MPS Foundation: Launches back-to-school supply drive

The seventh annual No Empty Backpacks School Supplies Drive is launching today and runs through September 16, 2022. Considering the growing needs of Milwaukee families post-pandemic and the rising costs of supplies, the MPS Foundation and its partners are setting out to raise $50,000

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Wisconsin BBB: Get ready to go back to school

Milwaukee, Wis. – Back-to-school season means shopping, whether your children learn at home or head to school in person. Before determining what students may need for the year, set a budget. Planning ahead as much as possible will help keep expenses to a

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Barnes target Johnson in digital ad

U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes turned his attention to GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson with a new digital ad. It’s Barnes’ first spot targeting the Oshkosh Republican. The campaign declined to provide details of the ad, which calls Johnson out

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Pence praises Kleefisch as ‘proven conservative’ during Pewaukee event

Former Vice President Mike Pence praised GOP guv candidate Rebecca Kleefisch’s credentials, calling the former lieutenant guv a “proven conservative” who has stood up for Wisconsinites. Pence made the comments during a roundtable discussion Wednesday with law enforcement in Pewaukee alongside Kleefisch and former Republican Gov. Scott Walker. “When Rebecca

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Kleefisch targeted in Michels, Club for Growth Action ads

Less than a week out from the primary, Michels and Club for Growth Action are both up with new TV ads attacking Kleefisch, including lines hitting her on China. The Michels campaign didn’t immediately provide details of the buy. The Club for Growth Action spot is part of a $1.3

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MPS Foundation: Launches back-to-school supply drive

The seventh annual No Empty Backpacks School Supplies Drive is launching today and runs through September 16, 2022. Considering the growing needs of Milwaukee families post-pandemic and the rising costs of supplies, the MPS Foundation and its partners are setting out to raise $50,000 to assist with back-to-school expenses. MPS Foundation, a separate 501c3,

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Trump knocks Vos as ‘RINO,’ endorses his primary opponent

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos isn’t backing off his refusal to try overturning the 2020 election results after former President Trump endorsed his primary opponent. The Rochester Republican said in a statement late yesterday, “As a conservative, I believe in upholding the constitution. That’s why I won’t take the impossible step

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Van Orden reports $1.7M cash on hand for 3rd CD bid

Republican Derrick Van Orden reported $1.7 million cash on hand in his campaign for the 3rd CD, more than four times his Dem competitors combined, according to pre-primary finance reports. The former Navy SEAL, who is running again for the seat of U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, also listed

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Van Orden launches his first TV ad in 3rd CD campaign

Republican 3rd CD candidate Derrick Van Orden has launched the first TV ad in his campaign for retiring Dem U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s seat. The ad will run in La Crosse and Eau Claire. A spokesman for Van Orden’s campaign declined to say how much it spent on the spot.

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Brookfield East High School student wins 2023 State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Brookfield East High School senior Brooke Salomone is the winner of the 2023 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest winner. Salomone’s design features a compass with different recreational themes available throughout Wisconsin’s state park

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Wisconsin BBB: Get ready to go back to school

Milwaukee, Wis. – Back-to-school season means shopping, whether your children learn at home or head to school in person. Before determining what students may need for the year, set a budget. Planning ahead as much as possible will help keep expenses to a minimum and help everyone involved stay on task. BBB recommends

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Michels has put $11.9 million of own money into campaign

Tim Michels has now put more than $11.9 million of his own money into his bid to win the GOP nomination to face Dem Tony Evers, according to his latest filings. Michels, who has capped individual donations at $500, gave his campaign $2.78 million in the pre-primary period, which covers

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Barnes target Johnson in digital ad

U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes turned his attention to GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson with a new digital ad. It’s Barnes’ first spot targeting the Oshkosh Republican. The campaign declined to provide details of the ad, which calls Johnson out of touch and says he praised a company that moved

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Releases Annual Drinking Water Report

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently published its 2021 Annual Drinking Water Report. The report features statewide efforts that help public water systems provide safe and adequate drinking water supplies despite the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges. Once again, Wisconsin gets high marks, with 98% of

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