This morning Rick Banks formally withdrew his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent the 11th District, citing changing conditions in his family life. “Since the launch of the campaign, circumstances in my family and personal life have changed
Madison, Wis. – Across Wisconsin, communities and families are celebrating the achievements of high school and college graduates. That’s true at Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities as well. On Friday, 95 persons in our care at 18 institutions celebrated earning
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, today announced a major step forward in supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with the launch of the Wisconsin Investment Fund, a public-private venture capital initiative
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has mailed the 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey to all licensed dairy producers in the state. The department asks dairy producers to return the survey by June
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI MAY 29, 2024 — A complaint filed on Tuesday with the State of Wisconsin Ethics Commission and the Racine District Attorney against Mount Pleasant Village President David DeGroot alleges misconduct in public office for his role in the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for landowners to host hunters with disabilities for the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities, which will take place Oct. 5-13, 2024. To be part of the Gun Deer Hunt
Today, Waukesha County Assistant District Attorney Zach Wittchow announced his candidacy for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 6. Having worked side-by-side with law enforcement officials throughout his career, Zach has a proven track record in public safety and a reputation
APPLETON, WI – Today, Roger Roth secured a place on the ballot for both elections in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. The Roth for Wisconsin campaign collected over 1,700 signatures in less than two weeks after Governor Evers called a special election in Wisconsin’s
Eighty-two years ago, the “Janesville 99” — a Wisconsin National Guard tank company — endured the hellish Bataan Death March in the early days of the United States’ participation in World War II. The Janesville unit was part of the
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would soon come to the Capitol to deliver a joint address to Congress. “I’m pleased to hear Speaker
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, this week, traveled across the state to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week and highlight Wisconsin’s thriving tourism industry. This year’s National Travel and Tourism Week follows last year’s announcement of a record-breaking year for Wisconsin tourism in
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin met with local veterans, their survivors, and advocates to discuss her efforts to increase health care and disability benefits for veterans who have been harmed by toxic exposure while serving in the military.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Bridget Schoenborn to the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Lloyd V. Carter’s resignation. Schoenborn will complete a term
Town of Erin, WI – Former law enforcement officer Jim Piwowarczyk filed over 300 signatures to secure access to the 98th Assembly District ballot on Thursday, as momentum grows behind the conservative news publisher in the Washington and Waukesha County
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Milwaukee, WI – On May 23rd the Republican National Convention issued a letter to the Secret Service hoping to get Pere Marquette Park, a Milwaukee park rumored to be the site for the sanctioned speakers’ platform for dissent during the
Keep Our Republic (KOR) is hosting a hyper-localized community conversation aimed to educate the Minocqua area community on Wisconsin’s electoral process. The event will take place on Thursday, June 6, 6:00 pm CT at Woodruff Town Hall, 1418 1st Avenue,
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and folks all over the state are dusting off their gear and planning to venture outdoors. As we kick off the long weekend, we expect a significant increase in traffic on
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, received the endorsement of Calumet County District Attorney Nathan Haberman today. “André Jacque has continued to show his commitment to protecting our community by supporting prosecutors,
MADISON, Wis. — Following action taken this morning to bring the Right to Contraception Act to the floor of the U.S. Senate in June, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on Wisconsin’s representatives in Washington D.C. to codify our right to contraception. “Wisconsinites overwhelmingly agree
This morning Rick Banks formally withdrew his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent the 11th District, citing changing conditions in his family life. “Since the launch of the campaign, circumstances in my family and personal life have changed to the point that I no longer believe that now
Madison, Wis. – Across Wisconsin, communities and families are celebrating the achievements of high school and college graduates. That’s true at Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities as well. On Friday, 95 persons in our care at 18 institutions celebrated earning their associate degrees with the help of Second Chance Pell
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, today announced a major step forward in supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with the launch of the Wisconsin Investment Fund, a public-private venture capital initiative that will initially invest $100 million in startup businesses throughout
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has mailed the 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey to all licensed dairy producers in the state. The department asks dairy producers to return the survey by June 30, 2024. The 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey includes about
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI MAY 29, 2024 — A complaint filed on Tuesday with the State of Wisconsin Ethics Commission and the Racine District Attorney against Mount Pleasant Village President David DeGroot alleges misconduct in public office for his role in the illegal dumping of thousands of tons of pond waste from
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for landowners to host hunters with disabilities for the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities, which will take place Oct. 5-13, 2024. To be part of the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities program, landowners must have at least
Today, Waukesha County Assistant District Attorney Zach Wittchow announced his candidacy for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 6. Having worked side-by-side with law enforcement officials throughout his career, Zach has a proven track record in public safety and a reputation for getting justice for crime victims. With over a decade
APPLETON, WI – Today, Roger Roth secured a place on the ballot for both elections in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. The Roth for Wisconsin campaign collected over 1,700 signatures in less than two weeks after Governor Evers called a special election in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. “I am humbled by the support we
Eighty-two years ago, the “Janesville 99” — a Wisconsin National Guard tank company — endured the hellish Bataan Death March in the early days of the United States’ participation in World War II. The Janesville unit was part of the 32nd “Red Arrow” Division when it was detached in the
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would soon come to the Capitol to deliver a joint address to Congress. “I’m pleased to hear Speaker Johnson confirm that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, this week, traveled across the state to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week and highlight Wisconsin’s thriving tourism industry. This year’s National Travel and Tourism Week follows last year’s announcement of a record-breaking year for Wisconsin tourism in 2022. According to 2022 economic impact data, the tourism industry
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin met with local veterans, their survivors, and advocates to discuss her efforts to increase health care and disability benefits for veterans who have been harmed by toxic exposure while serving in the military. “Our veterans served us and it’s our job to serve
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Bridget Schoenborn to the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Lloyd V. Carter’s resignation. Schoenborn will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. “Bridget Schoenborn is a respected attorney
Town of Erin, WI – Former law enforcement officer Jim Piwowarczyk filed over 300 signatures to secure access to the 98th Assembly District ballot on Thursday, as momentum grows behind the conservative news publisher in the Washington and Waukesha County race. “I am really thankful for the positive and enthusiastic
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Milwaukee, WI – On May 23rd the Republican National Convention issued a letter to the Secret Service hoping to get Pere Marquette Park, a Milwaukee park rumored to be the site for the sanctioned speakers’ platform for dissent during the RNC, folded into the Secret Services’ security zone. This would
Keep Our Republic (KOR) is hosting a hyper-localized community conversation aimed to educate the Minocqua area community on Wisconsin’s electoral process. The event will take place on Thursday, June 6, 6:00 pm CT at Woodruff Town Hall, 1418 1st Avenue, Woodruff, Wisconsin 54568. KOR has been dedicated to educating the
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and folks all over the state are dusting off their gear and planning to venture outdoors. As we kick off the long weekend, we expect a significant increase in traffic on Wisconsin’s waters and trails. Whether you’re tubing, fishing with the
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, received the endorsement of Calumet County District Attorney Nathan Haberman today. “André Jacque has continued to show his commitment to protecting our community by supporting prosecutors, law enforcement and the courts. Jacque’s efforts to aid the
MADISON, Wis. — Following action taken this morning to bring the Right to Contraception Act to the floor of the U.S. Senate in June, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on Wisconsin’s representatives in Washington D.C. to codify our right to contraception. “Wisconsinites overwhelmingly agree that the freedom to choose if, when, and how to