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WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance
MADISON, WI— In case you missed it, new Navigator Research polling reveals that 91% of Americans support the legality of contraception. Eighty-one percent of Americans, including 90% of Democrats, 75% of Republicans, and 70% of Independents, support legislation protecting access to contraception,
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Port of Green Bay Director Dean Haen discusses the business climate in northeastern Wisconsin and an ongoing expansion project. “We’re serving the industries of agriculture, construction and manufacturing, so as they need raw
MADISON – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin, with pro bono assistance from Quarles & Brady LLP, petitioned a Dane County Circuit Court Monday afternoon to order that the state Department of Corrections (DOC) offer mothers incarcerated or
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson endorsed Jarrod Anderson today, highlighting his collaborative leadership and commitment to the community. “I proudly endorse Jarrod Anderson for State Assembly. His proven commitment to our community and his ability to work
MADISON – Jimmy Kauffman, president and CEO, Bank of Sun Prairie, will serve a three-year term on the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) Board of Directors. “We are delighted to have Jimmy join the WBA Board of Directors,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA
Tourism generated $25 billion in total economic impact in 2023, surpassing state’s previous record for the second year in a row MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, announced Wisconsin’s tourism industry
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes has finished building specialized facilities at its Beloit location as it prepares to ramp up manufacturing. The commercial-stage radiopharmaceutical business recently announced the “critical milestone,” noting the new space will support current clinical trials and “full-scale manufacturing”
If it wasn’t already clear, last weekend’s Wisconsin Democratic Party convention underscored that the Democrats’ investments on the ground in Wisconsin are crushing Trump’s meager presence in the crucial battleground. In the past few months, Team Biden-Harris and the Wisconsin
David Maas announced today his candidacy for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 4, currently held by the Honorable Lloyd Carter who will be retiring at the end of June 2024. “After faithfully and diligently serving the people of Wisconsin for
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Yesterday, delegates to the Wisconsin Democratic Party Convention overwhelmingly voted in support of a ceasefire resolution condemning the collective punishment and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and calling for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire as part of the
Madison—Rep. Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) comments on the Legislative FiscalBureau’s memo on the impact of the MPS referendum. “The school aid distribution formula is completely broken. It continues to reward MPS for livingbeyond its means and taking from districts that
From palpable down-ballot energy to pro-Palestine protests to a memorable Tony Evers speech to the Milwaukee of it all, here’s what happened on June 8 and 9 at Potawatomi Casino Hotel.
At the Democratic Party of Wisconsin convention in Milwaukee over the weekend, state delegates endorsed a call for ceasefire.
Diversifying our present workforce and elevating and recognizing the contribution of families and staff with lived experience in both prevention services and the child welfare system is essential for change moving forward.
There’s been a flurry of ideas on how to propel Milwaukee Public Schools forward, but I keep coming back to the persistent failure to listen to students and parents.
Text messages show that Johnson and his staff were told explicitly about the plot to deliver the fake electoral votes to Washington.
My party has a bad candidate, an even more unpopular vice presidential candidate and a questionable strategy to overcome their handicaps. Thus my decision to start preparing now for Trump 2.
That same gun madness that has been absurdly growing in the United States and embraced by a selfish segment of the citizenry with no regard for anything other than a twisted interpretation of the Second Amendment, has also reached other nations with costly outcomes.
Baldwin brings home $10 million for new Dairy Research Center; secures $122 million investment in child care WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited Prairie du Sac to highlight investments she secured for Wisconsin’s dairy farmers and Milwaukee to
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile
MADISON, WI— In case you missed it, new Navigator Research polling reveals that 91% of Americans support the legality of contraception. Eighty-one percent of Americans, including 90% of Democrats, 75% of Republicans, and 70% of Independents, support legislation protecting access to contraception, including condoms, IUDs, birth control pills, and emergency contraception pills,”
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Port of Green Bay Director Dean Haen discusses the business climate in northeastern Wisconsin and an ongoing expansion project. “We’re serving the industries of agriculture, construction and manufacturing, so as they need raw materials, the port serves as the conduit for those commodities,”
MADISON – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin, with pro bono assistance from Quarles & Brady LLP, petitioned a Dane County Circuit Court Monday afternoon to order that the state Department of Corrections (DOC) offer mothers incarcerated or under community supervision the opportunity to participate in a program
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson endorsed Jarrod Anderson today, highlighting his collaborative leadership and commitment to the community. “I proudly endorse Jarrod Anderson for State Assembly. His proven commitment to our community and his ability to work collaboratively make him the perfect representative for Milwaukee, “ said
MADISON – Jimmy Kauffman, president and CEO, Bank of Sun Prairie, will serve a three-year term on the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) Board of Directors. “We are delighted to have Jimmy join the WBA Board of Directors,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO. “His expertise and commitment will have a
Tourism generated $25 billion in total economic impact in 2023, surpassing state’s previous record for the second year in a row MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, announced Wisconsin’s tourism industry saw another record-breaking year in 2023. According to 2023 economic
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes has finished building specialized facilities at its Beloit location as it prepares to ramp up manufacturing. The commercial-stage radiopharmaceutical business recently announced the “critical milestone,” noting the new space will support current clinical trials and “full-scale manufacturing” that’s slated to begin in July. NorthStar is developing radioisotope…
If it wasn’t already clear, last weekend’s Wisconsin Democratic Party convention underscored that the Democrats’ investments on the ground in Wisconsin are crushing Trump’s meager presence in the crucial battleground. In the past few months, Team Biden-Harris and the Wisconsin Democratic coordinated campaign have: Opened 47 offices across the state,
David Maas announced today his candidacy for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 4, currently held by the Honorable Lloyd Carter who will be retiring at the end of June 2024. “After faithfully and diligently serving the people of Wisconsin for 25 years as a prosecutor, I am excited to embark
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Yesterday, delegates to the Wisconsin Democratic Party Convention overwhelmingly voted in support of a ceasefire resolution condemning the collective punishment and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and calling for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire as part of the official policy platform of Wisconsin Democrats. The resolution passed with
Madison—Rep. Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) comments on the Legislative FiscalBureau’s memo on the impact of the MPS referendum. “The school aid distribution formula is completely broken. It continues to reward MPS for livingbeyond its means and taking from districts that maintain fiscal responsibility, like the SchoolDistrict of New Berlin,” said
From palpable down-ballot energy to pro-Palestine protests to a memorable Tony Evers speech to the Milwaukee of it all, here’s what happened on June 8 and 9 at Potawatomi Casino Hotel.
At the Democratic Party of Wisconsin convention in Milwaukee over the weekend, state delegates endorsed a call for ceasefire.
Diversifying our present workforce and elevating and recognizing the contribution of families and staff with lived experience in both prevention services and the child welfare system is essential for change moving forward.
There’s been a flurry of ideas on how to propel Milwaukee Public Schools forward, but I keep coming back to the persistent failure to listen to students and parents.
Text messages show that Johnson and his staff were told explicitly about the plot to deliver the fake electoral votes to Washington.
My party has a bad candidate, an even more unpopular vice presidential candidate and a questionable strategy to overcome their handicaps. Thus my decision to start preparing now for Trump 2.
That same gun madness that has been absurdly growing in the United States and embraced by a selfish segment of the citizenry with no regard for anything other than a twisted interpretation of the Second Amendment, has also reached other nations with costly outcomes.
Baldwin brings home $10 million for new Dairy Research Center; secures $122 million investment in child care WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited Prairie du Sac to highlight investments she secured for Wisconsin’s dairy farmers and Milwaukee to highlight her work to lower childcare costs. In Prairie du