Midwest Environmental Advocates: Files lawsuit on behalf of Portage County residents after state regulators strike deal with large livestock facility weakening environmental oversight

Madison, WI— Yesterday, a group of Portage County residents represented by Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed a lawsuit challenging an illegal settlement agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Gordondale Farms, a large livestock facility at the

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Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America: Renowned author, professor, and political scientist August H. Nimtz to speak on “Beyond Lesser Evils: Rethinking the Importance of Elections”

Madison, Wisconsin – Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America and Young Democratic Socialists of America UW Madison is delighted to invite the general public to an upcoming speaking event featuring the distinguished Author and Professor August H. Nimtz. The event, titled

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Gov. Evers: Delivers weekly radio address celebrating Earth Day, highlighting Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge goal to plant 100 million trees by the end of 2030

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Earth Day and Earth Week and highlighting his announcement that the state has increased its Trillion Trees Pledge planting goal from planting 75 million trees by the end of 2030 to planting 100 million trees by the end of 2030.

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Midwest Environmental Advocates: Files lawsuit on behalf of Portage County residents after state regulators strike deal with large livestock facility weakening environmental oversight

Madison, WI— Yesterday, a group of Portage County residents represented by Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed a lawsuit challenging an illegal settlement agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Gordondale Farms, a large livestock facility at the center of growing concerns over drinking water pollution in Portage

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Gov. Evers, Dept. of Administration: Announce $4.6 million for coastal habitat conservation and restoration projects from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) is set to receive a total of $4.6 million through President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. These funds are part of a $75 million federal investment administered by the National Oceanic and

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Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America: Renowned author, professor, and political scientist August H. Nimtz to speak on “Beyond Lesser Evils: Rethinking the Importance of Elections”

Madison, Wisconsin – Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America and Young Democratic Socialists of America UW Madison is delighted to invite the general public to an upcoming speaking event featuring the distinguished Author and Professor August H. Nimtz. The event, titled “Beyond Lesser Evils: Rethinking the Importance of Elections,” is set

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Sheehan campaign: Announces candidacy for the 26th Assembly District

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – Joe Sheehan, former superintendent of the Sheboygan Area School District and executive director of the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation, has announced his candidacy for the 26th Assembly District. The redrawn 26th Assembly District map now includes the entire city of Sheboygan, the Town of Wilson, and the Town of

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DCCC: Thanks to Van Orden’s anti-abortion agenda, there’s yet another SCOTUS attack on reproductive freedom

Today the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments about the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), a law that requires doctors to provide care to stabilize patients in life-threatening circumstances. The court is considering whether Idaho’s abortion ban overrules EMTALA, opening doctors to criminal charges if they perform an emergency abortion

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Biden-Harris campaign: Statement on Trump’s trip to Wisconsin

Biden for President Wisconsin Communications Director Brianna Johnson issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump announcing a trip to Wisconsin: “After spending the last few weeks dozing off and bragging about overturning Roe v. Wade, Donald Trump is visiting Waukesha next week in a desperate bid to do

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Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: Announce incentives to assist Kikkoman’s $800 million investment in rural Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced that the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) today approved awarding up to $15.5 million in performance-based tax credits to assist Kikkoman Foods Inc. in expanding its operations in Wisconsin. The company plans to invest at least $800 million in

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Passes legislation to change definition of firearms

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after H.R. 3269, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, passed out of the House Judiciary Committee. This bipartisan legislation would be the first ever legislation to change the definition of what qualifies as a firearm. Specifically the bill revises the definition of

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Carthage College: Presidents issue upbeat forecast for higher education’s role in future workforce

KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College hosted a special program on Thursday, April 18, that provided timely insights into higher education’s role in building the Wisconsin workforce of tomorrow. The conversation featured two transformative leaders in higher education: Carthage president John Swallow and Universities of Wisconsin president Jay Rothman. Audience members

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Rep. O’Connor: Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2023-2024 vetoes

MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ 2023-2024 vetoes. “When we want to understand what the Governor has as his/her main priorities, we typically look at what bills they promoted during the legislative session.  There is another way to identify how

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Rep. Sortwell: The future of Green Bay Correctional Institution

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement in response to today’s meeting to discuss the closure of the Green Bay prison: “Conversations were had today between state lawmakers and local leaders regarding the closure of Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI). Bipartisan discussions around the closure have been

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DLCC: Ten Republican-led states jeopardize lives by rejecting full Medicaid expansion

WASHINGTON — During Medicaid Awareness Month, it’s important to remember that there are still 10 states with Republican-led legislatures that refuse to fully expand Medicaid, leaving 1.5 million Americans uninsured and with worse health outcomes. Medicaid serves as a lifeline for millions of low-income and vulnerable Americans and reduces racial disparities in health care coverage.

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Dept. of Justice: City of Shullsberg OID records – February 12, 2024

Recently, Lafayette County District Attorney Jenna Gill issued her decision regarding the death of Gregg A. Marcotte, which occurred on February 12, 2024, in the City of Shullsberg, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of

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