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Stevens Point, WI – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) is proud to announce an initiative aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of student-athletes, coaches and spectators across the state. The WIAA distributed Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to [24] high schools
Today, the Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care (WiAHC) announced that State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) has been recognized as a “Champion of Home Health Care” for the 2023-2024 state legislative session. This designation is meant to publicly identify
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education and the Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) have created a Grow Your Own Program to address teacher shortages in Milwaukee and diversify the teacher workforce. It will identify promising teachers while easing their
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) research grants through January 17, 2025. These grants aim to enhance the
MADISON, Wis. — Eric Hovde continues to lie, lie, and lie again to Wisconsinites. He has been called out for lying a grand total of 19 times during his campaign. At his debate with Tammy Baldwin on Friday, Hovde is going to
Water bears, an ancient group of microscopic animals known for their pudgy, ursine appearance and their uncanny ability to survive under extreme conditions, are helping researchers uncover the basic forms and functions of life’s molecular building blocks using modern technology.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that his office obtained a stipulated civil judgment against Dielectric Materials, Inc., requiring it to pay a $90,000 monetary penalty for alleged violations of the State’s hazardous waste management laws at
MADISON, Wis. – Whether it be Lake Winnebago or Lake Michigan, Wisconsinites love the water. Peter Barca, however, prefers the crystal blue waters of Barbados. It turns out Barca’s former company Aurora Associates International was among the numerous corporations listed in
On Monday, First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden campaigned in Madison as part of her nationwide tour to support Vice President Harris’ plan for a New Way Forward to lower costs and protect access to our fundamental
Today, the WPPA is releasing its biennial report card summarizing the actions taken on the legislative proposals related to law enforcement and public safety during the 2023-24 session of the state legislature. The WPPA is also issuing its endorsements of
MADISON, Wis. — Last Friday, the New York Timeshighlighted Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s campaign in the 8th Congressional District and the enthusiasm fueling her campaign to be the first pro-choice OB-GYN in Congress. While Republican Tony Wied would serve as a rubber stamp for Donald Trump and
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters Independent Expenditure Committee (WCV IEC) is conducting its largest independent state legislative campaign ever for the Nov. 5 election. The campaign includes paid and volunteer canvasses, digital campaigns, and mail in support of endorsed candidates
DELAFIELD, WI: Today, the Institute for Reforming Government provided guidance for journalists and legislators as they put DPI under the microscope for lowering test score standards for students. What Happened: New test scores for Wisconsin K-12 schools, released last week by DPI,
Green Bay, WI— According to third-quarter FEC reports published Tuesday, Wisconsin’s 8th District Democratic nominee, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, has a substantial cash advantage over her opponent, Tony Wied. The Lyerly campaign had a record-breaking third quarter, raising more than any candidate has
WASHINGTON – Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC endorsed by Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republican Leadership, announced an additional $12 million in new ad reservations in key House races. These additions will run in battleground offensive and defensive races and
Minocqua, WI – Yesterday, Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, was arrested by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department on two counts of “misdemeanor defamation,” pursuant to an almost never used, and likely unconstitutional state criminal statute. Bangstad was detained in
MADISON, Wis. — In the final weeks of the election, WisDems will be highlighting Eric Hovde’s extreme agenda for Wisconsin, and how his policies would be disastrous for Wisconsinites. The seventh edition will look at Hovde’s plan to cut funding for law
Wisconsin voters have a number of critical choices to make at the ballot box this November. The U.S. Presidency, political control of the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and the Wisconsin Legislature are all up for grabs. But also
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide immediate assistance for Wisconsin farmers impacted by the sudden closure of Pure Prairie Poultry, which has left poultry farmers in Wisconsin staring down
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Stevens Point, WI – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) is proud to announce an initiative aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of student-athletes, coaches and spectators across the state. The WIAA distributed Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to [24] high schools throughout Wisconsin, in partnership with the National Federation of State
Today, the Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care (WiAHC) announced that State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) has been recognized as a “Champion of Home Health Care” for the 2023-2024 state legislative session. This designation is meant to publicly identify legislators for their exceptional work to promote the expanded utilization
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education and the Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) have created a Grow Your Own Program to address teacher shortages in Milwaukee and diversify the teacher workforce. It will identify promising teachers while easing their path into a rewarding and impactful career. HAPA high school
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) research grants through January 17, 2025. These grants aim to enhance the understanding of and refine new methods that optimize commercial nitrogen
MADISON, Wis. — Eric Hovde continues to lie, lie, and lie again to Wisconsinites. He has been called out for lying a grand total of 19 times during his campaign. At his debate with Tammy Baldwin on Friday, Hovde is going to keep lying to voters to distract from his extreme agenda
Water bears, an ancient group of microscopic animals known for their pudgy, ursine appearance and their uncanny ability to survive under extreme conditions, are helping researchers uncover the basic forms and functions of life’s molecular building blocks using modern technology. Also known as tardigrades, these aquatic microorganisms can endure blistering
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that his office obtained a stipulated civil judgment against Dielectric Materials, Inc., requiring it to pay a $90,000 monetary penalty for alleged violations of the State’s hazardous waste management laws at its Ozaukee County facility where it formulated certain powders used
MADISON, Wis. – Whether it be Lake Winnebago or Lake Michigan, Wisconsinites love the water. Peter Barca, however, prefers the crystal blue waters of Barbados. It turns out Barca’s former company Aurora Associates International was among the numerous corporations listed in the infamous “Paradise Papers.” From Politico: “The former company of Peter
On Monday, First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden campaigned in Madison as part of her nationwide tour to support Vice President Harris’ plan for a New Way Forward to lower costs and protect access to our fundamental freedoms. Dr. Biden also stressed the importance of early voting
Today, the WPPA is releasing its biennial report card summarizing the actions taken on the legislative proposals related to law enforcement and public safety during the 2023-24 session of the state legislature. The WPPA is also issuing its endorsements of candidates running for state office on Nov. 5. The organization’s
MADISON, Wis. — Last Friday, the New York Timeshighlighted Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s campaign in the 8th Congressional District and the enthusiasm fueling her campaign to be the first pro-choice OB-GYN in Congress. While Republican Tony Wied would serve as a rubber stamp for Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda, Dr. Lyerly will work across
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters Independent Expenditure Committee (WCV IEC) is conducting its largest independent state legislative campaign ever for the Nov. 5 election. The campaign includes paid and volunteer canvasses, digital campaigns, and mail in support of endorsed candidates across the state. “With fair district maps in place, this
DELAFIELD, WI: Today, the Institute for Reforming Government provided guidance for journalists and legislators as they put DPI under the microscope for lowering test score standards for students. What Happened: New test scores for Wisconsin K-12 schools, released last week by DPI, are inflated, biased, and unreliable, as the Institute for Reforming
Green Bay, WI— According to third-quarter FEC reports published Tuesday, Wisconsin’s 8th District Democratic nominee, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, has a substantial cash advantage over her opponent, Tony Wied. The Lyerly campaign had a record-breaking third quarter, raising more than any candidate has ever raised in a single quarter in the 8th District
WASHINGTON – Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC endorsed by Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republican Leadership, announced an additional $12 million in new ad reservations in key House races. These additions will run in battleground offensive and defensive races and bring CLF’s investment to over $202 million up to this
Minocqua, WI – Yesterday, Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, was arrested by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department on two counts of “misdemeanor defamation,” pursuant to an almost never used, and likely unconstitutional state criminal statute. Bangstad was detained in Minocqua, handcuffed, and transported to the Oneida County jail, where
MADISON, Wis. — In the final weeks of the election, WisDems will be highlighting Eric Hovde’s extreme agenda for Wisconsin, and how his policies would be disastrous for Wisconsinites. The seventh edition will look at Hovde’s plan to cut funding for law enforcement. California bank owner Eric Hovde’s budget plan would slash
Wisconsin voters have a number of critical choices to make at the ballot box this November. The U.S. Presidency, political control of the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and the Wisconsin Legislature are all up for grabs. But also slipped onto the ballot by a partisan and divisive vote
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide immediate assistance for Wisconsin farmers impacted by the sudden closure of Pure Prairie Poultry, which has left poultry farmers in Wisconsin staring down crippling financial losses without feed and a processor for their
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