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Rep. Troy Nehls called Paul Ryan a “piece of garbage” for suggesting in the gentlest way imaginable that Trump may not be the hero our country needs.
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager Garren Randolph released the following statement in response to Donald Trump reportedly saying, “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city,” to House Republicans today: “If Donald Trump thinks Milwaukee is so horrible,
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 13, 2024 – Lowlands Group, a longtime supporter of cycling in Wisconsin, announced its participation in the upcoming Kwik Trip Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD), back for its 15th year, as a series sponsor and title sponsor
MADISON — As expected, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided Thursday that a small group of radical anti-choice activists did not have standing to sue to limit or end access to mifepristone, a medication commonly used to induce abortion and
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College has hired Philip Hood, a candidate with exemplary leadership skills and fundraising acumen, as its next vice president for advancement. Tasked with elevating the college’s advancement efforts and carrying forward the ambitious Light that Travels campaign,
ROTHSCHILD, Wisc., June 13, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than $27 million in USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) investments bolstering 15 rural Wisconsin businesses’ efforts to adapt or expand clean energy use.
MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Kathleen Vincent will join the Commemorative Air Force this Saturday, June 15, 2024, for an aviation experience, embarking on a flight from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Timmerman Airport. Supervisor Vincent will fly in a T-34, a former
Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President and CEO Tanya Atkinson. “Today’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court is a win for patients and access to abortion care. Mifepristone remains approved with no new restrictions and the legal status
Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County executive Tom Nelson issued the following statement uponnotification of the decision by UW System president Jay Rothman and UW-Oshkosh chancellorAndy Leavitt to close down the UW-Fox campus: “Like millions of Americans, Chancellor Andy Leavitt and
Green Bay, Wis.— The Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership at UW-Green Bay has recently named Karen Lancelle, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Schreiber Foods as the next Executive in Residence (EIR). Lancelle will succeed Bridget Krage O’Connor, owner and principal of
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday Nick Burger’s promotion to Director of Membership. “We are thrilled to promote Nick to this much-deserved role,” said WMC COO and Vice
In case you missed it , in the weeks leading up to convention week, the Republican National Convention’s (RNC) will transform the Fiserv Forum, Panther Arena, and Baird Center into a world-class production. This Augean effort will involve the construction and
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H. Res. 1292 to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in Contempt of Congress. “It’s very simple, the Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena with legitimate legislative purpose and
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a conditional motion to intervene and to participate as an amicus party in a lawsuit recently filed against the Elkhorn School District (ESD) for designating separate bathrooms based
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating 2023 economic impact data showing Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated $25 billion in total economic impact, surpassing the previous record year of $23.7 billion set in 2022. More information
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is proud to announce that he has received endorsements from current and former members of the Outagamie County Board of Supervisors. County Supervisors Dan Rettler, Mike Jahnke, Tim
MADISON, Wis. – Thunderstorms can develop quickly, and knowing what to do and where to go can help you avoid dangerous lighting strikes. June 18 is Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day, and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to learn how to protect
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and all their Senate GOP colleagues, in a joint statement supporting continued nationwide access to in vitro fertilization. The senators wrote, “Senate Democrats
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Green Bay later today to launch Seniors for Biden-Harris, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Wisconsin Democrats are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jill Biden back to Wisconsin to

What the data shows about Wisconsin and U.S. economies.

Rep. Troy Nehls called Paul Ryan a “piece of garbage” for suggesting in the gentlest way imaginable that Trump may not be the hero our country needs.
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager Garren Randolph released the following statement in response to Donald Trump reportedly saying, “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city,” to House Republicans today: “If Donald Trump thinks Milwaukee is so horrible, then he shouldn’t come to our city. Milwaukee – our
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 13, 2024 – Lowlands Group, a longtime supporter of cycling in Wisconsin, announced its participation in the upcoming Kwik Trip Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD), back for its 15th year, as a series sponsor and title sponsor for three of the most popular races. The final weekend
MADISON — As expected, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided Thursday that a small group of radical anti-choice activists did not have standing to sue to limit or end access to mifepristone, a medication commonly used to induce abortion and treat miscarriage. The plaintiffs did not have standing to sue
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College has hired Philip Hood, a candidate with exemplary leadership skills and fundraising acumen, as its next vice president for advancement. Tasked with elevating the college’s advancement efforts and carrying forward the ambitious Light that Travels campaign, Hood’s expertise promises to propel future initiatives. Hood brings to
ROTHSCHILD, Wisc., June 13, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than $27 million in USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) investments bolstering 15 rural Wisconsin businesses’ efforts to adapt or expand clean energy use. The announcement was made by White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera
MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Kathleen Vincent will join the Commemorative Air Force this Saturday, June 15, 2024, for an aviation experience, embarking on a flight from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Timmerman Airport. Supervisor Vincent will fly in a T-34, a former 1950s and early 1960s military trainer aircraft, alongside an SNJ-5,
Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President and CEO Tanya Atkinson. “Today’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court is a win for patients and access to abortion care. Mifepristone remains approved with no new restrictions and the legal status of abortion in Wisconsin remains unchanged. Patients can continue to
Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County executive Tom Nelson issued the following statement uponnotification of the decision by UW System president Jay Rothman and UW-Oshkosh chancellorAndy Leavitt to close down the UW-Fox campus: “Like millions of Americans, Chancellor Andy Leavitt and UW System President Jay Rothmanare the beneficiaries of a strong
Green Bay, Wis.— The Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership at UW-Green Bay has recently named Karen Lancelle, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Schreiber Foods as the next Executive in Residence (EIR). Lancelle will succeed Bridget Krage O’Connor, owner and principal of O’Connor Connective, who served as the inaugural EIR for the
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday Nick Burger’s promotion to Director of Membership. “We are thrilled to promote Nick to this much-deserved role,” said WMC COO and Vice President of Membership & Partnerships Wade Goodsell. “Nick’s experience with
In case you missed it , in the weeks leading up to convention week, the Republican National Convention’s (RNC) will transform the Fiserv Forum, Panther Arena, and Baird Center into a world-class production. This Augean effort will involve the construction and installation of media risers, special seating, the central podium, electric
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H. Res. 1292 to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in Contempt of Congress. “It’s very simple, the Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena with legitimate legislative purpose and Attorney General Garland has willfully refused to comply. This willful
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a conditional motion to intervene and to participate as an amicus party in a lawsuit recently filed against the Elkhorn School District (ESD) for designating separate bathrooms based on biological gender. WILL represents an association of over 100
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating 2023 economic impact data showing Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated $25 billion in total economic impact, surpassing the previous record year of $23.7 billion set in 2022. More information on Wisconsin’s record-breaking year can be found here. Hey there, folks.
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is proud to announce that he has received endorsements from current and former members of the Outagamie County Board of Supervisors. County Supervisors Dan Rettler, Mike Jahnke, Tim Hermes, Justin Krueger (also Combined Locks Village Trustee), and former
MADISON, Wis. – Thunderstorms can develop quickly, and knowing what to do and where to go can help you avoid dangerous lighting strikes. June 18 is Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day, and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to learn how to protect themselves while spending time outdoors “Even if the sky directly
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and all their Senate GOP colleagues, in a joint statement supporting continued nationwide access to in vitro fertilization. The senators wrote, “Senate Democrats have embraced a Summer of Scare Tactics — a partisan
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Green Bay later today to launch Seniors for Biden-Harris, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Wisconsin Democrats are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jill Biden back to Wisconsin to launch Seniors for Biden-Harris, reminding our seniors in the Badger