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Contact: Jenn Byrne, 414-374-1490 MILWAUKEE – District 14 Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom, County Executive David Crowley, Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, 1st Vice Chair Steven Shea, 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, Register of Deeds Israel “Issy” Ramón, County Clerk George Christenson, Treasurer David Cullen, Clerk of
Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay)(608) 237-9101 Will Serve on Four Committees with Local Interest (Madison) – Making sure the reforms from the Right-to-Read Act make it to the state’s classrooms will be a top priority for State Representative Joel
Contact: Rep. Dallman(608) 237-9141 MADISON — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement in response to his re-appointment to the Joint Committee on Finance, Wisconsin’s powerful budget writing committee. “It has been an honor to serve as a member
Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, (608) 237-9121 MADISON – Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued the following statement regarding her appointment to continue serving as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) for the 2025-2026 legislative session: “Serving on the
For Further Information Contact:Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) would like to announce the membership of the Assembly standing committees. The 107th Wisconsin State Legislature begins with the inauguration of members on January 6, 2025. “We’re excited
Contact:Kristin BouchardAssistant DirectorMarketing and University CommunicationUW-Green Bay920-465-5502bouchark@uwgb.eduhttp://news.uwgb.edu MARINETTE, Wis. – Steeped in holiday spirit, hundreds of theatre-goers enjoyed the sights and sounds of the season at two weekends of sold-out and standing room only performances at the Bayshore Arts Center on
CONTACT: REP. WILLIAM PENTERMAN, (608) 237-9137 Appointed Vice-Chair of Children and Families for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session Madison – This week, committee leadership was announced for the upcoming 2025-2026 Legislative Session. State Representative William Penterman has been appointed Chair of the Assembly
CONTACT: Sen. Eric Wimberger, (608) 266-5670 In letter, Wimberger discusses the need to protect innocent landowners MADISON, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) sent a letter to Governor Evers on the importance of coming to an agreement on legislation that will lead to
Contact: Cheryl Housley, DNR Grant Project ManagerCheryl.Housley@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-9560Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In City Of Schofield MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Schofield has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson
CONTACT: Sen. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-2509 Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after being appointed to the State Building Commission earlier this week: “I am honored to have the privilege of serving on the Commission,” President
Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – As much of Wisconsin enjoys the first significant snowfall of the season, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers to stay sober on the trails this season and be aware of unsafe ice.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at a lawsuit challenging Act 10 after a Dane County judge overturned portions of the law that ended collective bargaining for most public employees. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Wikler is now one of five major candidates campaigning to lead the Democratic National Committee. He’s been the subject of positive interviews with everyone from comedian Jon Stewart to a who’s-who of national print pundits. I spoke with Wikler recently about that campaign and about Wisconsin.
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has received test results from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) from specimens collected from the presumptive positive human case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) A(H5),
It’s reassuring to know we’ve got such competent leaders, unlike leaders in other communities who exhibited indecisiveness when the chips were down. The pity is, of course, that they had to answer such a call in the first place.
Donald Trump’s Schedule F proposal to make federal employees in policy-making positions at-will employee, should be undertaken in Wisconsin, though more boldly on the state level: Civil Service protections should be eliminated to restrain the sate bureaucracy and ensure its loyalty to the will of the people.
Badger Institute’s vision for the upcoming year
National Human Rights Month provides an essential platform to reflect on the fundamental principles of human dignity, equality, and justice that form the cornerstone of a just and compassionate society.
What men were looking for from work was dignified treatment, recognition of their expertise, and work that felt meaningful.
As we near Christmas, I am reminded of a story of a gift given to a dying man told to us by a visiting pastor in his sermon.
Contact: Jenn Byrne, 414-374-1490 MILWAUKEE – District 14 Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom, County Executive David Crowley, Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, 1st Vice Chair Steven Shea, 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, Register of Deeds Israel “Issy” Ramón, County Clerk George Christenson, Treasurer David Cullen, Clerk of Circuit Courts Anna Maria Hodges, alongside Superviso… Please log in to
Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay)(608) 237-9101 Will Serve on Four Committees with Local Interest (Madison) – Making sure the reforms from the Right-to-Read Act make it to the state’s classrooms will be a top priority for State Representative Joel Kitchens. This week, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced committee assignments
Contact: Rep. Dallman(608) 237-9141 MADISON — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement in response to his re-appointment to the Joint Committee on Finance, Wisconsin’s powerful budget writing committee. “It has been an honor to serve as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance during the 2023-2024 legislative
Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, (608) 237-9121 MADISON – Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued the following statement regarding her appointment to continue serving as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) for the 2025-2026 legislative session: “Serving on the Joint Committee on Finance is a tremendous responsibility; one I
For Further Information Contact:Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) would like to announce the membership of the Assembly standing committees. The 107th Wisconsin State Legislature begins with the inauguration of members on January 6, 2025. “We’re excited and ready to work with our colleagues in addressing the
Contact:Kristin BouchardAssistant DirectorMarketing and University CommunicationUW-Green Bay920-465-5502bouchark@uwgb.eduhttp://news.uwgb.edu MARINETTE, Wis. – Steeped in holiday spirit, hundreds of theatre-goers enjoyed the sights and sounds of the season at two weekends of sold-out and standing room only performances at the Bayshore Arts Center on the UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus. Both th… Please log in
CONTACT: REP. WILLIAM PENTERMAN, (608) 237-9137 Appointed Vice-Chair of Children and Families for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session Madison – This week, committee leadership was announced for the upcoming 2025-2026 Legislative Session. State Representative William Penterman has been appointed Chair of the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs and Vice-Chair of the
CONTACT: Sen. Eric Wimberger, (608) 266-5670 In letter, Wimberger discusses the need to protect innocent landowners MADISON, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) sent a letter to Governor Evers on the importance of coming to an agreement on legislation that will lead to the effective cleanup of PFAS, while also protecting innocent landowners
Contact: Cheryl Housley, DNR Grant Project ManagerCheryl.Housley@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-9560Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In City Of Schofield MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Schofield has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing a 0….
CONTACT: Sen. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-2509 Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after being appointed to the State Building Commission earlier this week: “I am honored to have the privilege of serving on the Commission,” President Felzkowski said. “It is vitally important to have fiscally conservative
Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – As much of Wisconsin enjoys the first significant snowfall of the season, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers to stay sober on the trails this season and be aware of unsafe ice. Two of the most common off-highway vehicle (OHV) crash contributors
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at a lawsuit challenging Act 10 after a Dane County judge overturned portions of the law that ended collective bargaining for most public employees. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Wikler is now one of five major candidates campaigning to lead the Democratic National Committee. He’s been the subject of positive interviews with everyone from comedian Jon Stewart to a who’s-who of national print pundits. I spoke with Wikler recently about that campaign and about Wisconsin.
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has received test results from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) from specimens collected from the presumptive positive human case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) A(H5), also known as bird flu, in Barron County. Results confirm
It’s reassuring to know we’ve got such competent leaders, unlike leaders in other communities who exhibited indecisiveness when the chips were down. The pity is, of course, that they had to answer such a call in the first place.
Donald Trump’s Schedule F proposal to make federal employees in policy-making positions at-will employee, should be undertaken in Wisconsin, though more boldly on the state level: Civil Service protections should be eliminated to restrain the sate bureaucracy and ensure its loyalty to the will of the people.
Badger Institute’s vision for the upcoming year
National Human Rights Month provides an essential platform to reflect on the fundamental principles of human dignity, equality, and justice that form the cornerstone of a just and compassionate society.
What men were looking for from work was dignified treatment, recognition of their expertise, and work that felt meaningful.
As we near Christmas, I am reminded of a story of a gift given to a dying man told to us by a visiting pastor in his sermon.