Mayadev campaign: Raises over $78,000 in first fundraising period
Madison – The Mayadev for Assembly Campaign announces that it raised over $78,000 in contributions in the first reporting period of the campaign, ending June 30th. Over 275 individual contributions were made to the campaign, all $1000 or less. “Renuka
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers tech hub to Wisconsin, $49 million to grow biohealth economy and create jobs
Baldwin fought every step of the way to secure Wisconsin’s designation as a Biohealth Tech Hub under the CHIPS and Science Act Tech Hub projected to bring more than 30,000 jobs and $9 billion of economic development in first 10
International Crane Foundation: Researcher appointed to Wisconsin Legislative Council study
June 28, 2024 – The International Crane Foundation is pleased to announce Anne Lacy, Directorof Eastern Flyway Programs – North America, has been appointed to the Legislative CouncilStudy Committee on Sandhill Cranes in the Wisconsin Legislature. the committee, which is
TUE News Summary: Blocked funding delayed transfer of youth tied to Lincoln Hills death; Drake and Myers face off in 4th Senate District primary
TOP STORIES Funding block delayed transfer of youth tied to Lincoln Hills death … [JFC] have voted against [DHS request for funding to add/train 124 staff for new portion of] Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center in Madison as it completes necessary
U.S. Dept. of Commerce: Biden-Harris administration announces next funding round of $504 million for 12 tech hubs across America
WASHINGTON, DC – The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), announced another funding round of approximately $504 million in implementation grants to 12 Tech Hubs to scale up the production of critical technologies, create jobs in innovative
WI Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Launches disability policy leadership program
Madison, WI- The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Wisconsin Disability Policy Program, an innovative program to empower people with developmental disabilities and their family members to engage in policy
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions June, 2024
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Forward Latino: Condemns false and extremist remarks by former president In presidential debate and hate-motivated shooting
THAT FOLLOWED IN CRETE, NEBRASKAShooting wounded four children and three adults Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacyorganization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 statesissued the following statement from National
MPS to see $81 million less in ‘24-25, partly due to past overpayments
The district is set to receive an estimated $555.3 million in the 2024-25 school year, down from the $636.4 million it received for the 2023-24 school year — a 12.7 percent decrease. That includes a $42.6 million adjustment due to a reporting error in the 2022-23 school year, according to an MPS release.
TUE AM Update: Drake, Myers square off today in 4th SD primary
From WisPolitics … — Polls are open in the 4th SD, where Dem state Reps. Dora Drake and LaKeshia Myers are squaring off for the party’s nomination in the Milwaukee-based seat. The winner will face no major party opposition in
MON PM Update: MPS to see $81 million less in ‘24-25, partly due to past overpayments
From WisPolitics … — Milwaukee Public School is projected to receive $81 million less in general aid for the upcoming school year, according to estimates the state Department of Public Instruction released today. More than half of the reduction is
Milwaukee Board of School Directors: MPS prioritizes financial and data effectiveness as general aid estimate is released
Today, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released an estimate of general aid for the 2024-25 school year. Currently, Milwaukee Public Schools’ general aid estimate reflects a $42.6 million adjustment from DPI after an error in reporting from the 2022-23
USDA NASS: Wisconsin crop progress and condition
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Native American Rights Fund: Tribes move to defend EPA’s Tribal Water Rights rule
Seven Tribal nations seek to fend off attack by 12 states Bismarck, ND – Seven Tribal Nations, represented by Earthjustice and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota today
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Rule changes in effect for nomination paper period for some independent candidates seeking oval office
MADISON, WI. – July 1 marks the start of the nomination paper circulation period for some independent presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Presidential and vice-presidential candidates affiliated with parties already on the ballot do not need to circulate nomination papers. Independent