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Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi joined Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) Executive Director Shannon Barry and Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett to announce that his 2023 budget will prioritize emergency services for those facing the fear and uncertainty of how
Washington, D.C. – We are 40 days out from Election Day, and one trend is becoming clear: Voters are tuning out the Democrat attack ads trying to distract from the failed Biden agenda in Washington of inflation, rising crime, open borders,
Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) recently announced the elimination of start-up and monthly fees associated with integrating the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (ePDMP) into electronic health record systems, expanding access to the ePDMP while
MADISON, Wis. — At an event in Beaver Dam yesterday, Tim Michels said that decades of lawsuits over harassment and abuse at his company is a “spectacular’ record,” and Michels even tried to claim that there is a “tremendous culture at Michels of respect, respect for
Madison, Wis. — Today, state agency leadership from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI), Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), and Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) visited with researchers at the USDA Forest Products Lab as part of their
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2021-2022 overwinter number of pack-associated wolves is estimated between 812 and 1,193 within the pack-occupied range, with the most likely estimate being 972 wolves in a total number
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, announced the “Ron Against Roe” tour, a tour holding Ron Johnson accountable for his record of working to rip away Wisconsinites’ ability to access abortion. Mandela will kick off the
Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes is a dangerous Democrat. And it turns out that he is just as dangerous on social media as he is IRL. As reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “I would probably say I spend too much time online,” Barnes,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation prepares to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a co-chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus introduced two bills to begin the process of creating a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture. “As
WASHINGTON, DC – A new report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is a deep dive into the inner psyche of Mandela Barnes – probing his 18,400 tweets to paint a picture of a deeply radical, militant progressive whose views are far out of
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation has recognized 11 state dental and dental hygiene students with scholarships. A combined amount of $30,000 has been awarded in 2022 scholarships, helping to alleviate dental education expenses and ensure the
La Crosse, Wis. — This Friday, La Crosse retirees will call out Senator Ron Johnson for threatening to cut Social Security, putting hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin retirees at risk of losing their livelihood. Johnson has called for Social Security to be
OSHKOSH – Uncovered tweets from Mandela Barnes by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel show just how dangerously liberal Mandela Barnes is. Barnes’ tweets include a reference he made to AOC as “my president” and insulting remarks, such as when he said Rep. Steve
MILWAUKEE, WI – This morning, County Executive David Crowley presented the 2023 Recommended Budget to the Milwaukee County Board and residents of Milwaukee County. The 2023 budget continues to advance the first County-wide strategic plan in two decades and reflects the
Menomonie, Wis. — At University of Wisconsin-Stout’s semiannual Career Conferences,hundreds of employers from across the state, Midwest and country are the norm.The events, with wall-to-wall company recruiters, are acknowledged as some of the largest inthe Upper Midwest — one reason
The Business for Democracy campaign heard yesterday from Daniel Weiner, Director of the Brennan Center for Justice Elections and Governance program. In this 54-minute video Dan succinctly explains what the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to
Janesville, WI — Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released his second TV ad of the 2022 campaign cycle titled, “Voices.” Since being sworn in at the start of 2019, Steil has helped thousands of people cut through the federal government’s
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Tim Michels released two different TV ads making false claims about Governor Evers’ role in making parole decisions in order to scare Wisconsin voters and further divide our state. Michels has repeatedly failed to understand
Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi joined Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) Executive Director Shannon Barry and Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett to announce that his 2023 budget will prioritize emergency services for those facing the fear and uncertainty of how to leave abusive living situations. Parisi is allocating $1 million
Washington, D.C. – We are 40 days out from Election Day, and one trend is becoming clear: Voters are tuning out the Democrat attack ads trying to distract from the failed Biden agenda in Washington of inflation, rising crime, open borders, and more. In Georgia, Raphael Warnock and his allies have
Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) recently announced the elimination of start-up and monthly fees associated with integrating the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (ePDMP) into electronic health record systems, expanding access to the ePDMP while simultaneously combating prescription opioid misuse. Since the announcement on June
MADISON, Wis. — At an event in Beaver Dam yesterday, Tim Michels said that decades of lawsuits over harassment and abuse at his company is a “spectacular’ record,” and Michels even tried to claim that there is a “tremendous culture at Michels of respect, respect for women, respect for minorities, respect for each other.” TIM MICHELS:
Madison, Wis. — Today, state agency leadership from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI), Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), and Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) visited with researchers at the USDA Forest Products Lab as part of their ongoing Stronger Wisconsin outreach campaign. “Over the past year, our
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2021-2022 overwinter number of pack-associated wolves is estimated between 812 and 1,193 within the pack-occupied range, with the most likely estimate being 972 wolves in a total number of packs estimated to be between 243 – 352 packs,
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, announced the “Ron Against Roe” tour, a tour holding Ron Johnson accountable for his record of working to rip away Wisconsinites’ ability to access abortion. Mandela will kick off the first leg of the tour on Saturday, October 1, in
Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes is a dangerous Democrat. And it turns out that he is just as dangerous on social media as he is IRL. As reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “I would probably say I spend too much time online,” Barnes, 35, said in a February 2021 interview. “I can be
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation prepares to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a co-chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus introduced two bills to begin the process of creating a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture. “As our community faces unprecedented attacks and attempts to erase our
WASHINGTON, DC – A new report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is a deep dive into the inner psyche of Mandela Barnes – probing his 18,400 tweets to paint a picture of a deeply radical, militant progressive whose views are far out of step with mainstream Wisconsinites. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: On Twitter, free-wheeling
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation has recognized 11 state dental and dental hygiene students with scholarships. A combined amount of $30,000 has been awarded in 2022 scholarships, helping to alleviate dental education expenses and ensure the availability of statewide quality oral care for years to come.
La Crosse, Wis. — This Friday, La Crosse retirees will call out Senator Ron Johnson for threatening to cut Social Security, putting hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin retirees at risk of losing their livelihood. Johnson has called for Social Security to be put on the chopping block every single year. WHAT: Press conference
OSHKOSH – Uncovered tweets from Mandela Barnes by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel show just how dangerously liberal Mandela Barnes is. Barnes’ tweets include a reference he made to AOC as “my president” and insulting remarks, such as when he said Rep. Steve Scalise was “taking one for the team” after the congressional
MILWAUKEE, WI – This morning, County Executive David Crowley presented the 2023 Recommended Budget to the Milwaukee County Board and residents of Milwaukee County. The 2023 budget continues to advance the first County-wide strategic plan in two decades and reflects the organizational vision of achieving race and health equity. “I’m proud
Menomonie, Wis. — At University of Wisconsin-Stout’s semiannual Career Conferences,hundreds of employers from across the state, Midwest and country are the norm.The events, with wall-to-wall company recruiters, are acknowledged as some of the largest inthe Upper Midwest — one reason UW-Stout has a UW-System-best employment rate forrecent graduates of 98.4%.
The Business for Democracy campaign heard yesterday from Daniel Weiner, Director of the Brennan Center for Justice Elections and Governance program. In this 54-minute video Dan succinctly explains what the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act would do to protect democracy and why these
Janesville, WI — Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released his second TV ad of the 2022 campaign cycle titled, “Voices.” Since being sworn in at the start of 2019, Steil has helped thousands of people cut through the federal government’s red tape and delivered results for families, veterans, seniors, and
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Tim Michels released two different TV ads making false claims about Governor Evers’ role in making parole decisions in order to scare Wisconsin voters and further divide our state. Michels has repeatedly failed to understand the facts surrounding Wisconsin’s parole system, and recently received a “Pants