Thurow campaign: The PFFW endorses Mike Thurow for WI-6

Mequon, WI – The Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin proudly announced today their endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. The PFFW represents professional firefighters and emergency medical personnel who serve their communities across Wisconsin with

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WisDems: ICYMI: WisDems Chair, Devin Remiker, featured on MS NOW Primetime speaking on Blue Wave energy: ‘Retirements going up like gas prices’

MADISON, Wis. — On Sunday, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker appeared on MS NOW’s primetime show to discuss the wave of Republican retirements across Wisconsin. Remiker argued that this flood of retirements clearly shows that voters reject Republican policies — such as co-signing the war in Iran, which has skyrocketed gas prices — and as

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Affordable Wisconsin Agenda: In The News: Legislative Democrats tie endless property tax referendums to Wisconsin GOP failures

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, State Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Heselbein, Senator Brad Pfaff, and Representative Jenna Jacobson held a press conference on the 72 school districts across Wisconsin holding referendum votes this spring. Hesselbein, Pfaff, and Jacobson made it clear that Wisconsinites should not be forced to choose between raising their own property taxes and adequately

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Evergreen Action: 100 percent clean energy standard introduced in Wisconsin

In response to the introduction of a 100 percent clean energy standard in Wisconsin, Evergreen Action State Advocacy Director Courtney Brady released the following statement:  “The introduction of a 100 percent clean energy standard is a major step forward for Wisconsin families and the state’s energy future. Clean energy and affordability go hand in

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Awards Brownfield Grant to Bayfield County

Funds Will Support Environmental Assessment  MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the award of a Brownfield Grant to Bayfield County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the site of a former gas station and grocery store. The award is from the DNR’s Wisconsin

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Thurow campaign: The PFFW endorses Mike Thurow for WI-6

Mequon, WI – The Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin proudly announced today their endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. The PFFW represents professional firefighters and emergency medical personnel who serve their communities across Wisconsin with dedication, courage, and professionalism, and Mike Thurow is a proud

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Wisconsin Technology Council: Higher-ed leaders to explore campus-driven entrepreneurship at April 15 Tech Council luncheon

MADISON, Wis. – Leaders from four Wisconsin higher-education institutions will discuss the growing role of colleges and universities in fostering entrepreneurship during a Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon on Wednesday, April 15, in Whitewater. Panelists are Phyllis King, chief innovation strategist of Waukesha County Technical College; Lewis Sheats, executive director of the UW-Madison Entrepreneurship Hub; Elizabeth Thelen,

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Wisconsin National Guard: Sharpens readiness during presidio endeavor wargame

MADISON, Wis. – The inaugural event included participants from the Wisconsin National Guard’s Joint, Army and Air Staffs, Wisconsin Emergency Management, U.S. Northern Command, and National Guard Bureau. Ryan Kennedy and John Griese, wargame designers and facilitators supporting NGB’s Wargaming and Analysis Branch, led the turn-based scenario-driven event. “Wargames like Presidio

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Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Milwaukee County releases RFP for redevelopment of medical examiner’s office site

MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified developers to acquire and redevelop the soon-to-be-former Medical Examiner’s Office property at 933 West Highland Avenue in Downtown Milwaukee. Originally built in 1931, the 1.07‑acre parcel includes an approximately 58,000‑square‑foot structure that was converted to facilitate County operations in 1989.

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Barnes campaign: Talks Freezing the Rates with civic media

WATCH HERE Mandela Barnes sat down with Civic Media’s Daybreak with Brian Noonan and Jamie Martinson to talk about his plan to Freeze the Rates. Wisconsin families have seen the highest rate increases in the Midwest. Mandela Barnes laid out his plan to stand up for Wisconsinites by freezing utility rates, capping executive pay,

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Juneau County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which could be possible from a timber harvest in Juneau County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that

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