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MADISON, Wis. — In the past few days, Eric Hovde has come under criticism for doing business with a Mexican bank long reported to have ties to the cartel. As Dan Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed last week, Banco Azteca, a Mexican bank
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to test their deer for CWD this fall. Testing is available statewide, but the DNR is particularly interested in samples from priority areas near recent CWD detection locations. CWD
Madison, WI— Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) submitted a complaint to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) asking the agency to invalidate carbon offset credits generated by a Kewaunee County livestock facility with a long history of violating Wisconsin’s water quality laws. The
MADISON — In celebration of National Clean Energy Week, Gov. Tony Evers this week highlighted the launch of the U.S. Climate Alliance Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative. Bolstered by robust federal investment by the Biden-Harris Administration toward building a national clean energy
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Heartland Signal reported on Amy Binsfeld’s extreme anti-abortion record—from endorsing a “crisis pregnancy center” that pushes dangerous and unregulated “abortion reversal” treatments to supporting a 6-week abortion ban in Wisconsin. Amy Binsfeld is no stranger to peddling dangerous lies around
Jennifer Steinhorst, who had been with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire human resources for nine years, has been named chief human resources officer. Jennifer Steinhorst, chief human resources officer at UW-Eau Claire Tracy Drier, vice chancellor for finance and administration
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MADISON, Wisconsin, October 1, 2024— The video “Our Past Can Shape Our Future,” produced by Clean Lakes Alliance and Ho-Chunk Nation, proudly brings five Telly awards home to Madison. Based out of New York, the Telly Awards is the premier
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today will deliver the 2024 State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. In her remarks, Dr. Underly will renew her call for increased investment in public education, including a doubling of
Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here. I was proud to proclaim this week National Clean Energy Week as we celebrate and highlight the work we’re doing as a state to build a clean energy economy here in Wisconsin. This
TOP STORIES Wisconsin mayor carts away absentee ballot drop box, says he did nothing wrong … Wausau Mayor Doug Diny posed for a picture Sunday to memorialize his removal of the city’s lone drop box that had been put outside
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to provide tax relief to entrepreneurs looking to start a small business and reduce barriers for startups. The Tax Relief for New Businesses Act would increase the startup tax deduction from $5,000 to
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a new video highlighting Sen. Baldwin’s disrespectful and dangerous comment about President Trump and Trump supporters. Sen. Baldwin states President Trump is “one of the most offensive, hateful, unacceptable presidential candidates we’ve ever had. So
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the results of its 2024 Dairy Producer Survey. The survey found that 99% of respondent dairy farms identify as being family owned and 81% expect
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee VA Medical Center’s Women’s Health program is staging a 2K walk to raise awareness of breast health resources available to Veterans and employees. The event will run 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lake Wheeler Pavilion, located
Do you like to eat? Of course you do. Did you know that insect pollinators are responsible for the success of more than 85% of plant species on the planet? That’s a lot of green, including much of the food
From WisPolitics … — The Madison clerk says 2,215 duplicate ballots were mistakenly sent to voters, but none have been returned to her office. Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl late yesterday posted a response to a Tuesday letter she received from U.S.
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers and WHEDA today announced the launch of the fourth and final component of a $525 million package approved a year ago to help create more affordable housing. The $50 million loan program aims
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Republican 8th CD candidate Tony Wied says his opponent, Dem Kristin Lyerly, is a “rubber stamp” for the Biden-Harris administration. Wied also declined to share his thoughts on a GOP proposal to ask voters to weigh in on a 14-week abortion ban.
MADISON, Wis. — In the past few days, Eric Hovde has come under criticism for doing business with a Mexican bank long reported to have ties to the cartel. As Dan Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed last week, Banco Azteca, a Mexican bank with suspected ties to the cartel and cut off by
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to test their deer for CWD this fall. Testing is available statewide, but the DNR is particularly interested in samples from priority areas near recent CWD detection locations. CWD is a contagious, fatal neurological disease that affects the nervous
Madison, WI— Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) submitted a complaint to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) asking the agency to invalidate carbon offset credits generated by a Kewaunee County livestock facility with a long history of violating Wisconsin’s water quality laws. The complaint—which was submitted jointly by MEA, Clean Water Action Council
MADISON — In celebration of National Clean Energy Week, Gov. Tony Evers this week highlighted the launch of the U.S. Climate Alliance Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative. Bolstered by robust federal investment by the Biden-Harris Administration toward building a national clean energy economy, the Alliance’s new initiative aims to expand the clean
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Heartland Signal reported on Amy Binsfeld’s extreme anti-abortion record—from endorsing a “crisis pregnancy center” that pushes dangerous and unregulated “abortion reversal” treatments to supporting a 6-week abortion ban in Wisconsin. Amy Binsfeld is no stranger to peddling dangerous lies around women’s reproductive health care. In 2022, Amy Binsfeld … Please
Jennifer Steinhorst, who had been with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire human resources for nine years, has been named chief human resources officer. Jennifer Steinhorst, chief human resources officer at UW-Eau Claire Tracy Drier, vice chancellor for finance and administration at UW-Eau Claire, says that Steinhorst has both the general
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MADISON, Wisconsin, October 1, 2024— The video “Our Past Can Shape Our Future,” produced by Clean Lakes Alliance and Ho-Chunk Nation, proudly brings five Telly awards home to Madison. Based out of New York, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens, with nearly
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today will deliver the 2024 State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. In her remarks, Dr. Underly will renew her call for increased investment in public education, including a doubling of state reimbursement of special education costs to local districts, as
Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here. I was proud to proclaim this week National Clean Energy Week as we celebrate and highlight the work we’re doing as a state to build a clean energy economy here in Wisconsin. This work has included joining the U.S. Climate Alliance in 2019
TOP STORIES Wisconsin mayor carts away absentee ballot drop box, says he did nothing wrong … Wausau Mayor Doug Diny posed for a picture Sunday to memorialize his removal of the city’s lone drop box that had been put outside City Hall around the same time late last week that
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to provide tax relief to entrepreneurs looking to start a small business and reduce barriers for startups. The Tax Relief for New Businesses Act would increase the startup tax deduction from $5,000 to $50,000 and allow businesses to write off more expenses to
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a new video highlighting Sen. Baldwin’s disrespectful and dangerous comment about President Trump and Trump supporters. Sen. Baldwin states President Trump is “one of the most offensive, hateful, unacceptable presidential candidates we’ve ever had. So what does that say about the people who support him?”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the results of its 2024 Dairy Producer Survey. The survey found that 99% of respondent dairy farms identify as being family owned and 81% expect to still be dairy farming in five years. Other top-line
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee VA Medical Center’s Women’s Health program is staging a 2K walk to raise awareness of breast health resources available to Veterans and employees. The event will run 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lake Wheeler Pavilion, located just north of the Milwaukee VA Medical Center at 5000
Do you like to eat? Of course you do. Did you know that insect pollinators are responsible for the success of more than 85% of plant species on the planet? That’s a lot of green, including much of the food we eat. Chris Stein On Oct. 3, Thursdays at the U at
From WisPolitics … — The Madison clerk says 2,215 duplicate ballots were mistakenly sent to voters, but none have been returned to her office. Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl late yesterday posted a response to a Tuesday letter she received from U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, demanding answers on how the duplicate
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers and WHEDA today announced the launch of the fourth and final component of a $525 million package approved a year ago to help create more affordable housing. The $50 million loan program aims to help repair and improve old homes. More Like Home
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Republican 8th CD candidate Tony Wied says his opponent, Dem Kristin Lyerly, is a “rubber stamp” for the Biden-Harris administration. Wied also declined to share his thoughts on a GOP proposal to ask voters to weigh in on a 14-week abortion ban.