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MADISON – In response to the Food and Drug Administration issuing their guidance for plant-based products, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement: “Consumers choose milk because it is a trusted term associated with quality and
OCONOMOWOC, WI – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) announced the opening of a new District Office in Oconomowoc, WI. The office, which will open on March 1, 2023, will serve constituents living across Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District. Congressman Fitzgerald’s staff will
MADISON, Wis. – Election officials across Wisconsin conducted another smooth election on Tuesday, deftly handling some minor challenges amid what appears to be one of the highest-turnout Spring Primary elections featuring a Supreme Court contest in recent years. “Yet again,
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers’ 2023-25 biennial budget includes several provisions that support local communities and promote public safety. Notably, the Governor proposed sending 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue to fund
Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Action PAC (WFA PAC), the state’s only conservative pro-family PAC, gave an exclusive endorsement to Justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court, in advance of yesterday’s primary election. WFA PAC director Julaine Appling, issued the following
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz today announced the endorsement of Senator Tammy Baldwin for her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Judge Janet Protasiewicz is the best candidate to return fairness and impartiality back to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. I’m
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced their annual awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state. The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council advises
Waukesha, Wis. (February 22, 2023) – Following the primary election results, Judge Jennifer Dorow issued the following statement: “First off, I want to thank all those who supported me in this campaign. I will be forever grateful and humbled by the
MADISON – Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) today unveiled a bill to ensure that public safety employees are able to maintain health insurance coverage. The bill, which already has bipartisan support, aims to correct a Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) ruling
MADISON, Wis. — From rural Wisconsin towns to urban cities like Madison and Milwaukee, most of us believe that we should all have an equal say in our elections, that politicians have no business in our reproductive healthcare decisions, and that
Madison – Wisconsin Autism Providers Association (WAPA) applauds the Governor’s initiative to address challenges facing families seeking Autism treatment by funding face-to-face clinical direction through a rate increase. Investing in early, intensive behavioral treatment for children with autism yields a
MADISON, Wis. — Prem Meats in Prairie du Sac, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall for packaged pasties sold at retail. The affected products carry a mark of inspection with establishment No. 350 and include: The package codes
GREEN BAY — Gov. Tony Evers yesterday visited Green Bay to highlight his 2023-25 biennial budget initiatives to ensure Wisconsin’s infrastructure is prepared to support a workforce and economy of the 21st century. The governor is proposing to make critical
Kenosha – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) has co-authored legislation with Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) that would restore the right of public safety to employees to bargain over their health care coverage. The law known as “Act 10” that was enacted in
THEINSVILLE, Wisconsin – Feb. 22, 2023 – Madison outsider, Village President of Thiensville, and Professor of Economics and History at Concordia University Wisconsin, Dr. Van Mobley released the following statement at the conclusion of the Republican Primary Election on Tuesday:
Madison, Wisconsin, April 21 – The grassroots climate group 350 Wisconsin is excited to announce their endorsement of Climate Champion Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2023. Protasiewicz has demonstrated a commitment to protecting Wisconsin’s democracy and Wisconsinites’ right
Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout student Hunter Kuester is an advocate for the blind at the university, state and national levels and was recently appointed to the UW System President’s Advisory Committee on Disability Issues. Kuester, of Watertown, believes
MADISON, Wis. — Whether a civilian or military firefighter, the task to ensure the safety of others isn’t always an easy one. Luckily, for Master Sgt. Colin Pierce, the assistant fire chief of training with the 115th Fire and Emergency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jim Risch (R-ID) slammed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their ill-advised guidance on the unfair use of dairy terms to mislabel plant-based products. The FDA’s draft guidance, “Labeling of
February 22, 2023 – Whitefish Bay, WI – Jodi Habush Sinykin, Democratic candidate for State Senate District 8, kicked off her general election campaign today against Representative Dan Knodl, by focusing on her moderate forward-thinking priorities. “Dan Knodl’s views on
MADISON – In response to the Food and Drug Administration issuing their guidance for plant-based products, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement: “Consumers choose milk because it is a trusted term associated with quality and nutrition. This trust has been built over generations of Wisconsin
OCONOMOWOC, WI – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) announced the opening of a new District Office in Oconomowoc, WI. The office, which will open on March 1, 2023, will serve constituents living across Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District. Congressman Fitzgerald’s staff will be available in the District Office to assist constituents in
MADISON, Wis. – Election officials across Wisconsin conducted another smooth election on Tuesday, deftly handling some minor challenges amid what appears to be one of the highest-turnout Spring Primary elections featuring a Supreme Court contest in recent years. “Yet again, we’re proud of the election officials across the state who
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers’ 2023-25 biennial budget includes several provisions that support local communities and promote public safety. Notably, the Governor proposed sending 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue to fund essential local services. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) reacts
Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Action PAC (WFA PAC), the state’s only conservative pro-family PAC, gave an exclusive endorsement to Justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court, in advance of yesterday’s primary election. WFA PAC director Julaine Appling, issued the following statement: “We are proud to have given Justice Daniel Kelly
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz today announced the endorsement of Senator Tammy Baldwin for her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Judge Janet Protasiewicz is the best candidate to return fairness and impartiality back to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. I’m proud to support her in this race, because Wisconsinites deserve
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced their annual awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state. The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council advises the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on managing urban
Waukesha, Wis. (February 22, 2023) – Following the primary election results, Judge Jennifer Dorow issued the following statement: “First off, I want to thank all those who supported me in this campaign. I will be forever grateful and humbled by the faith you placed in me. With the primary now over,
MADISON – Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) today unveiled a bill to ensure that public safety employees are able to maintain health insurance coverage. The bill, which already has bipartisan support, aims to correct a Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) ruling stating that municipalities do not have to offer public safety
MADISON, Wis. — From rural Wisconsin towns to urban cities like Madison and Milwaukee, most of us believe that we should all have an equal say in our elections, that politicians have no business in our reproductive healthcare decisions, and that elected officials should make decisions based on what the people
Madison – Wisconsin Autism Providers Association (WAPA) applauds the Governor’s initiative to address challenges facing families seeking Autism treatment by funding face-to-face clinical direction through a rate increase. Investing in early, intensive behavioral treatment for children with autism yields a lifetime cost savings of $1 million per individual. “This proposal
MADISON, Wis. — Prem Meats in Prairie du Sac, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall for packaged pasties sold at retail. The affected products carry a mark of inspection with establishment No. 350 and include: The package codes can be found directly below the barcode on product labels.
GREEN BAY — Gov. Tony Evers yesterday visited Green Bay to highlight his 2023-25 biennial budget initiatives to ensure Wisconsin’s infrastructure is prepared to support a workforce and economy of the 21st century. The governor is proposing to make critical investments to build 21st century infrastructure, invest in expanding access
Kenosha – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) has co-authored legislation with Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) that would restore the right of public safety to employees to bargain over their health care coverage. The law known as “Act 10” that was enacted in 2011 under former Governor Scott Walker stripped collective bargaining rights
THEINSVILLE, Wisconsin – Feb. 22, 2023 – Madison outsider, Village President of Thiensville, and Professor of Economics and History at Concordia University Wisconsin, Dr. Van Mobley released the following statement at the conclusion of the Republican Primary Election on Tuesday: “Thanks to Representatives Janel Brandtjen and Dan Knodl for their
Madison, Wisconsin, April 21 – The grassroots climate group 350 Wisconsin is excited to announce their endorsement of Climate Champion Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2023. Protasiewicz has demonstrated a commitment to protecting Wisconsin’s democracy and Wisconsinites’ right to a just, sustainable future for all. John Greenler, Executive
Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout student Hunter Kuester is an advocate for the blind at the university, state and national levels and was recently appointed to the UW System President’s Advisory Committee on Disability Issues. Kuester, of Watertown, believes strongly in educating others and thinks the best way to
MADISON, Wis. — Whether a civilian or military firefighter, the task to ensure the safety of others isn’t always an easy one. Luckily, for Master Sgt. Colin Pierce, the assistant fire chief of training with the 115th Fire and Emergency Services flight, the job itself happens to be an extremely
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jim Risch (R-ID) slammed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their ill-advised guidance on the unfair use of dairy terms to mislabel plant-based products. The FDA’s draft guidance, “Labeling of Plant-based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statement,” allows plant-based products
February 22, 2023 – Whitefish Bay, WI – Jodi Habush Sinykin, Democratic candidate for State Senate District 8, kicked off her general election campaign today against Representative Dan Knodl, by focusing on her moderate forward-thinking priorities. “Dan Knodl’s views on women’s reproductive rights are too extreme for our purple district.