Sen. Tomczyk: Governor Evers raids federal COVID money…again

Madison… This morning, Governor Evers signed an executive order creating the Office of Violence Prevention using federal monies meant for COVID-19 response. Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers announcement: “Yesterday, we saw the Governor play

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Weekly GOP radio address: Voter ID: A common-sense idea

Hello, State Senator Van Wanggaard here, proudly representing Wisconsin’s 21st District. Last week the State Senate passed a proposed constitutional amendment requiring a valid photo ID to vote. Earlier this week, the Assembly approved the same measure. This means that

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Sen. Tomczyk: Governor Evers raids federal COVID money…again

Madison… This morning, Governor Evers signed an executive order creating the Office of Violence Prevention using federal monies meant for COVID-19 response. Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers announcement: “Yesterday, we saw the Governor play politics once again. In these tragic times, the Governor uses

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Gregory Jerabek to the Wood County Circuit Court

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Gregory Jerabek to the Wood County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Gregory J. Potter’s retirement. Jerabek will complete a term ending July 31, 2025.  “Greg Jerabek’s legal experience and extensive involvement

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Weekly GOP radio address: Voter ID: A common-sense idea

Hello, State Senator Van Wanggaard here, proudly representing Wisconsin’s 21st District. Last week the State Senate passed a proposed constitutional amendment requiring a valid photo ID to vote. Earlier this week, the Assembly approved the same measure. This means that on your April 1st ballot, you will have the opportunity

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Rep. Roe: Supports the creation of the Office of Violence Prevention

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) attended Governor Tony Evers’ press conference regarding the creation of the Office of Violence Prevention. The Office of Violence Prevention will invest in programs and communities to prevent gun violence across the state.  At the press conference, Dakota, the Vice President of

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Rep. Roe: Voted against voter ID amendment for April ballot

Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly held its first session of 2025 on a bill that would place voter ID requirements into the Wisconsin Constitution. Wisconsin already has a state statute requiring photo identification when voting. The bill puts this constitutional amendment on the April ballot for voters

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Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Approve over $10 million in grants to strengthen Wisconsin’s ports, bolster state’s waterborne commerce

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced Harbor Assistance Program grants totaling more than $10 million for five harbor maintenance and construction projects in La Crosse, La Pointe, Marinette, Green Bay, and Manitowoc. Improvements will help strengthen supply chain reliability, support waterborne

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Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin, WisDOT, Amtrak celebrate $38.6 million federal investment in Wisconsin passenger rail service

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), and Amtrak in celebrating the recent announcement of a $38.6 million federal grant to fund operating costs during the first six years of service for the Borealis train, the newest passenger rail service

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces former Rep. Sean Duffy at Transportation Secretary Confirmation Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced former U.S. Representative Sean Duffy, nominee for Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT), in the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As a member of the committee, Senator Baldwin also pressed former Rep. Duffy on the incoming Trump Administration’s commitment to… Please

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Producer-led watershed protection grants continue to increase conservation practices on Wisconsin farms

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has released the 2022-2023 impact report for the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program (PLWPG), which shows that conservation practices among producer-led groups in the program rose by 43% from 2022 to 2023. These practices help reduce soil erosion

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Educational Credential Evaluators: Esteemed global affairs expert Gisèle Yasmeen joins Milwaukee-based ECE’s Board of Directors

Milwaukee — Jan. 15, 2025 —Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. welcomed its newest board member, Gisèle Yasmeen, on January 1.  Yasmeen is a global fellow at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., providing nonpartisan research and analysis to policymakers. In her previous roles as associate vice president, international, at the University of Ottawa and senior

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One City Schools: Providing roadmap for academic excellence

Wisconsin has the worst achievement gap between white and Black students in the country, but a local school is working to make its mark and bridge those disparities. Statewide, only 10.5% of Black Wisconsin students are proficient in reading. At One City Schools on Madison’s southside however, newly released data

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Democratic Party of Milwaukee County: Condemns ICE detention facility expansion

Contact: Christine Sinicki, info@mkedems.org Calls for the Protection of Hard Working Families and Just Immigration Reform Not Mass Deportations of our Neighbors The Democratic Party of Milwaukee County (DPMC) thanks Ald. Larresa Taylor for finally informing the public of ICE’s expansion plans.  We know that many immigrants are our neighbors and work

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