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A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows Wisconsin children are behind other states in getting vaccines, leaving children and communities vulnerable to outbreaks. Using data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the
Madison…The Wisconsin Counties Association presented Senator Joan Ballweg with their Outstanding Legislator Award on October 15, 2024 at the Sauk County Board of Supervisors’ meeting in Baraboo. This award is given biennially to a select group of legislators for their
MADISON – This week, The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde for the United States Senate. Following the NFIB endorsement, Eric Hovde released the statement below: “I am honored to be endorsed
Windsor, Wis. – Oct. 17, 2024 – Senator Joan Ballweg, pictured here (center) with board members from the American Cancer Society in Wisconsin Chair Cory Recknor (left) and Korey Feiner (right), receiving the State Senator of the Year award. It is one of the most prestigious
MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to communities across Wisconsin this week, A Better Wisconsin Together is thanking the vice president for her commitment to prioritizing the issues that matter to Wisconsinites and rolling out an economic plan
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The Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) encourages college students to attend the 10th annual “Internship Draft Day” at Lambeau Field on Wednesday, November 6 from 3 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the NEW Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA)
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to avoid burning due to elevated fire danger across the state. The DNR and partners at the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the situation throughout the
MADISON, Wis. — In a new op-ed for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Tony Wied doubled down on his commitment to being a rubber stamp for Donald Trump, failing to put forth any unique or original thoughts of his own as he parroted some of
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman announced today that long-time engineer and WisDOT leader Scott Lawry is appointed to serve as the agency’s new deputy secretary. As chief operating officer, Lawry will oversee the department’s operations which includes
October is recognized as Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. During this month, we try to elevate and listen to the voices of those who experienced or who are experiencing domestic violence in their lives, and recognize the trauma they live through.
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Vice President Kamala Harris’ events in Milwaukee, La Crosse, and Green Bay today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Under President Donald J. Trump, the American dream was not merely
MADISON, Wis. — After a report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel found that California bank owner Eric Hovde had no plans to sell his $3.2 billion bank, Hovde admitted in a recent interview that he would keep owning his bank while in the Senate, saying, “No, I don’t
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. In my first year as governor, I was proud to sign two executive orders—one affirming the sovereign authority of Tribal Nations, and another designating the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Patti See is the featured speaker for the Oct. 24 presentation of the Thursdays at the U series at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. See will present “‘Here on Lake Hallie’: Writing About Where You Live” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of Senators urged the Biden administration to crack down on Iran and address the delayed implementation of their recently passed law that ensures Iran does not benefit financially from
TOP STORIES Wisconsin ends FY24 with $4.6B surplus, down from $7B record but $1B above projectionsDOA Annual Report touted surplus, “rainy day” fund record-high of $1.9B. LFB estimated $3.25B surplus to end FY24, $3.13B surplus to end FY25, WPF’s Stein
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on the stark contrast between Jodi Habush Sinykin and Duey Stroebel on the issues that matter most to Wisconsinites in Senate District 8—including reproductive freedoms, school funding, and rising costs. Duey Stroebel has spent over
Kamala Harris visits Wisconsin today, fresh off her Fox News interview where she struggled to explain why the Biden-Harris administration eliminated the Remain in Mexico policy, which kick-started the border crisis, and dodged questions about Joe Biden’s fitness for office. Don’t expect
MILWAUKEE/GREEN BAY/APPLETON — Members of the public can dispose of expired prescriptions, including controlled substances, at select VA facilities, on VA Medication Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Friday, October 25, at the Green Bay VA Clinic, 2851 University
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows Wisconsin children are behind other states in getting vaccines, leaving children and communities vulnerable to outbreaks. Using data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the CDC compared the vaccination rates of kindergarteners for the 2023-2024
Madison…The Wisconsin Counties Association presented Senator Joan Ballweg with their Outstanding Legislator Award on October 15, 2024 at the Sauk County Board of Supervisors’ meeting in Baraboo. This award is given biennially to a select group of legislators for their commitment and leadership on key issues supporting counties. “I want
MADISON – This week, The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde for the United States Senate. Following the NFIB endorsement, Eric Hovde released the statement below: “I am honored to be endorsed by The National Federation of Independent Business. As an entrepreneu…
Windsor, Wis. – Oct. 17, 2024 – Senator Joan Ballweg, pictured here (center) with board members from the American Cancer Society in Wisconsin Chair Cory Recknor (left) and Korey Feiner (right), receiving the State Senator of the Year award. It is one of the most prestigious awards presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to communities across Wisconsin this week, A Better Wisconsin Together is thanking the vice president for her commitment to prioritizing the issues that matter to Wisconsinites and rolling out an economic plan that will help working families get ahead. The following are
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The Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) encourages college students to attend the 10th annual “Internship Draft Day” at Lambeau Field on Wednesday, November 6 from 3 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the NEW Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) and the Northeast Wisconsin Educational Resource Alliance (NEW ERA). College
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to avoid burning due to elevated fire danger across the state. The DNR and partners at the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the situation throughout the weekend. Most of Wisconsin is at high fire danger due
MADISON, Wis. — In a new op-ed for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Tony Wied doubled down on his commitment to being a rubber stamp for Donald Trump, failing to put forth any unique or original thoughts of his own as he parroted some of Donald Trump’s most extreme positions. While Tony Wied runs on
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman announced today that long-time engineer and WisDOT leader Scott Lawry is appointed to serve as the agency’s new deputy secretary. As chief operating officer, Lawry will oversee the department’s operations which includes 3,200 employees, dozens of field offices and a biennial budget
October is recognized as Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. During this month, we try to elevate and listen to the voices of those who experienced or who are experiencing domestic violence in their lives, and recognize the trauma they live through. People from all walks of life can experience domestic violence
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Vice President Kamala Harris’ events in Milwaukee, La Crosse, and Green Bay today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Under President Donald J. Trump, the American dream was not merely a platitude or punchline but a promise to keep. From
MADISON, Wis. — After a report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel found that California bank owner Eric Hovde had no plans to sell his $3.2 billion bank, Hovde admitted in a recent interview that he would keep owning his bank while in the Senate, saying, “No, I don’t think I would sell the bank,” while also saying he wants
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. In my first year as governor, I was proud to sign two executive orders—one affirming the sovereign authority of Tribal Nations, and another designating the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the state of Wisconsin. And every year on
Patti See is the featured speaker for the Oct. 24 presentation of the Thursdays at the U series at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. See will present “‘Here on Lake Hallie’: Writing About Where You Live” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall in Ritzinger Hall. The presentation also will
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of Senators urged the Biden administration to crack down on Iran and address the delayed implementation of their recently passed law that ensures Iran does not benefit financially from the petroleum trade and have further ability to fund terrorism.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin ends FY24 with $4.6B surplus, down from $7B record but $1B above projectionsDOA Annual Report touted surplus, “rainy day” fund record-high of $1.9B. LFB estimated $3.25B surplus to end FY24, $3.13B surplus to end FY25, WPF’s Stein noted tax revenues exceeded estimates by $275.7M while spending fell
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on the stark contrast between Jodi Habush Sinykin and Duey Stroebel on the issues that matter most to Wisconsinites in Senate District 8—including reproductive freedoms, school funding, and rising costs. Duey Stroebel has spent over a decade playing political games in the Legislature and attacking
Kamala Harris visits Wisconsin today, fresh off her Fox News interview where she struggled to explain why the Biden-Harris administration eliminated the Remain in Mexico policy, which kick-started the border crisis, and dodged questions about Joe Biden’s fitness for office. Don’t expect Tammy Baldwin by her side though. Once again, there is
MILWAUKEE/GREEN BAY/APPLETON — Members of the public can dispose of expired prescriptions, including controlled substances, at select VA facilities, on VA Medication Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Friday, October 25, at the Green Bay VA Clinic, 2851 University Ave., front entrance. Friday, October 25, at the Appleton VA