurses and bolster efforts to renovate and build an addition for the new home for the College of Nursing. The couple emphasized the importance of “establishing a home for Marquette Nurses that creates a sense of belonging and cultivates wellness opportunities across the college for nurses who give tirelessly of themselves.” The anonymous couple, who is actively involved in the Time to Rise comprehensive fundraising

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UW-Madison: Student survey on campus climate

MADISON — Most students from nearly all backgrounds find the University of Wisconsin–Madison to be a safe, welcoming and respectful place where they feel they belong, though gaps in the campus experience persist, according to initial results from a fall 2021 Campus Climate Survey. Most respondents also indicated that they value diversity and that it’s very important to them that the university does, too. However, challenges remain. Even though most students from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups reported an overall positive experience on campus, they rated the campus climate less highly than their peers. These gaps were about the same

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Godlewski campaign: WATCH: Sarah Godlewski on MSNBC: “We do not want politicians like Ron Johnson, making health care decisions for women and affecting our freedom”

KEY POINTS: In Wisconsin, this is a real issue, because we have a complete abortion ban on the books. There is no exception, not for rape or incest. And so I have been seeing from this ad, a lot of great energy. People have been calling me and saying, “Sarah, I know you don’t think this issue is an afterthought. I’ve been frustrated with my own party, because they’ve had 50 years to codify. And they haven’t gotten it done. And I know you’ll prioritize it.” Ron Johnson has called Roe a tragedy for this country. And we don’t need

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Researchers develop method for diagnosing prostate cancer

WARF is seeking commercial partners for a new imaging-based method for diagnosing prostate cancer.  Researchers at UW-Madison have developed a way to detect prostate cancer by analyzing a prostate tissue sample for certain physical factors linked to the presence of cancer, according to the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation.  These changes, occurring in cancerous prostates “in regions … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Dept. Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP, WEDC Hold first Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council meeting

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) held the first Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council meeting on May 4, 2022 at WEDC headquarters in Madison. This council helps guide the initiatives created through the Wisconsin Initiative for

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Joint Audit Committee: Audit recommends improved monitoring for housing and energy assistance programs

MADISON – On Friday, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a limited-scope review of the Emergency Rental Assistance and Emergency Solutions Grant programs (report 22-3). The Department of Administration (DOA) administers the Emergency Rental Assistance program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program to provide housing assistance and emergency shelter assistance to individuals

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NRSC: Lasry implements 40%+ inflation on Bucks ticket prices

Washington, D.C. – Senate hopeful Alex Lasry is blaming inflation on “corporate greed,” but then turns around and hikes up his NBA team’s ticket prices by more than 40%, making the tickets only affordable to corporations and the ultra-rich. He has blurred the line between his business and political campaign many times, but

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours

OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or regarding other federal matters.  Note: Staff-led mobile office hours

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UW-Madison: Student survey on campus climate

MADISON — Most students from nearly all backgrounds find the University of Wisconsin–Madison to be a safe, welcoming and respectful place where they feel they belong, though gaps in the campus experience persist, according to initial results from a fall 2021 Campus Climate Survey. Most respondents also indicated that they

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Researchers develop method for diagnosing prostate cancer

WARF is seeking commercial partners for a new imaging-based method for diagnosing prostate cancer.  Researchers at UW-Madison have developed a way to detect prostate cancer by analyzing a prostate tissue sample for certain physical factors linked to the presence of cancer, according to the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation.  These changes,

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