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APPLETON, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson is honored to receive the endorsement today of former U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Rumbaugh. As an outstanding advocate for people with disabilities, Rumbaugh has served the
Washington, DC – Last night, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA 2022), which authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to carry out vital water infrastructure projects and studies. This legislation is key to preserving our nation’s
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind joined the New Democrat Coalition in releasing a multi-pronged action plan to fight inflation, lower prices on essential goods and services, and provide relief to American workers, families, and businesses. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan
Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA), which supports Army Corps of Engineers’ projects that address flood damage reduction, promote ecosystem restoration, support climate resiliency, and address water resource needs in underserved communities. These
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, a bill co-introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), H.R. 7622, the Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2022, was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives 368-52. This legislation would allow SBA Small Business Development Centers to
GREEN BAY, Wis. — To help fight the increase of domestic violence cases in Brown County, Golden House hired Keegan Campbell as its new prevention coordinator. She is responsible for developing and facilitating domestic violence prevention initiatives for employers, schools
MUKWONAGO, WI—Nik Rettinger, a candidate for the Wisconsin 83rd State Assembly District, has received an endorsement from Congressman Bryan Steil. Congressman Steil stated, “I am happy to endorse Nik Rettinger for the 83rd Assembly District. Nik has been an active
MADISON, WIS. – The countdown for the 55th World Dairy Expo is on as there are only four months left until the global dairy industry meets once again in Madison, Wisconsin. In addition to a new schedule, October 2 through 7,
Milwaukee – Today, in the wake of the beginning of the Congressional hearings on the January 6th Insurrection, Alex Lasry released the following statement: “What happened at the Capitol on January 6th was an assault on our Democracy and an attempt
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on additional steps it has taken that will lead to more infant formula available in the U.S. under the agency’s recent increased flexibilities. Company (Product Origin): Nestlé (Germany) Product(s): Nestlé NAN
NEW NORTH, June 9, 2022 – J. F. Ahern Co., a mechanical and fire protection contractor headquartered in Fond du Lac, has been named as the winner of the 2022 New North Workplace Excellence Award. Selected from nominated companies in the
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative issued the following statement today about President Biden’s intent to nominate Doug McKalip as chief agricultural negotiator at the Office of the United States Trade Representative. The announcement was made Wednesday. “Edge
Milwaukee – Today, Alex Lasry’s campaign for U.S. Senate released a new “Workers’ Bill of Rights,” dedicated to protecting the rights of workers and unions across Wisconsin. Lasry’s plan calls for guaranteeing all workers the right to organize, establishing a $15
MADISON — Today, Citizen Action of Wisconsin announced it would endorse Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes in the Democratic Senate primary. Citizen Action is a grassroots membership organization with deep organizing roots across urban, rural, and suburban
MADISON, Wis. – Vaccinated individuals older than 64 years old continue to be at a greater risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 infection as the vaccine protection wanes over time – meaning it is vital that people stay up to
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Yesterday, Townhall.com published a column from Deborah Jordahl that reinforces the concerns that Wisconsinites share over Eric Toney’s willingness to back big government over the people of our state. You can read the entire article here. Adam Jarchow for
APPLETON, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson is honored to receive the endorsement today of former U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Rumbaugh. As an outstanding advocate for people with disabilities, Rumbaugh has served the people of Wisconsin with honor. Rumbaugh said the following in
Washington, DC – Last night, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA 2022), which authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to carry out vital water infrastructure projects and studies. This legislation is key to preserving our nation’s economy, strengthening U.S. and international commerce, protecting our communities, and
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind joined the New Democrat Coalition in releasing a multi-pronged action plan to fight inflation, lower prices on essential goods and services, and provide relief to American workers, families, and businesses. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan getting shots in arms and people back to work, and
Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA), which supports Army Corps of Engineers’ projects that address flood damage reduction, promote ecosystem restoration, support climate resiliency, and address water resource needs in underserved communities. These projects benefit communities across the country, including in Milwaukee. “I
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, a bill co-introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), H.R. 7622, the Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2022, was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives 368-52. This legislation would allow SBA Small Business Development Centers to provide information and assistance to small businesses on how to
GREEN BAY, Wis. — To help fight the increase of domestic violence cases in Brown County, Golden House hired Keegan Campbell as its new prevention coordinator. She is responsible for developing and facilitating domestic violence prevention initiatives for employers, schools and community groups as part of the county’s only comprehensive
MUKWONAGO, WI—Nik Rettinger, a candidate for the Wisconsin 83rd State Assembly District, has received an endorsement from Congressman Bryan Steil. Congressman Steil stated, “I am happy to endorse Nik Rettinger for the 83rd Assembly District. Nik has been an active conservative for over a decade. As 1st Congressional Chair for
MADISON, WIS. – The countdown for the 55th World Dairy Expo is on as there are only four months left until the global dairy industry meets once again in Madison, Wisconsin. In addition to a new schedule, October 2 through 7, Expo is introducing the ability to purchase digital admission passes
Milwaukee – Today, in the wake of the beginning of the Congressional hearings on the January 6th Insurrection, Alex Lasry released the following statement: “What happened at the Capitol on January 6th was an assault on our Democracy and an attempt to reverse—through violent means—the outcome of a free and fair
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on additional steps it has taken that will lead to more infant formula available in the U.S. under the agency’s recent increased flexibilities. Company (Product Origin): Nestlé (Germany) Product(s): Nestlé NAN Expert Pro Sensi Pro Type of Formula: General Estimated Quantity: 28,200 cans
NEW NORTH, June 9, 2022 – J. F. Ahern Co., a mechanical and fire protection contractor headquartered in Fond du Lac, has been named as the winner of the 2022 New North Workplace Excellence Award. Selected from nominated companies in the 18-county region through a multi-phase evaluation process, J. F. Ahern
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative issued the following statement today about President Biden’s intent to nominate Doug McKalip as chief agricultural negotiator at the Office of the United States Trade Representative. The announcement was made Wednesday. “Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is pleased to see the Biden administration
Milwaukee – Today, Alex Lasry’s campaign for U.S. Senate released a new “Workers’ Bill of Rights,” dedicated to protecting the rights of workers and unions across Wisconsin. Lasry’s plan calls for guaranteeing all workers the right to organize, establishing a $15 federal minimum wage, guaranteeing paid leave to all workers, and
MADISON — Today, Citizen Action of Wisconsin announced it would endorse Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes in the Democratic Senate primary. Citizen Action is a grassroots membership organization with deep organizing roots across urban, rural, and suburban Wisconsin. “I’m proud to be endorsed by a coalition of
MADISON, Wis. – Vaccinated individuals older than 64 years old continue to be at a greater risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 infection as the vaccine protection wanes over time – meaning it is vital that people stay up to date with their vaccinations. While COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Yesterday, Townhall.com published a column from Deborah Jordahl that reinforces the concerns that Wisconsinites share over Eric Toney’s willingness to back big government over the people of our state. You can read the entire article here. Adam Jarchow for Wisconsin Attorney General: Because Freedom Matters Deborah Jordahl Townhall.com June