WisDems: Two peas in a pod: Ron Johnson and Big Pharma

MADISON, Wis. — Ron Johnson is a self described “big supporter” and “defender” of the drug companies who are driving up the costs of necessary and life saving prescriptions. That’s why it comes as little surprise that Johnson voted against cutting

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Rep. Hebl: Back to school

Summer is nearing an end and a new school year is set to begin. It can be an emotional time for many people- parents may be sending their children off for their first (or last!) year of school, teachers and

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Jackie Nitschke Center: Latva named executive director

(Green Bay, Wis.) – Jason Latva, a onetime client of the Jackie Nitschke Center (JNC), has been selected to lead the Green Bay-based substance abuse organization. Latva takes over as JNC Executive Director after serving as Criminal Justice Coordinator with the State

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WisDems: Two peas in a pod: Ron Johnson and Big Pharma

MADISON, Wis. — Ron Johnson is a self described “big supporter” and “defender” of the drug companies who are driving up the costs of necessary and life saving prescriptions. That’s why it comes as little surprise that Johnson voted against cutting prescription drug costs for Wisconsinites and capping insulin at $35

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Barnes campaign: Reacts to Ron Johnson’s support of a federal abortion ban

MADISON — Yesterday at a campaign stop, Ron Johnson admitted he was open to a federal abortion ban. In response, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate released the following statement:  “Ron Johnson’s disregard for the rights and freedoms of Wisconsin women is disqualifying. We deserve elected leaders who will go

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Dept. of Justice: Celebrates Department of Education decision to grant group discharge of $3.9 billion for 208,000 borrowers defrauded by ITT Technical Institute

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that 4,830 Wisconsin federal student loan borrowers who attended ITT Technical Institute (ITT) from January 1, 2005, through its closure in September 2016 will receive $96,000,000 in full loan discharge. This comes as the U.S. Department of Education (ED)

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Groundwater Coordinating Council releases annual report

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council today shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2022 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The recommendations focus on setting new and revised health-based groundwater standards, evaluating and addressing drinking water contamination from nitrates and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals.

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Milwaukee Dept. of City Development: Progress is underway on improving and expanding Milwaukee’s riverwalk system

Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Department of City Development advance efforts to grow Milwaukee’s Riverwalk and expand public access MILWAUKEE – The Department of City Development (DCD) is continuing efforts to improve and expand Milwaukee’s Riverwalk system that represents more than three miles of pedestrian access along the Milwaukee and Kinnickinnic

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WisDems: BREAKING – Ron Johnson expresses support for national abortion ban

MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson admitted that he would support Congress imposing a national abortion ban. “From voting to confirm anti-choice Justices to supporting a national abortion ban, Ron Johnson has made taking away Wisconsinites’ right to make their own health care decisions a top priority. Johnson’s dangerous and out of touch efforts

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Planned Parenthood Votes: Planned Parenthood advocacy and political organizations launch largest-ever electoral program

Washington, D.C. — Today, Planned Parenthood advocacy and political organizations launched the 2022 electoral program “Take Control,” which represents the groups’ largest ever investment in an electoral cycle. The $50 million program will help elect champions for sexual and reproductive health care and rights, including abortion, up and down the ballot

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Priorities USA Action: Targets battleground state voters with $2 million “Check Your Registration” digital ad campaign

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Priorities USA Action announced an additional $2 million investment urging voters in key battleground states to check their voter registration. This is part of an ongoing campaign to serve voters digital content that makes necessary information about voting engaging and accessible. Priorities is reaffirming a longstanding commitment

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Rep. Hebl: Back to school

Summer is nearing an end and a new school year is set to begin. It can be an emotional time for many people- parents may be sending their children off for their first (or last!) year of school, teachers and school staff face the final stretch of planning before another

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Jackie Nitschke Center: Latva named executive director

(Green Bay, Wis.) – Jason Latva, a onetime client of the Jackie Nitschke Center (JNC), has been selected to lead the Green Bay-based substance abuse organization. Latva takes over as JNC Executive Director after serving as Criminal Justice Coordinator with the State of Wisconsin Bureau of Prevention, Treatment and Recovery. “We are

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City of Racine: Awarded an additional $3.8 million for 4 all-electric battery powered buses

Nearly 40% of the RYDE Racine’s Transit Fleet will be Zero-Emission   City of Racine –  The City of Racine has been awarded $3,796,872 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Low or No Emission Vehicle Program (“Low-No Program”) to buy 4 additional all-electric buses. This will bring the total of all-electric battery

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World Dairy Expo: Nationwide dairy forage experts to present at World Dairy Expo

MADISON, WIS. – Presented by industry experts during World Dairy Expo®, Dairy Forage Seminars are centered around cutting-edge research and information regarding forage quality, harvest and storage. These seminars, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, will be presented on the Dairy Forage Seminar Stage located at the south end

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