Rep. Haywood: Condemns killing in Minneapolis by federal agents

MADISON, Wis. – Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in response to the recent brutality and killings of law-abiding citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis: “Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security  remain completely unchecked in their blatant

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Hulsey campaign: Former UW student, carpenter, gov. candidate Brett Hulsey thanks Chancellor Mnookin, says we need next chancellor to be world class like Donna Shalala

Madison, WI—Former UW-Madison student, State Rep. and carpenter Brett Hulsey made the following statement on Chancellor Mnookin’s departure to Columbia University: “I want to thank Chancellor Mnookin for her service to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the state, and students. During her

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Sen. Wirch: Wins pink legislative partner award

Madison – Last Month, the Sisters Network of Southeast Wisconsin held their 3rd Annual Pink Chair Affair Brunch, bringing together breast cancers survivors, caregivers, and community partners for a day of celebration. The Sisters Network of Southeast Wisconsin is a local chapter

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Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding new lawsuit filing in support of Minnesota against Trump Administration

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding a new lawsuit filing in support of the state of Minnesota’s lawsuit challenging President Donald J. Trump and the Trump Administration’s deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol in Minnesota and peti… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a

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Rep. Haywood: Condemns killing in Minneapolis by federal agents

MADISON, Wis. – Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in response to the recent brutality and killings of law-abiding citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis: “Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security  remain completely unchecked in their blatant abuse of power and disregard for Constitutional rights. The longer

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Hulsey campaign: Former UW student, carpenter, gov. candidate Brett Hulsey thanks Chancellor Mnookin, says we need next chancellor to be world class like Donna Shalala

Madison, WI—Former UW-Madison student, State Rep. and carpenter Brett Hulsey made the following statement on Chancellor Mnookin’s departure to Columbia University: “I want to thank Chancellor Mnookin for her service to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the state, and students. During her leadership tenure, the university improved important national rankings, improved student

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Gruber campaign: Announces bid for Assembly District 51 

ARENA, Wis. – Today, Ben Gruber announced his candidacy for Assembly District 51. Gruber, a lifelong Wisconsinite, has served the 51st Assembly District as a conservation warden, an EMT, police officer, a firefighter, and as a AFSCME Local 1215 Union President. Gruber released the following statement:  “I am proud to

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Dept. of Health Services: Confirms case of measles in Waukesha County

Health officials investigating, no known public exposures identified The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Waukesha County Health and Human Services have confirmed one case of measles in a resident of Waukesha County, representing the first confirmed case of measles in Wisconsin this year. The case was confirmed through testing at

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Sen. Carpenter: Urges committee to honor Bob Uecker on a stamp

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) sent a letter to the U.S Postal Service’s Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee requesting that Bob Uecker be commemorated on a U.S. Forever stamp and issued the following statement: “Today is Bob Uecker’s birthday. He would have been 91 years old today. In honor of his

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WisDems: Not fit to serve: After ICE murders another US citizen, Derrick Van Orden accuses Minnesotans of “insurrection”

MADISON, Wis. — In response to ICE murdering American citizen and Green Bay Preble High School graduate Alex Pretti, Rep. Derrick Van Orden spread conspiracy theories about the victim, claiming that Pretti had attacked law enforcement. In addition, Van Orden accused peaceful Minnesotans of waging an “insurrection” and accused Governor Tim Walz

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Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Statement: Serious concerns over Milwaukee police chief’s training trip to Israel

The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) is deeply troubled by Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman’s participation in a counterterrorism training program in Israel from December 1–7, 2024, sponsored by the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA). This trip, occurring amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, raises serious

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UW-Stout: Students from three Universities of Wisconsin campuses use machine learning to solve problems for Royal Credit Union

Computer science students from UW-Stout, UWEC, UWRF exercise ‘exceptional’ AI acumen for leading financial institution Menomonie, Wis. – Computer science students from three Universities of Wisconsin campuses leveraged their knowledge of machine learning to address real-world questions for one of the state’s largest credit unions in a unique internship program.

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Gov. Evers: Read: Urges Trump Administration to release 2024 outdoor recreation economic data

Unnecessary delays in Wisconsin’s statewide outdoor recreation economic impact data leaves state and industry partners without critical information needed to make strategic investments MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the Trump Administration urging the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to release the 2024 Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account, which offers economic reporting and ana…

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Rep. Vos: Statement on University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s departure

Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the announcement of Chancellor Mnookin’s departure from UW Madison to Columbia University: “I want to thank Chancellor Mnookin for her service to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and applaud her commitment to the students. Chancellor Mnookin had many great accomplishments

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Sen. Wirch: Wins pink legislative partner award

Madison – Last Month, the Sisters Network of Southeast Wisconsin held their 3rd Annual Pink Chair Affair Brunch, bringing together breast cancers survivors, caregivers, and community partners for a day of celebration. The Sisters Network of Southeast Wisconsin is a local chapter of the national Sisters Network Inc., which aims to raise

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Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding new lawsuit filing in support of Minnesota against Trump Administration

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding a new lawsuit filing in support of the state of Minnesota’s lawsuit challenging President Donald J. Trump and the Trump Administration’s deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol in Minnesota and peti… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs

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