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Milwaukee—The MKE 2024 Host Committee has made large-scale furniture donations tocommunity-focused organizations throughout the Milwaukee area. The furniture items were left over from the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. “With the convention behind us, we’re thrilled that we continue
MADISON, Wis. – The first patients will be seen at UW Health Eastpark Medical Center in just a few short weeks, and these patients will have even more seamless access to clinical trials. Clinical trials, or research in which people
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), published 2025 shared revenue estimates of over $1.5 billion. One of the most significant sources of funding provided by the state to local governments, Wisconsin’s shared revenue
New rule will ensure full lead pipe replacement across the country within a decade while delivering clean drinking water to disadvantaged communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a landmark final rule requiring the replacement of all lead pipes in drinking
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) kicked off Fire Prevention Week Monday with a couple of stops highlighting groups that keep Wisconsin communities safe from fire. “Most people associate our agency with licensing professionals, but
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign blasted Tammy Baldwin’s latest TV ad that lies about Eric’s position on Social Security. The latest “Truth Matters” post makes clear Eric believes Social Security shouldn’t change for anyone currently receiving social security and needs
Complaints filed on behalf of trans and nonbinary students in Winneconne Community School District, Muskego-Norway Schools, the School District of Abbotsford, and Hartford Union High School District Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE today filed joint federal civil rights complaints against four
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Madison, WI – On Tuesday, Governor Evers and the Department of Administration took a victory lap on awarding $50 million in local ‘non-state grants’ to assist Wisconsin communities and non-profit organizations with building costs. State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) made the
Madison…Today, the State Building Commission, which Senator Joan Ballweg serves as a member on, approved a total of $160.8 million for capital projects across the state, including four projects in the 14th Senate District. This includes $50 million for 50 projects
Major racial disparities persist between students of color and white students in English language arts, according to new statewide test results.
From WisPolitics … — The state Supreme Court today will hear a challenge to Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ veto in the 2023-25 state budget that pushed out by 400 years the end date for annual increases in per-pupil spending limits.
From WisPolitics … — Major racial disparities persist between students of color and white students in English language arts, according to statewide test results released by the DPI today. Today’s results for the 2023-24 school year were released after the
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde accused Dem rival Tammy Baldwin of distorting his position on Social Security, saying he only supports raising the retirement age for those in their 40s or younger, not those who are about to claim
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Elections Commission launched a new statewide awareness campaign this week promoting the state’s official website, MyVote.wi.gov, to make sure voters have access to accurate and reliable election information. The campaign message highlights the website in a
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in urging a Tennessee court to enforce its orders that require TikTok to comply with an ongoing multistate consumer protection investigation and to preserve and
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s (WMC) Kurt Bauer recently sat down with Congressman Bryan Steil to discuss some of the policy issues at play for Wisconsin employers and families. WMC – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a video of
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Channel 3000 ran a comprehensive fact check on the TV attack ad Joan Ballweg’s allies were running in the 14th Senate District accusing Democrat Sarah Keyeski of voting to increase her own pay as a member of the
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Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement as President Biden visits Milwaukee to discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s progress on replacing lead pipes and creating good-paying union jobs through the Investing in America Milwaukee Workforce Hub: “Wisconsin
Milwaukee—The MKE 2024 Host Committee has made large-scale furniture donations tocommunity-focused organizations throughout the Milwaukee area. The furniture items were left over from the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. “With the convention behind us, we’re thrilled that we continue to make sure that its impact is felt positively across
MADISON, Wis. – The first patients will be seen at UW Health Eastpark Medical Center in just a few short weeks, and these patients will have even more seamless access to clinical trials. Clinical trials, or research in which people participate in studies to test new treatments or devices for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), published 2025 shared revenue estimates of over $1.5 billion. One of the most significant sources of funding provided by the state to local governments, Wisconsin’s shared revenue includes eight programs providing state aid to counties, municipalities, tax
New rule will ensure full lead pipe replacement across the country within a decade while delivering clean drinking water to disadvantaged communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a landmark final rule requiring the replacement of all lead pipes in drinking water systems nationwide within 10 years. As part of the
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) kicked off Fire Prevention Week Monday with a couple of stops highlighting groups that keep Wisconsin communities safe from fire. “Most people associate our agency with licensing professionals, but I like to remind people that SAFETY is in our
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign blasted Tammy Baldwin’s latest TV ad that lies about Eric’s position on Social Security. The latest “Truth Matters” post makes clear Eric believes Social Security shouldn’t change for anyone currently receiving social security and needs to be protected for people who depend on it for
Complaints filed on behalf of trans and nonbinary students in Winneconne Community School District, Muskego-Norway Schools, the School District of Abbotsford, and Hartford Union High School District Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE today filed joint federal civil rights complaints against four districts whose school boards have taken actions that foster a
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Madison, WI – On Tuesday, Governor Evers and the Department of Administration took a victory lap on awarding $50 million in local ‘non-state grants’ to assist Wisconsin communities and non-profit organizations with building costs. State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) made the following comment: “While I’m extremely thrilled to see that the
Madison…Today, the State Building Commission, which Senator Joan Ballweg serves as a member on, approved a total of $160.8 million for capital projects across the state, including four projects in the 14th Senate District. This includes $50 million for 50 projects through the new Non-State Grant Program, which was created in
Major racial disparities persist between students of color and white students in English language arts, according to new statewide test results.
From WisPolitics … — The state Supreme Court today will hear a challenge to Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ veto in the 2023-25 state budget that pushed out by 400 years the end date for annual increases in per-pupil spending limits. The language lawmakers sent to Evers included a $325 per
From WisPolitics … — Major racial disparities persist between students of color and white students in English language arts, according to statewide test results released by the DPI today. Today’s results for the 2023-24 school year were released after the Department of Public Instruction came under fire this year for
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde accused Dem rival Tammy Baldwin of distorting his position on Social Security, saying he only supports raising the retirement age for those in their 40s or younger, not those who are about to claim the benefit. He also defended his comments about the federal
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Elections Commission launched a new statewide awareness campaign this week promoting the state’s official website, MyVote.wi.gov, to make sure voters have access to accurate and reliable election information. The campaign message highlights the website in a friendly, relatable way — one that speaks directly to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in urging a Tennessee court to enforce its orders that require TikTok to comply with an ongoing multistate consumer protection investigation and to preserve and produce relevant evidence. “With the impact of social media on
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s (WMC) Kurt Bauer recently sat down with Congressman Bryan Steil to discuss some of the policy issues at play for Wisconsin employers and families. WMC – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a video of the interview on Tuesday. In the conversation, Bauer, WMC’s President
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Channel 3000 ran a comprehensive fact check on the TV attack ad Joan Ballweg’s allies were running in the 14th Senate District accusing Democrat Sarah Keyeski of voting to increase her own pay as a member of the Lodi School Board. The verdict? False. Sarah Keyeski is a political
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Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement as President Biden visits Milwaukee to discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s progress on replacing lead pipes and creating good-paying union jobs through the Investing in America Milwaukee Workforce Hub: “Wisconsin workers are proud to welcome President Biden to Milwaukee today