MKE 2024 Host Committee: Makes furniture donations to 20 local charities
Milwaukee—The MKE 2024 Host Committee has made large-scale furniture donations tocommunity-focused organizations throughout the Milwaukee area. The furniture items were left over from the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. “With the convention behind us, we’re thrilled that we continue
UW Health: Eastpark Medical Center integrates clinical trials into patient care
MADISON, Wis. – The first patients will be seen at UW Health Eastpark Medical Center in just a few short weeks, and these patients will have even more seamless access to clinical trials. Clinical trials, or research in which people
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Revenue: Announce $1.56 billion in shared revenue for local governments in 2025
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), published 2025 shared revenue estimates of over $1.5 billion. One of the most significant sources of funding provided by the state to local governments, Wisconsin’s shared revenue
Building Back Together: ICYMI: Biden-Harris administration takes aim at poisonous lead pipes, announces $2.6 billion in new clean water funding
New rule will ensure full lead pipe replacement across the country within a decade while delivering clean drinking water to disadvantaged communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a landmark final rule requiring the replacement of all lead pipes in drinking
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Recognizes Fire Prevention Week
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) kicked off Fire Prevention Week Monday with a couple of stops highlighting groups that keep Wisconsin communities safe from fire. “Most people associate our agency with licensing professionals, but
Hovde campaign: Truth Matters: Hovde slams Tammy Baldwin for lying about his position on Social Security
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign blasted Tammy Baldwin’s latest TV ad that lies about Eric’s position on Social Security. The latest “Truth Matters” post makes clear Eric believes Social Security shouldn’t change for anyone currently receiving social security and needs
Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE: File four new federal complaints detailing hostile environments fostered by school boards
Complaints filed on behalf of trans and nonbinary students in Winneconne Community School District, Muskego-Norway Schools, the School District of Abbotsford, and Hartford Union High School District Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE today filed joint federal civil rights complaints against four
Haley Voters for Harris: Haley and other Republican voters deciding to vote for Harris
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Sen. Felzkowski: Comments on lack of Northwoods ‘Non-State grant awards’
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, Governor Evers and the Department of Administration took a victory lap on awarding $50 million in local ‘non-state grants’ to assist Wisconsin communities and non-profit organizations with building costs. State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) made the
Sen. Ballweg: Approves local projects
Madison…Today, the State Building Commission, which Senator Joan Ballweg serves as a member on, approved a total of $160.8 million for capital projects across the state, including four projects in the 14th Senate District. This includes $50 million for 50 projects
Racial disparities persist in latest K-12 test results
Major racial disparities persist between students of color and white students in English language arts, according to new statewide test results.
WED AM Update: State Supreme Court to hear challenge to Evers 400-year veto
From WisPolitics … — The state Supreme Court today will hear a challenge to Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ veto in the 2023-25 state budget that pushed out by 400 years the end date for annual increases in per-pupil spending limits.
TUE PM Update: Racial disparities persist in latest K-12 test results
From WisPolitics … — Major racial disparities persist between students of color and white students in English language arts, according to statewide test results released by the DPI today. Today’s results for the 2023-24 school year were released after the
Hovde accuses Baldwin of distorting his position on Social Security
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde accused Dem rival Tammy Baldwin of distorting his position on Social Security, saying he only supports raising the retirement age for those in their 40s or younger, not those who are about to claim
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Launches statewide awareness campaign promoting official election website
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Elections Commission launched a new statewide awareness campaign this week promoting the state’s official website, MyVote.wi.gov, to make sure voters have access to accurate and reliable election information. The campaign message highlights the website in a