Protasiewicz campaign: Announces endorsements of Court of Appeals Judge Lisa Neubauer and other community leaders

MILWAUKEE—Judge Janet Protasiewicz announced today that she has earned the endorsements of Court of Appeals Judge Lisa Neubauer and other community leaders. “I’m endorsing Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Supreme Court because we need to restore the integrity of our courts, and she is the best person to do that,” said Appeals Court Judge Lisa Neubauer. “Janet is a fair and impartial jurist who upholds the law and the constitution, and she will continue to do so without regard to politics. She deserves our full support.” The latest round of endorsements adds more momentum to Protasiewicz’s growing campaign and can be

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Lasry for Wisconsin: “Ron Johnson is a threat to democracy”

Milwaukee – Today, in the wake of the beginning of the Congressional hearings on the January 6th Insurrection, Alex Lasry released the following statement: “What happened at the Capitol on January 6th was an assault on our Democracy and an attempt to reverse—through violent means—the outcome of a free and fair election. This attack did not come out of nowhere. Donald Trump, Ron Johnson, and the many members of the GOP poisoned faith in our democracy and fomented an insurrection. Since the attack, Ron Johnson has continually downplayed what happened, and has even called the insurrection and attack on our Capitol

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The White House: FDA infant formula update: June 9, 2022

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on additional steps it has taken that will lead to more infant formula available in the U.S. under the agency’s recent increased flexibilities. Company (Product Origin): Nestlé (Germany) Product(s): Nestlé NAN Expert Pro Sensi Pro Type of Formula: General Estimated Quantity: 28,200 cans (about 50,000 pounds or about 745,000 full-size, 8-ounce bottles) Availability: June – the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is evaluating options for getting the products to the U.S. as quickly as possible. More Information and Where to Find the Products: Expected to be sold online at Gerber.com The FDA is

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New North: J. F. Ahern Co. receives 2022 New North Workplace Excellence Award

NEW NORTH, June 9, 2022 – J. F. Ahern Co., a mechanical and fire protection contractor headquartered in Fond du Lac, has been named as the winner of the 2022 New North Workplace Excellence Award. Selected from nominated companies in the 18-county region through a multi-phase evaluation process, J. F. Ahern Co. representatives were presented the award at the New North Summit, held June 9 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The award recognizes organizations within the New North region who are improving their competitive advantage through people practices that lead to successful business outcomes. Sponsored by Right Management, businesses are

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Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes in new ad highlights middle class roots, record of delivering for Wisconsin in campaign ad

MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, unveiled “Doors,” the second television ad of his campaign. “Doors” is part of a multi-million dollar ad campaign on broadcast, cable, and digital throughout the state. Mandela Barnes was born and raised in Wisconsin and has spent years connecting with voters across the state as a community organizer, state representative, and as lieutenant governor. “Doors” highlights Mandela’s record of helping hard-working people across the state as Lt. Governor, his Wisconsin story, and his commitment to working for working people in Washington. Read a transcript of the ad below. I love

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Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: statement on McKalip nomination as ag negotiator

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative issued the following statement today about President Biden’s intent to nominate Doug McKalip as chief agricultural negotiator at the Office of the United States Trade Representative. The announcement was made Wednesday. “Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is pleased to see the Biden administration has selected a likely nominee for the key position of chief agricultural negotiator at USTR. This role is critical to growing new international markets for the food our farmers produce and to striking fair trade deals. These are essential to securing the long-term health of the dairy community. Doug McKalip’s

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Lasry campaign: Lasry releases new Workers’ Bill of Rights

Milwaukee – Today, Alex Lasry’s campaign for U.S. Senate released a new “Workers’ Bill of Rights,” dedicated to protecting the rights of workers and unions across Wisconsin. Lasry’s plan calls for guaranteeing all workers the right to organize, establishing a $15 federal minimum wage, guaranteeing paid leave to all workers, and outlawing right-to-work laws, among other policy changes. “For far too long, our workers have been punished due to greedy companies prioritizing profits over people, and Wisconsinites have had enough,” said Alex Lasry. “I’ve always been a strong advocate for workers’ rights and unions–ensuring that all 10,000 construction jobs created by

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Citizen Action of Wisconsin: Endorses Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate

MADISON — Today, Citizen Action of Wisconsin announced it would endorse Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes in the Democratic Senate primary. Citizen Action is a grassroots membership organization with deep organizing roots across urban, rural, and suburban Wisconsin. “I’m proud to be endorsed by a coalition of advocates who have been fighting for working people in Wisconsin for decades,” said Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes. “Together, we will create an economy that works for working people, protect our democracy and the right to vote, create jobs by addressing climate change, guarantee access to health care for all, and

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UWHealth: Staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations is critical

MADISON, Wis. – Vaccinated individuals older than 64 years old continue to be at a greater risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 infection as the vaccine protection wanes over time – meaning it is vital that people stay up to date with their vaccinations. While COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are nowhere close to the levels of the omicron variant-fueled spike in December 2021 and January 2022, case counts have risen in Wisconsin and people 65 years old and older are near the top of the case counts, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, despite the fact that this group

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THU News Summary: LeMahieu says Senate will gavel out of Evers’ special session to repeal the state’s abortion ban with no action

STORY TOPICS – White house – Governor’s race – Us senate race – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – Elections – Energy – Health care – Labor – Law and order – Michigan – Mining – Public health and safety – Real estate – Technology – Tourism – Columns TOP STORIES Evers calls special session to repeal Wisconsin’s abortion ban… 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

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Lasry for Wisconsin: “Ron Johnson is a threat to democracy”

Milwaukee – Today, in the wake of the beginning of the Congressional hearings on the January 6th Insurrection, Alex Lasry released the following statement: “What happened at the Capitol on January 6th was an assault on our Democracy and an attempt to reverse—through violent means—the outcome of a free and fair

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The White House: FDA infant formula update: June 9, 2022

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on additional steps it has taken that will lead to more infant formula available in the U.S. under the agency’s recent increased flexibilities. Company (Product Origin): Nestlé (Germany) Product(s): Nestlé NAN Expert Pro Sensi Pro Type of Formula: General Estimated Quantity: 28,200 cans

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Lasry campaign: Lasry releases new Workers’ Bill of Rights

Milwaukee – Today, Alex Lasry’s campaign for U.S. Senate released a new “Workers’ Bill of Rights,” dedicated to protecting the rights of workers and unions across Wisconsin. Lasry’s plan calls for guaranteeing all workers the right to organize, establishing a $15 federal minimum wage, guaranteeing paid leave to all workers, and

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Citizen Action of Wisconsin: Endorses Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate

MADISON — Today, Citizen Action of Wisconsin announced it would endorse Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes in the Democratic Senate primary. Citizen Action is a grassroots membership organization with deep organizing roots across urban, rural, and suburban Wisconsin. “I’m proud to be endorsed by a coalition of

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UWHealth: Staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations is critical

MADISON, Wis. – Vaccinated individuals older than 64 years old continue to be at a greater risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 infection as the vaccine protection wanes over time – meaning it is vital that people stay up to date with their vaccinations. While COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are

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