WisDems: ICYMI: WisDems chair talks April election, midterms

MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, WisDems’ Chair Devin Remiker spoke with For the Record about Democratic success in the April election and how the record-breaking swings in historically Republican strongholds will lead to success in November’s midterms. Remiker emphasized that Democrats across the

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UW-Green Bay: Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CEO Sachin Shivaram and UW-Green Bay alumnus and former CEO of Taylor Made, Taco Bell Mark King slated to inspire graduates at UW-Green Bay spring commencement

GREEN BAY, Wis. –Students graduating from UW-Green Bay’s associate, undergraduate and graduate programs in May will hear from two outstanding speakers. Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CEO Sachin Shivaram will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony; UW-Green Bay Alumnus and former

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Hulsey campaign: Cinco de Mayo news

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!- Happy May 5th Celebrates Mexican Defeat of French Invaders in 1862— Hulsey man with a plan, only governor candidate who has spoken Spanish for 52 years, traveled Mexico since a child. Madison, WI—Former Representative, carpenter and Democratic

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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: New documentary exposes federal funding cliff at the end of 2026, Wisconsin’s push to replace all lead pipes

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Avalon Atmospheric Theater transformed from a classic cinema house into a hub for public health advocacy for the premiere of The Fight for Progress: Wisconsin’s Push for Lead Pipe Replacement. Produced jointly by Wisconsin Conservation Voters and the BlueGreen Alliance, the 30-minute documentary moves past the headlines to show the

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WisDems: ICYMI: WisDems chair talks April election, midterms

MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, WisDems’ Chair Devin Remiker spoke with For the Record about Democratic success in the April election and how the record-breaking swings in historically Republican strongholds will lead to success in November’s midterms. Remiker emphasized that Democrats across the state are “all hands on deck” to defeat Tom Tiffany

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Protect Our Care: STATEMENT: “A sick joke” as millions face higher health care costs, republicans offer billions more for a ballroom, billionaires, and ICE

Washington, D.C. – Senate Republicans in the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees unveiled a $72 billion reconciliation package that includes nearly $40 billion for ICE and $1 billion for Trump’s ballroom. This reconciliation package comes on the heels of Republicans in Congress gutting more than $1 trillion from Medicaid and

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UW-Stout: Engineering seniors design portable toy tractor manufacturing machine to engage kids in making process

Menomonie, Wis. – While Wisconsin farmers are out in their tractors preparing their fields, engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout have designed a portable manufacturing cell – a semi-automated assembly machine – to produce wooden toy tractors for area children. The cross-disciplinary Taft Wooden Toy Assembly System group is made

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UW-Green Bay: Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CEO Sachin Shivaram and UW-Green Bay alumnus and former CEO of Taylor Made, Taco Bell Mark King slated to inspire graduates at UW-Green Bay spring commencement

GREEN BAY, Wis. –Students graduating from UW-Green Bay’s associate, undergraduate and graduate programs in May will hear from two outstanding speakers. Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CEO Sachin Shivaram will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony; UW-Green Bay Alumnus and former CEO of Taylor Made Golf and Taco Bell, Mark King

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Dept. of Health Services: Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health releases action plan to continue addressing Wisconsin’s mental health crisis

Gov. Tony Evers kicked off May as Mental Health Awareness Month today with his Interagency Council on Mental Health (ICMH) releasing its statewide action plan outlining how state government can continue to better support mental health in Wisconsin in the years ahead to build upon the Evers Administration’s work over the last seven years.

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Hulsey campaign: Cinco de Mayo news

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!- Happy May 5th Celebrates Mexican Defeat of French Invaders in 1862— Hulsey man with a plan, only governor candidate who has spoken Spanish for 52 years, traveled Mexico since a child. Madison, WI—Former Representative, carpenter and Democratic governor candidate Brett Hulsey today called on all Wisconsinites to

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Proposed budget adds teachers and classroom support, reduces administrative staff

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced a $1.6 billion proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year that prioritizes bringing resources closest to students while addressing the district’s $46 million deficit. The balanced budget will be presented to the Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Thursday, May 7,

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Wisconsin Emergency Management: Begins Preliminary Damage Assessments for counties and tribe affected by severe storms and flooding in April

MADISON, Wis. – Federal, state and local officials began joint preliminary damage assessments (JPDAs) last week after severe storms and flooding in April that caused devastation and destruction in communities across the state. This coordinated effort marks a critical step to determine the extent of damage and validate initial damage assessments

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Dept. of Instruction: State superintendent recognizes Wauwatosa East High School teacher as 2026-27 Teacher of the Year during surprise visit

WAUWATOSA — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced Jonathan Etter as the first of five 2026-27 Teachers of the Year. The announcement was made as part of a schoolwide surprise celebration at Wauwatosa East High School. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in partnership with Herb Kohl Philanthropies, selects five Teachers

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