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Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and DNC Executive Director Sam Cornale, a Wisconsin native, called out Donald Trump and the extremist Wisconsin Republicans he has endorsed ahead of his speech in Waukesha tonight. During the press call, speakers blasted the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 49 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted to 603. “It is one of the most rewarding parts of my job as governor to have the opportunity to grant
ARRESTED: Lamarion D. Blair, 19 year old male and a 16 year old male from Racine On Thursday, August 4, 2022 after an extensive and thorough investigation, the Racine Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit arrested Lamarion Blair and a 16
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, slammed Sen. Ron Johnson, responding to Johnson’s calls to turn Social Security programs and Medicare into discretionary spending programs, threatening to strip working people of the essential benefits they’ve earned. Mandela told Mehdi Hasan, “[Ron Johnson]’s
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Donald Trump will campaign in Waukesha alongside Tim Michels to push their radical agenda for Wisconsin. In response, Tony for Wisconsin Spokesperson Sam Roecker released the following statement: “Tim Michels is rounding out his radical primary campaign by
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will be investing $14 million from the American Rescue Plan toward youth mental health services and filling jobs in behavioral healthcare. Gov. Evers’ investment will help fund a youth
MADISON, Wis. – Rackow’s Family Sausage in Juda, Wis., is issuing a Class I recall for pork lard sold from its store. The recalled product includes: Pork lard, 4-lb. tubs, purchased before August 1, 2022. This is a Class I
SHEBOYGAN, WI — The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC), a public-private partnership leading economic, community, and workforce development efforts in Sheboygan County, announced today that it has completed a significant rebranding for Someplace Better. The SCEDC is an organization
Madison: The Wisconsin Game Preserve Association (WGPA) will present Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point) with their Legislator of the Year Award on August 14th. “I’m honored to receive this recognition and proud to be an advocate for hunters,” said Senator Testin.
Madison, Wisconsin — Today the Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) announced its endorsement of Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate. HRC PAC is committed to engaging our volunteers, members and supporters to mobilize the nearly 715,000 Equality Voters
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Chairman Louis Taylor of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians today announced they have signed a historic compact amendment allowing casinos and affiliate locations in Wisconsin operated by the Tribe
On Monday, August 1, Dane County Judge Frank Remington ordered Michael Gableman to pay $163,000 in legal fees to the watchdog group American Oversight, stemming from a dispute regarding whether Gableman was producing necessary documents related to the election review.
PARK FALLS, WI — Gov. Tony Evers recently announced a $3.75 million investment for infrastructure fixes to support water conservation efforts and safe drinking water for the city of Park Falls. This investment comes in light of growing concerns over
Madison — Today, the Wisconsin Building Trades Council (WBTC), announced the endorsement of Governor Tony Evers in his bid for re-election. The WBTC’s 17 member crafts represent more than 40,000 voices of working men and women, covering every unionized building and
Milwaukee, WI – Organizers representing several different political, community, campus, and labor groups are joining together to form a new coalition whose purpose is to host a major demonstration during the week of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission today reminds voters to be ready for the upcoming Partisan Primary on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Here’s what voters should know: Contact your clerk regarding questions about returning your absentee ballot. In
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV and UTV enthusiasts to operate responsibly and think smart before they start. The Think Smart Before You Start campaign began in 2021 to curb risky behavior and impaired operation of ATVs,
WSAW: Barnes Not Slowing Down This week, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, took the fight to Sen. Ron Johnson, launching his first ad holding Sen. Johnson accountable for his record of outsourcing jobs. He also slammed Sen. Johnson
Opportunity Wisconsin calls on Senators Baldwin and Johnson to support this historic investment in our economy, climate, health care, and middle class MADISON, Wis.—As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Opportunity Wisconsin is calling
Bronzeville Week, an official City of Milwaukee event now in its 11th year, officially kicks off this weekend with a variety of events. The inaugural event of Bronzeville Week is the HaRUNbee 5K Run/Walk for Healthy Birth Outcomes. Race registration begins at
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and DNC Executive Director Sam Cornale, a Wisconsin native, called out Donald Trump and the extremist Wisconsin Republicans he has endorsed ahead of his speech in Waukesha tonight. During the press call, speakers blasted the defeated former president and Wisconsin Republicans like Tim Michels for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 49 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted to 603. “It is one of the most rewarding parts of my job as governor to have the opportunity to grant a fresh start to folks who’ve made efforts to learn
ARRESTED: Lamarion D. Blair, 19 year old male and a 16 year old male from Racine On Thursday, August 4, 2022 after an extensive and thorough investigation, the Racine Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit arrested Lamarion Blair and a 16 year old male for the shooting at the funeral of
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, slammed Sen. Ron Johnson, responding to Johnson’s calls to turn Social Security programs and Medicare into discretionary spending programs, threatening to strip working people of the essential benefits they’ve earned. Mandela told Mehdi Hasan, “[Ron Johnson]’s a self-serving, out of touch, ultra-millionaire politician who cares about
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Donald Trump will campaign in Waukesha alongside Tim Michels to push their radical agenda for Wisconsin. In response, Tony for Wisconsin Spokesperson Sam Roecker released the following statement: “Tim Michels is rounding out his radical primary campaign by bringing in one of the most divisive politicians to pinch
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will be investing $14 million from the American Rescue Plan toward youth mental health services and filling jobs in behavioral healthcare. Gov. Evers’ investment will help fund a youth mental healthcare walk-in clinic and a pediatric psychology residency program
MADISON, Wis. – Rackow’s Family Sausage in Juda, Wis., is issuing a Class I recall for pork lard sold from its store. The recalled product includes: Pork lard, 4-lb. tubs, purchased before August 1, 2022. This is a Class I recall, initiated based on evidence collected during a routine inspection
SHEBOYGAN, WI — The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC), a public-private partnership leading economic, community, and workforce development efforts in Sheboygan County, announced today that it has completed a significant rebranding for Someplace Better. The SCEDC is an organization that strives to identify and address barriers to growing businesses
Madison: The Wisconsin Game Preserve Association (WGPA) will present Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point) with their Legislator of the Year Award on August 14th. “I’m honored to receive this recognition and proud to be an advocate for hunters,” said Senator Testin. “Wisconsin’s sporting heritage is a gift from previous generations, and
Madison, Wisconsin — Today the Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) announced its endorsement of Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate. HRC PAC is committed to engaging our volunteers, members and supporters to mobilize the nearly 715,000 Equality Voters in Wisconsin in support of Barnes and other pro-equality candidates
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Chairman Louis Taylor of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians today announced they have signed a historic compact amendment allowing casinos and affiliate locations in Wisconsin operated by the Tribe to offer event wagering on sports and non-sports events. The
On Monday, August 1, Dane County Judge Frank Remington ordered Michael Gableman to pay $163,000 in legal fees to the watchdog group American Oversight, stemming from a dispute regarding whether Gableman was producing necessary documents related to the election review. This comes less than a week after a different judge
PARK FALLS, WI — Gov. Tony Evers recently announced a $3.75 million investment for infrastructure fixes to support water conservation efforts and safe drinking water for the city of Park Falls. This investment comes in light of growing concerns over the city’s outdated water infrastructure. “The city of Park Falls
Madison — Today, the Wisconsin Building Trades Council (WBTC), announced the endorsement of Governor Tony Evers in his bid for re-election. The WBTC’s 17 member crafts represent more than 40,000 voices of working men and women, covering every unionized building and construction trade in the state. “The men and women in
Milwaukee, WI – Organizers representing several different political, community, campus, and labor groups are joining together to form a new coalition whose purpose is to host a major demonstration during the week of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in 2024. There will be a press conference just outside City
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission today reminds voters to be ready for the upcoming Partisan Primary on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Here’s what voters should know: Contact your clerk regarding questions about returning your absentee ballot. In July, the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Richard Teigen v. Wisconsin Elections Commission ruled
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV and UTV enthusiasts to operate responsibly and think smart before they start. The Think Smart Before You Start campaign began in 2021 to curb risky behavior and impaired operation of ATVs, UTVs and snowmobiles. “The goal of this campaign is to
WSAW: Barnes Not Slowing Down This week, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, took the fight to Sen. Ron Johnson, launching his first ad holding Sen. Johnson accountable for his record of outsourcing jobs. He also slammed Sen. Johnson for refusing to stand up for Wisconsin workers in Oshkosh
Opportunity Wisconsin calls on Senators Baldwin and Johnson to support this historic investment in our economy, climate, health care, and middle class MADISON, Wis.—As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Opportunity Wisconsin is calling on Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson to support the
Bronzeville Week, an official City of Milwaukee event now in its 11th year, officially kicks off this weekend with a variety of events. The inaugural event of Bronzeville Week is the HaRUNbee 5K Run/Walk for Healthy Birth Outcomes. Race registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. For more