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MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, State Senate Candidate Sarah Keyeski and State Assembly Candidates Karen DeSanto and Elizabeth Grabe spoke out on Republicans’ extreme agenda on reproductive health—including threats to birth control, abortion care, and IVF. Speakers highlighted how Republicans like Joan
Milwaukee, WI (October 9, 2024) – Previvors, or people with a higher-than-average risk of developing breast cancer, will soon be able to benefit from the free, one-to-one emotional support that ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis provides to anyone impacted by breast cancer, anywhere,
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – After months of lies and mistruths, Rebecca Crook has FINALLY been caught in her web of misinformation. On Wednesday, the Western Wisconsin Medical Society condemned Crook for “altering photos and posting false images.” YIKES! In a statement,
Green Bay, WI—During the UW-Green Bay fall Council of Trustees reception and dinner, Nick Reckinger, co-head coach of Bay Nordic, was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of his substantial contributions to communities in Northeast Wisconsin. The Community Service Award
From WisPolitics … — Liberal Justice Jill Karofsky today expressed concerns the state Supreme Court has for too long broadly interpreted governors’ partial veto powers and wondered if Dem Tony Evers’ move to extend school revenue caps for 400 years
Oregon – State Representative Jenna Jacobson announced she has received several key endorsements from labor organizations, including the AFL-CIO, AFSCME People, SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin, SMART TD, Wisconsin Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union (BACWI), NCS Regional Council of Carpenters, IBT Local 344,
In the U.S., 50% of small- and medium-size manufacturers lack basic cybersecurity controls. It’s a major national concern for those companies that work with the U.S. Department of Defense. A valuable new resource, thanks to a $124,555 federal grant awarded
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the Top 4 products moving on in the 9th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The competition highlights the state’s nearly $72 billion dollar manufacturing industry and the high-tech, high-skill
With the fate of abortion access on the line, reproductive freedom champions in key races for the U.S. Senate will take the debate stage in the coming days. The debates come as abortion continues to mobilize voters nationwide. Not only
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, UW-La Follette School Director Susan Webb-Yackee shares how the Main Street Agenda program, a partnership between the La Follette School and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, has sought to bring Wisconsinites together across political lines.
MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today announced that the Wisconsin State Senate will again offer the Senate Scholar Program next year, and urged 1st District students to apply by the November 15, 2024 deadline. “The Senate Scholar Program is
MADISON, Wis. — In the final weeks of the election, WisDems will be highlighting Eric Hovde’s out of touch agenda for Wisconsin, and how his policies would be disastrous for Wisconsinites if he wins. The third edition will look at Hovde’s plan
MADISON — Tom Erickson, executive associate dean for strategy and innovation and founding director of the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s College of Letters & Science, has announced he will step down from
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers presented awards to honor three individuals for their contributions in assisting survivors of domestic violence in a special ceremony held today at the state Capitol. The ceremony was hosted as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the October meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a new ad highlighting Sen. Baldwin’s desperate lies about Eric Hovde to distract from her record of failure. The ad features a Wisconsin couple calling out Sen. Baldwin for her reckless spending spree
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, Wisconsin Democrats called out extremist Republicans and their plans to drag Wisconsin backwards in a media blitz across western Wisconsin. From town halls with Rep. Mark Pocan to blast Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda and the devastating
23 projects will help build a more resilient and prosperous future for people living and operating businesses in rural Wisconsin. Stevens Point, Wis., Oct. 9, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is celebrating the nearly $4 million in grant funding that was recently awarded to Milwaukee County by Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) to assist with the renovation of the Clinton & Bernice
“Champion of Economic Prosperity” awarded to Gustafson for his efforts on telemental health and tax reform this past legislative session MADISON, WI: Today, IRG Action presented Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) the ‘Champion of Economic Prosperity’ award in recognition of his work
MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, State Senate Candidate Sarah Keyeski and State Assembly Candidates Karen DeSanto and Elizabeth Grabe spoke out on Republicans’ extreme agenda on reproductive health—including threats to birth control, abortion care, and IVF. Speakers highlighted how Republicans like Joan Ballweg and Todd Novak have voted against Wisconsinites’ reproductive freedoms,
Milwaukee, WI (October 9, 2024) – Previvors, or people with a higher-than-average risk of developing breast cancer, will soon be able to benefit from the free, one-to-one emotional support that ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis provides to anyone impacted by breast cancer, anywhere, at any stage. New, virtual training for previvors to become
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – After months of lies and mistruths, Rebecca Crook has FINALLY been caught in her web of misinformation. On Wednesday, the Western Wisconsin Medical Society condemned Crook for “altering photos and posting false images.” YIKES! In a statement, the society’s president, Thomas Joles wrote in part: “Scheduling challenges prevented one
Green Bay, WI—During the UW-Green Bay fall Council of Trustees reception and dinner, Nick Reckinger, co-head coach of Bay Nordic, was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of his substantial contributions to communities in Northeast Wisconsin. The Community Service Award is given to recognize community members who have made significant
From WisPolitics … — Liberal Justice Jill Karofsky today expressed concerns the state Supreme Court has for too long broadly interpreted governors’ partial veto powers and wondered if Dem Tony Evers’ move to extend school revenue caps for 400 years is a bridge too far. But Assistant Attorney General Colin
Oregon – State Representative Jenna Jacobson announced she has received several key endorsements from labor organizations, including the AFL-CIO, AFSCME People, SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin, SMART TD, Wisconsin Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union (BACWI), NCS Regional Council of Carpenters, IBT Local 344, UAW Region 4,and WEAC. From trade unions to teachers, organized
In the U.S., 50% of small- and medium-size manufacturers lack basic cybersecurity controls. It’s a major national concern for those companies that work with the U.S. Department of Defense. A valuable new resource, thanks to a $124,555 federal grant awarded to UW-Stout, will help. The 12-month award for 2025 from
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the Top 4 products moving on in the 9th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The competition highlights the state’s nearly $72 billion dollar manufacturing industry and the high-tech, high-skill and high-pay career opportunities available within the sector. … Please
With the fate of abortion access on the line, reproductive freedom champions in key races for the U.S. Senate will take the debate stage in the coming days. The debates come as abortion continues to mobilize voters nationwide. Not only do 8 in 10 Americans say the decision to have
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, UW-La Follette School Director Susan Webb-Yackee shares how the Main Street Agenda program, a partnership between the La Follette School and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, has sought to bring Wisconsinites together across political lines.
MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today announced that the Wisconsin State Senate will again offer the Senate Scholar Program next year, and urged 1st District students to apply by the November 15, 2024 deadline. “The Senate Scholar Program is a leading initiative designed to challenge Wisconsin’s best students,” Sen.
MADISON, Wis. — In the final weeks of the election, WisDems will be highlighting Eric Hovde’s out of touch agenda for Wisconsin, and how his policies would be disastrous for Wisconsinites if he wins. The third edition will look at Hovde’s plan to gut Social Security and Medicare, which he further unveiled yesterday.
MADISON — Tom Erickson, executive associate dean for strategy and innovation and founding director of the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s College of Letters & Science, has announced he will step down from his leadership roles effective January 2025. Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau, the Grace
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers presented awards to honor three individuals for their contributions in assisting survivors of domestic violence in a special ceremony held today at the state Capitol. The ceremony was hosted as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a statewide effort to raise awareness about the effects of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the October meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The Board
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a new ad highlighting Sen. Baldwin’s desperate lies about Eric Hovde to distract from her record of failure. The ad features a Wisconsin couple calling out Sen. Baldwin for her reckless spending spree which is threatening the future of Social Security. “The people
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, Wisconsin Democrats called out extremist Republicans and their plans to drag Wisconsin backwards in a media blitz across western Wisconsin. From town halls with Rep. Mark Pocan to blast Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda and the devastating impact it would have for western Wisconsinites to events with
23 projects will help build a more resilient and prosperous future for people living and operating businesses in rural Wisconsin. Stevens Point, Wis., Oct. 9, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing nearly $93 million through the Rural Energy
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is celebrating the nearly $4 million in grant funding that was recently awarded to Milwaukee County by Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) to assist with the renovation of the Clinton & Bernice Rose Senior Center. Milwaukee County received $3,967,737 in American Rescue Plan
“Champion of Economic Prosperity” awarded to Gustafson for his efforts on telemental health and tax reform this past legislative session MADISON, WI: Today, IRG Action presented Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) the ‘Champion of Economic Prosperity’ award in recognition of his work on tax reform and AB541/SB515, the telemental health bill. This