Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Corporal Robert P. Raess who lost his life in the Korean War
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #238 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sept. 7, 2024, in honor of U.S. Army Corporal Robert P. Raess,
Dairyland Power Cooperative: Awarded new Empowering Rural America program grant
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Van Orden campaign: Van Orden condemns Bidenomics for hurting Wisconsin farmers
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – As Joe Biden travels to Wisconsin, Congressman Van Orden released the following statement condemning the Biden-Harris administration for its harmful inflation that hurts Wisconsin farmers. The trip marks Biden’s first trip touting his and Kamala Harris’
WisDems: On election denier Derrick Van Orden as the “Special Guest” at election integrity training
MADISON, Wis. — January 6th insurrectionist Derrick Van Orden will be the Special Guest at Protect the Vote Wisconsin’s Election Integrity Training in La Crosse today. Derrick Van Orden is deeply committed to undermining democracy and feeding right-wing election conspiracies—he falsely claimed there was “a
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Wisconsin Elections Commission held accountable for abdication
WILL Wins Case Against Wisconsin Elections Commission Over Unlawful Delegation of Power and Duty The News: A Waukesha County Circuit Court has sided with the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). WILL alleged
FRI AM Update: Biden touts new investment in rural electrification during Westby stop
From WisPolitics … — President Joe Biden’s trip to Westby — a western Wisconsin community of 2,370 — focused on new investments in electrification and expanded high-speed internet. “All these investments mean family farms can stay in the family,” Biden
Judge rules Elections Commission staff can’t decide complaints
A Waukesha County judge has ruled the Wisconsin Elections Commission has improperly delegated its power to agency staff to decide complaints.
THU PM Update: Biden calls for gun control measures during Westby visit to tout clean energy investment
From WisPolitics … — President Joe Biden, in western Wisconsin today to tout a $7.3 billion investment in clean energy for rural America, opened with a call for new gun control measures following a deadly shooting at a Georgia school.
Biden in Westby touts $7.3B in federal grants to boost clean energy in rural communities
Biden announced $7.3 billion for 16 cooperatives in the country that provide electric and clean energy alternatives in rural areas and small towns. The first co-op to be chosen was Dairyland Power Cooperative in La Crosse. The cooperative in Westby is a member coop of Dairyland.
A Better Wisconsin Together: Applauds Biden-Harris investments in manufacturing and energy, thanks President Biden for visiting Badger State today
MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is thanking President Joe Biden for his visit to Wisconsin today, putting a spotlight on the many clean energy and manufacturing wins the Biden-Harris Administration is helping Wisconsinites make happen across the state. “From
Tiffany campaign: Statement on President Biden’s trip to Westby
Minocqua – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), released the following statement on President Biden’s campaign stop in Westby today. “For the first time since the coup that replaced him on the ballot, Joe Biden has visited Wisconsin. The visit is a
WUWM 89.7: Milwaukee’s NPR celebrates 60 years in radio
Milwaukee – WUWM 89.7 Milwaukee’s NPR plans to celebrate 60 years in radio with six months of events, programming, fundraising and other initiatives beginning in September. Many Voices, One Frequency: 60 Years of Public Service will showcase the work of WUWM past, present
Marquette University: Parents give $7 million to bolster scholarship support
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Kimo Ah Yun, acting president, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, announced today that Marquette parents from southeast Wisconsin have bequeathed $7 million to grow scholarships across the university. The donors, Clifford and Mildred Huck
Climate Power: Biden-Harris administration announces the largest investment in rural electrification in nearly a century
Westby, WI—President Biden is visiting Westby, Wisconsin today to announce a new $7.3 Billion Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program aimed at providing cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable electricity to rural communities. Wisconsin’s Dairyland Power Cooperative is one of
WisDems: ICYMI: Local Candidates and Union Leaders Hold Press Conference in Green Bay Highlighting Democrats’ Fight for Labor Rights in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Today, State Senate candidate Jamie Wall and State Assembly candidate Christy Welch were joined by local union leaders for a press conference in Green Bay to highlight Democrats’ long-standing commitment to unions and workers, as well as their plans