Sen. Taylor: Frustrated at senseless loss of life

MADISON – Upon learning of the duty-related death of a Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving, State Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “There are few jobs, that when you leave home, you don’t know if you are going

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WisDems: Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement following President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union Address:  “Tonight, President Biden reminded us all of the historic progress our nation has made over the past two years, and shared his agenda for the future. “Under President

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Sen. Taylor: Frustrated at senseless loss of life

MADISON – Upon learning of the duty-related death of a Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving, State Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “There are few jobs, that when you leave home, you don’t know if you are going to make it back at the end of the day.

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Dr. Joan M. Prince to UWS Board of Regents

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of Dr. Joan M. Prince to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Tracey Klein. “Dr. Prince has an impressive and trailblazing career, including earning four degrees from UW-Milwaukee,” said Gov.

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Dept. of Revenue: Wisconsin sales tax system scores high nationally

MADISON, Wis. – The Council on State Taxation’s (COST) 2022 Sales Tax Scorecard ranked Wisconsin as one of the top four state sales tax systems in the nation.  The COST Scorecard found Wisconsin has fair sales tax processes and surpasses all states scoring the only A grade on fair audit and refund procedures. COST’s analysis

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Sinykin campaign: Endorsed by IBEW Wisconsin State Conference

February 6, 2023 – Whitefish Bay, WI – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Wisconsin State Conference has endorsed Jodi Habush Sinykin for State Senate in District 8.  “The State Senate currently holds a gerrymandered supermajority here in Wisconsin and that in no way benefits the working people of

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Reintroduces bill with Sen. Young to ensure American students remain globally competitive

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced the Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act. The bipartisan legislation will ensure that American students have access to quality international and foreign language education programs that meet the needs of our nation and help our students remain globally

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Sen. Agard: Shauntay Nelson to step down from Ethics Commission

MADISON, wis. – Shauntay Nelson has announced her resignation from the Wisconsin Ethics Commission due to a new professional opportunity. She was first appointed by Senator Janet Bewley in 2021. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I want to sincerely thank Shauntay for her time on

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Begins winter prescribed burns

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn. DNR crews will be burning cattail marshes and/or wetlands to clear the buildup

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Rep. Anderson: Schedules local swearing in ceremony in Beloit 

BELOIT, Wis. – Representative Clinton Anderson has scheduled a local swearing in ceremony as Representative for the 45th Assembly District. The ceremony will be performed by Circuit Court Judge Ashley Morse at the Beloit Public Library at noon on Saturday, February 25, 2023 in the Community Room. Snacks and light

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Dr. Joan M. Prince to UWS Board of Regents

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of Dr. Joan M. Prince to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Tracey Klein. “Dr. Prince has an impressive and trailblazing career, including earning four degrees from UW-Milwaukee,” said

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Gena campaign: Over 50 attorneys endorse Molly Gena for Judge

MILWAUKEE, WI — Molly Gena, candidate for Milwaukee Municipal Court judge Branch 2, announced today the endorsement of more than 50 Milwaukee area attorneys in the April 4 election.  “The Municipal Court is where most residents of our city interact with the justice system,” said Ed Fallone, former Supreme Court

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces guest for State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that David Hovde of Appleton, Wisconsin will be her guest for President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. David is a Type 2 diabetic who receives his healthcare through Medicare and anticipates he will save hundreds of dollars each month

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Alliance Defending Freedom: Wisconsin parents ask court to affirm their freedom to direct care, education of children

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Attorneys with Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty and Alliance Defending Freedom representing two sets of Wisconsin parents filed a motion Friday asking a state court to rule in favor of their parental rights. The parents filed a lawsuit in November 2021 against the Kettle Moraine School District to challenge its policy

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Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Record breaking 16.3 million people – including 221,128 Wisconsinites – signed up for health coverage during open enrollment

WISCONSIN — Last month, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that a record 16.3 million people – including 221,128 Wisconsinites – have signed up for health coverage during the 2023 open enrollment period. Nationwide, enrollment is up 12 percent from the same time last year.  WISCONSIN EXAMINER: Healthcare.gov

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