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Unprecedented Initiative in Support of Veteran Entrepreneurs Gains Momentum MILWAUKEE, WI – The Veteran Loan Fund announced this week that it has raised $15 million to support current and aspiring veteran entrepreneurs, including seed funding from Wells Fargo. The Veteran Loan Fund is a
NEENAH, WI — Wisconsin Republican candidate for Secretary of State Jay Schroeder has pledged to overcome the chaos that continues to be sown by Democrats in the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) to ensure election integrity for voters. After the recent
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters applauds Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul’s announcement today to file lawsuits to hold big polluters accountable. The lawsuits target corporations which knowingly polluted Wisconsin’s water with Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a
[Fond du Lac, WI…] Fond du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney, law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, released the following statement following his decisive win in the Attorney General debate this morning: “Public safety is the on the ballot and Wisconsin
Very honored to be the only candidate for Secretary of State to be endorsed by Veterans for America First Organization. I am joined as an endorsed candidate Derrick Van Orden who is running for congress in the Western part of
Duluth, Minnesota: The Area Partnership for Economic Expansion (APEX) is pleased to share the results of a recently completed economic impact study regarding the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project (L3RP). The study, commissioned by APEX and conducted by the Bureau of
OSHKOSH – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) jointly released a new ad today about the cost of inflation on Wisconsin families. “What planet is he living on? Record gas prices, 40-year high inflation,
Pro-Life Wisconsin Says They Need a Republican Governor to Sign a More Extreme Abortion Ban MADISON, Wis. – Conservative anti-abortion activists at Pro-Life Wisconsin — which has previously backed both Rebecca Kleefisch and Tim Michels — doubled down on their intention to
MADISON — Today, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC) joined over 160 state and local leaders in endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate. “No one else in this primary can match Mandela Barnes’ record and commitment to service,” said Angela Lang,
APPLETON, Wis. (July 20, 2022) – The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction is proud to announce the donation of $41,000 from last year’s events to 12 local non-profits, running groups, nursing and police/fire education programs and police departments. “The
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer earned the title of Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion from the Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the sixth year in a row, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to championing a culture of dignity and respect for its team
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her Democratic colleagues in introducing the Expanding Access to Family Planning Act. The legislation would protect access to critical reproductive health care services—like birth control, pregnancy counseling, cancer screenings and more—by providing a consistent
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced they filed a lawsuit against three Wisconsin manufacturers and 15 other defendants that have caused PFAS contamination in Wisconsin’s waterways and other natural resources. State Senator
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Fitzgerald issued the following statement in response to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs markup of H.R. 6671, which ensures members of the Armed Forces granted a general discharge for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine remain eligible for
MADISON — Michael C. Morgan, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, was confirmed on July 14 by the U.S. Senate as assistant secretary of commerce for environmental observation and prediction. In that capacity,
MADISON — Michael C. Morgan, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, was confirmed on July 14 by the U.S. Senate as assistant secretary of commerce for environmental observation and prediction. In that capacity,
Rep. Mike Gallagher joined Shannon Bream on Fox News yesterday to discuss President Biden’s disastrous energy policy. Watch the full interview HERE or read highlights from the conversation below: On the Biden-made energy crisis: “The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a short-term sugar
Lawsuit seeks to hold polluters responsible for costs to clean up PFAS contamination LA CROSSE — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today they have filed a lawsuit against three Wisconsin manufacturers and 15 other defendants
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Waupaca is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement
Milwaukee — Black Leaders Organizing for Communities is proud to announce our endorsement of Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate. In his distinguished service as Lt. Governor, Mandela has taken steps to tackle climate change, support working families, and improve the
Unprecedented Initiative in Support of Veteran Entrepreneurs Gains Momentum MILWAUKEE, WI – The Veteran Loan Fund announced this week that it has raised $15 million to support current and aspiring veteran entrepreneurs, including seed funding from Wells Fargo. The Veteran Loan Fund is a collaborative effort by a national network of Specialized Service Organizations
NEENAH, WI — Wisconsin Republican candidate for Secretary of State Jay Schroeder has pledged to overcome the chaos that continues to be sown by Democrats in the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) to ensure election integrity for voters. After the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling prohibiting unmanned absentee ballot drop boxes,
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters applauds Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul’s announcement today to file lawsuits to hold big polluters accountable. The lawsuits target corporations which knowingly polluted Wisconsin’s water with Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a highly toxic human-made “forever chemical” linked to a number of
[Fond du Lac, WI…] Fond du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney, law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, released the following statement following his decisive win in the Attorney General debate this morning: “Public safety is the on the ballot and Wisconsin needs a prosecutor, not a politician as our ‘top cop’
Very honored to be the only candidate for Secretary of State to be endorsed by Veterans for America First Organization. I am joined as an endorsed candidate Derrick Van Orden who is running for congress in the Western part of Wisconsin. Veterans For America First We are a non-partisan Civil
Duluth, Minnesota: The Area Partnership for Economic Expansion (APEX) is pleased to share the results of a recently completed economic impact study regarding the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project (L3RP). The study, commissioned by APEX and conducted by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) at the University of Minnesota
OSHKOSH – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) jointly released a new ad today about the cost of inflation on Wisconsin families. “What planet is he living on? Record gas prices, 40-year high inflation, costing Wisconsin families over $8,000 per year. Sorry Joe, that’s
Pro-Life Wisconsin Says They Need a Republican Governor to Sign a More Extreme Abortion Ban MADISON, Wis. – Conservative anti-abortion activists at Pro-Life Wisconsin — which has previously backed both Rebecca Kleefisch and Tim Michels — doubled down on their intention to lobby a Republican governor on removing the life of the
MADISON — Today, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC) joined over 160 state and local leaders in endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate. “No one else in this primary can match Mandela Barnes’ record and commitment to service,” said Angela Lang, executive director of BLOC. “A son of Milwaukee, Mandela understands
APPLETON, Wis. (July 20, 2022) – The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction is proud to announce the donation of $41,000 from last year’s events to 12 local non-profits, running groups, nursing and police/fire education programs and police departments. “The Community First Fox Cities Marathon weekend of events is, and
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer earned the title of Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion from the Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the sixth year in a row, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to championing a culture of dignity and respect for its team members. The DEI is a unique, joint initiative of Disability:IN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her Democratic colleagues in introducing the Expanding Access to Family Planning Act. The legislation would protect access to critical reproductive health care services—like birth control, pregnancy counseling, cancer screenings and more—by providing a consistent and strong source of funding for the Title X Family
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced they filed a lawsuit against three Wisconsin manufacturers and 15 other defendants that have caused PFAS contamination in Wisconsin’s waterways and other natural resources. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “It’s beyond time
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Fitzgerald issued the following statement in response to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs markup of H.R. 6671, which ensures members of the Armed Forces granted a general discharge for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine remain eligible for GI Bill education benefits. “Yesterday, Democrats on the House Veterans
MADISON — Michael C. Morgan, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, was confirmed on July 14 by the U.S. Senate as assistant secretary of commerce for environmental observation and prediction. In that capacity, he will serve as deputy administrator of the National Oceanic
MADISON — Michael C. Morgan, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, was confirmed on July 14 by the U.S. Senate as assistant secretary of commerce for environmental observation and prediction. In that capacity, he will serve as deputy administrator of the National Oceanic
Rep. Mike Gallagher joined Shannon Bream on Fox News yesterday to discuss President Biden’s disastrous energy policy. Watch the full interview HERE or read highlights from the conversation below: On the Biden-made energy crisis: “The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a short-term sugar high at best. It’s also a serious question as to
Lawsuit seeks to hold polluters responsible for costs to clean up PFAS contamination LA CROSSE — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today they have filed a lawsuit against three Wisconsin manufacturers and 15 other defendants for “wrongful, deceptive, and tortious conduct” that led directly to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Waupaca is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the city of Waupaca. Activities
Milwaukee — Black Leaders Organizing for Communities is proud to announce our endorsement of Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate. In his distinguished service as Lt. Governor, Mandela has taken steps to tackle climate change, support working families, and improve the lives of all Wisconsinites throughout 72 counties. “What makes Mandela