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Madison, Wisconsin – Henry Fries, a community leader with a proven track record of public service, is excited to announce his candidacy for Dane County Board District 5. With a deep commitment to fostering inclusive communities and advocating for sustainable growth,
MADISON – Today, the State Supreme Court of Wisconsin is hearing oral arguments on the legislative maps that were drawn by Republican lawmakers. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Leader, released the following statement: “Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Milwaukee, WI – The stadium subsidy debate is premised on a fallacy – that the Brewers will pick up and leave town if the Legislature doesn’t buckle to their extortionary demands. This fallacy was reiterated by Senator Feyen on UpFront
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) hosted its National Day of Action on Saturday, November 19th. Over the course of the weekend, over 100 new poll workers were registered with several hundred phone
New methods for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will need to scale up quickly to meet targets established under the Paris Agreement, according to a new study from UW-Madison authors. The study, led by Prof. Gregory Nemet of the
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) led their colleagues in urging President Biden to work with Israel and international partners to implement a plan that will protect innocent civilian life
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of New Holstein and the village of Mattoon are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their respective public drinking water
(MADISON) – Transgender Day of Remembrance is an annual observance, begun in 1999, as a vigil to honor Rita Hester, a transgender woman killed in 1998. On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, Co-Chair Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove), released the
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul along with 10 states and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced today that Prehired will provide more than $30 million in relief to student borrowers, for allegedly making false promises of job
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and six other members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party wrote to congressional leadership Sunday, arguing that Congress must match its funding priorities to the nation’s most pressing national security
The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing formally welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Michael Alvarez as the unit’s eighth command chief master sergeant during a change of authority ceremony at Truax Field Nov. 4. The change of authority preceded the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed the GOP-amended September 2023 Special Session Senate Bill 1 in its entirety and slammed Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for failing to seriously and meaningfully address one of the state’s most pressing challenges—a shrinking workforce that has plagued Wisconsin for a decade. Gov. Eve…
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) to submit a formal request to the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to release $2 million in already-approved funding for Tribal Assistance Grants—which are funded by
Madison, Wi — The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) will announce on Monday a record $65 million to be disbursed to public school libraries across Wisconsin through the Common School Fund (CSF). The distribution is a notable 25% increase
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating a successful elk hunting season. The state’s sixth elk hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 14 and closed Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, as a result of all four state licensed
Madison- Representative Emerson released the following statement regarding mental health services on UW campuses: “While I appreciate the recent legislative efforts to address the mental health crisis, I want to stress that these measures represent only a tentative step in
Statement by Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) on the events that took place in downtown Madison over the weekend. “Over the weekend, neo-nazis marched in downtown Madison, at one point in front of the historic Gates of Heaven synagogue. Their
RAYMOND – The ACLU of Wisconsin last Friday filed an open records request with the Raymond School District seeking information about Principal Jeff Peterson, specifically as it pertains to the basis for his ongoing suspension and possible termination. Principal Peterson
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As another construction season winds down, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges Thanksgiving holiday travelers to watch their speed, focus on the road and expect company on major interstates and highways across Wisconsin. According to AAA, more than 960,000
Madison, Wisconsin – Henry Fries, a community leader with a proven track record of public service, is excited to announce his candidacy for Dane County Board District 5. With a deep commitment to fostering inclusive communities and advocating for sustainable growth, Fries brings a wealth of experience and passion to the
MADISON – Today, the State Supreme Court of Wisconsin is hearing oral arguments on the legislative maps that were drawn by Republican lawmakers. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Leader, released the following statement: “Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments on whether the legislative district maps
Milwaukee, WI – The stadium subsidy debate is premised on a fallacy – that the Brewers will pick up and leave town if the Legislature doesn’t buckle to their extortionary demands. This fallacy was reiterated by Senator Feyen on UpFront this weekend, “It’s great that the Brewers are willing to
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) hosted its National Day of Action on Saturday, November 19th. Over the course of the weekend, over 100 new poll workers were registered with several hundred phone calls banked on behalf of the RPW. As part of
New methods for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will need to scale up quickly to meet targets established under the Paris Agreement, according to a new study from UW-Madison authors. The study, led by Prof. Gregory Nemet of the university’s La Follette School of Public Affairs, was published last
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) led their colleagues in urging President Biden to work with Israel and international partners to implement a plan that will protect innocent civilian life in Gaza, deliver sustained humanitarian aid, and work toward the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of New Holstein and the village of Mattoon are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their respective public drinking water systems. New Holstein is planning to replace watermains on Wisconsin
(MADISON) – Transgender Day of Remembrance is an annual observance, begun in 1999, as a vigil to honor Rita Hester, a transgender woman killed in 1998. On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, Co-Chair Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove), released the following statement: “Today, we honor the memory of transgender people
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul along with 10 states and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced today that Prehired will provide more than $30 million in relief to student borrowers, for allegedly making false promises of job placement, trapping students with income share loans that violated the
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and six other members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party wrote to congressional leadership Sunday, arguing that Congress must match its funding priorities to the nation’s most pressing national security priority– deterring the Chinese Communist Party. Reps. Rob Wittman (R-VA),
The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing formally welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Michael Alvarez as the unit’s eighth command chief master sergeant during a change of authority ceremony at Truax Field Nov. 4. The change of authority preceded the retirement of outgoing Command Chief Master Sgt. Brian Carroll, who
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed the GOP-amended September 2023 Special Session Senate Bill 1 in its entirety and slammed Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for failing to seriously and meaningfully address one of the state’s most pressing challenges—a shrinking workforce that has plagued Wisconsin for a decade. Gov. Eve… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) to submit a formal request to the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to release $2 million in already-approved funding for Tribal Assistance Grants—which are funded by Tribal gaming revenue—that Republicans on the Committee are withholding from
Madison, Wi — The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) will announce on Monday a record $65 million to be disbursed to public school libraries across Wisconsin through the Common School Fund (CSF). The distribution is a notable 25% increase from 2023 – another record setting year. These funds will
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating a successful elk hunting season. The state’s sixth elk hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 14 and closed Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, as a result of all four state licensed hunters filling their harvest authorizations. The four hunters who participated
Madison- Representative Emerson released the following statement regarding mental health services on UW campuses: “While I appreciate the recent legislative efforts to address the mental health crisis, I want to stress that these measures represent only a tentative step in the right direction. It is time to recognize that the
Statement by Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) on the events that took place in downtown Madison over the weekend. “Over the weekend, neo-nazis marched in downtown Madison, at one point in front of the historic Gates of Heaven synagogue. Their vile and despicable message reminds us that we must always
RAYMOND – The ACLU of Wisconsin last Friday filed an open records request with the Raymond School District seeking information about Principal Jeff Peterson, specifically as it pertains to the basis for his ongoing suspension and possible termination. Principal Peterson was placed on administrative leave in September and now faces
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As another construction season winds down, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges Thanksgiving holiday travelers to watch their speed, focus on the road and expect company on major interstates and highways across Wisconsin. According to AAA, more than 960,000 Wisconsinites will drive to their destinations this holiday weekend. Peak