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On Tuesday, November 8th, the 92nd Assembly District re-elected Representative Treig Pronschinske (R-Mondovi) to continue to serve them in Madison. Following this victory, Representative Pronschinske was also elected by his colleagues to be the Assembly Majority Sergeant at Arms during caucus
Metro Milwaukee’s concentration of workers employed in STEM occupations is a competitive strength, but it lags peer metros on other metrics including productivity, household income, exports, and venture capital funding. These are among the key findings of the Wisconsin’s Policy
I am pleased that the Common Council passed a series of amendments that improve my budget, including a Parks volunteer coordinator who can put the power of the people to work for our beautiful City parks, a Sustainability Coordinator to
Thanksgiving is a week away, take some time to consider these safety tips for smart travel, cooking, decorating, and heating during your holiday celebrations. Keep in mind these additional tips to keep your holidays as safe as possible:
On behalf of Robert Pellegrini, a registered Wisconsin voter and taxpayer, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) challenging WEC’s abdication of its duties to investigate and decide complaints against local election
As people take to the woods for the gun deer hunting season this weekend, there is a serious respiratory illness to be vigilant about – and it’s not COVID-19. Blastomycosis is a dangerous respiratory
The list of respected law enforcement officers endorsing Justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court continues to grow. Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell issued this statement supporting Justice Kelly. “We in law enforcement are committed to upholding the law in
Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System have announced they plan to begin combined operations on Dec. 1. Bellin and Gundersen announced June 1 they were deep into discussions of a planned merger of equals to strengthen the personal, local medical
It’s holiday shopping season and many consumers are searching online and social media for the perfect gifts. While shopping online is easy and convenient, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) warns online shoppers searching for gifts and other merchandise to do their
The Hmong Institute is hosting the Noj Tsiab (Pre-New Year) Celebration on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 4402 Femrite Drive, Madison. Noj tsiab pronounced “naw chia” is the meal held the night before the Hmong New Year celebration. Noj
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Sen. André Jacque with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Sen. Jacque was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session. The
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has been selected as part of the 2022 class of legislators nationwide to participate in Policymakers for Peace, a network made up of leaders of color from across the country committed to championing solutions that end the
MILWAUKEE — Marquette Theatre will open its two Second Stage Series productions, “The Wolves” and “From White Plains,” from Friday, Nov. 18, to Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre, 525 N. 13th St. The Second
Love is love, and Americans should have the right to marry the person they love. Today’s bipartisan vote brings the United States one step closer to protecting that right in law. The Respect for Marriage Act will ensure that LGBTQI+ couples
“The Supreme Court has proven time and time again that they will defy the will of the people without issue, and NextGen America commends the work of the Senate for taking this huge step forward to defending our most basic
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced that Robert Stafslien is the new leader of the Single Family Lending team. In this role, Stafslien will utilize his lengthy mortgage lending experience to carry out WHEDA’s mission and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Senate vote, 62-37, to advance the Respect for Marriage Act. “Today, we took a step forward in our fight to give millions of loving couples the
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin spoke on the Senate floor in support of her Respect for Marriage Act and the need to provide millions of loving couples in same-sex and interracial marriages the certainty that they will continue to enjoy
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting against the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the Respect for Marriage Act. “The Respect for Marriage Act is unnecessary as the Obergefell decision
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Jessica Hedinger to serve as Washburn County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Renee M. Bell, effective Oct. 1, 2022. Hedinger will serve for
On Tuesday, November 8th, the 92nd Assembly District re-elected Representative Treig Pronschinske (R-Mondovi) to continue to serve them in Madison. Following this victory, Representative Pronschinske was also elected by his colleagues to be the Assembly Majority Sergeant at Arms during caucus on Thursday, November 10th. “I am humbled to be elected
Metro Milwaukee’s concentration of workers employed in STEM occupations is a competitive strength, but it lags peer metros on other metrics including productivity, household income, exports, and venture capital funding. These are among the key findings of the Wisconsin’s Policy Forum’s newly updated Metro Milwaukee Innovation DataTool. This online interactive,
I am pleased that the Common Council passed a series of amendments that improve my budget, including a Parks volunteer coordinator who can put the power of the people to work for our beautiful City parks, a Sustainability Coordinator to help us advance climate action more rapidly, and additional funding
Thanksgiving is a week away, take some time to consider these safety tips for smart travel, cooking, decorating, and heating during your holiday celebrations. Keep in mind these additional tips to keep your holidays as safe as possible:
On behalf of Robert Pellegrini, a registered Wisconsin voter and taxpayer, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) challenging WEC’s abdication of its duties to investigate and decide complaints against local election officials. Instead of the six WEC Commissioners deciding those complaints, they
As people take to the woods for the gun deer hunting season this weekend, there is a serious respiratory illness to be vigilant about – and it’s not COVID-19. Blastomycosis is a dangerous respiratory virus that develops when a person breathes in the airborne
The list of respected law enforcement officers endorsing Justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court continues to grow. Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell issued this statement supporting Justice Kelly. “We in law enforcement are committed to upholding the law in order to keep our communities safe. Justice Daniel Kelly has
Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System have announced they plan to begin combined operations on Dec. 1. Bellin and Gundersen announced June 1 they were deep into discussions of a planned merger of equals to strengthen the personal, local medical care and experience for which they are renowned in their
It’s holiday shopping season and many consumers are searching online and social media for the perfect gifts. While shopping online is easy and convenient, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) warns online shoppers searching for gifts and other merchandise to do their research, be mindful of social media scrolling, and use credit
The Hmong Institute is hosting the Noj Tsiab (Pre-New Year) Celebration on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 4402 Femrite Drive, Madison. Noj tsiab pronounced “naw chia” is the meal held the night before the Hmong New Year celebration. Noj Tsiab and Noj Peb Caug (New Year celebration) are traditionally
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Sen. André Jacque with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Sen. Jacque was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific pro-growth
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has been selected as part of the 2022 class of legislators nationwide to participate in Policymakers for Peace, a network made up of leaders of color from across the country committed to championing solutions that end the cycle of violence in underserved communities. Initially launched in 2020
MILWAUKEE — Marquette Theatre will open its two Second Stage Series productions, “The Wolves” and “From White Plains,” from Friday, Nov. 18, to Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre, 525 N. 13th St. The Second Stage Series was first launched in the 2021-22 season, presenting
Love is love, and Americans should have the right to marry the person they love. Today’s bipartisan vote brings the United States one step closer to protecting that right in law. The Respect for Marriage Act will ensure that LGBTQI+ couples and interracial couples are respected and protected equally under federal
“The Supreme Court has proven time and time again that they will defy the will of the people without issue, and NextGen America commends the work of the Senate for taking this huge step forward to defending our most basic freedoms and codifying same-sex marriage into law. “Last Tuesday, young
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced that Robert Stafslien is the new leader of the Single Family Lending team. In this role, Stafslien will utilize his lengthy mortgage lending experience to carry out WHEDA’s mission and vision through the development of new products, strategic planning, and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Senate vote, 62-37, to advance the Respect for Marriage Act. “Today, we took a step forward in our fight to give millions of loving couples the certainty, dignity, and respect that they need and deserve. A
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin spoke on the Senate floor in support of her Respect for Marriage Act and the need to provide millions of loving couples in same-sex and interracial marriages the certainty that they will continue to enjoy the freedoms, rights, and responsibilities afforded to all other marriages.
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting against the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the Respect for Marriage Act. “The Respect for Marriage Act is unnecessary as the Obergefell decision is settled law and has no chance of being overturned.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Jessica Hedinger to serve as Washburn County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Renee M. Bell, effective Oct. 1, 2022. Hedinger will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on Jan.