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MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University College of Nursing was the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award from St. Coletta of Wisconsin— a premier provider of support services for adults with developmental disabilities and other challenges—and was recognized at the 2022
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) wrote U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus expressing frustration at the agencies’ failure to fulfill their mission and protect the U.S. southern border. “Our border is not
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) has received a response, including text messages, via open records requests from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. It appears that the operation formerly known as “Milwaukee Votes 22” is now “Wisconsin Votes.”
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced today that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has implemented new public reporting procedures for environmental violations and issues relating to environmental justice. Environmental justice is the
Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched a new webpage containing state data on monkeypox cases and vaccine administration. The release is part of ongoing efforts to increase awareness and transparency about how the monkeypox outbreak is affecting Wisconsinites. “This
LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) Pro-Choice America PAC had endorsed his campaign to fight for reproductive rights in Congress. “This November, our reproductive rights
Washington, DC —Today, Noah Bookbinder, President of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), Jim Williams of Public Policy Polling, Christina Baal-Owens, Executive Director of Public Wise, and Brad Woodhouse, co-chair of Defend Democracy Project, joined a virtual press
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Rob Portman (R-OH) announced their bipartisan Invent Here, Make Here for Homeland Security Act has been passed by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The legislation will better ensure products invented as
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) invite the public to the first Home and Habitat Fest, an afternoon of free food, live music and family-friendly activities focused on housing
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that more than 48,000 households have received assistance from the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance (WERA) program, surpassing $200 million in rent and utility payments statewide. The federally funded WERA program provides up to 18 months of financial assistance for current and overdue payments of rent and
LA CROSSE — Time and time again, Derrick Van Orden has refused to accept calls for debates, a longtime tradition in western Wisconsin. That’s why yesterday, the Brad Pfaff for Congress campaign sent a letter directly to the Van Orden
A new national Public Policy Polling survey finds that a large majority (84%) of votershave seen, heard, or read a lot or some about the investigation into what happened onJanuary 6th at the U.S. Capitol and the events leading up to it.
MILWAUKEE – Following unanimous approval from the Milwaukee Common Council, Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed File #220656, a resolution selecting the development teams for the Homes MKE initiative that will renovate vacant City-owned residential properties in Milwaukee. The resolution also authorizes
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced an additional $2.7 million investment in domestic violence programs, as well as emergency and homelessness shelter services, including $1 million for the Sojourner Family Peace Center, $1.2 million for Safe Shelter and Homelessness Grants, and $500,000
MADISON, WI (September 28, 2022) — The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Alumni Park with special festivities and the unveiling of 11 new alumni honorees and their exhibits featured in the park. Many of those new honorees, including U.S.
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Air National Guard inducted two celebrated retirees into its Hall of Fame Sept. 22 at the 115th Fighter Wing, Truax Field. The 40th annual induction ceremony included Brig. Gen. Margaret “Peg” Bair, former Wisconsin Air
MADISON, Wis. — State Rep. Deb Andraca and gun violence prevention advocates Jennifer Hoffman-Jonas and Debra Gillespie held a press conference in Milwaukee to call out Tim Michels for his support of radical policies that would make kids less safe. Michels has
We provided unmodified opinions on the financial statements and related notes prepared by the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) for the Wisconsin Retirement System (report 22-13), the Retiree Life Insurance programs (report 22-15), and the Supplemental Health Insurance Conversion Credit (SHICC)
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Blanchardville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University College of Nursing was the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award from St. Coletta of Wisconsin— a premier provider of support services for adults with developmental disabilities and other challenges—and was recognized at the 2022 Lead the Charge Gala on Friday, Sept. 24. The college
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) wrote U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus expressing frustration at the agencies’ failure to fulfill their mission and protect the U.S. southern border. “Our border is not secure. We have a humanitarian crisis and a drug trafficking
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) has received a response, including text messages, via open records requests from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. It appears that the operation formerly known as “Milwaukee Votes 22” is now “Wisconsin Votes.” In addition, the funding is now coming from the Center for
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced today that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has implemented new public reporting procedures for environmental violations and issues relating to environmental justice. Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of
Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched a new webpage containing state data on monkeypox cases and vaccine administration. The release is part of ongoing efforts to increase awareness and transparency about how the monkeypox outbreak is affecting Wisconsinites. “This data provides key insights that will help empower Wisconsinites to
LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) Pro-Choice America PAC had endorsed his campaign to fight for reproductive rights in Congress. “This November, our reproductive rights are on the ballot, and if we don’t stand together
Washington, DC —Today, Noah Bookbinder, President of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), Jim Williams of Public Policy Polling, Christina Baal-Owens, Executive Director of Public Wise, and Brad Woodhouse, co-chair of Defend Democracy Project, joined a virtual press briefing hosted by Defend Democracy Project, to discuss the January
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Rob Portman (R-OH) announced their bipartisan Invent Here, Make Here for Homeland Security Act has been passed by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The legislation will better ensure products invented as a result of funding provided by the Department of Homeland
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) invite the public to the first Home and Habitat Fest, an afternoon of free food, live music and family-friendly activities focused on housing and natural resources at Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee at 12 p.m.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that more than 48,000 households have received assistance from the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance (WERA) program, surpassing $200 million in rent and utility payments statewide. The federally funded WERA program provides up to 18 months of financial assistance for current and overdue payments of rent and utilities, including water, electricity, gas and internet, and has been an
LA CROSSE — Time and time again, Derrick Van Orden has refused to accept calls for debates, a longtime tradition in western Wisconsin. That’s why yesterday, the Brad Pfaff for Congress campaign sent a letter directly to the Van Orden campaign urging Derrick to give voters the transparency and honesty
A new national Public Policy Polling survey finds that a large majority (84%) of votershave seen, heard, or read a lot or some about the investigation into what happened onJanuary 6th at the U.S. Capitol and the events leading up to it. Americans support theinvestigation by a 20-point margin (55-35) and a
MILWAUKEE – Following unanimous approval from the Milwaukee Common Council, Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed File #220656, a resolution selecting the development teams for the Homes MKE initiative that will renovate vacant City-owned residential properties in Milwaukee. The resolution also authorizes the property sales to the selected development teams, as well
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced an additional $2.7 million investment in domestic violence programs, as well as emergency and homelessness shelter services, including $1 million for the Sojourner Family Peace Center, $1.2 million for Safe Shelter and Homelessness Grants, and $500,000 for homeless case management services through the State Shelter Subsidy
MADISON, WI (September 28, 2022) — The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Alumni Park with special festivities and the unveiling of 11 new alumni honorees and their exhibits featured in the park. Many of those new honorees, including U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Governor Tony
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Air National Guard inducted two celebrated retirees into its Hall of Fame Sept. 22 at the 115th Fighter Wing, Truax Field. The 40th annual induction ceremony included Brig. Gen. Margaret “Peg” Bair, former Wisconsin Air National Guard chief of staff and the Wisconsin Air National
MADISON, Wis. — State Rep. Deb Andraca and gun violence prevention advocates Jennifer Hoffman-Jonas and Debra Gillespie held a press conference in Milwaukee to call out Tim Michels for his support of radical policies that would make kids less safe. Michels has made it clear that he will prioritize partisan politics over
We provided unmodified opinions on the financial statements and related notes prepared by the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) for the Wisconsin Retirement System (report 22-13), the Retiree Life Insurance programs (report 22-15), and the Supplemental Health Insurance Conversion Credit (SHICC) Program (report 22-18). The fiduciary net position of the WRS increased
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Blanchardville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of watermains on Baker Street and Mound Street in the