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From August 3 – August 10, neighbors, visitors and business owners will celebrate Bronzeville Week with community events MILWAUKEE – As part of Bronzeville Week, the City of Milwaukee’s annual celebration of African American culture, history, art, commerce, and entertainment, the
The endorsement builds on Shankland’s experience as a leader on environmental issues in the State Legislature, in contrast to MAGA extremist Derrick Van Orden STEVENS POINT, WI — The League of Conservation Voters (LCV), a leading national advocate for environmental conservation,
Town of Erin – Assembly candidate Jim Piwowarczyk is raising concerns about his opponent Don Pridemore’s outrageous July 23 vote on the Hartford Joint 1 School Board to approve the Biden administration’s Title IX language for middle and elementary kids.
Monona, WI — Maia Pearson, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78, is honored to receive the endorsement of former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. “Maia Pearson has been an advocate, organizer and leader dedicated to the betterment of her
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced MGT of America Consulting, LLC (MGT) has been selected by his administration to conduct an outside, independent audit of Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS) operations, processes, and procedures. Gov. Evers announced last month he would commit the necessary resources to p… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
The Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access is pushing for more state funding to expand broadband in Wisconsin, arguing “federal funds alone won’t solve internet access issues” for state residents. The task force on Friday issued its fourth annual report,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced four Wisconsin tribes have been awarded over $20 million to invest in affordable housing through the Fiscal Year 2023 annual funding bill she supported. “Everyone in our state deserves the opportunity
This Morning, 3rd Congressional District Candidate Eric Wilson announced that he earned the endorsement of Congressman Ro Khanna of California’s 17th District. “I’m proud to endorse Eric Wilson for Wisconsin’s 3rd District. Eric stands out as a leader who is
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke for Congress released “4-H,” the campaign’s first radio advertisement in Wisconsin’s Third District. The 60-second spot features a recitation of the 4-H pledge, notes that “big city folks might not get it, but Western
Not all the Democratic candidates in Wisconsin’s 40th Assembly District support full marijuana legalization. Brad Cook, D-Pardeeville, said he would only support legalization for medical uses, for now, while Karen DeSanto, D-Baraboo, and Kyle Kunicki, D-Merrimac, both said they support full legalization of marijuana.
It will surprise precisely no one to read that University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty lean to the left. What is shocking is how complete the skew is. We believe UW officials and state leaders must recognize this problem and use the tools at their disposal to open the UW to greater diversity of thought.
MADISON, Wis. – The 2024 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grants are open to applicants until 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2024. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will award a total of up to $200,000
Angela Lang, executive director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, shares her reflections on the Republican National Convention.
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today proudly announced his endorsement from Marinette County Sheriff Randy P. Miller and Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police President Ryan Windorff. The clear choice for law enforcement, Jacque had already
Don’t forget the shady moves that led to Sarah Godlewski’s Secretary of State appointment and Mandela Barnes’ senate primary win.
Today at 8 a.m. CT, Iowa’s abortion ban will go into effect. This will bring the total number of state abortion bans from 21 to 22, and leave hundreds of thousands of women in Wisconsin’s neighboring state with fewer rights than
Letting Enbridge, a corporation with a long history of illegal operations and oil spills, extend the 70-year-old Line 5 pipeline through the company’s proposed re-route is not a solution. It’s reckless, greedy behavior.
This weekend, Team Harris and Wisconsin Democrats marked 100 days until the general election with a massive weekend of action across Wisconsin. Over 1,000 volunteers engaged Wisconsin voters through events across the state, including canvass launches, press events, and visits
Milwaukee County Parks are at a crisis point, according to a recent Wisconsin Policy Forum report. The Daniel Hoan Foundation parks contest was launched to solicit innovative ideas to help restore these jewels and also reduce operating costs.
Town of Erin – The Wisconsin Realtors Association has endorsed small business owner and former police sergeant Jim Piwowarczyk in the 98th Assembly District race, saying he will “protect the American dream of homeownership and preserve private property rights.” The
From August 3 – August 10, neighbors, visitors and business owners will celebrate Bronzeville Week with community events MILWAUKEE – As part of Bronzeville Week, the City of Milwaukee’s annual celebration of African American culture, history, art, commerce, and entertainment, the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District (BID) will present three
The endorsement builds on Shankland’s experience as a leader on environmental issues in the State Legislature, in contrast to MAGA extremist Derrick Van Orden STEVENS POINT, WI — The League of Conservation Voters (LCV), a leading national advocate for environmental conservation, has endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in the
Town of Erin – Assembly candidate Jim Piwowarczyk is raising concerns about his opponent Don Pridemore’s outrageous July 23 vote on the Hartford Joint 1 School Board to approve the Biden administration’s Title IX language for middle and elementary kids. The revised language includes gender identity and “sex stereotypes” in
Monona, WI — Maia Pearson, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78, is honored to receive the endorsement of former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. “Maia Pearson has been an advocate, organizer and leader dedicated to the betterment of her community. I have no doubt that her experience has prepared
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced MGT of America Consulting, LLC (MGT) has been selected by his administration to conduct an outside, independent audit of Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS) operations, processes, and procedures. Gov. Evers announced last month he would commit the necessary resources to p… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State
The Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access is pushing for more state funding to expand broadband in Wisconsin, arguing “federal funds alone won’t solve internet access issues” for state residents. The task force on Friday issued its fourth annual report, providing an update for ongoing state efforts around improving internet
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced four Wisconsin tribes have been awarded over $20 million to invest in affordable housing through the Fiscal Year 2023 annual funding bill she supported. “Everyone in our state deserves the opportunity to live in the communities they love, but too many
This Morning, 3rd Congressional District Candidate Eric Wilson announced that he earned the endorsement of Congressman Ro Khanna of California’s 17th District. “I’m proud to endorse Eric Wilson for Wisconsin’s 3rd District. Eric stands out as a leader who is unwavering in his commitment to tackling the climate crisis and
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke for Congress released “4-H,” the campaign’s first radio advertisement in Wisconsin’s Third District. The 60-second spot features a recitation of the 4-H pledge, notes that “big city folks might not get it, but Western Wisconsin does.” “4-H was a big part of my life
Not all the Democratic candidates in Wisconsin’s 40th Assembly District support full marijuana legalization. Brad Cook, D-Pardeeville, said he would only support legalization for medical uses, for now, while Karen DeSanto, D-Baraboo, and Kyle Kunicki, D-Merrimac, both said they support full legalization of marijuana.
It will surprise precisely no one to read that University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty lean to the left. What is shocking is how complete the skew is. We believe UW officials and state leaders must recognize this problem and use the tools at their disposal to open the UW to greater diversity of thought.
MADISON, Wis. – The 2024 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grants are open to applicants until 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2024. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will award a total of up to $200,000 in BLBW grant funding in 2024. BLBW is a competitive
Angela Lang, executive director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, shares her reflections on the Republican National Convention.
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today proudly announced his endorsement from Marinette County Sheriff Randy P. Miller and Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police President Ryan Windorff. The clear choice for law enforcement, Jacque had already been endorsed in his Congressional campaign by the Wisconsin Professional Pol…
Don’t forget the shady moves that led to Sarah Godlewski’s Secretary of State appointment and Mandela Barnes’ senate primary win.
Today at 8 a.m. CT, Iowa’s abortion ban will go into effect. This will bring the total number of state abortion bans from 21 to 22, and leave hundreds of thousands of women in Wisconsin’s neighboring state with fewer rights than they had before Donald Trump and his handpicked Supreme Court
Letting Enbridge, a corporation with a long history of illegal operations and oil spills, extend the 70-year-old Line 5 pipeline through the company’s proposed re-route is not a solution. It’s reckless, greedy behavior.
This weekend, Team Harris and Wisconsin Democrats marked 100 days until the general election with a massive weekend of action across Wisconsin. Over 1,000 volunteers engaged Wisconsin voters through events across the state, including canvass launches, press events, and visits from national and state political figures like Second Gentleman Doug
Milwaukee County Parks are at a crisis point, according to a recent Wisconsin Policy Forum report. The Daniel Hoan Foundation parks contest was launched to solicit innovative ideas to help restore these jewels and also reduce operating costs.
Town of Erin – The Wisconsin Realtors Association has endorsed small business owner and former police sergeant Jim Piwowarczyk in the 98th Assembly District race, saying he will “protect the American dream of homeownership and preserve private property rights.” The primary is Aug. 13. Piwowarczyk is a Republican candidate who