Rep. Udell: Highlights 2025-2026 session victories

MADISON, Wis. — This month, the Veto Review Floor Period officially came to an end for the 2025-2026 Wisconsin State Assembly Session. Representative Udell (D – 47th District) released the following statement: “This past session, ten new Democratic seats and twenty-three

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Milwaukee County Board: Supervisor Martin applauds County Board action to advance long-term senior services solution on Milwaukee’s northwest side

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Felesia A. Martin today applauded the County Board’s approval (15-2) of funding to continue planning for a long-term senior center solution serving Milwaukee’s northwest side.  The resolution authorizes $100,000 for planning, design, and cost estimating work related to

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Carthage College: Presents honorary degree to Robert Cornog

KENOSHA, Wis. – At its 2026 Commencement ceremony, Carthage College awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree to trustee emeritus and retired Kenosha business leader Robert A. Cornog in recognition of his transformative leadership in manufacturing, higher education, and civic life. 

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Milwaukee County Board: Supervisors Eckblad celebrates passage of resolution declaring solidarity with communities affected by ICE and honoring the example of Hennepin County, Minnesota 

MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Eckblad issued the following statement after the passing of a resolution condemning the detention of Salah Sarsour, demanding his immediate release from federal custody, and calling for the protection of his constitutional due process rights. “Throughout the Trump Administration, we have witnessed state-sponsored violence of badly trained federal

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Milwaukee County Board: Unanimously adopts resolution recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution, authored by Supervisor Anne O’Connor, recognizing May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month.  The resolution, introduced by Supervisors O’Connor, Shea, Martinez, Capriolo, Gómez-Tom, Vincent, Rolland, Wasserman, Bielinski, Logsdon, Martin, and Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell, recognizes

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Sapik campaign: Iron County sheriff endorses Angie Sapik for Senate

Iron County Sheriff Paul Samardich today officially endorsed Angie Sapik for the 25th State Senate district. Sheriff Samardich’s endorsement comes on the heels of multiple Sapik law enforcement endorsements including Washburn County Sheriff Dennis Stuart, City of Ashland Police Chief Bill Hagstrom, and former Attorney General JB Van Hollen who

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Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Milwaukee County Board passes Resolution 26-447 condemning detention of Salah Sarsour, demanding immediate release

May 28, 2026, MILWAUKEE, WI   Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 16 to 2 to pass Resolution 26-447, condemning the detention of community leader Salah Sarsour and demanding his immediate release from federal custody. The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) applauds the Board’s decisive action and extends a

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Rep. Udell: Highlights 2025-2026 session victories

MADISON, Wis. — This month, the Veto Review Floor Period officially came to an end for the 2025-2026 Wisconsin State Assembly Session. Representative Udell (D – 47th District) released the following statement: “This past session, ten new Democratic seats and twenty-three new Democratic members were sworn into the State Assembly. While

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Green Homeowners United, Forward Together Wisconsin: Unveil new research showing effectiveness of home energy upgrades

MILWAUKEE–Green Homeowners United, Forward Together Wisconsin, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde, and clean energy advocates are highlighting the release of a new research report showing how homeowners in Wisconsin can save money on energy costs ahead of utility rate increases and future grid demands from data centers. Using a unique

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Milwaukee County Board: Supervisor Martin applauds County Board action to advance long-term senior services solution on Milwaukee’s northwest side

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Felesia A. Martin today applauded the County Board’s approval (15-2) of funding to continue planning for a long-term senior center solution serving Milwaukee’s northwest side.  The resolution authorizes $100,000 for planning, design, and cost estimating work related to future senior services following the closure of the McGovern Senior

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Carthage College: Presents honorary degree to Robert Cornog

KENOSHA, Wis. – At its 2026 Commencement ceremony, Carthage College awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree to trustee emeritus and retired Kenosha business leader Robert A. Cornog in recognition of his transformative leadership in manufacturing, higher education, and civic life.  Cornog spent decades shaping both industry and community institutions throughout

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Richland County District Attorney

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Richland County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Jennifer Harper’s resignation, effective July 13, 2026. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January

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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Video: Wisconsin must choose red carpet over red tape | Ep. 1 Wisconsin Competitiveness Report

MADISON — WMC Foundation released the first episode of its new limited video series based on the foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report— highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the debut episode, WMC President/CEO Kurt Bauer sits down with WMC Foundation President Wade Goodsell to break down

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Milwaukee County Board: Supervisors Eckblad celebrates passage of resolution declaring solidarity with communities affected by ICE and honoring the example of Hennepin County, Minnesota 

MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Eckblad issued the following statement after the passing of a resolution condemning the detention of Salah Sarsour, demanding his immediate release from federal custody, and calling for the protection of his constitutional due process rights. “Throughout the Trump Administration, we have witnessed state-sponsored violence of badly trained federal ICE, DHS, and ICB officers being visited upon communities across

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Milwaukee County Board: Unanimously adopts resolution recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution, authored by Supervisor Anne O’Connor, recognizing May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month.  The resolution, introduced by Supervisors O’Connor, Shea, Martinez, Capriolo, Gómez-Tom, Vincent, Rolland, Wasserman, Bielinski, Logsdon, Martin, and Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell, recognizes ALS as a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects

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Rep. Knodl: Senate Democrats abandon hardworking Wisconsinites

Wisconsinites sent a clear message about the “Return the Surplus” package passed by the State Assembly on May 13. According to a recent Marquette Law School Poll, 80% of Wisconsin adults believed the surplus bill should have passed. Support crossed party lines, with overwhelming majorities of Republicans, Independents, and Democrats

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