DELAFIELD, WI: Following a Dane County judge’s ruling related to $50 million in literacy funding, IRG’s CEO CJ Szafir issued the following statement: “The Court’s ruling gives Wisconsin a chance to get reading right for kids. As the Legislature intended, the
From WisPolitics … — Department of Children and Families Secretary Emilie Amundson will leave her position effective Sept. 11, Gov. Tony Evers announced today. Deputy Secretary Jeff Pertl will replace Amundson, according to Evers’ release. Amundson, who previously served as
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement regarding a decision filed today in Dane County Circuit Court in favor of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The court ruled that 2023 Wisconsin Act 100, which provides funding for
Deputy Secretary Pertl appointed to succeed Amundson as DCF secretary MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson will be leaving the Evers Administration, effective Sept. 11, 2024. Before being
The Democratic National Convention brought delegates from across the country to Chicago in celebration of the Harris-Walz ticket, building on the historic momentum and energy that is already paving the path to victory in November. From the youngest, first-time delegates
The enthusiasm and energy at the United Center was palpable — but that enthusiasm extended well beyond Chicago, spreading far and wide throughout the battleground states that will decide this election. The Convention marked our biggest week of organizing since
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court case, West Virginia v. B.P.J. On behalf of the Empowered Community Coalition parent association, WILL has asked the Court to
La Crosse, WI — Labor Day is more than just a holiday, it represents a celebration of the victories of workers in their fight for fair wages, decent working conditions, and recognition on the job. The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is
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MADISON, Wis. – Applications are now welcome from companies looking to tell their stories to investors at the annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium. This year’s event will be held in-person on Nov. 13-14 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in
Madison, Wis. – Civic Media is pleased to announce the addition of The Recombobulation Area to its growing Wisconsin media network, the first non-radio acquisition since its founding in 2022. Dan Shafer, founder of The Recombobulation Area and longtime Milwaukee-based journalist, is joining Civic
MILWAUKEE, WI — Today, voting rights activists in Wisconsin delivered nearly 2,000 signatures to Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, demanding that he rescind Bob Spindell’s appointment to the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) due to his track record of undermining voters and elections.
As the 2024-2025 school year gets underway, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is marking the 25th year of its successful Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile program, which brings preventive dental services to children of all ages statewide. Led by DHS, in collaboration
Milwaukee, Wis., August 27, 2024 – John McCorvy, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW); Adam Halberstadt, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and Director
CASCADE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a temporary closure of the Long Lake Public Access parking lot and boat launch located at the Long Lake Recreation Area of the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern
DELAFIELD, WI: Following a Dane County judge’s ruling related to $50 million in literacy funding, IRG’s CEO CJ Szafir issued the following statement: “The Court’s ruling gives Wisconsin a chance to get reading right for kids. As the Legislature intended, the $50 million should first go to reimburse curriculum purchases and
From WisPolitics … — Department of Children and Families Secretary Emilie Amundson will leave her position effective Sept. 11, Gov. Tony Evers announced today. Deputy Secretary Jeff Pertl will replace Amundson, according to Evers’ release. Amundson, who previously served as chief of staff to Evers in his former role as
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement regarding a decision filed today in Dane County Circuit Court in favor of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The court ruled that 2023 Wisconsin Act 100, which provides funding for the DPI to support schools in implementing early literacy instruction,
Deputy Secretary Pertl appointed to succeed Amundson as DCF secretary MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson will be leaving the Evers Administration, effective Sept. 11, 2024. Before being appointed DCF secretary, Secretary Amundson previously served as chief of
The Democratic National Convention brought delegates from across the country to Chicago in celebration of the Harris-Walz ticket, building on the historic momentum and energy that is already paving the path to victory in November. From the youngest, first-time delegates to the DNC’s oldest delegate at 95 years old, they
The enthusiasm and energy at the United Center was palpable — but that enthusiasm extended well beyond Chicago, spreading far and wide throughout the battleground states that will decide this election. The Convention marked our biggest week of organizing since the start of the campaign, with volunteers signing up for
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court case, West Virginia v. B.P.J. On behalf of the Empowered Community Coalition parent association, WILL has asked the Court to take the case and clarify that state laws separating sports
La Crosse, WI — Labor Day is more than just a holiday, it represents a celebration of the victories of workers in their fight for fair wages, decent working conditions, and recognition on the job. The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is pleased to announce the continuation of a 133-year tradition: the
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MADISON, Wis. – Applications are now welcome from companies looking to tell their stories to investors at the annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium. This year’s event will be held in-person on Nov. 13-14 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. The 2024 format includes two pitch opportunities – the Tech
Madison, Wis. – Civic Media is pleased to announce the addition of The Recombobulation Area to its growing Wisconsin media network, the first non-radio acquisition since its founding in 2022. Dan Shafer, founder of The Recombobulation Area and longtime Milwaukee-based journalist, is joining Civic Media as Political Editor. In his new role, he will
MILWAUKEE, WI — Today, voting rights activists in Wisconsin delivered nearly 2,000 signatures to Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, demanding that he rescind Bob Spindell’s appointment to the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) due to his track record of undermining voters and elections. “Concerned Wisconsin voters have made it clear that they will
As the 2024-2025 school year gets underway, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is marking the 25th year of its successful Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile program, which brings preventive dental services to children of all ages statewide. Led by DHS, in collaboration with the Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin and Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation,
Milwaukee, Wis., August 27, 2024 – John McCorvy, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW); Adam Halberstadt, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and Director of the UCSD Center for Psychedelic Research; and Kevin Murnane,
CASCADE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a temporary closure of the Long Lake Public Access parking lot and boat launch located at the Long Lake Recreation Area of the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit, N3450 Division Rd., Cascade, Wisconsin. The temporary closure will