WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats announce 2024 State Convention

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin officially announced its 2024 State Convention—Fighting For Our Freedoms. The 2024 WisDems State Convention will be hosted in Milwaukee on June 8th and 9th at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel. Wisconsin Democrats gathering in Milwaukee

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UW-Madison: New book introduces “dogonomics”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 21, 2024 CONTACT: Tommy Jaime, 608-265-6175, tjaime@lafollette.wisc.edu MADISON, Wis., – While much has been written about the connection between dogs and humans, a new book coauthored by David L. Weimer of the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the

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Rep. Green: Votes in favor of truancy package

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the truancy package that was brought forth before the Assembly: “Being on the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy, we heard from all sorts of groups

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Rep. Joers: Assembly approves healthy food incentive program

MADISON – Today, Assembly Bill 1013 passed on the Assembly floor. This bipartisan legislation creates a program to provide matching dollars so that families participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can purchase additional fruits and vegetables from participating healthy

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Americans for Prosperity Action: Endorses Eric Hovde for U.S. Senate

CONTACT: AFP Action Media, Media@afpaction.com MADISON, WI – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced support for Eric Hovde’s bid for the U.S. Senate against incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin. AFP Action is getting involved earlier than ever before in federal and state primaries to elect better candidates who are strong advocates for policies

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Dept. of Corrections: Celebrates 214 new correctional officers at graduation

Madison, Wis. – More than 200 new correctional officers will soon begin work at Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities statewide as efforts to recruit and train security staff gain momentum. DOC continues to see record-setting numbers of officers graduate from its six-week training academy known as the Facility Staff Training

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WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats announce 2024 State Convention

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin officially announced its 2024 State Convention—Fighting For Our Freedoms. The 2024 WisDems State Convention will be hosted in Milwaukee on June 8th and 9th at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel. Wisconsin Democrats gathering in Milwaukee will conduct important party business, including adoption of the party’s

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UW-Madison: New book introduces “dogonomics”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 21, 2024 CONTACT: Tommy Jaime, 608-265-6175, tjaime@lafollette.wisc.edu MADISON, Wis., – While much has been written about the connection between dogs and humans, a new book coauthored by David L. Weimer of the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Madison–Wisconsin is among the first to use an

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Farm Bureau Federation: State Assembly passes three bills supporting agriculture

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly passed three bills today that will help Wisconsin’s farm economy by adding additional processing capacity for soybeans and potatoes, and helping low-income families afford locally-grown farm products.  “These bills help strengthen our agricultural economy in Wisconsin by expanding soybean and potato markets and incentivizing

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Rep. Green: Votes in favor of truancy package

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the truancy package that was brought forth before the Assembly: “Being on the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy, we heard from all sorts of groups what has caused truancy to go up in recent years. From the

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Rep. Joers: Assembly approves healthy food incentive program

MADISON – Today, Assembly Bill 1013 passed on the Assembly floor. This bipartisan legislation creates a program to provide matching dollars so that families participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can purchase additional fruits and vegetables from participating healthy food retailers. This legislation was authored by Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton)

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