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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in addition to events with the Oneida Nation and the Ho-Chunk Nation, recognized and celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day with a video message honoring Wisconsin’s Native Nations and reaffirming the state’s commitment to respecting Tribal Sovereignty and fostering
WASHINGTON: Saturday, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez became the first sitting statewide elected official to be inducted into the esteemed American Academy of Nursing Fellowship. The American Academy of Nursing is a national organization committed to improve health and health
RICE LAKE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Rice Lake, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, October 8, 2023. At
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement regarding the Hamas attacks on Israel: “I condemn the heinous attacks by Hamas on Israel. Any hostages should be released immediately and the violence must end. Violence
The Milwaukee Jewish Federation is shocked, outraged and horrified by the surprise, ongoing terrorist onslaught launched by Hamas against Israel today, on Shabbat and Simchat Torah/Shemini Atzeret. At this moment, at least 100 Israelis have been reported killed and at
MENASHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Menasha, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, October 7, 2023. At approximately 3:08
MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced in a 4-3 decision that it would hear challenges to Wisconsin’s legislative maps. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement in response: “Today’s decision by our state Supreme
Madison – Earlier today, Justice Protasiewicz declined the GOP’s request for her to recuse herself from two redistricting cases. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Justice Protasiewicz is absolutely correct to not recuse herself from the redistricting case
MADISON, Wis. — In a positive step on the path to fair legislative maps in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has officially decided it will take up a case that challenges the current partisan gerrymander and seeks to ensure every Wisconsinite’s
MADISON — Today, Justice Janet Protasiewicz rightfully denied Republican legislators’ baseless motion to recuse herself from Clarke v. WEC, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court formally agreed to hear the case. This case will address the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s heavily gerrymandered legislative districts,
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Justice Janet Protasiewicz declaring she will not recuse in a case seeking fair maps but instead will do what she was elected to do – hear cases – the following are statements from Chris Walloch,
This weekend, Oct. 7-8, is Wisconsin’s annual youth gun deer hunt. This two-day hunt offers hunters, aged 15 and under, the chance to learn and experience gun hunting when the woods are a little quieter and the deer are less pressured
LA CROSSE, Wis. – In a new ad, Opportunity Wisconsin is reminding Wisconsinites that Congressman Derrick Van Orden voted last Friday for massive cuts that would harm families, seniors, and children. While the bill failed to pass, Congressman Van Orden made it clear
MADISON, Wis. — On National Manufacturing Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement highlighting how Bidenomics is delivering a manufacturing boom: “Bidenomics is delivering an American economic boom, across the country and here in Wisconsin, creating nearly
Derrick Van Orden can’t hide his ties to Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of the most extreme members of Congress. According to new reporting, Van Orden claims he rejected a contribution from Greene, but the reality is they are two peas in
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and 40 of their Republican Senate colleagues in urging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to abandon her proposal to reinstate the
Friday, October 6, 2023 – Madison, WI – Madison is now the third largest city in the US to limit investments in and contracts with nuclear weapon producers. It is the 76th US municipality to call on the US to
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that Wisconsin, along with 49 other attorneys general, has reached a settlement with software company Blackbaud for its deficient data security practices and response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Marquette County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bette Krueger, effective Jan. 2, 2024. The new register of
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday it will host the 7th annual Veterans Business Conference on October 10, 2023 at the Baird Conference Center in downtown Milwaukee. The Veterans Business Conference is the largest convening of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in addition to events with the Oneida Nation and the Ho-Chunk Nation, recognized and celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day with a video message honoring Wisconsin’s Native Nations and reaffirming the state’s commitment to respecting Tribal Sovereignty and fostering strong government-to-government relationships to build a brighter, more prosperous future
WASHINGTON: Saturday, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez became the first sitting statewide elected official to be inducted into the esteemed American Academy of Nursing Fellowship. The American Academy of Nursing is a national organization committed to improve health and health equity. Their fellowship recognizes nursing leaders “for their substantial, sustained,
RICE LAKE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Rice Lake, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, October 8, 2023. At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from the Rice Lake Police Department
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement regarding the Hamas attacks on Israel: “I condemn the heinous attacks by Hamas on Israel. Any hostages should be released immediately and the violence must end. Violence against the people of Israel only makes the situation worse.
The Milwaukee Jewish Federation is shocked, outraged and horrified by the surprise, ongoing terrorist onslaught launched by Hamas against Israel today, on Shabbat and Simchat Torah/Shemini Atzeret. At this moment, at least 100 Israelis have been reported killed and at least 800 reported wounded in an unprecedented infiltration of dozens
MENASHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Menasha, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, October 7, 2023. At approximately 3:08 p.m., officers from the Menasha Police Department and the Fox
MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced in a 4-3 decision that it would hear challenges to Wisconsin’s legislative maps. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement in response: “Today’s decision by our state Supreme Court to reject Republican attempts at intimidation and obstruction and
Madison – Earlier today, Justice Protasiewicz declined the GOP’s request for her to recuse herself from two redistricting cases. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Justice Protasiewicz is absolutely correct to not recuse herself from the redistricting case before the Wisconsin State Supreme Court. As a duly elected
MADISON, Wis. — In a positive step on the path to fair legislative maps in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has officially decided it will take up a case that challenges the current partisan gerrymander and seeks to ensure every Wisconsinite’s voice holds equal weight in our elections, and that politicians
MADISON — Today, Justice Janet Protasiewicz rightfully denied Republican legislators’ baseless motion to recuse herself from Clarke v. WEC, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court formally agreed to hear the case. This case will address the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s heavily gerrymandered legislative districts, which were drawn to guarantee a permanent GOP majority regardless
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Justice Janet Protasiewicz declaring she will not recuse in a case seeking fair maps but instead will do what she was elected to do – hear cases – the following are statements from Chris Walloch, executive director of A Better Wisconsin Together: “In April, more
This weekend, Oct. 7-8, is Wisconsin’s annual youth gun deer hunt. This two-day hunt offers hunters, aged 15 and under, the chance to learn and experience gun hunting when the woods are a little quieter and the deer are less pressured than during the traditional nine-day gun season. Youth hunters can
LA CROSSE, Wis. – In a new ad, Opportunity Wisconsin is reminding Wisconsinites that Congressman Derrick Van Orden voted last Friday for massive cuts that would harm families, seniors, and children. While the bill failed to pass, Congressman Van Orden made it clear that he is willing to support massive cuts to programs
MADISON, Wis. — On National Manufacturing Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement highlighting how Bidenomics is delivering a manufacturing boom: “Bidenomics is delivering an American economic boom, across the country and here in Wisconsin, creating nearly 14 million jobs—including 815,000 in manufacturing alone—spurring… Please log in
Derrick Van Orden can’t hide his ties to Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of the most extreme members of Congress. According to new reporting, Van Orden claims he rejected a contribution from Greene, but the reality is they are two peas in a pod. Even just earlier this week, Van Orden and
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and 40 of their Republican Senate colleagues in urging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to abandon her proposal to reinstate the failed, heavy-handed Obama-era regulations of the internet. In their letter, the Senators point
Friday, October 6, 2023 – Madison, WI – Madison is now the third largest city in the US to limit investments in and contracts with nuclear weapon producers. It is the 76th US municipality to call on the US to take us “back from the brink” of nuclear war by
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that Wisconsin, along with 49 other attorneys general, has reached a settlement with software company Blackbaud for its deficient data security practices and response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers across the United
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Marquette County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bette Krueger, effective Jan. 2, 2024. The new register of deeds will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday it will host the 7th annual Veterans Business Conference on October 10, 2023 at the Baird Conference Center in downtown Milwaukee. The Veterans Business Conference is the largest convening of Wisconsin’s veteran business community, and features a veteran business expo,