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MADISON, Wis. – Following a new report that a trust associated with Ron Johnson and his business did not pay their fair share in state income taxes, Johnson owes Wisconsinites the answers: How many millions of dollars did you and your family save from
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reminding voters that local election officials may begin offering in-person absentee voting in cities, towns, and villages across Wisconsin starting on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Here’s what voters should be aware of as
Yesterday, the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) released their report card for math and reading scores. Wisconsin scored a two-point drop in 4th grade math, a three-point drop in 4th grade reading, a five point drop in 8th grade reading, and an
by Staff Sgt. Amber Peck The 829th Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) out of Ashland and Spooner, Wisconsin was awarded the Chief of Staff Army Award for Maintenance Excellence (AAME) in the medium category, an award that recognizes exceptional accomplishment
MILWAUKEE – This month County Supervisor Peter Burgelis was appointed to the Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc. board of directors by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson. Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc. is responsible for the management and operation of the Milwaukee County Transit
Madison, WI – Yesterday, UW-Madison Dean of Students Christina Olstad sent an Instagram message to UW-Madison students commenting on today’s speaking event with Matt Walsh. The event was approved by UW-Madison at the request of the campus chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (“YAF”).
The Wisconsin Resource Center has been honored as the 2022 R. Scott Chavez Facility of the Year by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC)(link is external). This award is given to one of the hundreds of NCCHC-accredited facilities for
Common Council President José G. Pérez and Finance and Personnel Committee Chair Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic are putting forth an amendment to the 2023 City budget that will restore the proposed cuts to library and fire services, among other areas. The alders stressed the
MADISON, Wis. — With 15 days until voters head to the polls to vote in the midterm election, Tim Michels seems to be focused on everything except the issues that matter most to Wisconsinites. During a campaign event last week, Michels gossiped about
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the final in a series of educational hunting webinars on Nov. 2 for members of the public new to hunting or are curious about hunting. The webinar series is
WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Tony Evers’ reckless parole spree continues to make Wisconsin communities less safe. The latest example is freed killer Floyd Marlow, who was granted parole in January of this year and is now back in jail. Republican candidate for
Washington, DC – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) rejected nine of eleven complaints that volunteers in three Wisconsin counties submitted related to 2020 voters. Although no reasons were given for any rejections, each rejection letter ends with a threat of
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the National Assessment of Educational Progress, commonly referred to as the Nation’s Report Card, showed historic drops in both mathematics and reading test scores between 2019 and
MADISON — In a year when students across the nation experienced declines, Wisconsin elementary school students held steady in mathematics and reading assessment scores released today by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the “Nation’s Report
Madison – Milwaukee Public Schools are in a crisis. On Monday, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test scores were released. State Senator Alberta Darling, the chair of the Senate Education Committee, says the test scores are bad news for our
MILWAUKEE/GREEN BAY/APPLETON — Members of the public can dispose of expired prescriptions, including controlled substances, at select VA facilities, on VA Medication Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Friday, Oct 28, at the Green Bay VA Clinic, 2851 University
MADISON, WI (October 24, 2022) — With U.S. midterm elections just weeks away, the pressure to mobilize and motivate voters is rising. How has our democracy changed in just the past two years? How will recent policies and Supreme Court decisions affect
A recent study shows that internet service — how fast it is, and how much you pay — might depend on where you live Milwaukee. In Milwaukee, poorer neighborhoods and neighborhoods that have historically been subjected to illegal, discriminatory redlining
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Derrick Van Orden continued his 19 County Tour of the 3rd District in Portage County with State Senator Pat Testin over the weekend. Derrick and Senator Testin kicked off the day knocking doors and spreading
MADISON, Wis. – Following a new report that a trust associated with Ron Johnson and his business did not pay their fair share in state income taxes, Johnson owes Wisconsinites the answers: How many millions of dollars did you and your family save from not paying state income taxes on Pacur or your family
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reminding voters that local election officials may begin offering in-person absentee voting in cities, towns, and villages across Wisconsin starting on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Here’s what voters should be aware of as in-person absentee voting gets underway: Municipal clerks may offer in-person
Yesterday, the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) released their report card for math and reading scores. Wisconsin scored a two-point drop in 4th grade math, a three-point drop in 4th grade reading, a five point drop in 8th grade reading, and an eight-point drop in 8th grade math from 2019. In every category, Wisconsin
by Staff Sgt. Amber Peck The 829th Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) out of Ashland and Spooner, Wisconsin was awarded the Chief of Staff Army Award for Maintenance Excellence (AAME) in the medium category, an award that recognizes exceptional accomplishment in maintenance. “They won the Maintenance Super Bowl for our
MILWAUKEE – This month County Supervisor Peter Burgelis was appointed to the Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc. board of directors by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson. Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc. is responsible for the management and operation of the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS). “I’m honored to be appointed to the Milwaukee
Madison, WI – Yesterday, UW-Madison Dean of Students Christina Olstad sent an Instagram message to UW-Madison students commenting on today’s speaking event with Matt Walsh. The event was approved by UW-Madison at the request of the campus chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (“YAF”). Anti-Matt Walsh and anti-YAF vandalism has since appeared on the UW-Madison campus.
The Wisconsin Resource Center has been honored as the 2022 R. Scott Chavez Facility of the Year by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC)(link is external). This award is given to one of the hundreds of NCCHC-accredited facilities for quality and innovation in the correctional health care field. It
Common Council President José G. Pérez and Finance and Personnel Committee Chair Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic are putting forth an amendment to the 2023 City budget that will restore the proposed cuts to library and fire services, among other areas. The alders stressed the key role public input played when crafting this amendment. “This
MADISON, Wis. — With 15 days until voters head to the polls to vote in the midterm election, Tim Michels seems to be focused on everything except the issues that matter most to Wisconsinites. During a campaign event last week, Michels gossiped about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ close relationship with Tampa Bay quarterback Tom
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the final in a series of educational hunting webinars on Nov. 2 for members of the public new to hunting or are curious about hunting. The webinar series is in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever
WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Tony Evers’ reckless parole spree continues to make Wisconsin communities less safe. The latest example is freed killer Floyd Marlow, who was granted parole in January of this year and is now back in jail. Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels joined Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis and
Washington, DC – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) rejected nine of eleven complaints that volunteers in three Wisconsin counties submitted related to 2020 voters. Although no reasons were given for any rejections, each rejection letter ends with a threat of a $500 fine for filing frivolous claims. Director of Research,
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the National Assessment of Educational Progress, commonly referred to as the Nation’s Report Card, showed historic drops in both mathematics and reading test scores between 2019 and 2022.“ Teachers unions and cowardly bureaucrats conspired to keep kids
MADISON — In a year when students across the nation experienced declines, Wisconsin elementary school students held steady in mathematics and reading assessment scores released today by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the “Nation’s Report Card.” Consistent with national trends, Wisconsin eighth grade students experienced
Madison – Milwaukee Public Schools are in a crisis. On Monday, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test scores were released. State Senator Alberta Darling, the chair of the Senate Education Committee, says the test scores are bad news for our state’s future. “Although our state tests have indicated this, we
MILWAUKEE/GREEN BAY/APPLETON — Members of the public can dispose of expired prescriptions, including controlled substances, at select VA facilities, on VA Medication Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Friday, Oct 28, at the Green Bay VA Clinic, 2851 University Ave., front entrance. Friday, Oct 28, at the Appleton VA
MADISON, WI (October 24, 2022) — With U.S. midterm elections just weeks away, the pressure to mobilize and motivate voters is rising. How has our democracy changed in just the past two years? How will recent policies and Supreme Court decisions affect voter turnout? How much do political attack ads impact voter
A recent study shows that internet service — how fast it is, and how much you pay — might depend on where you live Milwaukee. In Milwaukee, poorer neighborhoods and neighborhoods that have historically been subjected to illegal, discriminatory redlining are more likely to get worse internet deals. Sadly, it
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Derrick Van Orden continued his 19 County Tour of the 3rd District in Portage County with State Senator Pat Testin over the weekend. Derrick and Senator Testin kicked off the day knocking doors and spreading the message that change is needed in Washington to bring