Wisconsin Conservation Voices: Wisconsin Native Vote hosts Milwaukee mural unveiling to encourage healing and get out the vote

MILWAUKEE, Wis – Today, people from tribes across the state came to the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center for a mural unveiling and healing event hosted by Wisconsin Native Vote, a program of Wisconsin Conservation Voices. Milwaukee is home to the largest concentration of Native people in the state, with a diverse population from tribes around Wisconsin and the country. The significance of this gathering is profound – bringing together a diverse group of Native populations to heal together, honor their traditions, and celebrate their freedom to vote.  On the mural, artist Christopher Sweet (Ho-Chunk/Ojibwe), painted imagery of land, water, and

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Barnes campaign: Former President Barack Obama endorses Mandela Barnes, featured in new campaign ads

Watch Mandela Barnes’ Ad Featuring President Obama Here  MADISON, Wis — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, announced a new ad, featuring former President Barack Obama, ahead of the former president’s rally in Milwaukee next week. The ad will run on digital and radio in the Milwaukee area through the end of the election. Read a transcript of “Obama” below: “Wisconsin, you’ve got a big responsibility this year.” “Control of the Senate is in your hands.” “That’s why I’m proud to endorse Mandela Barnes.” “Someone with humble roots, who understands the challenges folks are facing.” “Mandela’s mom was a

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FRI REPORT: Money flows into under-the-radar races as GOP seeks legislative supermajority

Quotes of the Week What you basically heard from Mr. Toney is he will be using DOJ resources, which go to investigating and prosecuting the most serious crimes, to go after people for abortions, including for rape and incest. – Dem AG Josh Kaul during an appearance on WISN’s “UpFront” criticizing his Republican opponent, Fond du Lac County DA Eric Toney, for saying he would enforce the state’s 1… 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

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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Announces breakout sessions for the annual Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference

MILWAUKEE, Wis — The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce today announced the three tracks of breakout sessions for the annual Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference. The Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference brings together veteran entrepreneurs, business owners, and resource partners to engage in dialogue about issues pertinent to Wisconsin’s veteran business community.  The three tracks of breakout sessions include: Veteran Small Business Academy: In partnership with more than a dozen partner organizations and presenters, the Veteran Small Business Academy breakout sessions will provide vital information for new and existing veteran business owners. Panel discussions will include resource partners for veteran entrepreneurs and business owners,

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Evers campaign: “From the top down”: Attorneys for sexual harassment victims say Michels Corp. mishandled allegations

MADISON, Wis. —  Tim Michels’ corporation has faced a slew of sexual harassment and racial discrimination allegations over the last few decades. And throughout his campaign, Michels has boasted his ties with the Michels Corporation, describing himself as being “responsible for everything” at Michels Corp, including worker “safety.””  According to an article released by the Wisconsin State Journal, attorneys for employees who were victims of sexual harassment at Michels Corp. were critical of the company’s handling of the allegations.  Here’s what they had to say about Michels Corp: One attorney described the allegations brought by his clients as “straightforward and factual,” and was critical of how

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Sen. Cowles: Perpetrators of swatting calls to Wisconsin schools can be charged under bill I passed

Sen. Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after at least fourteen Wisconsin K-12 schools reported they received false active shooter threats yesterday: “Swatting, the act of knowingly reporting a false criminal event with the intent of invoking a large police response (often including a SWAT team), is a serious crime. Parents, students, and teachers from throughout Wisconsin yesterday were panicked by the deranged actions of a criminal. In the 2019-20 Legislative Session, I worked with my colleagues to create the felony crime of swatting in Wisconsin. This ensures that law enforcement and prosecutors have the tools they need to properly

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Kaul campaign: AG Kaul slams Toney’s plan for roving abortion ban enforcers

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, AG Josh Kaul joined Sen. Kelda Roys and Sen. Melissa Agard to denounce Eric Toney’s plan for new statewide restrictions on abortion by empowering District Attorneys as roving abortion ban enforcers. Under Eric Toney’s plan, the Legislature would change state statute to authorize District Attorneys to cross county lines and bring prosecutions under Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban in adjoining jurisdictions. Read three top quotes from AG Josh Kaul at yesterday’s press conference: AG JOSH KAUL: “You all have seen Eric Toney’s extremism when it comes to reproductive freedom throughout this campaign. But he has really gone

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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest: Bridge work scheduled Oct. 24

Rhinelander, WI – October 21, 2022— As part of the Great American Outdoors Act infrastructure maintenance funding, the 187-01.8 bridge (on FR187 Mineral Lake Road, where it crosses the Brunsweiler River) is scheduled for replacement starting the week of October 24. Travelers are advised to watch for the road closure at the bridge and choose available reroutes. Travelers can use available reroutes such as FR198 and FR387. The Beaver Lake Campground and Morgan Falls and St. Peter’s Dome Recreation Area can be accessed by Forest Road 187 (Mineral Lake Road) from the North or by Forest Road 198 (Beaver Lake

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DNR: Postpones Oct. 24 Lake Michigan Fisheries Management public meeting

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the upcoming Lake Michigan Fisheries Management public meeting has been postponed. Originally scheduled for Oct. 24 at Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, Wisconsin, this second public meeting will be rescheduled for December. The public comment period will remain open through Nov. 30. The DNR is committed to actively engaging stakeholders in discussing future management options for the Lake Michigan fishery. DNR staff will continue to attend Lake Michigan stakeholder and sport club meetings throughout the rest of the year, gathering additional input to aid in future management options

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UW-Eau Claire: To host regional neuroscience conference Oct. 22

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will be the first Wisconsin school to host the MidBrains 2022 conference, an exciting regional conference for students and faculty in the field of neuroscience, on Saturday, Oct. 22. The MidBrains Midwest Regional Neuroscience Conference has previously been hosted by private universities in Minnesota and Illinois since its inception in 2007. “UW-Eau Claire hosted a virtual version of this conference in 2021, and we are very pleased with the opportunity now to bring back the in-person conference here on our campus,” says Dr. Bradley Carter, assistant professor of biology and co-organizer of the event. More than 180

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Dept. of Justice: Oshkosh man convicted of elder abuse after alleged theft of $426,000 from elderly victim

OSHKOSH, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Terry Lynn Culver, 64, of Oshkosh, has been convicted of eight class H felonies in relation to the theft of over $426,000 from a 92-year-old resident of a nursing home. The charges are the result of a joint elder abuse and tax fraud investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR). “DOJ’s Medicaid Fraud Control and Elder Abuse Unit works diligently to bring those who cheat seniors to justice,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “Thank you to everyone whose work ensured that the defendant

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Climate Power: Sen. Baldwin joins Solar Forma and Climate Power to unveil solar tree in Eau Claire

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Yesterday U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Climate Power and Eau Claire-based Solar Forma to celebrate the installation of an E-Cacia Solar Tree in Eau Claire’s Boyd Park. They highlighted how recent federal investments from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will drive down energy costs for consumers and make renewable energy more accessible, which will have big benefits for Wisconsin’s clean energy  businesses.  Read more: WEAU: Eau Claire based company installs the city’s first ever solar tree WQOW: Boyd Park in Eau Claire home to new ‘E-Cacia’ tree Volume One: E.C. Business Plants Innovative Solar ‘Tree’ in

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Rep. Brandtjen: Voting machines connected to non-government organization

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) has received credible information from a Wisconsin-based watchdog group indicating that tabulators in Wisconsin were not only connected to the internet, but the machines were connected to an unofficial IP address belonging to WiscNet. Brandtjen who chairs the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections issued the following statement: “It is extremely alarming to learn that our election data can be transferred around the globe in such a cavalier manner. We learned the machines were connected to WiscNet on three elections dates (November 3, 2020, April 5, 2022, August 9, 2022), yet

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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Announces breakout sessions for the annual Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference

MILWAUKEE, Wis — The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce today announced the three tracks of breakout sessions for the annual Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference. The Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference brings together veteran entrepreneurs, business owners, and resource partners to engage in dialogue about issues pertinent to Wisconsin’s veteran business community.  The

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Evers campaign: “From the top down”: Attorneys for sexual harassment victims say Michels Corp. mishandled allegations

MADISON, Wis. —  Tim Michels’ corporation has faced a slew of sexual harassment and racial discrimination allegations over the last few decades. And throughout his campaign, Michels has boasted his ties with the Michels Corporation, describing himself as being “responsible for everything” at Michels Corp, including worker “safety.””  According to an article released by

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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest: Bridge work scheduled Oct. 24

Rhinelander, WI – October 21, 2022— As part of the Great American Outdoors Act infrastructure maintenance funding, the 187-01.8 bridge (on FR187 Mineral Lake Road, where it crosses the Brunsweiler River) is scheduled for replacement starting the week of October 24. Travelers are advised to watch for the road closure

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DNR: Postpones Oct. 24 Lake Michigan Fisheries Management public meeting

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the upcoming Lake Michigan Fisheries Management public meeting has been postponed. Originally scheduled for Oct. 24 at Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, Wisconsin, this second public meeting will be rescheduled for December. The public comment period will remain

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UW-Eau Claire: To host regional neuroscience conference Oct. 22

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will be the first Wisconsin school to host the MidBrains 2022 conference, an exciting regional conference for students and faculty in the field of neuroscience, on Saturday, Oct. 22. The MidBrains Midwest Regional Neuroscience Conference has previously been hosted by private universities in Minnesota and Illinois since

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Rep. Brandtjen: Voting machines connected to non-government organization

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) has received credible information from a Wisconsin-based watchdog group indicating that tabulators in Wisconsin were not only connected to the internet, but the machines were connected to an unofficial IP address belonging to WiscNet. Brandtjen who chairs the Assembly Committee on

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