Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on governor’s disappointing MPS audit announcement
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ decision to hire outside auditors to address the Milwaukee Public Schools situation: “The failure of Milwaukee Public Schools has tremendous impact in Milwaukee and statewide. Wisconsinites deserve
Drake campaign: Statement on Wisconsin Elections Commission reaffirming ballot access
“It is unfortunate that my opponent brought this frivolous complaint with the hope of denying the people of the 4th Senate District a choice, however I am pleased the Wisconsin Election Commission reaffirmed my campaign’s access to the ballot today by
Marquette University: Provost Kimo Ah Yun to serve as acting president
MILWAUKEE — In the wake of yesterday’s heartbreaking news about President Michael R. Lovell, the Marquette University Board of Trustees elected Provost Kimo Ah Yun to serve as the university’s 25th president in an acting capacity. Acting President Ah Yun’s years of
Anderson campaign: Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 endorses Jarrod Anderson for state Assembly
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 has officially endorsed Jarrod Anderson for the Wisconsin State Assembly, District 19. “We proudly endorse Jarrod Anderson for State Assembly,” said Eric Daun, President of Local 215. “Jarrod will be the partner
Ratcliff campaign: Former Fitchburg Mayor Frances Huntley-Cooper endorses Melissa Ratcliff for state Senate
Former Fitchburg Mayor Frances Huntley-Cooper, the first African American elected as a Mayor in Wisconsin and a longtime leader both locally and statewide, is supporting Rep. Melissa Ratcliff for Wisconsin State Senate in the three-person Democratic primary for the open
Cooke campaign: ICYMI: New Democrats Coalition Action Fund endorses Rebecca Cooke for Congress in WI-03
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Last week, the New Democrats Coalition Action Fund announced an endorsement of Rebecca Cooke’s campaign for Congress. The New Democratic Coalition is the largest Democratic caucus in the House of Representatives, including nearly 100 pragmatic Democratic leaders. “I’m thrilled to earn the endorsement
Wisconsin Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Recognizes a legislator of the year
Today, Wisconsin Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (WAND) member Amy Stinson presented state Representative Rob Brooks (R – Saukville) with a WAND 2024 Legislator of the Year Award at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. Representative Brooks was named a 2024
Gov. Evers: To proceed with hiring MPS auditors with support of Board of School Directors, local community leaders
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he will proceed with plans to direct resources to support two additional audits of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) after the MPS School Board of Directors and local community leaders, among others, expressed public
Alexander campaign: WEC rules for Independent Dist. 12 Assembly Candidate, grants ballot access
Milwaukee, WI — The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) held a quickly scheduled hearing Monday morning to consider a nomination paper challenge against Deanna Alexander brought by a powerful Democrat political group aimed at gaining party power in the Wisconsin Assembly.
Racine Recall Committee: Vos wrong—sufficient signatures confirmed to force recall of Robin Vos
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Greater Milwaukee Urban League: President Dr. Michael R. Lovell was not just a GMUL friend but a truly transformational leader
We are all deeply saddened, and our hearts are heavy upon learning about the profound loss of Marquette University President Dr. Michael R. Lovell. His absence will be felt in our organization and in the lives of all those he
WisGOP: Statement on Susan Crawford candidacy
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Susan Crawford’s candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Spokesperson Matt Fisher: “After spending the weekend accommodating the fringe left with shameful resolutions, the Wisconsin Democrats are
Wisconsin Freemasons: Donate 40 jump bags to support Wisconsin State Patrol’s public safety mission
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WisDems: BREAKING: Eric Hovde skipped out on campaign event in Oconto County to sit beachside at Laguna Beach mansion
MADISON, Wis. — A breaking news report from Politico just revealed that California bank owner Eric Hovde ditched campaigning in Wisconsin this weekend to sit on the beach at his $7 million mansion in Laguna Beach, California. Hovde was supposed to be campaigning in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Area Technical College: Statement on the passing of Michael Lovell
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Marquette University President Michael Lovell. Mike was a great partner, and a remarkable leader with energy and vision, who shared the same passion for providing quality education to students in