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Get The Lead Out Coalition (GTLO) is pleased that, nationwide, lead laterals are finally being viewed as a risk to our public health. Locally, we are glad to be past the early days of this coalition when our warnings about
Wisconsin legislators accepted more than $10 million in special interest campaign contributions in 2023 with Republicans pulling in nearly $3 to every $1 raised by Democrats. A Wisconsin Democracy Campaign review of campaign finance reports showed the legislature’s 132 members
MADISON — As students continue facing growing mental health challenges, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced it has allocated nearly $12 million in federal funding to local education agencies across the state to help meet their unique individual needs.
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Regardless of our zip codes, race, or backgrounds, we all deserve fair access to the ballot. Our freedom to vote is a fundamental right. These constitutional amendments would limit those freedoms.
MILWAUKEE — Free oral cancer screenings will be available for all Veterans during an April 3 event at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. No appointments are needed for the screenings, which will take place 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in
On Feb. 14, Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, tried to gain access to the Casa Alitas shelter. Employees had to call 911 to have him removed from the property. Tiffany then accused Casa Alitas and the humanitarian aid group Tucson Samaritans of “aiding illegals” and called for them to be investigated by Congress and the Department of Justice.
As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments that could “pave the way toward a national abortion ban” by severely restricting access to the medication mifepristone, Bryan Steil and House Republicans have been simultaneously mounting a multiple front attack on reproductive freedoms
This three-year operational referendum will come to a fourth year. If Beloit voters write a check now, the district should consider itself on notice.
Wagner is being tried for second-degree reckless endangerment against, yes, you guessed it, a known, violent drug dealer / felon that Wagner was tasked with apprehending.
If the choice comes down to Biden or the hard-left, I’m with him.
MADISON, Wis. — Over the past few weeks, Hovde has reminded voters in his own words exactly what he thinks of them: Daily Cardinal: Eric Hovde said young people and college students lack “work ethic” Rolling Stone: Eric Hovde said he opposed the
It’s rich that even in neighboring Iowa, where Republicans have reelected a genuinely old man, Charles Grassley, to continue representing them in the Senate, Biden’s supposed feebleness is a major issue there, too.
The resolutions from Madison, Dane County and Milwaukee County differ somewhat in their language, as do resolutions from across the country. There’s a consistent call for cease-fire, and many of them also call for ending or placing restrictions upon U.S. military aid to Israel.
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the endorsement of AFSCME Council 32 in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. AFSCME joins 11 other unions supporting Katrina Shankland for Congress. “We are proud to endorse Katrina Shankland for
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Safety Transportation Act, legislation to make it easier for local governments to access federal funds to improve safety for vulnerable bicyclists and pedestrians. The bill honors Sarah Debbink
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to invite friends and family members to join the hunt this spring turkey hunting season. Turkey hunting in Wisconsin is a wildlife management success story. Once absent from the state,
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Green Bay, Wis. — It’s easy to say you and your organization are committed to addressing the workplace gender equity gap that exists everywhere, including Northeast Wisconsin. Doing something about it takes intentionality and learning how to be an ally to
Milwaukee, Wis. – So, you’ve planned your home improvement project. You’ve done the research, interviewed candidates, and found the general contractor you’d like to hire – the only thing left is to sign the papers and get to work. But here’s where you run into this
Get The Lead Out Coalition (GTLO) is pleased that, nationwide, lead laterals are finally being viewed as a risk to our public health. Locally, we are glad to be past the early days of this coalition when our warnings about lead-contaminated drinking water were downplayed by elected officials and bureaucrats.
Wisconsin legislators accepted more than $10 million in special interest campaign contributions in 2023 with Republicans pulling in nearly $3 to every $1 raised by Democrats. A Wisconsin Democracy Campaign review of campaign finance reports showed the legislature’s 132 members and four legislative campaign committees (LCCs) raised $10.45 million in
MADISON — As students continue facing growing mental health challenges, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced it has allocated nearly $12 million in federal funding to local education agencies across the state to help meet their unique individual needs. The Stronger Connections competitive grant is part of the Bipartisan
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Regardless of our zip codes, race, or backgrounds, we all deserve fair access to the ballot. Our freedom to vote is a fundamental right. These constitutional amendments would limit those freedoms.
MILWAUKEE — Free oral cancer screenings will be available for all Veterans during an April 3 event at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. No appointments are needed for the screenings, which will take place 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Room 3435 of the medical center, 5000 W. National Ave.,
On Feb. 14, Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, tried to gain access to the Casa Alitas shelter. Employees had to call 911 to have him removed from the property. Tiffany then accused Casa Alitas and the humanitarian aid group Tucson Samaritans of “aiding illegals” and called for them to be investigated by Congress and the Department of Justice.
As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments that could “pave the way toward a national abortion ban” by severely restricting access to the medication mifepristone, Bryan Steil and House Republicans have been simultaneously mounting a multiple front attack on reproductive freedoms in America. Last fall, Steil voted for fervently anti-abortion legislation that would prevent women
This three-year operational referendum will come to a fourth year. If Beloit voters write a check now, the district should consider itself on notice.
Wagner is being tried for second-degree reckless endangerment against, yes, you guessed it, a known, violent drug dealer / felon that Wagner was tasked with apprehending.
If the choice comes down to Biden or the hard-left, I’m with him.
MADISON, Wis. — Over the past few weeks, Hovde has reminded voters in his own words exactly what he thinks of them: Daily Cardinal: Eric Hovde said young people and college students lack “work ethic” Rolling Stone: Eric Hovde said he opposed the commercial alcohol industry in a state where the alcohol industry
It’s rich that even in neighboring Iowa, where Republicans have reelected a genuinely old man, Charles Grassley, to continue representing them in the Senate, Biden’s supposed feebleness is a major issue there, too.
The resolutions from Madison, Dane County and Milwaukee County differ somewhat in their language, as do resolutions from across the country. There’s a consistent call for cease-fire, and many of them also call for ending or placing restrictions upon U.S. military aid to Israel.
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the endorsement of AFSCME Council 32 in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. AFSCME joins 11 other unions supporting Katrina Shankland for Congress. “We are proud to endorse Katrina Shankland for Congress because she has been an effective and proven legislator.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Safety Transportation Act, legislation to make it easier for local governments to access federal funds to improve safety for vulnerable bicyclists and pedestrians. The bill honors Sarah Debbink Langenkamp, a mother, wife, and American diplomat raised in Oconomowoc,
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to invite friends and family members to join the hunt this spring turkey hunting season. Turkey hunting in Wisconsin is a wildlife management success story. Once absent from the state, turkey populations are stable after increasing steadily for decades. Because
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Green Bay, Wis. — It’s easy to say you and your organization are committed to addressing the workplace gender equity gap that exists everywhere, including Northeast Wisconsin. Doing something about it takes intentionality and learning how to be an ally to those around you, according to Gender Strategist (and Wisconsin native)
Milwaukee, Wis. – So, you’ve planned your home improvement project. You’ve done the research, interviewed candidates, and found the general contractor you’d like to hire – the only thing left is to sign the papers and get to work. But here’s where you run into this sage advice: Get everything in writing. Your home renovation contract is a