Students for a Democratic Society at UW-Milwaukee: Picket: Justice for Déjah! Increase Black enrollment! Stand up, fight back!
[Milwaukee, WI] – Students for a Democratic Society at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee will be holding a PICKET on campus on Wednesday, April 24, 2:30 pm at Mellencamp Hall, 2442 E Kenwood blvd to demand the release of Déjah
WED AM Update: Baldwin, Johnson split on foreign aid package
From WisPolitics … — Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin backed a $95 billion package that includes aid to Ukraine as it easily cleared the Senate. U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, voted against it. The bill, approved 79-18, now heads to
Advocates call for closing Green Bay prison
The Green Bay Correctional Institute, located in Allouez, and Waupun Correctional Institution are the state’s two oldest prisons, both dating to the 1800s.
Bloomberg News/Morning Consult Poll: Biden’s gains against Trump vanish on deep economic pessimism
Ultra-Rich Should Pay to Save Social Security, Swing-State Voter Poll Shows The poll shows: Trump leads Biden 49% to 43% across the seven swing states being polled by Bloomberg News and Morning Consult. A majority of swing-state voters see worsening
TUE PM Update: Advocates call for closing Green Bay prison; guard vacancy rates down statewide following pay boost
From WisPolitics … — Green Bay-area advocates of closing the state prison there urged lawmakers and Gov. Tony Evers to agree on replacing the 126-year-old facility, arguing it’s not safe for inmates or staff and Wisconsin shouldn’t sink any more
Vice President Harris: Remarks by Vice President Harris at an organizing event for reproductive freedoms
1:56 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Can we hear it for Charlotte? (Applause.) Hi, everyone. Hi. Please have a seat. I just want to say about Charlotte — she and I got a chance to visit just for a little
Sen. LeMahieu: Legislative leaders press DPI to keep literacy initiatives on track while court considers Governor Evers’ illegal veto
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UW-Green Bay: Supports sexual assault victims during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and beyond
Green Bay, WI –Sexual violence victims face many obstacles when seeking justice. Last year, UW-Green Bay Police worked with Project Beloved to create a soft interview room on campus. This soft interview room is located in the Police Department on the Green
Dept. of Children and Families, Gov. Evers: Celebrate nine awardees for their dedication and service to families
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers and Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson honored nine individuals today at the inaugural 2024 Secretary’s Putting Families First Awards. The awards were presented during a celebration at the State Capitol as
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent statement on Wisconsin Teacher Pledge program extension
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today regarding the University of Wisconsin-Madison announcing it will extend its Wisconsin Teacher Pledge program through the 2028-29 academic year because of a $4 million contribution. The program covers the cost of in-state
Dept. of Natural Resources: Keep wildlife wild know what to do if you find a fawn
MADISON, Wis. – Spring is baby animal season in Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to leave fawns alone while they’re out exploring the state during the warm weather months. If you encounter a fawn while
Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: Announce incentives to assist Kikkoman’s $800 million investment in rural Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced that the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) today approved awarding up to $15.5 million in performance-based tax credits to assist Kikkoman Foods Inc. in expanding its operations in Wisconsin.
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Passes legislation to change definition of firearms
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after H.R. 3269, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, passed out of the House Judiciary Committee. This bipartisan legislation would be the first ever legislation to change the definition of what qualifies
Carthage College: Presidents issue upbeat forecast for higher education’s role in future workforce
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College hosted a special program on Thursday, April 18, that provided timely insights into higher education’s role in building the Wisconsin workforce of tomorrow. The conversation featured two transformative leaders in higher education: Carthage president John
Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO: To host Annual Workers’ Memorial Day Event April 28 at the Green Island Park Gazebo in La Crosse
(La Crosse, Wisconsin) – On the 28th of April, workers, mourners, and their advocates from across the globe come together to partake in various events, demonstrations, vigils, and an array of other activities, all aimed at honoring this significant day.