TUE PM Update: Shared revenue co-author urges senators to keep open mind on compromise

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A co-author of a GOP shared revenue proposal today at a hearing encouraged compromise on the bill, while Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson called for lawmakers to eliminate provisions restricting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, last week declared “we are done negotiating” as the A… 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 * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul sues Avid Telecom over illegal robocalls

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today sued Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does business under the name Avid Telecom, its owner Michael Lansky, and its vice president Stacey S. Reeves, for allegedly initiating and facilitating billions of illegal robocalls to millions of people and violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Telemarketing Sales Rule, and other federal and state telemarketing and consumer laws. Avid Telecom allegedly sent or transmitted more than 7.5 billion calls to telephone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry between December 2018 and January 2023 – approximately 157 million of those calls were

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World BEYOND War: Joins 100 organizations to publish ceasefire petition and deliver it to U.S. Sens. Johnson, Baldwin and U.S. Rep. Pocan

Madison for a World BEYOND War joins the Peace in Ukraine Coalition to fan out across Capitol Hill and congressional home district offices on Wednesday, May 24th, to deliver a petition that urges Presidents Biden, Putin and Zelensky to support peace talks and a ceasefire in Ukraine. Here in Wisconsin, Stefania Sani, Janet Parker, Jane Kavaloski and others will deliver the petition to U.S. Senators Baldwin and Johnson and U.S. Representative Pocan.  More detail about the petition below. At the same time, the antiwar activists will also bring an open letter from the Eisenhower Media Network to the Biden administration

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Appointed to new task force on agriculture and nutrition

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) was appointed by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) to a new task force on Agriculture and Nutrition. The task force will lay the groundwork for House Democrats’ priorities in the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization.  “The Farm Bill is one of the most vital pieces of legislation Congress must pass, and every five years it’s a debate between big agriculture vs. local farmers and nutrition assistance vs. draconian work requirements,” Rep. Pocan said. “Wisconsin farmers have been hit hard by the pandemic and corporate mergers, impacting our rural communities, food security, farmers’

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Road America: MotoAmerica superbikes return for an exciting weekend of racing and festivities

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., May 23, 2023 – Road America, the premier racetrack located in the heart of Wisconsin, is poised and ready to host the MotoAmerica Series at America’s National Park of Speed June 2-4. The weekend event promises to be an exciting one, featuring a range of races and activities that will keep everyone entertained. The three-day event will kick off on Friday, June 2, with practice and qualifying. The excitement will continue on Saturday and Sunday with all-day qualifying and racing, featuring seven classes of road racing, including Medallia Superbikes, Supersport, Yuasa Stock 1000, Junior Cup, Mission King of the

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Acuity Health: Challenge to benefit neonatal intensive care

The 2023 Acuity Health Challenge will be held Saturday, July 15, with proceeds supporting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Family Birth Center of Aurora Medical Center-Sheboygan County. The Challenge features a 2-mile or 5K run/walk, with donation and virtual race alternatives. “The Acuity Health Challenge is a fun, family-friendly way that people of all ages can help support NICUservices in Sheboygan County,” said Melissa Winter, Acuity President. The Challenge marks its 11th year in 2023. The course is on Acuity’s campus at 2800 South Taylor Drive in Sheboygan, and parking will be available. The event begins at

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UW-Madison researchers exploring mental health applications for AI

Researchers at UW-Madison are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to support mental health with $3 million in federal grants.  Funding for the two-year research project comes from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, according to a release from the university. Scientists working in UW-Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds are developing a system that would deliver personalized mental health support using a mobile device like a smartphone.  Christy Wilson-Mendenhall, co-investigator for the study, says scientists “hope to discover how to offer supportive well-being practices on mobile phones that are sensitive to what a person is feeling and easy to engage

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UW–Madison: Bucky’s Classroom reaches record-breaking number of Wisconsin students

The Bucky’s Classroom program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is doing its part to inspire the next generation of college students in the Badger State. From its beginnings in 2016 serving seven schools and 300 students, the initiative has grown to a record-breaking 1,622 students during the 2022-23 school year. The program’s success is due in no small part to the dedication of the 35 student ambassadors who visit classrooms around the state, sharing their experiences and insights about college life, pre-college planning, and career exploration. The ultimate goal of the program is to help middle school students build a

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant recognized as DNR Lab Of The Year

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant as the 2023 Lab of the Year award recipient. The award recognizes a small registered laboratory’s commitment to quality and excellent work. More than 300 testing laboratories across Wisconsin provide compliance data to the DNR. About 200 of these labs are small registered labs, or labs that do compliance testing only for their own facility. Compliance testing is crucial to ensuring the data from the lab is accurate and is required for plant permits. These permits, issued through the DNR, exist to ensure the

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Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Milwaukee County wins five 2023 NACo Achievement Awards

MILWAUKEE, WI – The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced the 2023 Achievement Awards and recognized five Milwaukee County programs. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. “It’s an honor to have the work of Milwaukee County’s changemakers recognized by the National Association of Counties. We are committed to moving resources upstream and transforming county government into an organization dedicated to achieving race and health equity,” said Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. “Over the past three years, we’ve leaned on our values of transparency, accountability, and accessibility to implement a strategic plan that meets the wholistic

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Fact check: Rep. Bryan Steil tries and fails to hide his record of keeping drug prices high

RACINE, Wis. – Congressman Bryan Steil is feeling the pressure as his constituents join Opportunity Wisconsin in demanding that he fight for working families instead of the wealthy and big corporations. Over the weekend, Rep. Steil resorted to a misleading op-ed in the Kenosha News in an attempt to hide his repeated opposition to lowering costs for prescription drugs and other care that Wisconsinites depend on. “Congressman Steil owes his constituents a real explanation for his repeated votes to keep insulin prices high while protecting the wealthy and big corporations, not a misleading op-ed that attempts to hide his actual record,” said Opportunity Wisconsin

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Dept. of Justice: Celebrates 20 year anniversary of the AMBER Alert program

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today, in advance of National Missing Children’s Day on Thursday, May 25, 2023, is recognizing the 20-year anniversary of the implementation of the AMBER Alert program in Wisconsin. AMBER Alert programs were put in place across the United States after Amber Hagerman, 9, of Arlington, Texas, was abducted and murdered near her home in 1996. The AMBER Alert program is in memory of Amber Hagerman, however, the AMBER in the alert name stands for America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response. “For two decades, the AMBER Alert program has been an important part

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Life jackets save lives

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all water enthusiasts to wear a life jacket any time you are on the water, because it could save your life. It’s National Safe Boating Week, and the DNR anticipates an increase in boating, paddling and water fun activities heading into Memorial Day weekend. Before you cast off, perform a general boat check to make sure it’s ready to launch. Look all other safety equipment is on board, lights are functional, registration is current, engine cut-off lanyard and plug are present – and don’t forget to make sure you have

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Acuity Health: Challenge to benefit neonatal intensive care

The 2023 Acuity Health Challenge will be held Saturday, July 15, with proceeds supporting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Family Birth Center of Aurora Medical Center-Sheboygan County. The Challenge features a 2-mile or 5K run/walk, with donation and virtual race alternatives. “The Acuity Health Challenge is a

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UW-Madison researchers exploring mental health applications for AI

Researchers at UW-Madison are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to support mental health with $3 million in federal grants.  Funding for the two-year research project comes from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, according to a release from the university. Scientists working in UW-Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds are

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant recognized as DNR Lab Of The Year

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant as the 2023 Lab of the Year award recipient. The award recognizes a small registered laboratory’s commitment to quality and excellent work. More than 300 testing laboratories across Wisconsin provide compliance data to the

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Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Milwaukee County wins five 2023 NACo Achievement Awards

MILWAUKEE, WI – The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced the 2023 Achievement Awards and recognized five Milwaukee County programs. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. “It’s an honor to have the work of Milwaukee County’s changemakers recognized by the National Association of

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Life jackets save lives

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all water enthusiasts to wear a life jacket any time you are on the water, because it could save your life. It’s National Safe Boating Week, and the DNR anticipates an increase in boating, paddling and water fun activities heading

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