MADISON, Wis. — Last Friday, the Wisconsin State Journal highlighted how California bank owner Eric Hovde demeaned both men and women in Wisconsin. Following his comment that he believes women “spend too much time focused on Hollywood,” he insulted Wisconsin men, saying they’re too focused on “sports” and “fantasy sports” to be civically

MILWAUKEE — Today former President Donald Trump is delivering remarks on the economy in Waunakee and Milwaukee. Trump has threatened multiple times over the past 9 years to repeal the Affordable Care Act. He and his allies in Congress also want to dismantle the Inflation Reduction Act. Ahead of his visits, Wisconsin physicians warned

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all want good paying jobs, affordable health care, and the

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MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced its latest virtual grassroots live event, a reunion with the cast of the hit HBO comedy Veep, raised $735,000 to support Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. In total, more than 20,000 people made a contribution to join the special livestream

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is positioning itself to strengthen entrepreneurial pathways, experiences and outcomes, drawing on the findings and recommendations of a study commissioned by Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin.  The comprehensive plan outlined in the study aims to create a thriving entrepreneurial environment, leveraging the university’s existing strengths and capabilities along

Today, Team Harris-Walz rolled out the latest ads in its Project 2025 paid media blitz that kicked off in August highlighting the threat that Trump’s extreme agenda poses for Asian American communities.  The television and digital pots “Disaster” and “Set Us Back” – which will blanket the battleground states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada,

GREEN LAKE, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) has officially declined the invitation from the League of Women Voters of the Ripon Area and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin to participate in a forum for candidates running in the 39th Assembly District.  “I am fully committed to

The Farm Bill is expiring today after Derrick Van Orden left Washington for the next month to prioritize his campaign. Van Orden should have passed a new five year Farm Bill a year ago – instead, he let it expire for nearly 50 days last year and has failed to

MADISON, Wis. — Members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WI-TF1) are currently in North Carolina assisting in response and recovery efforts due to flooding left by Hurricane Helene.  “Wisconsin Task Force 1 is a state asset with specialized training and capabilities

Madison — One of Wisconsin’s largest tourism organizations is thanking one of their strongest voices in Madison. On Monday, Representative Joel Kitchens was awarded the “Key to Hospitality Award” from the Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association (WHLA) as a part of its Stars of the Industry Luncheon in Milwaukee. Representative

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Washington Post’s Karen Tumulty highlighted the opportunity in Wisconsin this November not only to deliver the White House for Vice President Harris and Governor Walz, but to bring democracy back to the Badger State and finally break the GOP’s undemocratic iron grip on power in the State Legislature. Robin

Hales Corners, Wis – LuAnn Bird, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 61, announced the endorsement of Governor Tony Evers. Governor Evers and LuAnn Bird provided the following statements:  “I’ve known LuAnn Bird for years, and she does not sit back when she sees a problem. We’ve worked closely together to provide

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Graduate School of Management has introduced a Tuition Savings Program to support neighboring organizations Near West Side Partners and Menomonee Valley Partners by extending a $200-per-credit scholarship to employees of organizations within the NWSP and MVP business improvement districts. Beginning with the spring 2025 semester, employees

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Milwaukee – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County presents a public forum titled “Dire Consequences: Impacts of Abortion Restrictions / A focus on Wisconsin” on Oct. 2, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The forum will be held at NŌ STUDIOS , 1037 W. McKinley Ave., Milwaukee. The event is free and

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MILWAUKEE—UWM’s School of Nursing and Froedtert Hospital are pleased to announce that Natalie McAndrew has been named to the newly created position of Froedtert Hospital Joint Research Professorship. McAndrew will leverage her expertise to advance nursing science and practice to better meet the health care needs of southeastern Wisconsin. McAndrew, an

Madison…Reach Out and Read, a national nonprofit, named Senator Ballweg to its inaugural Honor Roll Class for her efforts championing Reach Out and Read’s mission to strengthen family bonds and improve early literacy. Senator Ballweg was one of six public policy advocates in the nation to be recognized by Reach

MADISON – Today, Congressman Mark Pocan joined Senator Melissa Agard at a press conference announcing his endorsement of her campaign for Dane County Executive. Agard released the following statement: “It is a real thrill to have the endorsement of Congressman Mark Pocan. As everyone in Dane County and beyond knows,