MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 9, 2022– Lowlands Group, a longtime supporter of cycling in Wisconsin, announced its renewed support for the upcoming Kwik Trip Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD) as a series sponsor and title sponsor for three of the most popular races. The series includes the Centraal Bay View Classic in Milwaukee, the historic Café Hollander Otto Wenz Downer Classic presented by Stiegl and the Café Hollander Tosa Village Classic presented by Buckatabon. The U.S.’s largest multi-day bike racing series runs June 16–26. Lowlands Group has supported the series since its inception in 2009. “We have been supporting ToAD since its inaugural

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Benjamin T. Devine, 35, Holmen, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 8 years in federal prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possessing with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.  This prison term will be followed by 4 years of supervised release.  Devine pleaded guilty to this charge on March 8, 2022. On August 5, 2021, La Crosse Police Department (LCPD) officers purchased 53.6 grams of methamphetamine from Devine through a confidential informant

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Corey J. Stern, 36, La Crosse, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 90 months in federal prison for possessing with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.  This prison term will be followed by 4 years of supervised release.  Stern pleaded guilty to this charge on March 3, 2022. On August 10, 2020, La Crosse Police Department (LCPD) officers purchased 17.6 grams of methamphetamine and 4.4 grams of heroin from Stern through a confidential informant (CI) in La Crosse.  Two days later, LCPD officers purchased

APPLETON, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson is honored to receive the endorsement today of former U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Rumbaugh. As an outstanding advocate for people with disabilities, Rumbaugh has served the people of Wisconsin with honor. Rumbaugh said the following in his endorsement: “After hearing from everyone, we realize that the only candidate who truly understands the seriousness of global warming, the fight for democracy, and now the only true progressive in the race, is clearly Tom Nelson. Unlike all the other candidates, “green energy” is not just a talking point.

Washington, DC – Last night, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA 2022), which authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to carry out vital water infrastructure projects and studies. This legislation is key to preserving our nation’s economy, strengthening U.S. and international commerce, protecting our communities, and maintaining our natural resources. “The Mississippi River shapes our local economy and environment here in Wisconsin,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “It’s critical that we continue to invest in water infrastructure and protect this impactful watershed for generations to come. WRDA includes provisions to support the Mississippi River, provide communities with resources to help

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind joined the New Democrat Coalition in releasing a multi-pronged action plan to fight inflation, lower prices on essential goods and services, and provide relief to American workers, families, and businesses. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan getting shots in arms and people back to work, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law reversing decades of underinvestment in our nation’s infrastructure, our economy has made a historic recovery. However, global inflation remains a challenge. In February, Rep. Kind helped form a first-of-its-kind New Dem Inflation Working Group that meets with economists, policy experts, and administration officials to develop and

DAV (DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Department of Wisconsin June 9, 2022 1253 Scheuring Road, Suite A De Pere, WI 54114-1070 Al Labelle 715-207-8870 Members of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) from throughout the state of Wisconsin will hold their annual department convention in Green Bay from June 9 to June 11, 2022, at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay. They will be charting the course for how the state will serve its veterans throughout the year. More than 150 DAV members—including many ill and injured veterans of Vietnam, the Persian Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan—are expected to

Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA), which supports Army Corps of Engineers’ projects that address flood damage reduction, promote ecosystem restoration, support climate resiliency, and address water resource needs in underserved communities. These projects benefit communities across the country, including in Milwaukee. “I am pleased to once again support a bipartisan bill to authorize critical Army Corps of Engineers authorities, including provisions directly related to protecting Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes. For example, the bill would continue to strengthen our fight against invasive species such as the Asian Carp that have

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, a bill co-introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), H.R. 7622, the Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2022, was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives 368-52. This legislation would allow SBA Small Business Development Centers to provide information and assistance to small businesses on how to establish and improve work-based learning opportunities, apprenticeship programs, pre-apprenticeship programs, and other job training programs. “In Wisconsin and across the country, small businesses are struggling to recruit skilled employees, particularly in the manufacturing sector, said Congressman Fitzgerald. In order bolster our supply chains, and reinvigorate the American economy, we must connect our

GREEN BAY, Wis. — To help fight the increase of domestic violence cases in Brown County, Golden House hired Keegan Campbell as its new prevention coordinator. She is responsible for developing and facilitating domestic violence prevention initiatives for employers, schools and community groups as part of the county’s only comprehensive domestic violence shelter and support center. Campbell said when organizations provide prevention presentations and training seminars, they are sharing a valuable resource with their employees. “Education is an important part of what we do here, which is why we try to get in front of as many people as possible

MUKWONAGO, WI—Nik Rettinger, a candidate for the Wisconsin 83rd State Assembly District, has received an endorsement from Congressman Bryan Steil. Congressman Steil stated, “I am happy to endorse Nik Rettinger for the 83rd Assembly District. Nik has been an active conservative for over a decade. As 1st Congressional Chair for the Republican Party and as the Wisconsin Young Republicans Chairman, Nik has helped elect conservatives up and down the ballot – including me. The Wisconsin State Assembly would benefit greatly from a young, forward-looking conservative like Nik. I hope you will join me in supporting his campaign in the August

MADISON, WIS. – The countdown for the 55th World Dairy Expo is on as there are only four months left until the global dairy industry meets once again in Madison, Wisconsin. In addition to a new schedule, October 2 through 7, Expo is introducing the ability to purchase digital admission passes for this year’s event before arriving at the Alliant Energy Center. Admission is required Tuesday through Friday of the event for anyone 12-years-old and older and includes free parking and access to all events at WDE unless noted otherwise in the schedule. Daily and season admission passes are $15 and