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MADISON, Wis.—Yesterday, during a radio interview, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson offered his solution to address rising costs in America: tell our aging parents and grandparents to get back to work, “I mean, here’s a good idea for retirees collecting Social Security right
WEST BEND, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed Green Tier contract with Serigraph, Inc. in West Bend, Wisconsin, to maintain their Tier 2 status in Green Tier. The DNR welcomes comments from Serigraph, Inc.
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Rebecca Kleefisch made campaign stops in Western Wisconsin on Tuesday discussing Wisconsin’s unaffordable economy and labor shortage. On Wednesday, the CPI report revealed that inflation in the United States reached four-decade high at 9.1
The leading GOP candidate for governor who claims to be a political outsider has contributed, with his wife, more than $200,000 to Republican and conservative candidates over the last 12 years. Millionaire businessman Tim Michels vowed at the start of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the paving of the Peace Trail, which is a bike and pedestrian trail running from
As Wisconsin Republicans remain deeply divided on who they want their nominee for governor to be, Rebecca Kleefisch and Tim Michels are at each other’s throats. Yesterday, Kleefisch attacked Michels directly for failing to take responsibility for his company’s actions
Two Wisconsin Army National Guard units recently played supporting roles in African Lion 22, U.S. African Command’s largest premier joint annual exercise. The 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery — a High-Mobility Artillery rocket System (HIMARS) battalion with units in Sussex
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2023 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 16, 2022. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance farmer participation
Washington, DC — Wisconsin has the fourth-highest Black homicide victimization rate in the nation with a rate of 27.24 per 100,000—one and a half times the national Black homicide victimization rate and more than five and a half times the overall homicide
STOUGHTON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that more than 5,200 businesses and nonprofits have been approved to receive a $10,000 Main Street Bounceback Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to move into previously vacant commercial spaces throughout the state.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Dane County Parks will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, celebrating the opening of a new shared-use trail connection through Governor Nelson State Park. The
MADISON, Wis. — As the January 6 Committee continues to offer more insight into the lies and violence that went into the MAGA extremists’ attack on the nation’s capital last year, Trump-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels is suggesting he would be
MADISON – A new survey found that Wisconsin businesses are taking a variety of steps to attract and retain talent amid an ongoing workforce shortage. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, nearly half of businesses plan to raise wages by more than four
Milwaukee: Citizen Action of Wisconsin released a new report today in coordination with Americans for Tax Fairness and Health Care for America Now, showing that America’s billionaires are pumping tens of millions of dollars into the 2022 midterm elections, mostly
Milwaukee (July 13, 2022) – Bublr, Milwaukee’s nonprofit bikeshare operator, is excited to announce who will be performing at the 2022 Bublr Bash. The Bublr Bash is Bublr’s primary fundraiser each year helping ensure the nonprofit can continue offering not only
By Common Council members: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman
MADISON- State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) issued the following statement in response to the July 8th Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on Richard Teigen v. Wisconsin Elections Commission: “My continued and unwavering efforts to seek closure of, by, and for the
In case you missed it, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported that the Small Business Optimism Index dropped 3.6 points in June to 89.5, marking the lowest level since January 2013. Additionally, small businesses owners expecting better business conditions
MILWAUKEE – Please join executives from all Wisconsin’s 11 local workforce boards and the Wisconsin Society for Human Resource Management Council SHRM as they welcome a panle of experts to highlight success stories and share insights into ways employers can tap into Wisconsin’s hidden workforce.
MADISON, Wis. – Last week, President Biden announced a new American Rescue Plan rule that will protect millions of Americans’ pensions – including more than 20,000 Wisconsinites who rely on their pensions today. Thanks to Wisconsin Democrats like Senator Tammy Baldwin,
MADISON, Wis.—Yesterday, during a radio interview, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson offered his solution to address rising costs in America: tell our aging parents and grandparents to get back to work, “I mean, here’s a good idea for retirees collecting Social Security right now. Why not encourage retirees to get back into the
WEST BEND, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed Green Tier contract with Serigraph, Inc. in West Bend, Wisconsin, to maintain their Tier 2 status in Green Tier. The DNR welcomes comments from Serigraph, Inc. customers, neighbors and stakeholders through Aug. 12, 2022. Serigraph has
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Rebecca Kleefisch made campaign stops in Western Wisconsin on Tuesday discussing Wisconsin’s unaffordable economy and labor shortage. On Wednesday, the CPI report revealed that inflation in the United States reached four-decade high at 9.1 percent. Rebecca has a plan to make life affordable again for Wisconsinites
The leading GOP candidate for governor who claims to be a political outsider has contributed, with his wife, more than $200,000 to Republican and conservative candidates over the last 12 years. Millionaire businessman Tim Michels vowed at the start of his campaign last spring that he would reject lobbyist and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the paving of the Peace Trail, which is a bike and pedestrian trail running from Janesville to Beloit. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss
As Wisconsin Republicans remain deeply divided on who they want their nominee for governor to be, Rebecca Kleefisch and Tim Michels are at each other’s throats. Yesterday, Kleefisch attacked Michels directly for failing to take responsibility for his company’s actions and its so-called “liberal positions.” Kleefisch is also running multiple attack ads against
Two Wisconsin Army National Guard units recently played supporting roles in African Lion 22, U.S. African Command’s largest premier joint annual exercise. The 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery — a High-Mobility Artillery rocket System (HIMARS) battalion with units in Sussex and Plymouth, Wisconsin — and the Madison-based 112th Mobile Public
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2023 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 16, 2022. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance farmer participation in local watershed conservation efforts. Through 2021-2023 budget, Governor Evers
Washington, DC — Wisconsin has the fourth-highest Black homicide victimization rate in the nation with a rate of 27.24 per 100,000—one and a half times the national Black homicide victimization rate and more than five and a half times the overall homicide rate nationwide—according to a new analysis by the Violence Policy
STOUGHTON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that more than 5,200 businesses and nonprofits have been approved to receive a $10,000 Main Street Bounceback Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to move into previously vacant commercial spaces throughout the state. “Our Main Street Bounceback grants are helping transform downtowns from
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Dane County Parks will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, celebrating the opening of a new shared-use trail connection through Governor Nelson State Park. The North Mendota Trail is a 12-foot wide paved shared-use trail
MADISON, Wis. — As the January 6 Committee continues to offer more insight into the lies and violence that went into the MAGA extremists’ attack on the nation’s capital last year, Trump-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels is suggesting he would be open to taking action as governor of Wisconsin to continue
MADISON – A new survey found that Wisconsin businesses are taking a variety of steps to attract and retain talent amid an ongoing workforce shortage. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, nearly half of businesses plan to raise wages by more than four percent in 2022 – roughly double the number that said
Milwaukee: Citizen Action of Wisconsin released a new report today in coordination with Americans for Tax Fairness and Health Care for America Now, showing that America’s billionaires are pumping tens of millions of dollars into the 2022 midterm elections, mostly backing Republican candidates for Congress who will cut taxes for
Milwaukee (July 13, 2022) – Bublr, Milwaukee’s nonprofit bikeshare operator, is excited to announce who will be performing at the 2022 Bublr Bash. The Bublr Bash is Bublr’s primary fundraiser each year helping ensure the nonprofit can continue offering not only affordable bikeshare but also Bublr’s other programs including the B3
By Common Council members: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II Earlier today
MADISON- State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) issued the following statement in response to the July 8th Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on Richard Teigen v. Wisconsin Elections Commission: “My continued and unwavering efforts to seek closure of, by, and for the people regarding the 2020 election, was once again vindicated now
In case you missed it, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported that the Small Business Optimism Index dropped 3.6 points in June to 89.5, marking the lowest level since January 2013. Additionally, small businesses owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased to a net negative
MILWAUKEE – Please join executives from all Wisconsin’s 11 local workforce boards and the Wisconsin Society for Human Resource Management Council SHRM as they welcome a panle of experts to highlight success stories and share insights into ways employers can tap into Wisconsin’s hidden workforce. Register today to learn ways to connect to folks who
MADISON, Wis. – Last week, President Biden announced a new American Rescue Plan rule that will protect millions of Americans’ pensions – including more than 20,000 Wisconsinites who rely on their pensions today. Thanks to Wisconsin Democrats like Senator Tammy Baldwin, this new pension rule will protect more than 200 multiemployer