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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) CEO and Executive Director Elmer Moore Jr., announced today that developers of affordable multifamily housing projects across Wisconsin will soon receive $32.4 million to help fill
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Respect for Marriage Act would repeal DOMA, enshrine marriage equality, and provide legal protections for marriage equality WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Diane Feinstein (D-CA), and Susan Collins (R-ME) announced the introduction of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would
As summer takes full swing, many of us turn to the great outdoors to fill our days with adventure. We are fortunate to live in a part of the state with so many options. Between the trails, lakes, and parks,
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Tim Michels’ campaign is lying to conservative voters by touting an endorsement from the National Rifle Association that does not exist. A mail piece sent by the campaign alleged Michels was endorsed by
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Racine 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
La Crosse, WI (July 18, 2022): To date, 1,900+ responses and comments have been collected from the public, to provide feedback about the comprehensive plan for the City of La Crosse. In early April, the City of La Crosse began
Senate Debate Highlights the Divisiveness of Ron Johnson MADISON, Wis. — At a televised debate Sunday night, Wisconsin’s Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate discussed their visions for the Badger State. The progressive candidates expressed their plans to achieve a future
Janesville, WI— Ann Roe is honored to receive the endorsement of AFL-CIO Wisconsin and SEIU. Ann is a strong supporter of workers’ rights. When she is elected, she will fight for working families across Wisconsin’s first Congressional District. Ann also
NEENAH, Wis. (July 18, 2022) – On Tuesday, July 19 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Multicultural Coalition, Inc. (MCI) will hold a free COVID-19 vaccination event at the Neenah Public Library, located at 240 E. Wisconsin Ave. in Neenah (map).
This morning, radical U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes was endorsed by Democratic Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders after previous endorsements from far-left progressives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren. Whatever Barnes might say on the campaign trail, these endorsements signal his strong support to push their
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Republicans across the country are united to take back the House of Representatives and serve as a check on Joe Biden’s failed agenda. That path starts in Western Wisconsin. 3rd District Candidate Derrick Van Orden
MADISON, Wis. — With Ron Johnson praising and taking credit for the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, and the Wisconsin GOP making clear this is the outcome they wanted, Wisconsinites are speaking out that the right to make their own health care decisions are
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce the outstanding journalists who will be inducted into the club’s Media Hall of Fame for 2022. “This year the Milwaukee Press Club has chosen a group of inductees who have
MADISON — Main Street Action (MSA) announces the release of its 2022 Wisconsin Senate Candidate Questionnaire, following three roundtables across the state. All candidates were invited to complete the form. The organization received responses from Sarah Godlewski, Mandela Barnes, Alex Lasry, Tom
Green Bay, Wis. — UW-Green Bay’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) goes live today with their catalog of available classes for Fall 2022. The headline on the catalog is “Forward Together,” which nods to LLI’s rich volunteer history, a history that caters to
Start the process now for a free ID to vote Ahead of the Wisconsin Fall Primary on August 9, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid
MADISON – Wisconsin companies will pay 8.47 percent less in worker’s compensation insurance rates starting Oct. 1, 2022, giving a boost to businesses around the state, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported. The lower rates reflect continued worker safety
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating the anniversaries of 13 Green Tier participants and their commitment to protecting the environment. Companies and organizations participating in the DNR’s Green Tier program work toward reducing their environmental impacts and show
MADISON — Today, Senator Bernie Sanders (VT) joined a dozen members of Congress, including Senators Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren, and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, along with over 160 state and local leaders in endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) CEO and Executive Director Elmer Moore Jr., announced today that developers of affordable multifamily housing projects across Wisconsin will soon receive $32.4 million to help fill financing gaps caused by rising construction costs, interest rate increases,
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued
Respect for Marriage Act would repeal DOMA, enshrine marriage equality, and provide legal protections for marriage equality WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Diane Feinstein (D-CA), and Susan Collins (R-ME) announced the introduction of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), enshrine marriage equality
As summer takes full swing, many of us turn to the great outdoors to fill our days with adventure. We are fortunate to live in a part of the state with so many options. Between the trails, lakes, and parks, there are numerous opportunities to enjoy the natural world. I
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Tim Michels’ campaign is lying to conservative voters by touting an endorsement from the National Rifle Association that does not exist. A mail piece sent by the campaign alleged Michels was endorsed by the NRA. The NRA stated on record that they had made
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Racine 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 Racine. Activities
La Crosse, WI (July 18, 2022): To date, 1,900+ responses and comments have been collected from the public, to provide feedback about the comprehensive plan for the City of La Crosse. In early April, the City of La Crosse began the process of updating Confluence, the City of La Crosse’s
Senate Debate Highlights the Divisiveness of Ron Johnson MADISON, Wis. — At a televised debate Sunday night, Wisconsin’s Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate discussed their visions for the Badger State. The progressive candidates expressed their plans to achieve a future where all Wisconsin families can afford to live healthy lives,
Janesville, WI— Ann Roe is honored to receive the endorsement of AFL-CIO Wisconsin and SEIU. Ann is a strong supporter of workers’ rights. When she is elected, she will fight for working families across Wisconsin’s first Congressional District. Ann also welcomes the endorsements of Anthony Kennedy, Rollin Pizzala and Donald
NEENAH, Wis. (July 18, 2022) – On Tuesday, July 19 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Multicultural Coalition, Inc. (MCI) will hold a free COVID-19 vaccination event at the Neenah Public Library, located at 240 E. Wisconsin Ave. in Neenah (map). “We know the library is a spot where many families
This morning, radical U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes was endorsed by Democratic Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders after previous endorsements from far-left progressives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren. Whatever Barnes might say on the campaign trail, these endorsements signal his strong support to push their radical socialist agendas in Wisconsin like the Green New Deal,
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Republicans across the country are united to take back the House of Representatives and serve as a check on Joe Biden’s failed agenda. That path starts in Western Wisconsin. 3rd District Candidate Derrick Van Orden continues to outpace the field in fundraising, bringing in more
MADISON, Wis. — With Ron Johnson praising and taking credit for the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, and the Wisconsin GOP making clear this is the outcome they wanted, Wisconsinites are speaking out that the right to make their own health care decisions are on the ballot in November. See what they’re saying below:
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce the outstanding journalists who will be inducted into the club’s Media Hall of Fame for 2022. “This year the Milwaukee Press Club has chosen a group of inductees who have made remarkable contributions to local journalism. Through their work they have
MADISON — Main Street Action (MSA) announces the release of its 2022 Wisconsin Senate Candidate Questionnaire, following three roundtables across the state. All candidates were invited to complete the form. The organization received responses from Sarah Godlewski, Mandela Barnes, Alex Lasry, Tom Nelson, and Steven Olikara. Main Street Action hosted three
Green Bay, Wis. — UW-Green Bay’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) goes live today with their catalog of available classes for Fall 2022. The headline on the catalog is “Forward Together,” which nods to LLI’s rich volunteer history, a history that caters to the curious learner. LLI has created an exciting line-up of
Start the process now for a free ID to vote Ahead of the Wisconsin Fall Primary on August 9, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes includes a driver
MADISON – Wisconsin companies will pay 8.47 percent less in worker’s compensation insurance rates starting Oct. 1, 2022, giving a boost to businesses around the state, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported. The lower rates reflect continued worker safety improvements by employers in Wisconsin, which has a record number
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating the anniversaries of 13 Green Tier participants and their commitment to protecting the environment. Companies and organizations participating in the DNR’s Green Tier program work toward reducing their environmental impacts and show improvement over time. They also have initiatives that go beyond
MADISON — Today, Senator Bernie Sanders (VT) joined a dozen members of Congress, including Senators Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren, and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, along with over 160 state and local leaders in endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for the U.S. Senate. “As the son of a public school