WEST ALLIS, WI — Former West Allis Alderman Angelito Tenorio announced today that he is running to represent West Allis in Wisconsin State Assembly District 14. Angelito Tenorio is the son of Filipino immigrants who immigrated to Wisconsin in hopes
Today, President Biden traveled to Wisconsin to deliver remarks alongside Microsoft’s announcement of a $3.3 billion investment to build a new AI center that is expected to create thousands of jobs in Racine, WI. Flashback to 2017 when, with a golden
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Racine is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes improving water treatment
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2023 fish stocking numbers for inland waterbodies and the Great Lakes. The DNR raises millions of yearling and fingerling fish to stock into Wisconsin waters every year. Over
As summer approaches, we can expect more people to be out on their bicycles. In Wisconsin, bicycles are considered vehicles on the road, so they have the same rights and obey the same laws as motorists. The Wisconsin State Patrol
De Pere, WI – Tony Wied today announced Rep. Kevin Hern (OK-01), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, is endorsing his campaign for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. “As someone who came from a similar business background before entering the political
Green Bay, WI – A prominent figure from the law enforcement community, Sheriff Dave Mahoney, today endorsed Dr. Kristin Lyerly for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th district congressional race to replace former Rep. Mike Gallagher. Sheriff Mahoney, the former President of
Milwaukee, Wis. – The BBB Serving Wisconsin is marking the very first “National Scam Survivor Day” by launching a new online resource aimed at helping people who have been impacted by scams. On May 9th BBB will recognize the brave men and women who
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Alicia M. Allen, 38, Windsor, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 4 years in federal prison for possessing more than 40 grams of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), announced over $17.7 million in State Opioid Response grants are now being made available to the
MADISON — Today, the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) adjourned its scheduled 13.10 meeting while ignoring a second meeting scheduled by Gov. Evers to release $140 million to address hospital closures and PFAS contamination. This marks the second time
MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is calling out state Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) for refusing to act today on releasing funds for clean water and hospital access in a special meeting called by Governor Tony Evers. This
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 6972 – the Securing Chain of Command Continuity Act. The bipartisan bill led by Congresswoman Kiggans (R-VA) and cosponsored by Rep. Van Orden requires all
May 7, 2024 – The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY) is proud to release Unusual & Unequal: The Unfinished Business of Ending Life Without Parole for Children in the United States, a new report revealing alarming statistics about the
MADISON – The Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) met to approve an audit of state sponsored discrimination through DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) initiatives in the executive branch and the University of Wisconsin-System. Additionally, the committee heard testimony on findings from
Milwaukee, WI – Forward Together Wisconsin President Mandela Barnes is highlighting the importance of the Environmental Protection Agency’s new Environmental Justice Clearinghouse. This website provides information about resources available to local Wisconsin communities and organizations to help them tackle environmental issues.
(MADISON)—Today, Representatives Hong and Clancy and Senator Tim Carpenter issued the following statement in opposition to the approval of the audit proposal of DEI activities in state agencies and the Universities of Wisconsin. “We know why Republicans approved an audit
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) on behalf of two Wisconsin Wedding Barns. The lawsuit is seeking to mitigate the harmful impacts of Wisconsin Act
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce that David Obey and Thomas Petri will be honored as the 2023-2024 Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award recipients. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the River Road Reconstruction Project in Adams and Columbia counties. Incidental take refers to
WEST ALLIS, WI — Former West Allis Alderman Angelito Tenorio announced today that he is running to represent West Allis in Wisconsin State Assembly District 14. Angelito Tenorio is the son of Filipino immigrants who immigrated to Wisconsin in hopes of finding a better life. Tenorio was raised in West
Today, President Biden traveled to Wisconsin to deliver remarks alongside Microsoft’s announcement of a $3.3 billion investment to build a new AI center that is expected to create thousands of jobs in Racine, WI. Flashback to 2017 when, with a golden shovel in hand, Trump promised the “eighth wonder of the world”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Racine is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes improving water treatment filtration and replacement of lead service lines in the city
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2023 fish stocking numbers for inland waterbodies and the Great Lakes. The DNR raises millions of yearling and fingerling fish to stock into Wisconsin waters every year. Over 6 million fish were stocked in 2023, which helped fulfill
As summer approaches, we can expect more people to be out on their bicycles. In Wisconsin, bicycles are considered vehicles on the road, so they have the same rights and obey the same laws as motorists. The Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers and bicyclists to be aware of their surroundings
De Pere, WI – Tony Wied today announced Rep. Kevin Hern (OK-01), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, is endorsing his campaign for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. “As someone who came from a similar business background before entering the political arena, I know Tony Wied’s experience in the real world
Green Bay, WI – A prominent figure from the law enforcement community, Sheriff Dave Mahoney, today endorsed Dr. Kristin Lyerly for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th district congressional race to replace former Rep. Mike Gallagher. Sheriff Mahoney, the former President of the National Sheriff’s Association, weighed in with his endorsement in
Milwaukee, Wis. – The BBB Serving Wisconsin is marking the very first “National Scam Survivor Day” by launching a new online resource aimed at helping people who have been impacted by scams. On May 9th BBB will recognize the brave men and women who are coming forward to report scams, tell their stories, and
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Alicia M. Allen, 38, Windsor, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 4 years in federal prison for possessing more than 40 grams of fentanyl intended for distribution, and money laundering. The prison sentence will
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), announced over $17.7 million in State Opioid Response grants are now being made available to the State of Wisconsin to combat the fentanyl and opioid epidemic.
MADISON — Today, the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) adjourned its scheduled 13.10 meeting while ignoring a second meeting scheduled by Gov. Evers to release $140 million to address hospital closures and PFAS contamination. This marks the second time in a month Republicans chose to ignore the governor’s call
MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is calling out state Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) for refusing to act today on releasing funds for clean water and hospital access in a special meeting called by Governor Tony Evers. This is the second time in less than a month that JFC Republicans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 6972 – the Securing Chain of Command Continuity Act. The bipartisan bill led by Congresswoman Kiggans (R-VA) and cosponsored by Rep. Van Orden requires all members of the National Security Council to report any medical
May 7, 2024 – The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY) is proud to release Unusual & Unequal: The Unfinished Business of Ending Life Without Parole for Children in the United States, a new report revealing alarming statistics about the continued imposition of juvenile life without parole (JLWOP) in the
MADISON – The Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) met to approve an audit of state sponsored discrimination through DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) initiatives in the executive branch and the University of Wisconsin-System. Additionally, the committee heard testimony on findings from Audit Report 24-03: State of Wisconsin Single Audit. Following the
Milwaukee, WI – Forward Together Wisconsin President Mandela Barnes is highlighting the importance of the Environmental Protection Agency’s new Environmental Justice Clearinghouse. This website provides information about resources available to local Wisconsin communities and organizations to help them tackle environmental issues. “Access to a safe and healthy environment is something that
(MADISON)—Today, Representatives Hong and Clancy and Senator Tim Carpenter issued the following statement in opposition to the approval of the audit proposal of DEI activities in state agencies and the Universities of Wisconsin. “We know why Republicans approved an audit of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts today, it’s because Robin
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) on behalf of two Wisconsin Wedding Barns. The lawsuit is seeking to mitigate the harmful impacts of Wisconsin Act 73, which became law in late 2023 and fully takes
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce that David Obey and Thomas Petri will be honored as the 2023-2024 Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award recipients. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18th, at the Wisconsin State Capitol in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the River Road Reconstruction Project in Adams and Columbia counties. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or