One particularly risky source for zoonotic disease is mink farms, and Wisconsin has the largest number of them in the nation.
Wisconsin once ranked 2nd, now 29th. How are five ways to improve ranking.
Wisconsin’s Democratic Senator was instrumental in the creation of the “9-8-8” Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Republican AG candidate Adam Jarchow this morning in his first TV ad in his campaign to take Dem AG Josh Kaul’s spot blasts Dems for thinking “they have their own set of rules.” The campaign said it is part of a six-figure buy that will initially air in the Milwaukee media market on broadcast TV. The narrator in the 30-second ad criticizes Gov. Tony Evers’ pandemic stay at home orders and his resp… 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.
The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules voted along party lines to suspend a Wisconsin Elections Commission rule that would’ve directed clerks on the steps they must take to fix missing or incorrect information on absentee ballot envelopes. Still, agency attorneys believe the original guidance sent to clerks in 2016 telling them they were free to cure ballot envelopes without contacting voters first remains in effect, a spokesman said. That’s because the agency believes Wednesday’s vote only applies to the new guidance, not what was issued six years ago. The committee co-chairs didn’t immediately respond to messages from WisPolitics.com
Today, Congresswoman Moore voted in support of the Right to Contraception Act, which establishes a statutory right to protect access to contraceptives and ensures health care professionals can continue providing patients with essential contraceptive care. “Women should make their own health care decisions. This right shouldn’t be left in the hands of an extremist Supreme Court majority intent on restricting individual liberties and freedoms, not expanding them. The ability to access birth control pills, emergency contraception, and IUDs are critical to a women’s ability to plan her own future, including when and if to start a family. I proudly voted
Superior, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld, met with Superior Mayor Jim Paine to tour the Superior Douglas County YMCA, as part of a Beyond the Classroom program visit. The Superior Douglas County YMCA received over $490,000 as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Beyond the Classroom grant program. Douglas County received a total investment of $763,621 through the program. First announced by Governor Tony Evers, the Beyond the Classroom program provided a $50 million investment statewide to support after school and summer programming during 2021 and 2022. “YMCA facilities across the state provided critical
STORY TOPICS – White house – Governor’s race – Congressional races – State government – Federal government – Local government – Culture – Demographics – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Military – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Race relations – Tourism – Transportation – Tribes – Columns TOP STORIES Evers, Kaul sue 18 companies over PFAS contamination … tar… 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.
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced the county is creating a brand new emergency grant program to try and help local food pantries that are seeing record demand given recent spikes in grocery prices. Some local pantries have been running short on food in recent weeks and are now regularly reporting long lines of people looking for help feeding their families. “The high cost of food is impacting more people in our community than ever before,” County Executive Joe Parisi said. “A trip to the grocery store is not what it used to be and the result of that is
Georgia-Pacific has broken ground on a $500 million expansion to its mill in Green Bay, expected to be complete in 2024. Speaking yesterday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Broadway Mill expansion, company executive Kim Burns highlighted the expected impact of the expansion. She’s the vice president and general manager of the retail towel and napkin categories for Georgia-Pacific.&n… 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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MILWAUKEE – (July 19, 2022) – Bader Philanthropies, Inc. announced today it is providing a $3 million grant to the UWM Foundation for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education (EQI). Eroded state budgets and depleted funding sources have reduced staffing and forced cuts to EQI’s programs, threatening the ability of EQI to continue as a regional leader in Indigenous cultural education. This five-year grant of $3 million will help EQI continue to advance the research, culture and languages of Wisconsin’s Indigenous people. This grant will strengthen EQI and provide for the hiring of additional Indigenous faculty researchers and instructors. Bader Philanthropies’ gift
The Quilt Block Wind Farm has safely provided renewable energy since 2017, powering the equivalent of more than 36,000 average Wisconsin homes each year. Darlington, Wisconsin, July, 20 2022 – EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy company in North America, announces the fifth anniversary celebration of the Quilt Block Wind Farm in Darlington, Wisconsin. The Quilt Block project has an installed capacity of 98 megawatts (MW), which is the equivalent of powering more than 36,000 average Wisconsin homes. The wind farm has also provided significant economic and environmental benefits for Lafayette County and the state of Wisconsin and contributes
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced the successful inclusion of over $16.5 million for 12 community projects across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District in the House Committee on Appropriations Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 appropriations bills. Six of the appropriations bills passed the House of Representatives yesterday with the rest expected to be considered shortly. “It’s great to see… 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.
Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) announced an initial list of statewide Democracy Defenders, the first in a series within our 2022 Democracy Targets. Building on its effective model that changed the game on redistricting, NDRC is applying its success in previous election cycles to now shine a spotlight on the state and local races most important for protecting our democracy. While the NDRC has long played in state-level elections critical for redistricting, this is the first time its electoral program extends beyond just candidates who are involved in redistricting, expanding the program to include targets to protect
One particularly risky source for zoonotic disease is mink farms, and Wisconsin has the largest number of them in the nation.
Wisconsin once ranked 2nd, now 29th. How are five ways to improve ranking.
Wisconsin’s Democratic Senator was instrumental in the creation of the “9-8-8” Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Republican AG candidate Adam Jarchow this morning in his first TV ad in his campaign to take Dem AG Josh Kaul’s spot blasts Dems for thinking “they have their own set of rules.” The campaign said it is part of a six-figure buy that will initially air in the Milwaukee
The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules voted along party lines to suspend a Wisconsin Elections Commission rule that would’ve directed clerks on the steps they must take to fix missing or incorrect information on absentee ballot envelopes. Still, agency attorneys believe the original guidance sent to clerks in
Today, Congresswoman Moore voted in support of the Right to Contraception Act, which establishes a statutory right to protect access to contraceptives and ensures health care professionals can continue providing patients with essential contraceptive care. “Women should make their own health care decisions. This right shouldn’t be left in the
Superior, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld, met with Superior Mayor Jim Paine to tour the Superior Douglas County YMCA, as part of a Beyond the Classroom program visit. The Superior Douglas County YMCA received over $490,000 as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
STORY TOPICS – White house – Governor’s race – Congressional races – State government – Federal government – Local government – Culture – Demographics – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Military – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Race relations – Tourism –
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced the county is creating a brand new emergency grant program to try and help local food pantries that are seeing record demand given recent spikes in grocery prices. Some local pantries have been running short on food in recent weeks and are now regularly
Georgia-Pacific has broken ground on a $500 million expansion to its mill in Green Bay, expected to be complete in 2024. Speaking yesterday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Broadway Mill expansion, company executive Kim Burns highlighted the expected impact of the expansion. She’s the vice president and general manager
Note: If this post has anything to do with Evers, the Evers administration or lame-duck legislation and related lawsuits, please tag it as Evers Administration. Please delete this note before publishing.
MILWAUKEE – (July 19, 2022) – Bader Philanthropies, Inc. announced today it is providing a $3 million grant to the UWM Foundation for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education (EQI). Eroded state budgets and depleted funding sources have reduced staffing and forced cuts to EQI’s programs, threatening the ability of EQI to
The Quilt Block Wind Farm has safely provided renewable energy since 2017, powering the equivalent of more than 36,000 average Wisconsin homes each year. Darlington, Wisconsin, July, 20 2022 – EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy company in North America, announces the fifth anniversary celebration of the Quilt
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced the successful inclusion of over $16.5 million for 12 community projects across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District in the House Committee on Appropriations Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 appropriations bills. Six of the appropriations bills passed the House of Representatives yesterday with the rest expected to be considered
Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) announced an initial list of statewide Democracy Defenders, the first in a series within our 2022 Democracy Targets. Building on its effective model that changed the game on redistricting, NDRC is applying its success in previous election cycles to now shine a