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Madison, Wis. (July 19, 2022) – The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation recently recognized partner Andis Foundation as a top 4-H donor. Acknowledged as a Platinum Clover supporter, Andis Foundation contributed $10,000 to support Wisconsin 4-H 2021 programs through the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. Andis
Today, Rep Allen sent a letter (attached) to the Food and Drug Administration’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee in response to their recent June 28th meeting to consider the process for COVID vaccine variants. He also released the following
As the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing continues transitioning to the F-35 Lightning II, many of the facilities on base are being upgraded or remodeled to support the new aircraft. The 115th Civil Engineer Squadron, along with more
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers is helping to expand affordable housing in the Milwaukee area. Yesterday, he announced an additional $32.4 million for multifamily and affordable housing developments. Gov. Evers understands Wisconsinites are struggling with rising
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement on Wisconsin attorney Sopen Shah’s nomination for appointment to be U.S. Attorney for the United States District Court in the Western District of Wisconsin. “With each passing day,
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in anticipation of the upcoming primary elections: “Election time is just three weeks away, and on August 9, voters will again be forced to vote for one party or the other.
Washington, DC – Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform (FLAIR) Act. This bipartisan bill would create a single database for lands owned by the federal
WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and seven of their Republican colleagues in a letter demanding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reaffirm its commitment to veterans and ensure they have access
NEW YORK — Vote Mama, the first PAC focused solely on electing Democratic moms, today announced its endorsement of four candidates running for statewide positions: Gillian Battino — State Treasurer, Wisconsin Malia Cohen — Controller, California Aramis Ayala — Attorney
Starting today, election officials and voters across Wisconsin will notice a new look and feel for the Wisconsin Elections Commission website. The URL – elections.wi.gov – remains the same, but the updated site is intended to be easier to use for both
Beloit – Yesterday, Alex Lasry toured Blue Line Battery in Beloit where he highlighted his plans to support Wisconsin manufacturers and put more money back in working people’s pockets. He visited the business after learning about the company at the Whitewater
SHEBOYGAN, WI — The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay aim to provide a wide variety of services, resources, and expertise to help encourage entrepreneurial opportunities in Sheboygan County, including the
New Clinic Will Relocate Near the Milwaukee Bucks’ Deer District and Serve an Additional 1,000 Patients Milwaukee – (July 19, 2022) — Vivent Health, a nationally recognized leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS has announced the location of their new, expanded
Wisconsin Should Prioritize Low-Cost, Reliable Electricity Over Unreliable, Intermittent Power Sources WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers and Public Services Commission of Wisconsin Chair Rebecca Cameron Valcq calling for a moratorium on
[Seymour, Wis.] — The Wisconsin Firearm Owners Association endorsed Rebecca Kleefisch for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday. Wisconsin Firearm Owners has been an affiliated state association of the National Rifle Association since 1963. “We have worked with Rebecca for several years, and she
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce the most recent additions to its Board of Curators. Marcia Anderson, Jeffrey Cheney and Julie Ragland joined the board on July 1, 2022. “I’m thrilled to welcome Marcia, Jeffrey
MILWAUKEE — Laurie Panella, chief information officer at Marquette University, has been named the ORBIE CIO of the Year from the Wisconsin Chapter of the Inspire CIO Leadership Network in the Large Corporate category. She was presented with her award
Brookfield, WI, [ July 19, 2022] – Monica Goeke, has been promoted by the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) to the position of Vice President. In this new role, she will be able to continue to leverage her skills
NEENAH, WI — Wisconsin Republican candidate for Secretary of State Jay Schroeder announced that he has been endorsed by Wisconsin Right to Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin. Schroeder’s bold pro-life views have set him apart as the only Secretary of State
Milwaukee — Black Leaders Organizing for Communities is excited to announce our endorsed candidates for the 2022 fall election. The critical moment we face in this election is clear. The candidates we are endorsing have been vocal on the need
Madison, Wis. (July 19, 2022) – The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation recently recognized partner Andis Foundation as a top 4-H donor. Acknowledged as a Platinum Clover supporter, Andis Foundation contributed $10,000 to support Wisconsin 4-H 2021 programs through the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. Andis Company and Andis Foundation have been ardent supporters of Wisconsin
Today, Rep Allen sent a letter (attached) to the Food and Drug Administration’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee in response to their recent June 28th meeting to consider the process for COVID vaccine variants. He also released the following statement: “It is crucially important for the FDA to safeguard
As the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing continues transitioning to the F-35 Lightning II, many of the facilities on base are being upgraded or remodeled to support the new aircraft. The 115th Civil Engineer Squadron, along with more than 100 local contractors, have been hard at work doing
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers is helping to expand affordable housing in the Milwaukee area. Yesterday, he announced an additional $32.4 million for multifamily and affordable housing developments. Gov. Evers understands Wisconsinites are struggling with rising costs — that’s why he has taken steps to ensure
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement on Wisconsin attorney Sopen Shah’s nomination for appointment to be U.S. Attorney for the United States District Court in the Western District of Wisconsin. “With each passing day, it is becoming more obvious that we no longer have
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in anticipation of the upcoming primary elections: “Election time is just three weeks away, and on August 9, voters will again be forced to vote for one party or the other. “But the truth is voters want to vote for the
Washington, DC – Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform (FLAIR) Act. This bipartisan bill would create a single database for lands owned by the federal government. “We need to provide a more streamlined approach
WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and seven of their Republican colleagues in a letter demanding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reaffirm its commitment to veterans and ensure they have access to quality health care in a timely manner. The MISSION
NEW YORK — Vote Mama, the first PAC focused solely on electing Democratic moms, today announced its endorsement of four candidates running for statewide positions: Gillian Battino — State Treasurer, Wisconsin Malia Cohen — Controller, California Aramis Ayala — Attorney General, Florida Charity Clark — Attorney General, Vermont “Working families
Starting today, election officials and voters across Wisconsin will notice a new look and feel for the Wisconsin Elections Commission website. The URL – elections.wi.gov – remains the same, but the updated site is intended to be easier to use for both the state’s 1,800-plus election clerks and for the many thousands
Beloit – Yesterday, Alex Lasry toured Blue Line Battery in Beloit where he highlighted his plans to support Wisconsin manufacturers and put more money back in working people’s pockets. He visited the business after learning about the company at the Whitewater University Innovation Center during a prior campaign stop. Since the
SHEBOYGAN, WI — The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay aim to provide a wide variety of services, resources, and expertise to help encourage entrepreneurial opportunities in Sheboygan County, including the expansion and promotion of language-based resources for local entrepreneurs such
New Clinic Will Relocate Near the Milwaukee Bucks’ Deer District and Serve an Additional 1,000 Patients Milwaukee – (July 19, 2022) — Vivent Health, a nationally recognized leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS has announced the location of their new, expanded Milwaukee HIV health clinic, or HIV Medical Home, at 1311
Wisconsin Should Prioritize Low-Cost, Reliable Electricity Over Unreliable, Intermittent Power Sources WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers and Public Services Commission of Wisconsin Chair Rebecca Cameron Valcq calling for a moratorium on the closure of any existing coal-fired power plants in response
[Seymour, Wis.] — The Wisconsin Firearm Owners Association endorsed Rebecca Kleefisch for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday. Wisconsin Firearm Owners has been an affiliated state association of the National Rifle Association since 1963. “We have worked with Rebecca for several years, and she has always been a staunch advocate for the 2nd Amendment
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce the most recent additions to its Board of Curators. Marcia Anderson, Jeffrey Cheney and Julie Ragland joined the board on July 1, 2022. “I’m thrilled to welcome Marcia, Jeffrey and Julie into the Society’s governing body,” said Christian Overland,
MILWAUKEE — Laurie Panella, chief information officer at Marquette University, has been named the ORBIE CIO of the Year from the Wisconsin Chapter of the Inspire CIO Leadership Network in the Large Corporate category. She was presented with her award at the Wisconsin CIO ORBIE Awards at The Edgewater in
Brookfield, WI, [ July 19, 2022] – Monica Goeke, has been promoted by the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) to the position of Vice President. In this new role, she will be able to continue to leverage her skills in member services, event planning and development, association operations and
NEENAH, WI — Wisconsin Republican candidate for Secretary of State Jay Schroeder announced that he has been endorsed by Wisconsin Right to Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin. Schroeder’s bold pro-life views have set him apart as the only Secretary of State candidate who has been endorsed by both organizations. Wisconsin Right
Milwaukee — Black Leaders Organizing for Communities is excited to announce our endorsed candidates for the 2022 fall election. The critical moment we face in this election is clear. The candidates we are endorsing have been vocal on the need to make our Democracy work for all Wisconsinites, regardless of