WED PM Update: Evers announces $100 million investment to boost startup businesses
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $100 million effort to back startup businesses, which he called “the biggest public-private investment in Wisconsin startups and entrepreneurs in our state’s history.” Evers announced the Wisconsin Investment Fund today
Moore urges Black Wisconsinites to back Biden
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore today at a WisPolitics-Milwaukee Press Club luncheon urged Black Wisconsinites to think about the issues this fall and how to make their vote count. “I want you to think about how you’re going to feel the
Opportunity Wisconsin: Van Orden votes to advance Farm Bill, including cuts to food assistance programs
LA CROSSE, Wis. – In case you missed it, last week Congressman Derrick Van Orden voted to advance a Republican-written Farm Bill proposal out of the House Agriculture Committee, despite billions in potential cuts to food assistance programs that support
Capitol Chats: Abrams says new staffing standards are “unrealistic” for nursing homes
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Rick Abrams, CEO of the Wisconsin Health Care Association and Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living (WHCA/WiCAL) shares concerns about Wisconsin’s nursing homes’ ability to meet new minimum staffing standards in the midst of a worker shortage.
Wisconsin Historical Society: Little White Schoolhouse listed in the State Register of Historic Places
RIPON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has listed the Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon (Fond du Lac County) on the State Register of Historic Places. While the Little White Schoolhouse has been on the State Register since 1989, the
WCMA: Honors 2024 Cheese Champions
MADISON, WI – As June Dairy Month approaches, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) presented its third annual Cheese Champion awards to seven federal and state lawmakers for their efforts to support and advance the dairy processing industry. “Dairy processors
Lyerly campaign: 314 Action Fund endorses Dr. Kristin Lyerly for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th District
(PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA) — Today, 314 Action Fund, the premier organization electing Democratic scientists and STEM candidates to public office, endorsed Dr. Kristin Lyerly in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional district open-seat race. “314 Action Fund is proud to endorse Dr. Kristin Lyerly
Wied campaign: Trump-endorsed conservative Tony Wied dominates straw
De Pere, WI – Businessman, political outsider, and Trump-endorsed conservative Tony Wied leads with 71% in a new straw poll released by the Wisconsin College Republicans. “This poll shows us what we know to be true. The people of WI-08 are tired
Gov. Evers, WEDC: Announce $100 million investment in Wisconsin startups and entrepreneurs
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, today announced a major step forward in supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with the launch of the Wisconsin Investment Fund, a public-private venture capital initiative
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Asks dairy producers to return survey this June
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has mailed the 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey to all licensed dairy producers in the state. The department asks dairy producers to return the survey by June
A Better Mount Pleasant: Complaint filed with WEC and Racine DA against Village President and Assembly candidate David DeGroot
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI MAY 29, 2024 — A complaint filed on Tuesday with the State of Wisconsin Ethics Commission and the Racine District Attorney against Mount Pleasant Village President David DeGroot alleges misconduct in public office for his role in the
WED News Summary: Unions argue to overturn Act 10; Vos recall organizers submit second petition
TOP STORIES WI unions argue for overturning 2011 law that ended nearly all collective bargaining … [Public worker and teachers unions on Tuesday asked Judge Frost to void controversial Act 10] because it … violates the Wisconsin Constitution’s equal protection
John Franke: Every angle of Trump’s trial has been analyzed except the law. Blame the media.
As the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump finally goes to the jury, it’s worth reflecting on the widespread failure of the media to keep in mind that a trial is not just about facts. A trial is where facts meet law.
Bill Barth: Always dangerous, so teach them well
High-tension situations can lead to tragic consequences for suspects and police. In a better world, police officers never would have to draw their weapons and use deadly force to resolve an issue.
Hovde defends Wisconsin roots in new ad; WinSenate knocks him as ‘California CEO’
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde is up with a new ad that defends his Wisconsin roots, while a PAC is knocking him in a new spot as a California CEO “we can’t trust.” WinSenate, an arm of the Senate