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Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman has re-introduced his bill, SB 115, which would require one-half credit of personal financial literacy for high school graduation. SB 115 has garnered broad bipartisan support and has been co-sponsored by 53 of 132
WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the latest action under President Biden’s plan to combat PFAS pollution and Administrator Regan’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap. Through this action,
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Michael Best Strategies is announcing a new state and federal effort to advocate for clients aiming to help public schools, private schools, parents, and community organizations improve the education of American schoolchildren. The team, led by firm
MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Leader, participated in a White House state legislative briefing on equal pay on the eve of Equal Pay Day – March 14. Senator Melissa Agard released the following statement: “I would
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) announced her plans to host in-district listening sessions on the Wisconsin State Budget. “This session I’m again serving as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance, and I look forward to working on a budget
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging property owners to examine their trees for egg masses of spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) and plan ahead if control measures are needed. Spongy moth thrive in warm
MILWAUKEE — Well-respected Milwaukee-based labor and employment attorney Sara Geenen announced today she has earned the endorsements of more than 50 judges and elected officials in her campaign for Court of Appeals Judge in District 1. “I worked with Sara
About a third of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates take jobs in the Chippewa Valley, a trend that is helping local businesses meet their workforce needs, according to a survey of graduates. The 2021-22 First Destination Report indicates that 32% of graduates
MADISON, WI (March 13, 2023) — Artificial intelligence (AI) platforms seem able to do many things once considered the sole purview of humans, from holding a conversation to creating works of art. This has led to widespread speculation about its current applications
MADISON, Wis. – As part of Attorney General Josh Kaul’s 2023-2025 crime fighting budget request for the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and in efforts to keep Wisconsin kids safe, Attorney General Kaul is calling on Wisconsin legislators to fully
MADISON – Tim Fiocchi has been hired as the Senior Director of Governmental Relations by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Fiocchi has over two decades of legislative experience, most recently as Chief of Staff to State Senator Jerry Petrowski, serving
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to help lead one of America’s leading research universities, with broad strengths across the arts and humanities, social sciences, and physical, biological and mathematical sciences, along with several excellent professional schools,” says Scholz, who will begin
MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce Lisa Behnke, New Glarus, Wis., as their Communications Manager. Behnke began her duties on February 27, 2023. In this role, Behnke will coordinate strategic marketing and manage internal and external communications
MILWAUKEE — The Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education at Marquette University Law School is partnering with TMJ4 to co-host “Project: Drive Safer—A Reckless-Driving Town Hall” on Monday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Eckstein Hall, 1215
Recently, Dunn County District Attorney Andrea Nodolf issued her decision regarding the death of Nicholas Lee Ciccarelli, which occurred on January 21, 2023 in the city of Menomonie, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law
Madison, WI – Today, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) suspended portions of Wisconsin Administrative Code Department of Health Services (DHS) 144, a rule that would have added several mandatory vaccinations to the childhood immunization schedule. State Sen. Duey
“School social workers are serving in our communities, addressing students’ needs at home and at school, and connecting them with resources they need. These trusted professionals are working every day to support students through major struggles in their life and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on President Biden’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. “Last November, the American people sent President Biden a message: stop reckless spending, reduce the national debt, and combat
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) joined Reps. John Joyce M.D. (PA-13), Ann Kuster (NH-02), Angie Craig (MN-02), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Joe Courtney (CT-02) in introducing the bipartisan DAIRY PRIDE Act, which will prevent non-dairy products from using a dairy
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led 47 members of the Senate Democratic caucus in introducing the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023, federal legislation to guarantee access to abortion, everywhere across the country and restore the right
Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman has re-introduced his bill, SB 115, which would require one-half credit of personal financial literacy for high school graduation. SB 115 has garnered broad bipartisan support and has been co-sponsored by 53 of 132 state representatives and senators. Under current law, a school board
WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the latest action under President Biden’s plan to combat PFAS pollution and Administrator Regan’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap. Through this action, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking a major
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Michael Best Strategies is announcing a new state and federal effort to advocate for clients aiming to help public schools, private schools, parents, and community organizations improve the education of American schoolchildren. The team, led by firm President Rob Marchant, consists of education policy experts and lobbyists
MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Leader, participated in a White House state legislative briefing on equal pay on the eve of Equal Pay Day – March 14. Senator Melissa Agard released the following statement: “I would like to thank President Biden for leading the fight for
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) announced her plans to host in-district listening sessions on the Wisconsin State Budget. “This session I’m again serving as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance, and I look forward to working on a budget that is good for all of Wisconsin,” stated Senator Ballweg.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging property owners to examine their trees for egg masses of spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) and plan ahead if control measures are needed. Spongy moth thrive in warm and dry weather, but even with “average” weather conditions this
MILWAUKEE — Well-respected Milwaukee-based labor and employment attorney Sara Geenen announced today she has earned the endorsements of more than 50 judges and elected officials in her campaign for Court of Appeals Judge in District 1. “I worked with Sara Geenen in our law practice, and she’s not only a
About a third of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates take jobs in the Chippewa Valley, a trend that is helping local businesses meet their workforce needs, according to a survey of graduates. The 2021-22 First Destination Report indicates that 32% of graduates are employed in the Chippewa Valley, with top employers including
MADISON, WI (March 13, 2023) — Artificial intelligence (AI) platforms seem able to do many things once considered the sole purview of humans, from holding a conversation to creating works of art. This has led to widespread speculation about its current applications and the future of humanity in the age of AI.
MADISON, Wis. – As part of Attorney General Josh Kaul’s 2023-2025 crime fighting budget request for the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and in efforts to keep Wisconsin kids safe, Attorney General Kaul is calling on Wisconsin legislators to fully fund the Office of School Safety (OSS) in the next
MADISON – Tim Fiocchi has been hired as the Senior Director of Governmental Relations by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Fiocchi has over two decades of legislative experience, most recently as Chief of Staff to State Senator Jerry Petrowski, serving Marathon, Taylor, Rusk and Sawyer counties. He has extensive experience
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to help lead one of America’s leading research universities, with broad strengths across the arts and humanities, social sciences, and physical, biological and mathematical sciences, along with several excellent professional schools,” says Scholz, who will begin in the new role on July 1. “It has a
MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce Lisa Behnke, New Glarus, Wis., as their Communications Manager. Behnke began her duties on February 27, 2023. In this role, Behnke will coordinate strategic marketing and manage internal and external communications for the world’s premier dairy event. Behnke holds a bachelor’s
MILWAUKEE — The Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education at Marquette University Law School is partnering with TMJ4 to co-host “Project: Drive Safer—A Reckless-Driving Town Hall” on Monday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St. In association with TMJ4’s Project: Drive Safer
Recently, Dunn County District Attorney Andrea Nodolf issued her decision regarding the death of Nicholas Lee Ciccarelli, which occurred on January 21, 2023 in the city of Menomonie, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation
Madison, WI – Today, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) suspended portions of Wisconsin Administrative Code Department of Health Services (DHS) 144, a rule that would have added several mandatory vaccinations to the childhood immunization schedule. State Sen. Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “JCRAR voted
“School social workers are serving in our communities, addressing students’ needs at home and at school, and connecting them with resources they need. These trusted professionals are working every day to support students through major struggles in their life and should be empowered to play a larger role in addressing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on President Biden’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. “Last November, the American people sent President Biden a message: stop reckless spending, reduce the national debt, and combat the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party. If President
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) joined Reps. John Joyce M.D. (PA-13), Ann Kuster (NH-02), Angie Craig (MN-02), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Joe Courtney (CT-02) in introducing the bipartisan DAIRY PRIDE Act, which will prevent non-dairy products from using a dairy label and misaligning nutrient-scant products with the nutritious dairy products
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led 47 members of the Senate Democratic caucus in introducing the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023, federal legislation to guarantee access to abortion, everywhere across the country and restore the right to comprehensive reproductive health care for millions of Americans. The