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Adam Jarchow Says at Debate He Would Enforce 1849 Abortion Law, but Ignore Modern Gun Safety Laws MADISON, Wis. — At a radio debate Wednesday morning, GOP Attorney General candidate Adam Jarchow said he wants to use a nearly 200-year-old
NEW UNDERSTANDING OF SUPERANTIGENS COULD LEAD TO IMPROVED STAPH INFECTION TREATMENTS MADISON — The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus has long been known to cause infections in humans, ranging from mild skin infections to pneumonia to more serious infections of the heart.
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of June 2022. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate remained at 2.9 percent in June. The state added 45,100 total
WAUKESHA — Father, business attorney, former Badger football player, and candidate for Congress in the 5th district, Mike Van Someren, today released a comprehensive economic plan to level the playing field and rebuild the middle class. “Mike Van Someren
Following a recently announced $6 million investment, Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the launch of the WisCaregiver Careers program expansion, the state’s free certified nurse aide (CNA) workforce development program. Wisconsinites who wish to
Today, Congresswoman Moore voted in support of the Right to Contraception Act, which establishes a statutory right to protect access to contraceptives and ensures health care professionals can continue providing patients with essential contraceptive care. “Women should make their own
Superior, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld, met with Superior Mayor Jim Paine to tour the Superior Douglas County YMCA, as part of a Beyond the Classroom program visit. The Superior Douglas County YMCA received over
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced the county is creating a brand new emergency grant program to try and help local food pantries that are seeing record demand given recent spikes in grocery prices. Some local pantries have been running
MILWAUKEE – (July 19, 2022) – Bader Philanthropies, Inc. announced today it is providing a $3 million grant to the UWM Foundation for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education (EQI). Eroded state budgets and depleted funding sources have reduced staffing and forced
The Quilt Block Wind Farm has safely provided renewable energy since 2017, powering the equivalent of more than 36,000 average Wisconsin homes each year. Darlington, Wisconsin, July, 20 2022 – EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy company
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced the successful inclusion of over $16.5 million for 12 community projects across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District in the House Committee on Appropriations Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 appropriations bills. Six of the appropriations bills passed the House
Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) announced an initial list of statewide Democracy Defenders, the first in a series within our 2022 Democracy Targets. Building on its effective model that changed the game on redistricting, NDRC is applying
MADISON, Wis. – Despite every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voting against Democrats’ American Rescue Plan, Gov. Evers’ ARP investments continue to fund community grants and lower costs for families across the Badger State. See how Governor Evers is using funding from
In case you missed it, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a new report earlier this week from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) on the negative impact of increasing staffing minimums at the federal level. The report
MADISON, Wis. – On Tuesday evening, August 9, high school students who do not have health insurance can come to the Access Community Health Center in Madison to receive a free sports physical, which is required to participate in student
Ron Johnson AWOL on fight for hometown jobs APPLETON, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson is applauding the USPS for expanding their order on electric vehicles and is demanding once again they be
MADISON – State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following statement in response to the decision by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to blatantly ignore the authorized and legal actions of the Legislative’s JCRAR committee to suspend Emergency Rule 2209
Members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission have not yet met to discuss the recent vote of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules suspending the WEC’s 2022 emergency rule regarding missing or incorrect witness information on absentee ballot certificate
MADISON – Comprehensive customer service and technology improvement efforts already underway at the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development will get a major boost thanks to a $6.84 million Equity Grant awarded by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL). The
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Attorney General candidate Adam Jarchow launched a six-figure broadcast television ad buy with a message that underscores the need to replace Josh Kaul with a proven fighter who can deliver results for Wisconsin. This introductory ad — which
Adam Jarchow Says at Debate He Would Enforce 1849 Abortion Law, but Ignore Modern Gun Safety Laws MADISON, Wis. — At a radio debate Wednesday morning, GOP Attorney General candidate Adam Jarchow said he wants to use a nearly 200-year-old law as a means to prosecute Wisconsin doctors and nurses
NEW UNDERSTANDING OF SUPERANTIGENS COULD LEAD TO IMPROVED STAPH INFECTION TREATMENTS MADISON — The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus has long been known to cause infections in humans, ranging from mild skin infections to pneumonia to more serious infections of the heart. In high-income countries, it’s the leading cause of a sometimes-fatal
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of June 2022. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate remained at 2.9 percent in June. The state added 45,100 total nonfarm jobs and 44,900 private-sector jobs over the year from
WAUKESHA — Father, business attorney, former Badger football player, and candidate for Congress in the 5th district, Mike Van Someren, today released a comprehensive economic plan to level the playing field and rebuild the middle class. “Mike Van Someren has a real plan to grow our economy,” said Aaron
Following a recently announced $6 million investment, Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the launch of the WisCaregiver Careers program expansion, the state’s free certified nurse aide (CNA) workforce development program. Wisconsinites who wish to start or advance a health care career as a CNA
Today, Congresswoman Moore voted in support of the Right to Contraception Act, which establishes a statutory right to protect access to contraceptives and ensures health care professionals can continue providing patients with essential contraceptive care. “Women should make their own health care decisions. This right shouldn’t be left in the
Superior, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld, met with Superior Mayor Jim Paine to tour the Superior Douglas County YMCA, as part of a Beyond the Classroom program visit. The Superior Douglas County YMCA received over $490,000 as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced the county is creating a brand new emergency grant program to try and help local food pantries that are seeing record demand given recent spikes in grocery prices. Some local pantries have been running short on food in recent weeks and are now regularly
MILWAUKEE – (July 19, 2022) – Bader Philanthropies, Inc. announced today it is providing a $3 million grant to the UWM Foundation for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education (EQI). Eroded state budgets and depleted funding sources have reduced staffing and forced cuts to EQI’s programs, threatening the ability of EQI to
The Quilt Block Wind Farm has safely provided renewable energy since 2017, powering the equivalent of more than 36,000 average Wisconsin homes each year. Darlington, Wisconsin, July, 20 2022 – EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy company in North America, announces the fifth anniversary celebration of the Quilt
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced the successful inclusion of over $16.5 million for 12 community projects across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District in the House Committee on Appropriations Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 appropriations bills. Six of the appropriations bills passed the House of Representatives yesterday with the rest expected to be considered
Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) announced an initial list of statewide Democracy Defenders, the first in a series within our 2022 Democracy Targets. Building on its effective model that changed the game on redistricting, NDRC is applying its success in previous election cycles to now shine a
MADISON, Wis. – Despite every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voting against Democrats’ American Rescue Plan, Gov. Evers’ ARP investments continue to fund community grants and lower costs for families across the Badger State. See how Governor Evers is using funding from President Biden’s ARP to invest in communities across Wisconsin: Channel
In case you missed it, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a new report earlier this week from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) on the negative impact of increasing staffing minimums at the federal level. The report shows that increasing staffing minimums will require billions of dollars
MADISON, Wis. – On Tuesday evening, August 9, high school students who do not have health insurance can come to the Access Community Health Center in Madison to receive a free sports physical, which is required to participate in student athletics. This annual event gives high school athletes a space
Ron Johnson AWOL on fight for hometown jobs APPLETON, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson is applauding the USPS for expanding their order on electric vehicles and is demanding once again they be made in Oshkosh with union labor. Oshkosh Defense was awarded
MADISON – State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following statement in response to the decision by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to blatantly ignore the authorized and legal actions of the Legislative’s JCRAR committee to suspend Emergency Rule 2209 that was issued by the WEC, relative to the curing
Members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission have not yet met to discuss the recent vote of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules suspending the WEC’s 2022 emergency rule regarding missing or incorrect witness information on absentee ballot certificate envelopes. According to Wisconsin law, actions of the Commission
MADISON – Comprehensive customer service and technology improvement efforts already underway at the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development will get a major boost thanks to a $6.84 million Equity Grant awarded by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL). The grant is designated to promote equitable access to the Unemployment
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Attorney General candidate Adam Jarchow launched a six-figure broadcast television ad buy with a message that underscores the need to replace Josh Kaul with a proven fighter who can deliver results for Wisconsin. This introductory ad — which comes on the heels of a finance report that shows