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MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Shae Sortwell with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Sortwell was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session.
RIPON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined leaders from SSM Health and the Ripon community for a ribbon cutting celebrating the new mental health outpatient Day Stabilization Services at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital. The new unit will provide assistance,
As Tim Michels tries to deceive working-class Wisconsinites into thinking he has anything in common with them, the DGA is launching a new video exposing him as an out-of-touch, out-of-state multi-millionaire. Watch the new video here. The video highlights Michels’ $17 million mega-mansion
Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes and Democrats in Wisconsin are completely out of touch with Hispanic voters, who care about the real issues impacting them, not the Democrats’ socialist agenda. Operación ¡Vamos! in Wisconsin – and across the country – is
It’s been three months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and with the midterm elections around the corner, we’re reminding Wisconsinites just how out of touch the Republican candidates on the ballot are when it comes to choice. If elected,
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – It’s been weeks since convicted murderer Terrence Shaw was released back into State Senator Brad Pfaff’s district, living in an unlicensed daycare according to a neighbor. The victim, an Onalaska nurse and mother of two,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) today released the 2021-2022 Annual Report for Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO). SUSO is a statewide confidential reporting system designed to be a safe place for students,
APPLETON, Wisconsin – As part of Lawrence University’s pledge to make a selective liberal arts education possible for students from all backgrounds, we are excited to introduce the Lawrence Advantage. Born from the desire for families to know they have
MADISON, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, the Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), is celebrating National Public Lands Day by sharing some of the BCPL’s significant progress on environmental stewardship. The BCPL manages over 77,000 acres
MADISON…During its Annual Meeting in Chicago this weekend, the binational, nonpartisan Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus (GLLC) elected Wisconsin State Senator André Jacque (R- De Pere) to lead the Caucus as Chair for the next two years. Organized in 2003
You said that AOC and the squad are “bringing big, bold ideas to Capitol Hill and they’re changing the status quo,” — which “big, bold ideas” of the Squad accurately represent Wisconsin?… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers for Sustainable Food, a collaborative, industry-supported effort to promote and support farmer-led solutions to environmental challenges, released its first annual progress report today. The nonprofit organization of food system partners grew to 40 members in
Recognizing Your School Board’s Focus on All Children 2022 Wisconsin School Board Week Is Oct. 2-8 School board service begins when a community member wants to help children in their public schools reach their potential. These community members bring different
WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Tony Evers’ Parole Commission is flat out ignoring public records requests from journalists and elected officials seeking the names of criminals released into Wisconsin communities. “Why does Tony Evers keep public information away from the public?” said Tim
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 – The local community watchdog group A Better Mt. Pleasant is launching a village-wide effort to recruit candidates to run for four seats on the Village Board of Trustees — including Village President —
MADISON, Wis. – Technically, UW Health nurse Susan Gold retired in 2017, but she has not slowed down one bit. Since 2007, she has made more than 30 trips to Africa for humanitarian work with resource-poor communities teaching them about
“I was surprised to receive a subpoena since I have no information to provide about the events surrounding January 6th. My conversation with former President Trump took place many months after January 6th and has been about his concerns regarding
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced nearly $8 million in grants and loans for five freight rail improvement projects across the state. The projects will lengthen rail spurs, install conveyance equipment, and increase
(MADISON) – On Wednesday, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) will host a public meeting regarding theproposed site for a Milwaukee Juvenile Correctional Facility. The suggested location, at 7930 W Clinton Ave, iswithin Taylor’s Senate district. Understanding the many questions and concerns,
WAUSAU, Wis. – Fentanyl and methamphetamine are pouring into the United States at record rates due to the crisis at the southern border and Wisconsin is experiencing record setting overdoses and deaths across the state due to this crisis. Fond
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Shae Sortwell with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Sortwell was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific
RIPON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined leaders from SSM Health and the Ripon community for a ribbon cutting celebrating the new mental health outpatient Day Stabilization Services at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital. The new unit will provide assistance, services, and support for up to 23 hours for individuals
As Tim Michels tries to deceive working-class Wisconsinites into thinking he has anything in common with them, the DGA is launching a new video exposing him as an out-of-touch, out-of-state multi-millionaire. Watch the new video here. The video highlights Michels’ $17 million mega-mansion in Connecticut, $8.7 million Manhattan penthouse, and his former $2.8
Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes and Democrats in Wisconsin are completely out of touch with Hispanic voters, who care about the real issues impacting them, not the Democrats’ socialist agenda. Operación ¡Vamos! in Wisconsin – and across the country – is focused on sharing the GOP’s opportunity agenda for hardworking families
It’s been three months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and with the midterm elections around the corner, we’re reminding Wisconsinites just how out of touch the Republican candidates on the ballot are when it comes to choice. If elected, candidates like Tim Michels, Ron Johnson, Eric Toney, and Derrick
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – It’s been weeks since convicted murderer Terrence Shaw was released back into State Senator Brad Pfaff’s district, living in an unlicensed daycare according to a neighbor. The victim, an Onalaska nurse and mother of two, was brutally raped and murdered in 1982. Neither her immediate
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) today released the 2021-2022 Annual Report for Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO). SUSO is a statewide confidential reporting system designed to be a safe place for students, school staff, and community members to share information concerning potential
APPLETON, Wisconsin – As part of Lawrence University’s pledge to make a selective liberal arts education possible for students from all backgrounds, we are excited to introduce the Lawrence Advantage. Born from the desire for families to know they have us as partners in investing in their student’s education and
MADISON, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, the Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), is celebrating National Public Lands Day by sharing some of the BCPL’s significant progress on environmental stewardship. The BCPL manages over 77,000 acres of public lands, generating revenue for public education funding through
MADISON…During its Annual Meeting in Chicago this weekend, the binational, nonpartisan Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus (GLLC) elected Wisconsin State Senator André Jacque (R- De Pere) to lead the Caucus as Chair for the next two years. Organized in 2003 around the guiding principle of assuring that the Great Lakes
You said that AOC and the squad are “bringing big, bold ideas to Capitol Hill and they’re changing the status quo,” — which “big, bold ideas” of the Squad accurately represent Wisconsin?… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers for Sustainable Food, a collaborative, industry-supported effort to promote and support farmer-led solutions to environmental challenges, released its first annual progress report today. The nonprofit organization of food system partners grew to 40 members in 2021, up 14 from 2020. Through partnerships with six farmer-led
Recognizing Your School Board’s Focus on All Children 2022 Wisconsin School Board Week Is Oct. 2-8 School board service begins when a community member wants to help children in their public schools reach their potential. These community members bring different backgrounds, interests and passions to their board service, but they
WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Tony Evers’ Parole Commission is flat out ignoring public records requests from journalists and elected officials seeking the names of criminals released into Wisconsin communities. “Why does Tony Evers keep public information away from the public?” said Tim Michels. “His soft on crime record is bad, but it could
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 – The local community watchdog group A Better Mt. Pleasant is launching a village-wide effort to recruit candidates to run for four seats on the Village Board of Trustees — including Village President — ahead of the April 2023 election. In the last two
MADISON, Wis. – Technically, UW Health nurse Susan Gold retired in 2017, but she has not slowed down one bit. Since 2007, she has made more than 30 trips to Africa for humanitarian work with resource-poor communities teaching them about HIV, contraceptives and reproductive health. “My coworkers say I am
“I was surprised to receive a subpoena since I have no information to provide about the events surrounding January 6th. My conversation with former President Trump took place many months after January 6th and has been about his concerns regarding issues in Wisconsin with the way the 2020 election was
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced nearly $8 million in grants and loans for five freight rail improvement projects across the state. The projects will lengthen rail spurs, install conveyance equipment, and increase storage capacity at Wisconsin facilities. “Wisconsin’s economy relies on a
(MADISON) – On Wednesday, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) will host a public meeting regarding theproposed site for a Milwaukee Juvenile Correctional Facility. The suggested location, at 7930 W Clinton Ave, iswithin Taylor’s Senate district. Understanding the many questions and concerns, that naturally accompany sucha proposal, Taylor is inviting residents and
WAUSAU, Wis. – Fentanyl and methamphetamine are pouring into the United States at record rates due to the crisis at the southern border and Wisconsin is experiencing record setting overdoses and deaths across the state due to this crisis. Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for