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Under updated Wisconsin maps, Sarah Harrison is now running to represent State Assembly District 15. AD15 includes Pewaukee, Town of Brookfield, about half of the City of Brookfield, and part of Waukesha. Sarah understands the importance of a strong Wisconsin
SAUK CITY, WI – Today, flanked by state and local leaders, rural mental healthcare provider, Sarah Keyeski, announced her candidacy for the 14th Senate District, a Democratic-leaning district that spans from Richland to Columbia Counties. “Rural Wisconsin and the 14th District
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and County Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public input to prepare for the 2024 deer season. Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council that meets annually to provide
Yesterday the Governor signed SB 668, which directs the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) to find the best ABLE account option for Wisconsin residents, either by joining a collaboration of states operating an ABLE program or establishing a Wisconsin program.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and 37 of their colleagues sent a letter to President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken asking them to withhold pending offensive weapons transfers to
MADISON, Wis. – This was a very good week to be a Republican in Wisconsin. For starters, the April 2 Election was a historic success for the Republican Party of Wisconsin and conservative candidates across the state. Both constitutional amendment questions
MADISON, Wis – Today, Senator Julian Bradley (R-Franklin), Chairman of the Senate Utilities & Technology Committee, released the following statement after U.S. Senate Republicans released a report on the Biden Administration’s disastrous climate change regulations set to be finalized including an Electric
MADISON, WI – Governor Evers recently vetoed a number of bills that will leave Wisconsinites worse off. After last week’s veto of a $3 billion tax cut, this week, the governor vetoed legislation to allow nurse practitioners to practice independently and
As one example of political leaders in Wisconsin nibbling around the edges of major public policy challenges, the university president, the legislative leaders and the governor threw some chump change at the communities that have hosted two-year UW colleges for more than 50 years.
A look at what has happened in UW System since 2015
Cooke is connecting to voters throughout the 3rd CD and generating a positive enthusiasm and outpouring of strong support. She has no meaningful rival in fundraising and organizing in the 3rd CD. Cooke is a natural born leader who listens and inspires.
From Donald Trump down to Republicans in the Wisconsin state Legislature, there has been a coordinated effort by the GOP to limit the people’s voice at the ballot box and their voice in our government.
Wausau voters Tuesday turned out their mayor, Katie Rosenberg, and Republicans also picked off the mayoralty in Kenosha, once a Democratic stronghold and now the state’s fourth-largest city.
Reflecting on my one year in office, I am proud of what we’ve accomplished.
The theme of this year’s Women and Gender Studies Consortium conference is, “Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future: Resilience and Reclamation in Higher Education.” There will be three days of transformative presentations, useful information, woman-centered education and a celebration of women everywhere.
Without immigration and migrant workers the U.S. economy’s new monthly employment numbers would be in the range of 60,000 to 100,000, instead of 300,000 new jobs reported in March.
From work on weather satellites by Verner Soumi and Robert Parent in the 1950s to OAO-2, Hubble and James Webb, UW-Madison scientists have helped engineer that increasingly deeper look into space.
“As we get closer to November, I think Democrats all across the country and in Wisconsin will understand that President Joe Biden is the person to do the job. And when we’re thinking about the issues facing Gaza and within Israel, at the end of the day we know that Joe Biden’s going to be the guy who’s going to lead us to where we need to go,” Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said.
CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org Steil and Van Orden have supported billions in tax giveaways for the wealthiest Americans and big corporations, while pushing cuts to programs that support working families MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of Tax Day next week, Opportunity Wisconsin has
As warmer spring weather approaches, there’s a great chance recreators across the state will come across baby wild animals while out enjoying nature. Knowing what to do (and what not to do) if you find a baby wild animal can
Under updated Wisconsin maps, Sarah Harrison is now running to represent State Assembly District 15. AD15 includes Pewaukee, Town of Brookfield, about half of the City of Brookfield, and part of Waukesha. Sarah understands the importance of a strong Wisconsin economy, and is determined to work hard to deliver value
SAUK CITY, WI – Today, flanked by state and local leaders, rural mental healthcare provider, Sarah Keyeski, announced her candidacy for the 14th Senate District, a Democratic-leaning district that spans from Richland to Columbia Counties. “Rural Wisconsin and the 14th District is longing for a champion in Madison,” said Sarah Keyeski. “And
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and County Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public input to prepare for the 2024 deer season. Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council that meets annually to provide input and recommendations to the DNR on deer management in
Yesterday the Governor signed SB 668, which directs the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) to find the best ABLE account option for Wisconsin residents, either by joining a collaboration of states operating an ABLE program or establishing a Wisconsin program. “This new law will finally move Wisconsin forward,” said Beth
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and 37 of their colleagues sent a letter to President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken asking them to withhold pending offensive weapons transfers to Israel after seven humanitarian aid workers from World Central Kitchen,
MADISON, Wis. – This was a very good week to be a Republican in Wisconsin. For starters, the April 2 Election was a historic success for the Republican Party of Wisconsin and conservative candidates across the state. Both constitutional amendment questions on the ballot were easily passed by Wisconsin voters. Zuckerbucks
MADISON, Wis – Today, Senator Julian Bradley (R-Franklin), Chairman of the Senate Utilities & Technology Committee, released the following statement after U.S. Senate Republicans released a report on the Biden Administration’s disastrous climate change regulations set to be finalized including an Electric Vehicle (EV) mandate: “The Biden Administration is putting radical climate
MADISON, WI – Governor Evers recently vetoed a number of bills that will leave Wisconsinites worse off. After last week’s veto of a $3 billion tax cut, this week, the governor vetoed legislation to allow nurse practitioners to practice independently and expand access to affordable healthcare. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak
As one example of political leaders in Wisconsin nibbling around the edges of major public policy challenges, the university president, the legislative leaders and the governor threw some chump change at the communities that have hosted two-year UW colleges for more than 50 years.
A look at what has happened in UW System since 2015
Cooke is connecting to voters throughout the 3rd CD and generating a positive enthusiasm and outpouring of strong support. She has no meaningful rival in fundraising and organizing in the 3rd CD. Cooke is a natural born leader who listens and inspires.
From Donald Trump down to Republicans in the Wisconsin state Legislature, there has been a coordinated effort by the GOP to limit the people’s voice at the ballot box and their voice in our government.
Wausau voters Tuesday turned out their mayor, Katie Rosenberg, and Republicans also picked off the mayoralty in Kenosha, once a Democratic stronghold and now the state’s fourth-largest city.
Reflecting on my one year in office, I am proud of what we’ve accomplished.
The theme of this year’s Women and Gender Studies Consortium conference is, “Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future: Resilience and Reclamation in Higher Education.” There will be three days of transformative presentations, useful information, woman-centered education and a celebration of women everywhere.
Without immigration and migrant workers the U.S. economy’s new monthly employment numbers would be in the range of 60,000 to 100,000, instead of 300,000 new jobs reported in March.
From work on weather satellites by Verner Soumi and Robert Parent in the 1950s to OAO-2, Hubble and James Webb, UW-Madison scientists have helped engineer that increasingly deeper look into space.
“As we get closer to November, I think Democrats all across the country and in Wisconsin will understand that President Joe Biden is the person to do the job. And when we’re thinking about the issues facing Gaza and within Israel, at the end of the day we know that Joe Biden’s going to be the guy who’s going to lead us to where we need to go,” Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said.
CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org Steil and Van Orden have supported billions in tax giveaways for the wealthiest Americans and big corporations, while pushing cuts to programs that support working families MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of Tax Day next week, Opportunity Wisconsin has launched new billboards highlighting Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van
As warmer spring weather approaches, there’s a great chance recreators across the state will come across baby wild animals while out enjoying nature. Knowing what to do (and what not to do) if you find a baby wild animal can make all the difference to protect its health and keep