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Today, State Senator Alberta Darling (R – River Hills) announced her retirement effective December 1st. Rep. Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) issued the following statement: “I would like to thank Sen. Darling for her 32 years of service in the
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen issued the following statement regarding the retirement of Senator Darling: “It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve in the Legislature with Senator Darling. I have the utmost admiration for the grace
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for October 2022. In brief, the
Milwaukee, WI (November 23, 2022) —Milwaukee’s 2023 budget was finalized yesterday, and the African American Roundtable (AART) ripped city leadership for a “status quo” budget that funds police at the expense of every other city department, as well as at the
Last night, the Diocese of Superior released a list of 23 priests designated as having been “credibly accused” of raping or sexually abusing children. Such a list is only as truthful as the people compiling it. Because widespread revelations of sexual abuse
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion over two days, Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, via written releases and video conversations between poll director Charles Franklin and Alan Borsuk,
Madison – Today, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) announced her retirement from the State Senate effective December 1, 2022. Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement: “I want to thank my friend Alberta for her decades of service
Madison, WI – Today, Senator Alberta Darling (R- River Hills) announced her retirement from the State Senate effective December 1st. Senator Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “Alberta leaves Wisconsin a much better place after her decades of dedicated public service. Her remarkable, record-holding,
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the retirement of Senator Alberta Darling: “Congratulations to my longtime friend and former colleague, Senator Alberta Darling, on her retirement. I served with Senator Darling for
Milwaukee, WI — Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander has issued a statement in response to the news that Wisconsin State Senator Alberta Darling is resigning on December 1st: Alberta set the standard for a lifetime of meaningful impactful service. She successfully
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2023 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes will go on sale Friday, Nov. 25. In this season of giving, an annual admission sticker or trail pass makes for
The Tower Heritage Center – 320 S. 5th Ave., West Bend, WI 53095Friday, December 2, 2022Free for members or with regular museum admission The newest incarnation of the Achievement Hall of Fame exhibit will open to the public on Friday, December 2,
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a settlement with Los Angeles-based American Tax Solutions requiring the company to pay more than $328,000 in consumer restitution and forfeitures. The Consent Judgment resolves allegations that American Tax sent tens
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Civic Dialogues program will host Rich Lowry, editor-in-chief of National Review, to discuss “The Future of the GOP,” on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Alumni Memorial Union Room 227, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave. The
MADISON – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made the following statement regarding the University of Wisconsin (UW) System announcement to transition UW Platteville – Richland away from in person instruction: “I am saddened to hear that the UW Board of
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, nonpartisan, non-profit organization of professional women in and around government service, is hosting a Holiday Headshot event on Tuesday, December 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Wisconsin Counties Association offices.
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay), both of which are chairmen of their houses’ natural resources/environment committee, released the following statement in response to the news that Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary
Today, State Senator Alberta Darling (R – River Hills) announced her retirement effective December 1st. Rep. Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) issued the following statement: “I would like to thank Sen. Darling for her 32 years of service in the Assembly and Senate. She has worked tirelessly for the people
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen issued the following statement regarding the retirement of Senator Darling: “It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve in the Legislature with Senator Darling. I have the utmost admiration for the grace and integrity she has always brought to her role. Senator
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for October 2022. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: The data included in
Milwaukee, WI (November 23, 2022) —Milwaukee’s 2023 budget was finalized yesterday, and the African American Roundtable (AART) ripped city leadership for a “status quo” budget that funds police at the expense of every other city department, as well as at the expense of the people of Milwaukee. Milwaukee police received a
Last night, the Diocese of Superior released a list of 23 priests designated as having been “credibly accused” of raping or sexually abusing children. Such a list is only as truthful as the people compiling it. Because widespread revelations of sexual abuse of children and its coverup by church officials have destroyed
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion over two days, Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, via written releases and video conversations between poll director Charles Franklin and Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy. On Wednesday, Nov.
Madison – Today, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) announced her retirement from the State Senate effective December 1, 2022. Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement: “I want to thank my friend Alberta for her decades of service to the 8th Senate District. Alberta has been a valuable
Madison, WI – Today, Senator Alberta Darling (R- River Hills) announced her retirement from the State Senate effective December 1st. Senator Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “Alberta leaves Wisconsin a much better place after her decades of dedicated public service. Her remarkable, record-holding, tenure of six terms as Co-Chair of the Joint Finance
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the retirement of Senator Alberta Darling: “Congratulations to my longtime friend and former colleague, Senator Alberta Darling, on her retirement. I served with Senator Darling for many years in the State Senate and admire the integrity
Milwaukee, WI — Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander has issued a statement in response to the news that Wisconsin State Senator Alberta Darling is resigning on December 1st: Alberta set the standard for a lifetime of meaningful impactful service. She successfully pursued issues close to her heart and important to her
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2023 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes will go on sale Friday, Nov. 25. In this season of giving, an annual admission sticker or trail pass makes for the perfect present, unwrapping opportunities for people of all ages
The Tower Heritage Center – 320 S. 5th Ave., West Bend, WI 53095Friday, December 2, 2022Free for members or with regular museum admission The newest incarnation of the Achievement Hall of Fame exhibit will open to the public on Friday, December 2, 2022. This year’s inductees include: Norbert Dettmann – Regarded in
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a settlement with Los Angeles-based American Tax Solutions requiring the company to pay more than $328,000 in consumer restitution and forfeitures. The Consent Judgment resolves allegations that American Tax sent tens of thousands of illegal mailers to Wisconsin consumers and operated
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Civic Dialogues program will host Rich Lowry, editor-in-chief of National Review, to discuss “The Future of the GOP,” on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Alumni Memorial Union Room 227, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave. The event will also be livestreamed on the Civic Dialogues website. Lowry
MADISON – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made the following statement regarding the University of Wisconsin (UW) System announcement to transition UW Platteville – Richland away from in person instruction: “I am saddened to hear that the UW Board of Regents has decided to end in person instruction at UW
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, nonpartisan, non-profit organization of professional women in and around government service, is hosting a Holiday Headshot event on Tuesday, December 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Wisconsin Counties Association offices. Registration is open to the public and can include a
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay), both of which are chairmen of their houses’ natural resources/environment committee, released the following statement in response to the news that Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Preston Cole will be retiring effective tomorrow (Wednesday, November 23rd):