Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates Vel Phillips’ 101st birthday

MADISON, WI – On February 18, 2025, the 101st birthday of Former Wisconsin Secretary of State and civil rights legend Vel Phillips, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus announced the introduction of LRB-6089, relating to: special observance days in schools (Vel Phillips),

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: To hold office hours

WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, February 20th.    Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a

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Universities of Wisconsin: UWs President Jay Rothman appoints John Chenoweth as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced the appointment of John Chenoweth as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls. Chenoweth, currently the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs of UW-Whitewater, replaces Michael V. Martin. The appointment is effective on March 1, 2025. “John is a seasoned leader who

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Institute for Reforming Government: Court watch: The Wisconsin Supreme Court can save or destroy voter ID and election integrity

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer detailing the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s actions on Voter ID and Election integrity on Tuesday. The primer outlines how the current liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has already reversed two key election law cases, and

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Dept. of Justice: Township of Lafayette OID Records – December 21, 2024

Recently, Chippewa County District Attorney Wade C. Newell, issued his decision regarding the death of Matthew Luke which occurred on December 21, 2024, in the Township of Lafayette, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement.  The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of

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PROFS: Statement on recent actions by the Trump Administration

Over the last four weeks, PROFS has been monitoring the devastating changes that the Trump Administration is implementing and attempting to implement at the federal level, through executive orders and other administrative actions. A number of these changes have the potential to have drastic effects on UW-Madison and universities across

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WisGOP: Announces record number of election observer shifts

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin set a new record for the number of election observer shifts scheduled for the Spring Primary Election on February 18, 2025. Over 1,500 shifts are scheduled for the election. “The Republican Party of Wisconsin is leading on Election Integrity. We are proud to have

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Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates Vel Phillips’ 101st birthday

MADISON, WI – On February 18, 2025, the 101st birthday of Former Wisconsin Secretary of State and civil rights legend Vel Phillips, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus announced the introduction of LRB-6089, relating to: special observance days in schools (Vel Phillips), a resolution to recognize February 18 as a special observance

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Rep. Moore Omokunde: Special Observance Day for Vel Phillips

MADISON–Today, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus came together to celebrate the life and legacy of The Honorable Vel Phillips and to introduce legislation adding February 18th, Vel R. Phillips’s birthday, to the list of special observance days for Wisconsin public schools. If passed, this bill would make Vel Phillips the

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Wisconsin Bankers Foundation: Two Wisconsin students earn 2024 WBF agricultural banking scholarship

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF), the non-profit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, has recently awarded two Wisconsin students — Kaylee Pingel and Ian Schwartzlow — with the 2024 WBF Agricultural Banking Scholarship. Students applied in late 2024, and the scholarships were presented in early 2025. The WBF Agricultural Banking Scholarships of

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Gov. Evers: In 2025 the Year of the Kid: “I’m excited to be introducing the most pro-kid budget in state history.”

Governor releases excerpts from 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released excerpts from his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message set to be delivered live in the Assembly Chambers tonight at 7 p.m. CT. The governor’s Biennial Budget Message will be livestreamed on his YouTube channel and Facebook page.  After delivering his 2025 State

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Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Declines to endorse for Spring 2025

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) has decided that they will not be endorsing any candidate for statewide office in the upcoming Spring elections. In a vote taken among the members of the Executive Committee (ExCom) at a recent meeting, it was determined that no candidate currently declared is suitable

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: To hold office hours

WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, February 20th.    Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a federal agency. Constituents are asked to bring copies of documentation

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