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Two national groups that raise and spend unlimited amounts to elect Republican and Democratic governors across the country raised nearly $2 million from Wisconsin contributors in 18 months. Despite speculation for several months about Republican candidates having the momentum going
Unbeknownst to many, the Madison Forward Fund is receiving funding from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services through the Center for Disease Control’s “Mobilizing Communities for a Just Response Grant.” While it is asserted that no state funding is going directly to
Program starting in fall 2023 will help underserved students obtain a degree tuition-free MILWAUKEE _ University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the creation of the Wisconsin Tuition Promise, a new initiative starting in fall 2023 to ensure
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County is pleased to announce that together with the Wisconsin Master Naturalist program it will co-host the Wisconsin Summit for Natural Resources Volunteers from October 6-8 at various locations throughout the county. Residents and visitors interested in
MILWAUKEE (August 15, 2022) – Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announces the arrival of 73 new clean diesel buses resulting from federal and local funding sources. The investment in more fuel-efficient and cleaner air buses enables MCTS to continue transforming its
MADISON, Wis.—Aug. 15, 2022—To conclude the 12-week summer internship program, interns at WPS Health Solutions virtually presented their final group project to senior leadership, including President and CEO Mike Hamerlik. The project is meant to have a lasting impact
[Milwaukee, WI] – At 7pm today Monday August 15th, Milwaukee Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) will be picketing in front of County Supervisor Shawn Rolland’s house at 1715 N 68th St Wauwatosa, WI. On July 28th, 2022 the Milwaukee
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers and state Representative Kristina Shelton hosted a roundtable on rising costs and other economic issues with Wisconsinites from the Green Bay area. Gov. Evers has fought to help working families keep more
For 28 years, the Contest Has Celebrated Literary Excellence in Wisconsin MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters announces the winners of this year’s Wisconsin People & Ideas Fiction and Poetry Contest. This year’s winners and honorable mentions represent
WEST BEND, WI (August 15, 2022) – West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, along with independent insurance agents who represent the company, key business partners, friends, and associates, raised over $500,000 for America’s food banks. Donations were raised at an August
Lt. Gov. Barnes earns endorsement of nation’s leading reproductive freedom advocacy group Washington, DC — Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America announced its endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. Barnes, a fierce leader for reproductive freedom, is
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – The Van Orden campaign is launching a new ad one year after Kabul fell to the Taliban following Joe Biden’s disastrous withdrawal. Click here to see the ad. One year ago, the Taliban completed their
On Friday, August 12, 2022 at approximately 2026 hours officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Case Ave. in reference to a male who had been shot. Upon officers arrival they located a male party in a driveway who
MADISON, Wis. – This weekend marks the 87th anniversary of Social Security. Despite the program providing economic security for over a million Wisconsinites, Republican politicians continue to push plans that would put these benefits on the chopping block. “This November, Social
We applaud the 11-1 decision of the Milwaukee City Common Council to approve the 7930 W. Clinton Ave. site for the Type 1 Youth Correctional Facility mandated by the State legislature to be built in Milwaukee County. The August 12th
APPLETON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in the City of Appleton, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Friday, August 12, 2022. At approximately
MADISON — Today, new reporting found that Ron Johnson used his position in the Senate to cover for a pharmaceutical company accused of causing the opioid epidemic and accepted a campaign donation from them shortly thereafter. In response, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic
BELOIT, Wisc. — On Saturday, August 13th, Senator Ron Johnson and Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) will be opening up a campaign office in Beloit, in conjunction with the Rock County Republican Party. This will be one of 6 stops Senator
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, older Wisconsinites from across the state blasted Ron Johnson and his Republican allies for threatening Medicare and Social Security funding after he recently advocated to allow Congress to cut these programs, despite older Wisconsinites paying into programs for
Two national groups that raise and spend unlimited amounts to elect Republican and Democratic governors across the country raised nearly $2 million from Wisconsin contributors in 18 months. Despite speculation for several months about Republican candidates having the momentum going into the 2022 fall elections, Badger State contributors gave more
Unbeknownst to many, the Madison Forward Fund is receiving funding from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services through the Center for Disease Control’s “Mobilizing Communities for a Just Response Grant.” While it is asserted that no state funding is going directly to families as $500 monthly cash payments, state resources are paying
Program starting in fall 2023 will help underserved students obtain a degree tuition-free MILWAUKEE _ University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the creation of the Wisconsin Tuition Promise, a new initiative starting in fall 2023 to ensure underserved Wisconsin students can attend any UW System university without
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County is pleased to announce that together with the Wisconsin Master Naturalist program it will co-host the Wisconsin Summit for Natural Resources Volunteers from October 6-8 at various locations throughout the county. Residents and visitors interested in natural resources and Master Naturalists are invited to register for
MILWAUKEE (August 15, 2022) – Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announces the arrival of 73 new clean diesel buses resulting from federal and local funding sources. The investment in more fuel-efficient and cleaner air buses enables MCTS to continue transforming its fleet in alignment with Milwaukee County’s health and environmental sustainability
MADISON, Wis.—Aug. 15, 2022—To conclude the 12-week summer internship program, interns at WPS Health Solutions virtually presented their final group project to senior leadership, including President and CEO Mike Hamerlik. The project is meant to have a lasting impact at WPS for the next class of interns or the
[Milwaukee, WI] – At 7pm today Monday August 15th, Milwaukee Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) will be picketing in front of County Supervisor Shawn Rolland’s house at 1715 N 68th St Wauwatosa, WI. On July 28th, 2022 the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted against putting a referendum on
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers and state Representative Kristina Shelton hosted a roundtable on rising costs and other economic issues with Wisconsinites from the Green Bay area. Gov. Evers has fought to help working families keep more of their money by signing a 15% income tax cut
For 28 years, the Contest Has Celebrated Literary Excellence in Wisconsin MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters announces the winners of this year’s Wisconsin People & Ideas Fiction and Poetry Contest. This year’s winners and honorable mentions represent towns and cities across Wisconsin, demonstrating the creativity that dwells
WEST BEND, WI (August 15, 2022) – West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, along with independent insurance agents who represent the company, key business partners, friends, and associates, raised over $500,000 for America’s food banks. Donations were raised at an August 8 event the company hosted at the West Bend Country
Lt. Gov. Barnes earns endorsement of nation’s leading reproductive freedom advocacy group Washington, DC — Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America announced its endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. Barnes, a fierce leader for reproductive freedom, is running to unseat anti-choice incumbent Senator Ron Johnson in this
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – The Van Orden campaign is launching a new ad one year after Kabul fell to the Taliban following Joe Biden’s disastrous withdrawal. Click here to see the ad. One year ago, the Taliban completed their takeover of Afghanistan, storming Kabul and taking the city back
On Friday, August 12, 2022 at approximately 2026 hours officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Case Ave. in reference to a male who had been shot. Upon officers arrival they located a male party in a driveway who had a single gunshot wound. The male was transported by
MADISON, Wis. – This weekend marks the 87th anniversary of Social Security. Despite the program providing economic security for over a million Wisconsinites, Republican politicians continue to push plans that would put these benefits on the chopping block. “This November, Social Security is on the ballot. With Ron Johnson leading the
We applaud the 11-1 decision of the Milwaukee City Common Council to approve the 7930 W. Clinton Ave. site for the Type 1 Youth Correctional Facility mandated by the State legislature to be built in Milwaukee County. The August 12th decision moves forward the lengthy process that has been stalled
APPLETON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in the City of Appleton, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Friday, August 12, 2022. At approximately 7:22 p.m., Appleton Police Department officers responded to a domestic
MADISON — Today, new reporting found that Ron Johnson used his position in the Senate to cover for a pharmaceutical company accused of causing the opioid epidemic and accepted a campaign donation from them shortly thereafter. In response, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate released the following statement. “The secret
BELOIT, Wisc. — On Saturday, August 13th, Senator Ron Johnson and Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) will be opening up a campaign office in Beloit, in conjunction with the Rock County Republican Party. This will be one of 6 stops Senator Ron Johnson is making Saturday as his campaign opens 13
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, older Wisconsinites from across the state blasted Ron Johnson and his Republican allies for threatening Medicare and Social Security funding after he recently advocated to allow Congress to cut these programs, despite older Wisconsinites paying into programs for decades so they could retire with financial security. Watch the