Milwaukee Public Schools: As city property tax bills are issued, MPS again thanks community for its support of 2024 referendum
MEDIA CONTACTMPS Department of CommunicationsStephen Davis, Media Relations ManagerNicole Armendariz, DirectorPhone: 414-475-8650Email: comm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us School District Has Been Able to Maintain Offerings for Students in Academics, Arts, and Wellness (MILWAUKEE) — Thanks to the 2024 referendum approved by voters, Milwaukee Public Schools has been
Milwaukee County leaders: Condemn hateful flyers targeting immigrant communities
Contact: Jenn Byrne, 414-374-1490 MILWAUKEE – District 14 Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom, County Executive David Crowley, Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, 1st Vice Chair Steven Shea, 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, Register of Deeds Israel “Issy” Ramón, County Clerk George Christenson, Treasurer David Cullen, Clerk of
Rep. Kitchens: To chair Education Committee
Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay)(608) 237-9101 Will Serve on Four Committees with Local Interest (Madison) – Making sure the reforms from the Right-to-Read Act make it to the state’s classrooms will be a top priority for State Representative Joel
Rep. Alex Dallman: Re-appointed to the Joint Committee on Finance
Contact: Rep. Dallman(608) 237-9141 MADISON — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement in response to his re-appointment to the Joint Committee on Finance, Wisconsin’s powerful budget writing committee. “It has been an honor to serve as a member
Rep. Rodriguez: Reappointed to Joint Committee on Finance
Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, (608) 237-9121 MADISON – Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued the following statement regarding her appointment to continue serving as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) for the 2025-2026 legislative session: “Serving on the
Rep. Vos: Announces Assembly standing committee membership
For Further Information Contact:Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) would like to announce the membership of the Assembly standing committees. The 107th Wisconsin State Legislature begins with the inauguration of members on January 6, 2025. “We’re excited
UW-Green Bay: Hundreds attend sold-out shows at the Bayshore Arts Center on the UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus
Contact:Kristin BouchardAssistant DirectorMarketing and University CommunicationUW-Green Bay920-465-5502bouchark@uwgb.eduhttp://news.uwgb.edu MARINETTE, Wis. – Steeped in holiday spirit, hundreds of theatre-goers enjoyed the sights and sounds of the season at two weekends of sold-out and standing room only performances at the Bayshore Arts Center on
Rep. Penterman: Named chair of Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs
CONTACT: REP. WILLIAM PENTERMAN, (608) 237-9137 Appointed Vice-Chair of Children and Families for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session Madison – This week, committee leadership was announced for the upcoming 2025-2026 Legislative Session. State Representative William Penterman has been appointed Chair of the Assembly
Sen. Wimberger: Calls on governor to work together to stop state domination of PFAS victims
CONTACT: Sen. Eric Wimberger, (608) 266-5670 In letter, Wimberger discusses the need to protect innocent landowners MADISON, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) sent a letter to Governor Evers on the importance of coming to an agreement on legislation that will lead to
Dept. of Natural Resources: City of Schofield seeks grant for acquisition of land
Contact: Cheryl Housley, DNR Grant Project ManagerCheryl.Housley@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-9560Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In City Of Schofield MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Schofield has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson
Sen. Felzkowski: Appointed to State Building Commission
CONTACT: Sen. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-2509 Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after being appointed to the State Building Commission earlier this week: “I am honored to have the privilege of serving on the Commission,” President
Dept. of Natural Resources: Snowmobile riders: Ride safe and sober this holiday season
Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – As much of Wisconsin enjoys the first significant snowfall of the season, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers to stay sober on the trails this season and be aware of unsafe ice.
WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ discuss a judge’s ruling striking down portions of Act 10
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at a lawsuit challenging Act 10 after a Dane County judge overturned portions of the law that ended collective bargaining for most public employees. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Paul Fanlund: Why Ben Wikler runs ‘into the biggest fire I can find’
Wikler is now one of five major candidates campaigning to lead the Democratic National Committee. He’s been the subject of positive interviews with everyone from comedian Jon Stewart to a who’s-who of national print pundits. I spoke with Wikler recently about that campaign and about Wisconsin.
Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin human HPAI case confirmed by CDC
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has received test results from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) from specimens collected from the presumptive positive human case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) A(H5),