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AstraZeneca announced it raked in $45.5 billion in 2023 – a $1.46 billion increase over 2022 – during their earnings report last week. While they make billions, drug companies charge Americans over four times more for prescription drugs than customers
[Green Bay, WI] – WISDOM, Empowerment Solidarity Truth Hope Equity Reform (ESTHER) and Justice Organization Sharing Hope and United for Action (JOSHUA) host End The Lockdowns Community Forum on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at St. Norbert College
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to give back to nature by donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. The Endangered Resources Fund supports many of Wisconsin’s rarest plants and animal
MILWAUKEE (February 12, 2024) — Fresh off the successful launch of CONNECT 1, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is looking to connect even more of the county with bus rapid transit (BRT) service. The community is invited to learn more about the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Sheboygan County tested positive for chronic wasting disease
Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing DJ Nichols for Oshkosh, WI Common Council ahead of the April 2 general election. Nichols is one of the PCCC’s first endorsements of the 2024 election cycle. “With a campaign that
Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing Andrew Meindl for Wauwatosa Mayor ahead of the April 2 general election. Meindl is one of the PCCC’s first endorsements of the 2024 election cycle. “We’re proud to endorse Andrew Meindl,
Stakeholders are voicing opposition to proposed minimum staffing standards for nursing homes they say are unrealistic considering the state’s workforce challenges and a lack of dedicated funding. The Biden administration proposed the standards in September in an effort to address
Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing a slate of union members running in state and local races in Alaska, California, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin. This year, one of the PCCC’s top priorities is saving democracy. That means
Waukesha, WI – The Wisconsin Young Republicans have been made aware over the weekend of Congressman Mike Gallagher not seeking re-election for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District and Chairman Kyle Schroeder has released the following statement: “The Wisconsin Young Republicans would
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $14.5 million contract to improve WIS 19 between WIS 78 in Mazomanie and US 12 in Springfield Corners, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin Monday, February 12
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy PAC (CFFE PAC) announced the launch of a $40 million 2024 electoral campaign, with initial investments focused on races in six key battleground states: Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Hampshire, Georgia,
MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 12, 2024) — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month. The public can book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks paddlers to avoid the Yahara River in the area of Stebbinsville and Highway 59 due to debris from last week’s tornado. The debris in the river has created hazardous conditions
Perhaps retiring Gallagher could provide one last official service to his country: lead House Republicans to support military aid for Ukraine and Israel.
While his congressional brethren were seeking impeachments of President Biden or the head of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas or grasping to hold onto every conspiracy theory, Gallager effectively used his time in Congress to dig into some weighty issues of our time.
The quiet part was said out loud. In an official document, written by a government watchdog.
Biden is a good man who has done a good job, but he’s just too old and frail for the rigors of being president going forward.
This Black History Month, I would like to celebrate five prominent Black women who paved the way in the field of politics.
Kenosha – Senator Bob Wirch (D-Kenosha) is authoring legislation that would provide a nearly-$1,000 tax rebate to Wisconsin income tax filers. The rebate would be paid for using the state’s $3.2 billion budget surplus. “Our state’s economy is on sound financial
AstraZeneca announced it raked in $45.5 billion in 2023 – a $1.46 billion increase over 2022 – during their earnings report last week. While they make billions, drug companies charge Americans over four times more for prescription drugs than customers in other high-income countries. During the call, CEO Pascal Soriot
[Green Bay, WI] – WISDOM, Empowerment Solidarity Truth Hope Equity Reform (ESTHER) and Justice Organization Sharing Hope and United for Action (JOSHUA) host End The Lockdowns Community Forum on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at St. Norbert College (Mulva LIbrary) 400 3rd Street DePere, WI 54115. Join us
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to give back to nature by donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. The Endangered Resources Fund supports many of Wisconsin’s rarest plants and animal species. It has helped protect and restore some of the
MILWAUKEE (February 12, 2024) — Fresh off the successful launch of CONNECT 1, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is looking to connect even more of the county with bus rapid transit (BRT) service. The community is invited to learn more about the proposed CONNECT 2 BRT route at virtual or in-person meetings held on
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Sheboygan County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This positive result is within 10 miles of the
Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing DJ Nichols for Oshkosh, WI Common Council ahead of the April 2 general election. Nichols is one of the PCCC’s first endorsements of the 2024 election cycle. “With a campaign that combines his deep community ties and a rich understanding of
Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing Andrew Meindl for Wauwatosa Mayor ahead of the April 2 general election. Meindl is one of the PCCC’s first endorsements of the 2024 election cycle. “We’re proud to endorse Andrew Meindl, a candidate with deep policy expertise and proven commitment to
Stakeholders are voicing opposition to proposed minimum staffing standards for nursing homes they say are unrealistic considering the state’s workforce challenges and a lack of dedicated funding. The Biden administration proposed the standards in September in an effort to address staffing issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure residents’
Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing a slate of union members running in state and local races in Alaska, California, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin. This year, one of the PCCC’s top priorities is saving democracy. That means endorsing candidates like the proud union members on this slate,
Waukesha, WI – The Wisconsin Young Republicans have been made aware over the weekend of Congressman Mike Gallagher not seeking re-election for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District and Chairman Kyle Schroeder has released the following statement: “The Wisconsin Young Republicans would like to thank Congressman Mike Gallagher for his eight years
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $14.5 million contract to improve WIS 19 between WIS 78 in Mazomanie and US 12 in Springfield Corners, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin Monday, February 12 on clearing operations. Integrity Grading and Excavating is the prime
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy PAC (CFFE PAC) announced the launch of a $40 million 2024 electoral campaign, with initial investments focused on races in six key battleground states: Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Hampshire, Georgia, and Montana. This unprecedented investment will support robust door-to-door field
MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 12, 2024) — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month. The public can book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks paddlers to avoid the Yahara River in the area of Stebbinsville and Highway 59 due to debris from last week’s tornado. The debris in the river has created hazardous conditions for those recreating in the area…. Please log in to
Perhaps retiring Gallagher could provide one last official service to his country: lead House Republicans to support military aid for Ukraine and Israel.
While his congressional brethren were seeking impeachments of President Biden or the head of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas or grasping to hold onto every conspiracy theory, Gallager effectively used his time in Congress to dig into some weighty issues of our time.
The quiet part was said out loud. In an official document, written by a government watchdog.
Biden is a good man who has done a good job, but he’s just too old and frail for the rigors of being president going forward.
This Black History Month, I would like to celebrate five prominent Black women who paved the way in the field of politics.
Kenosha – Senator Bob Wirch (D-Kenosha) is authoring legislation that would provide a nearly-$1,000 tax rebate to Wisconsin income tax filers. The rebate would be paid for using the state’s $3.2 billion budget surplus. “Our state’s economy is on sound financial footing. We’ve got a $3.2 billion budget surplus, in addition