MPS Foundation: To host “Celebration of Scholars”

After another challenging year, the MPS Foundation will celebrate 38 remarkable students and award them more than $250,000 in total scholarships, eclipsing the Foundation’s previous high. The awardees mirror the robust diversity of Milwaukee, with 93% being students of color and

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Barnes campaign: Staff ratifies first union contract

MADISON — Today, members of the Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin campaign staff voted unanimously to ratify its first union contract with the Campaign Workers Guild. In response, Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin Staff Union Leader Rio Diaz, Campaign Workers Guild Executive Council

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on PACT Act

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson released the following statement after voting against cloture on the motion to concur for the PACT Act.   “I support providing coverage to service members affected by burn pit exposure. Unfortunately, the bill

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on CHIPS-Plus vote

WASHINGTON. – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Commerce Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding his no vote on the CHIPS-Plus bill.   “At a forty year high of

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WisDems: New Report shows President Biden’s actions help to lower gas prices

MADISON, Wis. – A new analysis from the Department of Treasury showed that gas prices across the country have been declining thanks in part to President Biden’s actions. Specifically, the report’s analysis suggests “that President Biden’s historic [Strategic Petroleum Reserve] release, in coordination with [International Energy Administration] partners, lowered the price of gasoline

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Slams anti-scientific MPS proposal to re-mask kids

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Gallagher slammed Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Keith Polsey for going against the guidance of health officials and proposing to bring back mask mandates in Milwaukee Public Schools, and called on the MPS Board to reject the proposal. In a video, Gallagher said, “Masking impacts our kids, particularly young kids, extremely

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UW-Green Bay: Institute for Women’s Leadership launching new programs in Sept.

Green Bay, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is now enrolling women across Northeast Wisconsin for two new leadership programsavailable through the Institute for Women’s Leadership. The programs begin in September and are designed to meet the region’s ongoing need to strengthen the women’s leadership pipeline. The Institute for Women’s Leadership, launched in 2021,

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MPS Foundation: To host “Celebration of Scholars”

After another challenging year, the MPS Foundation will celebrate 38 remarkable students and award them more than $250,000 in total scholarships, eclipsing the Foundation’s previous high. The awardees mirror the robust diversity of Milwaukee, with 93% being students of color and 31 of the 38 will be first-generation college students. This

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Barnes campaign: Staff ratifies first union contract

MADISON — Today, members of the Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin campaign staff voted unanimously to ratify its first union contract with the Campaign Workers Guild. In response, Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin Staff Union Leader Rio Diaz, Campaign Workers Guild Executive Council Member Tyler Wilkinson, and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on PACT Act

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson released the following statement after voting against cloture on the motion to concur for the PACT Act.   “I support providing coverage to service members affected by burn pit exposure. Unfortunately, the bill as written includes an unnecessary provision that opens the door

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Toney campaign: Law enforcement’s choice for AG launches advertisement

[Fond du Lac, WI…] Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, today released the following statement following the rollout of his newest radio ad:  “Wisconsin is experiencing historic levels of crime and violence.  The answer isn’t legalizing drugs or on-the-job learning.  We

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on CHIPS-Plus vote

WASHINGTON. – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Commerce Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding his no vote on the CHIPS-Plus bill.   “At a forty year high of 9.1% inflation, I don’t think it’s wise to add another

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes for bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth services

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act. This legislation would extend through December 31, 2024 critical telehealth policies implemented during the pandemic to make it easier for individuals to access remote care and other emerging health care technologies.   “Telehealth has helped ensure patients across Wisconsin

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