WisDems: How Hovde cashed in on offshore insurers

MADISON, Wis. — A bombshell new report from Politico Influence detailed how Eric Hovde profited from tens of millions of dollars worth of investments in offshore, Bermudan reinsurance companies that were set up to dodge U.S. taxes. The report details how Hovde, as the president

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: to Chris Cuomo: “The federal government doesn’t solve too many problems. It exacerbates many, causes many.”

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined NewsNation’s Cuomo with Chris Cuomo to emphasize the need for Members of Congress to take the Hippocratic Oath and “first, do no harm,” given that the federal government is more likely to cause or exacerbate problems than to solve them. The senator slammed the Biden

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Dept. of Natural Resources: “Wisconsin Natural Resources” magazine welcomes spring

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. The latest edition has what you need to enjoy spring in Wisconsin, from state road trips to rain garden planting tips and more. Informative stories include details on how to help migrating

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Gov. Evers: Again urges Legislative Republicans to release $140 million to fight PFAS statewide, stabilize healthcare access in western Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address, once again urging Republicans in the Legislature to release already-approved investments to fight PFAS statewide and stabilize healthcare access in Western Wisconsin after recently announced hospital closures. The critical resources in the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance, which has declined

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UW-Green Bay: To host John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc., speaking on “Public Service and Financial Wellness”

Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will welcome John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Inc. for a free community presentation.  Bryant’s presentation is part of the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership speaker series and will address “Public Service and Financial

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Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident in Green Bay, Wis.

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in Green Bay, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Friday, February 23, 2024. The Green Bay Police Department responded to a weapons violation call.  Green Bay Police

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WisDems: How Hovde cashed in on offshore insurers

MADISON, Wis. — A bombshell new report from Politico Influence detailed how Eric Hovde profited from tens of millions of dollars worth of investments in offshore, Bermudan reinsurance companies that were set up to dodge U.S. taxes. The report details how Hovde, as the president and day-to-day overseer of Hovde Capital’s investments, invested upwards of

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Wall campaign: Raises over $100,000 in first week of campaign

GREEN BAY, WI – Jamie Wall is proud to announce raising over $100,000 in the first week of his campaign, as well as a second round of local and state endorsements. Wall announced his run for State Senate last week alongside Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, and

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Rep. Haywood: Statement on “complete streets” investment

MADISON, Wis. – Today, President Biden announced a historic investment of $36.6 million into the Sixth Street “Complete Streets” project. This project, which was passed by the Milwaukee Common Council and approved by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, would ensure that over 2 miles of Sixth Street are safer for pedestrians, bicyclists,

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