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MADISON — The Department of Public Instruction released data today showing Wisconsin students continue dealing with unprecedented mental health challenges. “Our schools have a critical role in addressing the mental health needs of Wisconsin’s children,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly
Four Native American tribes across Wisconsin will receive more than $20 million to invest in affordable housing projects thanks to Vice President Harris and the Biden-Harris administration. It’s the latest in a series of efforts from Vice President Harris to bring down
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) and Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement in response to the governor’s office withholding information regarding local events: “Governor Evers and his administration have a track record of withholding information from
Representative Karen Hurd was recently awarded the 2023-24 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association, recognizing her efforts supporting town interests. Representative Hurd authored several bills ensuring or restoring local decision-making. Most notably, Representative Hurd authored a
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the August meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and land donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, originating from the St. Croix
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has been awarded $1,013,753 to expand Wisconsin Apprenticeship. Wisconsin was one of 46 states to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s $39 million investment in apprenticeship programs. “Thank you to U.S.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl is available. The survey indicated both stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds. The information from this
To: Interested Parties From: Garren Randolph, Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager, and Cassi Fenili, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Date: July 30, 2024 RE: The state of play in Wisconsin less than 100 days out from Election Day Hi all, This
Leading Democrat for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District included in $32 million to defend Democracy against Project 2025 takeover STEVENS POINT, WI – The members of MoveOn, the two million-member strong national grassroots organization, has voted to endorse Democratic leader and State
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced that it has launched an investment scam tracker to help Wisconsinites spot and avoid financial investment scams, including cryptocurrency scams. These scams, frequently called “pig-butchering” or “financial grooming” due to the amount of
MADISON, Wis. — Sunwest Bank, the $3.2 billion bank that Eric Hovde owns, just filed a report showing that they continue to actively do millions in business with foreign banks and governments. The recent filing comes after reporting revealed that just before Hovde began running for
Summer Safety Event highlights shared responsibility to reduce crashes, injuries Community members and transportation partners joined the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for a special event Tuesday in Madison showcasing the partnerships and programs designed to improve safety throughout Wisconsin’s
With opponents spending over $1 million to mislead the public, IRG Action and WILL bust the myths and correct the record The News: Misinformation is everywhere regarding the upcoming August 13th constitutional amendments that would require the governor to involve
Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their final round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election ahead of the August 13th primary. “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent
Today, the Trump campaign launched a new ad in battleground states highlighting dangerously liberal Kamala Harris’s weakness and failure to stop the invasion of illegal immigrants at our Southern border. President Trump created the most secure border in our country’s history. In
AI action plan prioritizes strategies to build state’s competitive edge MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the final action plan of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence (AI), offering a positive path forward to connect more workers with
BRULE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with the Douglas County Fish and Game League, Brule River Sportsmen’s Club, the Wild Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Western Lake Superior Trollers Association, will host their annual Family
Children from Ashland to Janesville, from Holmen to Algoma will now see one part of how racial justice unfolded in our state when standing alongside the Vel Phillips sculpture.
These two proposed amendments seek to take away the ability of the governor to direct the spending of emergency funds available to respond to natural disasters such as tornados, floods, fires and the like.
Kamala Harris has signaled that court reform will be a focus of her surging bid for the presidency, aligning her candidacy with a tradition of progressive campaigning to tackle what former Wisconsin Sen. Robert M. La Follette once referred to as “judicial oligarchy.”
MADISON — The Department of Public Instruction released data today showing Wisconsin students continue dealing with unprecedented mental health challenges. “Our schools have a critical role in addressing the mental health needs of Wisconsin’s children,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly said. “It is imperative that we implement inclusive policies in
Four Native American tribes across Wisconsin will receive more than $20 million to invest in affordable housing projects thanks to Vice President Harris and the Biden-Harris administration. It’s the latest in a series of efforts from Vice President Harris to bring down housing costs and address the shortage of affordable housing while
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) and Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement in response to the governor’s office withholding information regarding local events: “Governor Evers and his administration have a track record of withholding information from the public, denying access to records from his office. Continuing
Representative Karen Hurd was recently awarded the 2023-24 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association, recognizing her efforts supporting town interests. Representative Hurd authored several bills ensuring or restoring local decision-making. Most notably, Representative Hurd authored a critical effort to restore democratic representation to town residents without
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the August meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and land donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, originating from the St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, WI. The Board will act on items
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has been awarded $1,013,753 to expand Wisconsin Apprenticeship. Wisconsin was one of 46 states to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s $39 million investment in apprenticeship programs. “Thank you to U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su and the Biden-Harris
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl is available. The survey indicated both stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds. The information from this survey is part of the overall survey of breeding waterfowl
To: Interested Parties From: Garren Randolph, Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager, and Cassi Fenili, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Date: July 30, 2024 RE: The state of play in Wisconsin less than 100 days out from Election Day Hi all, This Sunday, July 28, marked 100 days until the November 5
Leading Democrat for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District included in $32 million to defend Democracy against Project 2025 takeover STEVENS POINT, WI – The members of MoveOn, the two million-member strong national grassroots organization, has voted to endorse Democratic leader and State Rep. Katrina Shankland to unseat MAGA extremist Derrick Van Orden
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced that it has launched an investment scam tracker to help Wisconsinites spot and avoid financial investment scams, including cryptocurrency scams. These scams, frequently called “pig-butchering” or “financial grooming” due to the amount of time the perpetrators are willing to invest in g… Please
MADISON, Wis. — Sunwest Bank, the $3.2 billion bank that Eric Hovde owns, just filed a report showing that they continue to actively do millions in business with foreign banks and governments. The recent filing comes after reporting revealed that just before Hovde began running for Senate, his bank started taking money from foreign governments. Hovde’s refusal
Summer Safety Event highlights shared responsibility to reduce crashes, injuries Community members and transportation partners joined the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for a special event Tuesday in Madison showcasing the partnerships and programs designed to improve safety throughout Wisconsin’s transportation system. The Safer Together – Summer Safety Event features
With opponents spending over $1 million to mislead the public, IRG Action and WILL bust the myths and correct the record The News: Misinformation is everywhere regarding the upcoming August 13th constitutional amendments that would require the governor to involve the legislature in decisions over spending federal taxpayer money. The
Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their final round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election ahead of the August 13th primary. “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent the values of their constituents. Time and again people across
Today, the Trump campaign launched a new ad in battleground states highlighting dangerously liberal Kamala Harris’s weakness and failure to stop the invasion of illegal immigrants at our Southern border. President Trump created the most secure border in our country’s history. In just a few short years, Border Czar Kamala opened the
AI action plan prioritizes strategies to build state’s competitive edge MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the final action plan of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence (AI), offering a positive path forward to connect more workers with AI skills, boost the competitive advantage of Wisconsin employers, and
BRULE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with the Douglas County Fish and Game League, Brule River Sportsmen’s Club, the Wild Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Western Lake Superior Trollers Association, will host their annual Family Fun Day at the Brule State Fish Hatchery in Brule on Saturday,
Children from Ashland to Janesville, from Holmen to Algoma will now see one part of how racial justice unfolded in our state when standing alongside the Vel Phillips sculpture.
These two proposed amendments seek to take away the ability of the governor to direct the spending of emergency funds available to respond to natural disasters such as tornados, floods, fires and the like.
Kamala Harris has signaled that court reform will be a focus of her surging bid for the presidency, aligning her candidacy with a tradition of progressive campaigning to tackle what former Wisconsin Sen. Robert M. La Follette once referred to as “judicial oligarchy.”