[Wales, Wisc.] A bipartisan committee of state legislators, along with agricultural, birding, and hunting representatives will meet this week to begin looking at the issues associated with Wisconsin’s rapidly growing sandhill crane population. The Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded investments of $33.6 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin dairy businesses. The funding is part of the first $50 million round awarded through the new Agricultural Roads Improvement
UWM has temporarily suspended five student organizations associated with a coalition that posted alarming messages on Instagram. The suspensions come as part of UWM’s ongoing investigation. A July 19 Instagram story post to the uwm4palicoalition account included intimidating language aimed
MADISON – Wisconsin registered nurses currently face more demand than they can meet, and economic forecasts predict that this gap, caused by demographics trends decades in the making, will call for a range of solutions to meet patients’ needs, according
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MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel detailed how Wisconsinites struggling against toxic PFAS contamination in their water supplies have been left behind and ignored by Republican politicians in Madison who have refused to release already-approved funding for PFAS remediation for over a
Town of Erin – Assembly candidate Jim Piwowarczyk said Wednesday that his primary opponent, Don Pridemore, should resign immediately from the two Hartford area school boards he serves on after Pridemore’s indefensible July 23 vote to force elementary and middle
STEVENS POINT, WI – Congresswoman Betty McCollum, an environmental champion from Minnesota’s neighboring 4th Congressional District (St. Paul/Stillwater), has endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. On Tuesday, July 30, McCollum and Shankland hosted a special
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs passed his bill to rename the U.S. Post Office in Muskego in honor of Colonel Hans Christian Heg. The bill, H.R.
MADISON – The WMC Litigation Center – an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – filed a lawsuit on behalf of two taxpayers against the Town of Eureka on Wednesday, alleging
Green Bay, WI – As Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Wisconsin this week, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is reminding elected officials of the recent polling that shows Wisconsinites’ strong opposition to the Biden-Harris administration’s gas-car ban. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the Kids Online Safety & Privacy Act, which includes the Kids Online Safety Act and the Children’s and Teens Online Protection Act, bipartisan bills to protect children and teens online and hold Big
MADISON — The Department of Public Instruction released data today showing Wisconsin students continue dealing with unprecedented mental health challenges. “Our schools have a critical role in addressing the mental health needs of Wisconsin’s children,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly
Four Native American tribes across Wisconsin will receive more than $20 million to invest in affordable housing projects thanks to Vice President Harris and the Biden-Harris administration. It’s the latest in a series of efforts from Vice President Harris to bring down
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) and Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement in response to the governor’s office withholding information regarding local events: “Governor Evers and his administration have a track record of withholding information from
Representative Karen Hurd was recently awarded the 2023-24 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association, recognizing her efforts supporting town interests. Representative Hurd authored several bills ensuring or restoring local decision-making. Most notably, Representative Hurd authored a
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the August meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and land donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, originating from the St. Croix
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has been awarded $1,013,753 to expand Wisconsin Apprenticeship. Wisconsin was one of 46 states to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s $39 million investment in apprenticeship programs. “Thank you to U.S.
Town of Erin – Assembly candidate Jim Piwowarczyk is raising concerns about his opponent Don Pridemore’s outrageous July 23 vote on the Hartford Joint 1 School Board to approve the Biden administration’s Title IX language for middle and elementary kids.
Monona, WI — Maia Pearson, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78, is honored to receive the endorsement of former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. “Maia Pearson has been an advocate, organizer and leader dedicated to the betterment of her
[Wales, Wisc.] A bipartisan committee of state legislators, along with agricultural, birding, and hunting representatives will meet this week to begin looking at the issues associated with Wisconsin’s rapidly growing sandhill crane population. The Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes has been tasked with coming up with approaches to
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded investments of $33.6 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin dairy businesses. The funding is part of the first $50 million round awarded through the new Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP), a $150 million state budget initiative championed by
UWM has temporarily suspended five student organizations associated with a coalition that posted alarming messages on Instagram. The suspensions come as part of UWM’s ongoing investigation. A July 19 Instagram story post to the uwm4palicoalition account included intimidating language aimed at Jewish community members and organizations that support Israel. UWM strongly
MADISON – Wisconsin registered nurses currently face more demand than they can meet, and economic forecasts predict that this gap, caused by demographics trends decades in the making, will call for a range of solutions to meet patients’ needs, according to a report released today by the Department of Workforce
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MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel detailed how Wisconsinites struggling against toxic PFAS contamination in their water supplies have been left behind and ignored by Republican politicians in Madison who have refused to release already-approved funding for PFAS remediation for over a year. Gridlock in Madison created by Republican politicians like Eric
Town of Erin – Assembly candidate Jim Piwowarczyk said Wednesday that his primary opponent, Don Pridemore, should resign immediately from the two Hartford area school boards he serves on after Pridemore’s indefensible July 23 vote to force elementary and middle school students to adhere to Joe Biden’s radical “gender identity”
STEVENS POINT, WI – Congresswoman Betty McCollum, an environmental champion from Minnesota’s neighboring 4th Congressional District (St. Paul/Stillwater), has endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. On Tuesday, July 30, McCollum and Shankland hosted a special “Coffee with Katrina” in River Falls as part of Shankland’s
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs passed his bill to rename the U.S. Post Office in Muskego in honor of Colonel Hans Christian Heg. The bill, H.R. 7199, designates the facility of the United States Postal Service
MADISON – The WMC Litigation Center – an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – filed a lawsuit on behalf of two taxpayers against the Town of Eureka on Wednesday, alleging the town’s permitting requirements for livestock farms are unlawful. In
Green Bay, WI – As Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Wisconsin this week, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is reminding elected officials of the recent polling that shows Wisconsinites’ strong opposition to the Biden-Harris administration’s gas-car ban. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: “While Secretary Buttigieg takes the s… Please log in
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the Kids Online Safety & Privacy Act, which includes the Kids Online Safety Act and the Children’s and Teens Online Protection Act, bipartisan bills to protect children and teens online and hold Big Tech accountable. The bill provides kids and parents with better
MADISON — The Department of Public Instruction released data today showing Wisconsin students continue dealing with unprecedented mental health challenges. “Our schools have a critical role in addressing the mental health needs of Wisconsin’s children,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly said. “It is imperative that we implement inclusive policies in
Four Native American tribes across Wisconsin will receive more than $20 million to invest in affordable housing projects thanks to Vice President Harris and the Biden-Harris administration. It’s the latest in a series of efforts from Vice President Harris to bring down housing costs and address the shortage of affordable housing while
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) and Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement in response to the governor’s office withholding information regarding local events: “Governor Evers and his administration have a track record of withholding information from the public, denying access to records from his office. Continuing
Representative Karen Hurd was recently awarded the 2023-24 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association, recognizing her efforts supporting town interests. Representative Hurd authored several bills ensuring or restoring local decision-making. Most notably, Representative Hurd authored a critical effort to restore democratic representation to town residents without
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the August meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and land donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, originating from the St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, WI. The Board will act on items
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has been awarded $1,013,753 to expand Wisconsin Apprenticeship. Wisconsin was one of 46 states to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s $39 million investment in apprenticeship programs. “Thank you to U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su and the Biden-Harris
Town of Erin – Assembly candidate Jim Piwowarczyk is raising concerns about his opponent Don Pridemore’s outrageous July 23 vote on the Hartford Joint 1 School Board to approve the Biden administration’s Title IX language for middle and elementary kids. The revised language includes gender identity and “sex stereotypes” in
Monona, WI — Maia Pearson, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78, is honored to receive the endorsement of former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. “Maia Pearson has been an advocate, organizer and leader dedicated to the betterment of her community. I have no doubt that her experience has prepared