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[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Tim Michels is continuing to avoid responsibility for the liberal political positions he’s taken and lobbied for while running his company. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed on Tuesday that Michels led a group that
NEENAH, Wis. – ThedaCare is committed to providing the most current and accurate COVID-19 vaccine information regarding eligibility, available doses and scheduling access. In mid-June, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
MADISON – July 12, 2022 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced that it will hold a MORE THAN PINK Walk in South Central Wisconsin on Sunday, August 28, 2022. After going virtual for the past two years
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing tag is Aug. 1. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, the Milwaukee Police Association announced they are endorsing Derrick Van Orden for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District. Law Enforcement from across the state recognize that we need leaders in Washington who will work to
MADISON — On Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s alumni magazine, has won four awards in the Circle of Excellence competition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), including a gold award in the “best magazine” category. The
Wisconsin – The American Society of Civil Engineers, the Wisconsin Report Card and Advocacy Committee member, Martin Hanson issued the following statement of opposition to a potential “Gas Tax Holiday”: “Last year, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment
MADISON, Wis. – Foss Fine Meats in Sparta, Wis., is issuing a voluntary recall of ham products produced for individuals and packaged and sold from its retail store. Affected products may include a Wisconsin mark of inspection with establishment No.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers’ re-election campaign is launching its latest television ads highlighting his historic investments to expand and improve high-speed internet access across the state. One ad highlights how Gov. Evers has worked to expand access
MADISON, Wis. (July 12, 2022) — The federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program provides important student loan debt relief to healthcare and frontline workers, teachers, administrative employees, and other community servants doing essential work for our country’s success. That is why it
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he raised $10.1 million during the first six months of 2022 — shattering fundraising records and highlighting that Wisconsinites are ready to re-elect Gov. Evers this November. “From his time as
MADISON — Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Mary Kolar announced today that applications are now being accepted for two grants available to Wisconsin organizations that serve veterans and their families. Applications for both the WDVA Nonprofit Grant and the
On July 9, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) identified the second confirmed case of orthopoxvirus, presumed to be monkeypox, in a resident of Milwaukee County. The patient is currently isolating, and DHS is working with federal and
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced nearly $10 million to 20 small businesses working on forward-thinking energy technology, which could significantly reduce U.S. energy consumption. The support to small businesses across the country is part of the Advanced Research Projects
US 14 will close for 28-days between WIS 138 and WIS 92 in Dane County starting July 18, 2022. The posted detour will follow WIS 138, WIS 59 and WIS 104. WIS 92 will also remain closed at the US
WISCONSIN – Today ,former Ambassador Norm Eisen, a leading national expert on issues related to democracy, joined a virtual press briefing hosted by the Defend Democracy Project. Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys – along with speakers from BLOC (Black Leaders
MILWAUKEE – Youth Empowered in the Struggle (Y.E.S.), the youth arm of Voces de la Frontera, is seeking an overhaul of the lunches served at Milwaukee Public Schools through its School Lunch Justice Campaign. Supervisors Juan Miguel Martinez and Ryan
Wisconsin State Patrol officers will keep an eye on motorists from a new vantage point this week, as they team up with semi-truck drivers to keep Wisconsin highways safe. Officers across the state will join truck drivers in their cabs
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Personnel, today released the following statement regarding the Pentagon’s failures to create a uniform standard for servicemembers looking to receive an exemption from taking
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Tim Michels is continuing to avoid responsibility for the liberal political positions he’s taken and lobbied for while running his company. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed on Tuesday that Michels led a group that opposed legislation to ban companies that employed illegal immigrants from
NEENAH, Wis. – ThedaCare is committed to providing the most current and accurate COVID-19 vaccine information regarding eligibility, available doses and scheduling access. In mid-June, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 5 years, as well
MADISON – July 12, 2022 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced that it will hold a MORE THAN PINK Walk in South Central Wisconsin on Sunday, August 28, 2022. After going virtual for the past two years the Walk will be held in-person at Willow Island at
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing tag is Aug. 1. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license holders will be selected to spear a sturgeon from lakes
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, the Milwaukee Police Association announced they are endorsing Derrick Van Orden for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District. Law Enforcement from across the state recognize that we need leaders in Washington who will work to help them fight the rising tide of crime. Derrick Van
MADISON — On Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s alumni magazine, has won four awards in the Circle of Excellence competition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), including a gold award in the “best magazine” category. The world’s top institutions of higher education compete for the annual
Wisconsin – The American Society of Civil Engineers, the Wisconsin Report Card and Advocacy Committee member, Martin Hanson issued the following statement of opposition to a potential “Gas Tax Holiday”: “Last year, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which represents a historic investment in
MADISON, Wis. – Foss Fine Meats in Sparta, Wis., is issuing a voluntary recall of ham products produced for individuals and packaged and sold from its retail store. Affected products may include a Wisconsin mark of inspection with establishment No. 58 and also may include a “packed on” date of
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers’ re-election campaign is launching its latest television ads highlighting his historic investments to expand and improve high-speed internet access across the state. One ad highlights how Gov. Evers has worked to expand access to more than 300,000 homes and businesses during his first
MADISON, Wis. (July 12, 2022) — The federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program provides important student loan debt relief to healthcare and frontline workers, teachers, administrative employees, and other community servants doing essential work for our country’s success. That is why it is important to spread the word about the widely unknown
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he raised $10.1 million during the first six months of 2022 — shattering fundraising records and highlighting that Wisconsinites are ready to re-elect Gov. Evers this November. “From his time as a public school science teacher to now as governor, Tony
MADISON — Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Mary Kolar announced today that applications are now being accepted for two grants available to Wisconsin organizations that serve veterans and their families. Applications for both the WDVA Nonprofit Grant and the WDVA Entrepreneurship Grant will be accepted through Friday, August 12 at
On July 9, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) identified the second confirmed case of orthopoxvirus, presumed to be monkeypox, in a resident of Milwaukee County. The patient is currently isolating, and DHS is working with federal and local partners to identify people who have been in contact
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced nearly $10 million to 20 small businesses working on forward-thinking energy technology, which could significantly reduce U.S. energy consumption. The support to small businesses across the country is part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Exploratory Topic Supporting Entrepreneurial Energy Discoveries (SEED). “SEED support
US 14 will close for 28-days between WIS 138 and WIS 92 in Dane County starting July 18, 2022. The posted detour will follow WIS 138, WIS 59 and WIS 104. WIS 92 will also remain closed at the US 14 intersection for the remainder of the project. The work
WISCONSIN – Today ,former Ambassador Norm Eisen, a leading national expert on issues related to democracy, joined a virtual press briefing hosted by the Defend Democracy Project. Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys – along with speakers from BLOC (Black Leaders Organizing Communities) and Law Forward – also discussed recent disclosures
MILWAUKEE – Youth Empowered in the Struggle (Y.E.S.), the youth arm of Voces de la Frontera, is seeking an overhaul of the lunches served at Milwaukee Public Schools through its School Lunch Justice Campaign. Supervisors Juan Miguel Martinez and Ryan Clancy, Y.E.S. Director of Youth Organizing Ari Antreassian, and a
Wisconsin State Patrol officers will keep an eye on motorists from a new vantage point this week, as they team up with semi-truck drivers to keep Wisconsin highways safe. Officers across the state will join truck drivers in their cabs during the Trooper in a Truck campaign. It’s part of
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Personnel, today released the following statement regarding the Pentagon’s failures to create a uniform standard for servicemembers looking to receive an exemption from taking the COVID-19 vaccine. “Last year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)