MILWAUKEE – The Secret Service officially announced Friday its designation of the protest zones and “hard security zone” during the RNC. The ACLU of Wisconsin sued the City of Milwaukee earlier this month for severely restricting the First Amendment Rights of those
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[Milwaukee, WI] – Earlier today, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR) was notified about an officer-involved shooting along I-43 North near Keefe Ave. Following a vehicle pursuit, shots were fired by law enforcement on scene, injuring multiple
Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) released its updated 2023-2024 Legislative Scorecard giving its assessment of how all thirty-three State Senators and all ninety-nine State Assembly Representatives did this past legislative session. The session began in early January 2023 and floor
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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden announced today that USDA is making available $25 million through the Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) Program to help local organizations, cooperatives and Tribes expand affordable, high-speed
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Halverson Dam Abandonment Project in Iowa County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional
MADISON, Wis., June 20, 2024 — Clean Lakes Alliance is thrilled to announce that two partnered projects with the UW–Madison Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering have won two 2024 NCEES Engineering Education Awards, including the grand prize. The projects enlisted
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin State Director Megan Novak released the following statement after Senator Baldwin admits she is proud to side with President Biden 95.5% of the time, in a recent interview with NBC 15. “It’s important to remind Wisconsinites that Tammy
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/240621gopaddress.mp3 Hello, I’m State Senator Romaine Quinn, representing the 25th Senate District in Northwest Wisconsin. It should come as no surprise that Wisconsin, like many states, is facing workforce challenges, especially in health care. In rural areas those challenges can
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/240621demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Juneteenth in Wisconsin. This week, Gov. Evers also signed Executive Order #230, raising the Juneteenth Flag above the Wisconsin State Capitol for the fifth year in a row. Gov.
MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) received a 100% on the Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ 2023-2024 Conservation Scorecard, earning recognition as a Conservation Champion. Representative Robyn Vining released the following statement: “I am honored to be named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation
Today, State Representative Kalan Haywood and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley held a press conference slamming Donald Trump for insulting Milwaukee and highlighting the RNC’s abandoned outreach to minority communities. The press conference was held at a local brewery that
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed Brad Schimel’s apparent attempt to use his judicial office to talk his way out of a 2021 speeding ticket. In addition to flexing his own office, Schimel even name-dropped another judge. Wisconsinites deserve a
ELCHO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Modern Woodmen of America Lodge in the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 2024. Constructed in 1913, the social hall is located in the town of
Milwaukee, WI—Wisconsinites challenged Wisconsin Republican Members of Congress today to finally stand with their constituents and support the Right to Contraception Act. With over 80% of Americans, including 68% of Republicans, supporting the Right to Contraception Act, which would codify the right to contraception,
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) introduced the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024, bicameral
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2024 – This summer, the Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey (CPAMS), a joint project between USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will be mailed to 43,000 forest and grazing landowners and
MADISON, WI – Earlier this week, the Wisconsin Conservation Voters (WCV) released their scorecard for the 2023-2024 legislative session. Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) was awarded a perfect 100% score on the WCV Scorecard, and named a Conservation Champion. “I
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler joined CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip alongside failed Wisconsin governor Scott Walker. While Chair Wikler highlighted how President Biden has delivered time and again for Wisconsin where Donald Trump and Walker
MILWAUKEE – The Secret Service officially announced Friday its designation of the protest zones and “hard security zone” during the RNC. The ACLU of Wisconsin sued the City of Milwaukee earlier this month for severely restricting the First Amendment Rights of those seeking to protest during the RNC, asserting that demonstrators are
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[Milwaukee, WI] – Earlier today, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR) was notified about an officer-involved shooting along I-43 North near Keefe Ave. Following a vehicle pursuit, shots were fired by law enforcement on scene, injuring multiple passengers and resulting in the death of an unborn child.
Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) released its updated 2023-2024 Legislative Scorecard giving its assessment of how all thirty-three State Senators and all ninety-nine State Assembly Representatives did this past legislative session. The session began in early January 2023 and floor activity concluded in March of this year. “Within our mission,
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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden announced today that USDA is making available $25 million through the Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) Program to help local organizations, cooperatives and Tribes expand affordable, high-speed internet projects in rural communities. The Department will begin acce…
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Halverson Dam Abandonment Project in Iowa County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that
MADISON, Wis., June 20, 2024 — Clean Lakes Alliance is thrilled to announce that two partnered projects with the UW–Madison Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering have won two 2024 NCEES Engineering Education Awards, including the grand prize. The projects enlisted the help of Clean Lakes Alliance, a local nonprofit that
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin State Director Megan Novak released the following statement after Senator Baldwin admits she is proud to side with President Biden 95.5% of the time, in a recent interview with NBC 15. “It’s important to remind Wisconsinites that Tammy Baldwin’s track record of supporting Biden’s policies is exactly what
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/240621gopaddress.mp3 Hello, I’m State Senator Romaine Quinn, representing the 25th Senate District in Northwest Wisconsin. It should come as no surprise that Wisconsin, like many states, is facing workforce challenges, especially in health care. In rural areas those challenges can be especially severe. For example, the recent… Please log in
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/240621demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Juneteenth in Wisconsin. This week, Gov. Evers also signed Executive Order #230, raising the Juneteenth Flag above the Wisconsin State Capitol for the fifth year in a row. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2024, as “Juneteenth” throu… Please
MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) received a 100% on the Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ 2023-2024 Conservation Scorecard, earning recognition as a Conservation Champion. Representative Robyn Vining released the following statement: “I am honored to be named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters. It is an honor to work to protect our
Today, State Representative Kalan Haywood and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley held a press conference slamming Donald Trump for insulting Milwaukee and highlighting the RNC’s abandoned outreach to minority communities. The press conference was held at a local brewery that is now selling their “(not so) Horrible City” IPA after
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed Brad Schimel’s apparent attempt to use his judicial office to talk his way out of a 2021 speeding ticket. In addition to flexing his own office, Schimel even name-dropped another judge. Wisconsinites deserve a Supreme Court justice who respects the rule of law as
ELCHO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Modern Woodmen of America Lodge in the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 2024. Constructed in 1913, the social hall is located in the town of Elcho, Langlade County. In 1900, the Modern Woodmen of America
Milwaukee, WI—Wisconsinites challenged Wisconsin Republican Members of Congress today to finally stand with their constituents and support the Right to Contraception Act. With over 80% of Americans, including 68% of Republicans, supporting the Right to Contraception Act, which would codify the right to contraception, it’s time for Wisconsin’s congressional Republicans to finall… Please log
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) introduced the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024, bicameral legislation that would nearly double the Pell Grant maximum award,
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2024 – This summer, the Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey (CPAMS), a joint project between USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will be mailed to 43,000 forest and grazing landowners and managers across the nation. The CPAMS gathers information to understand
MADISON, WI – Earlier this week, the Wisconsin Conservation Voters (WCV) released their scorecard for the 2023-2024 legislative session. Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) was awarded a perfect 100% score on the WCV Scorecard, and named a Conservation Champion. “I am proud of achieving an unbroken record of excellence, receiving
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler joined CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip alongside failed Wisconsin governor Scott Walker. While Chair Wikler highlighted how President Biden has delivered time and again for Wisconsin where Donald Trump and Walker failed, Scott Walker desperately attempted to spin Donald Trump’s unfulfilled