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WHITEWATER, WI: November 11th, 2022- This year’s UW-Whitewater AMA chapter continued its long legacy of success by turning heads at this year’s Regional Conference. On October 6th and 7th, the UW-Whitewater AMA chapter hosted its 15th Annual AMA Regional Conference.
Madison, Wis. – A report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) estimates state revenues are expected to moderately increase over the next biennium, with a record-high surplus and an all-time high Budget Stabilization Fund. DOA projects a gross general
Today, the City of Waukesha is hosting a One-Year Remembrance Ceremony for the Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy. Rep. Allen released the following statement. “One year ago, my wife and I, along with staff and supporters, were just finishing our parade
MADISON, Wis. – As Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski today announced that a record $52 million will be disbursed to public schools across Wisconsin, which represents a notable 27% increase from the
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MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Sen. André Jacque with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Sen. Jacque was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session. The
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has been selected as part of the 2022 class of legislators nationwide to participate in Policymakers for Peace, a network made up of leaders of color from across the country committed to championing solutions that end the
MILWAUKEE — Marquette Theatre will open its two Second Stage Series productions, “The Wolves” and “From White Plains,” from Friday, Nov. 18, to Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre, 525 N. 13th St. The Second
Love is love, and Americans should have the right to marry the person they love. Today’s bipartisan vote brings the United States one step closer to protecting that right in law. The Respect for Marriage Act will ensure that LGBTQI+ couples
“The Supreme Court has proven time and time again that they will defy the will of the people without issue, and NextGen America commends the work of the Senate for taking this huge step forward to defending our most basic
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced that Robert Stafslien is the new leader of the Single Family Lending team. In this role, Stafslien will utilize his lengthy mortgage lending experience to carry out WHEDA’s mission and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Senate vote, 62-37, to advance the Respect for Marriage Act. “Today, we took a step forward in our fight to give millions of loving couples the
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin spoke on the Senate floor in support of her Respect for Marriage Act and the need to provide millions of loving couples in same-sex and interracial marriages the certainty that they will continue to enjoy
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting against the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the Respect for Marriage Act. “The Respect for Marriage Act is unnecessary as the Obergefell decision
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Jessica Hedinger to serve as Washburn County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Renee M. Bell, effective Oct. 1, 2022. Hedinger will serve for
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen responds to the Assembly GOP’s letter removing her from caucus. “A short, three-sentence letter from Republican Caucus Chair Rep Summerfield was delivered to my office, stating that due to ‘continual issues from the past,’
MADISON – Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement thanking outgoing members, Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason), Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point), and Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) for their years of service to Wisconsin: “It has been an honor serving
A group of concerned citizens has initiated efforts to promote the inclusion of Political groups and Politicians in Wisconsin’s Do-Not-Call Registry. We are hoping that in the 2023 Spring session the State Legislature will pick up where they left off
WHITEWATER, WI: November 11th, 2022- This year’s UW-Whitewater AMA chapter continued its long legacy of success by turning heads at this year’s Regional Conference. On October 6th and 7th, the UW-Whitewater AMA chapter hosted its 15th Annual AMA Regional Conference. Students from around the world attended both live and virtually
Madison, Wis. – A report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) estimates state revenues are expected to moderately increase over the next biennium, with a record-high surplus and an all-time high Budget Stabilization Fund. DOA projects a gross general fund balance of $6.576 billion at the end of the
Today, the City of Waukesha is hosting a One-Year Remembrance Ceremony for the Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy. Rep. Allen released the following statement. “One year ago, my wife and I, along with staff and supporters, were just finishing our parade trek when we were urged by safety personnel to flee
MADISON, Wis. – As Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski today announced that a record $52 million will be disbursed to public schools across Wisconsin, which represents a notable 27% increase from the 2022 distribution. These funds will be used by librarians and
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MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Sen. André Jacque with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Sen. Jacque was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific pro-growth
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has been selected as part of the 2022 class of legislators nationwide to participate in Policymakers for Peace, a network made up of leaders of color from across the country committed to championing solutions that end the cycle of violence in underserved communities. Initially launched in 2020
MILWAUKEE — Marquette Theatre will open its two Second Stage Series productions, “The Wolves” and “From White Plains,” from Friday, Nov. 18, to Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre, 525 N. 13th St. The Second Stage Series was first launched in the 2021-22 season, presenting
Love is love, and Americans should have the right to marry the person they love. Today’s bipartisan vote brings the United States one step closer to protecting that right in law. The Respect for Marriage Act will ensure that LGBTQI+ couples and interracial couples are respected and protected equally under federal
“The Supreme Court has proven time and time again that they will defy the will of the people without issue, and NextGen America commends the work of the Senate for taking this huge step forward to defending our most basic freedoms and codifying same-sex marriage into law. “Last Tuesday, young
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced that Robert Stafslien is the new leader of the Single Family Lending team. In this role, Stafslien will utilize his lengthy mortgage lending experience to carry out WHEDA’s mission and vision through the development of new products, strategic planning, and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Senate vote, 62-37, to advance the Respect for Marriage Act. “Today, we took a step forward in our fight to give millions of loving couples the certainty, dignity, and respect that they need and deserve. A
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin spoke on the Senate floor in support of her Respect for Marriage Act and the need to provide millions of loving couples in same-sex and interracial marriages the certainty that they will continue to enjoy the freedoms, rights, and responsibilities afforded to all other marriages.
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting against the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the Respect for Marriage Act. “The Respect for Marriage Act is unnecessary as the Obergefell decision is settled law and has no chance of being overturned.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Jessica Hedinger to serve as Washburn County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Renee M. Bell, effective Oct. 1, 2022. Hedinger will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on Jan.
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen responds to the Assembly GOP’s letter removing her from caucus. “A short, three-sentence letter from Republican Caucus Chair Rep Summerfield was delivered to my office, stating that due to ‘continual issues from the past,’ I was being barred from participating in future closed caucuses.
MADISON – Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement thanking outgoing members, Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason), Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point), and Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) for their years of service to Wisconsin: “It has been an honor serving with Senator Bewley, Senator Erpenbach, and Senator Ringhand. Taken together,
A group of concerned citizens has initiated efforts to promote the inclusion of Political groups and Politicians in Wisconsin’s Do-Not-Call Registry. We are hoping that in the 2023 Spring session the State Legislature will pick up where they left off in their 2014 bipartisan pursuit of this much-needed legislation. People