MADISON – Today, former UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced that she will step down as President-elect of Northwestern University to begin medical treatment for cancer. In response, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following statement: “Becky Blank has wrapped her arms around this community and our

DeForest, WI – After 48 years as a member of LIUNA, Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council President/Business Manager John Schmitt announced his retirement effective September 1, 2022.   John began his career in 1974 as a Laborer at the Miller Brewery in Milwaukee as a member of LIUNA Local 113.  He became

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, Derrick Van Orden received the endorsements of 15 Sheriffs from across the 3rd Congressional District of Wisconsin. Citing his leadership and background of service, the Sheriffs agree that Derrick is the best candidate to represent the 3rd District in Congress. Derrick Van Orden released

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is once again providing free well screening for nitrate at Farm Technology Days July 12-14. Nitrate is the most common health-related contaminant found in Wisconsin’s groundwater. The DNR will offer free on-the-spot screening. Results will be available in only a

Menomonie, WI—Today, Deb Baldus McGrath, candidate for Wisconsin’s third Congressional district, was endorsed by Stevens Point Alderperson and Council President Meleesa Johnson. Deb is a former Army Captain, CIA officer, and working mom of three. “From the first time I met and spoke with Deb Baldus McGrath I knew she

[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Attorney General candidate Adam Jarchow announced his endorsement from the National Rifle Association – making him the only Attorney General candidate, and the only statewide candidate in any race, to receive an endorsement from the organization. In their endorsement letter to Jarchow, the NRA stated, “This

WEST BEND, Wis. (July 11, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Health & Human Services has announced a new mental health and substance use campaign to increase awareness of available resources. The “Change the Ending” campaign was developed to help direct residents who may be suffering from mental health or

Milwaukee, Wis. – Even if high gas prices are draining your budget, don’t fall for this scam. Scammers are tempting drivers with phony gas station gift cards. It’s really a way to get your credit card details and other personal information. How the scam works You see a post on social media,

LAKE GENEVA…In his bid for State Assembly, Tyler August has earned the endorsement of local US Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Janesville).  August, of Lake Geneva, was the only Republican running for the 32nd District to be endorsed. “Tyler has a proven record of delivering results for our communities,” said Congressman Steil. “He

President-elect Rebecca M. Blank announced today, July 11, that she has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and will be unable to fulfill her role as the 17th president of Northwestern University. She plans to spend the coming weeks and months focusing on her health and family. “I do

CONTACT: Rep. Steineke, (608) 266-2418 Kaukauna…Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) announced earlier today he will be resigning from the state Assembly effective at 5pm on Wednesday, July 27th. Rep. Steineke released the following statement: “After announcing in January that I would not be seeking another term, my goal has

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Republican Tim Michels, the Army Veteran, Business executive, and political outsider running for governor, issued the following statement on receiving the endorsment of Governor Tommy Thompson: “I appreciate Governor Thompson’s endorsement and vote of confidence. Tommy Thompson knows what it takes to be a great governor of Wisconsin. We

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Republican Tim Michels, the Army Veteran, Business executive, and political outsider running for governor, issued the following statement on today’s decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court: “I’m glad the court today sided with election integrity and affirmed our belief that unmanned drop boxes were illegal. However, to fully

KENOSHA, WI – State Representative Tip McGuire (D – Kenosha) who represents the 64th Assembly District which includes the cities of Kenosha and Racine, as well as the Villages of Somers, Mount Pleasant, and Elmwood Park, announced the launch of his re-election campaign yesterday while surrounded by supporters at the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2022 Wisconsin Cherry Board election results. Chris Lautenbach of Fish Creek and Jim Seaquist of Ellison Bay began three-year terms as elected members of the Wisconsin Cherry Board on July 1, 2022. About the

[Fond du Lac, WI…]  Today Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney, law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, today applauded the decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to locate absentee ballot drop boxes in properly monitored locations. “The proliferation of absentee ballot drop boxes outside the parameters of the law

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled, in Richard Teigen v. WEC, that returning absentee ballots to drop boxes not at the clerk’s office violates Wisconsin election law. Sen. Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement:   “For two years I have witnessed an exhausting array of activist

(MADISON) – Today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling to disallow most drop boxes will impact the voting rights of many Wisconsinites with disabilities. BPDD is relieved that federal law remains to protect the rights of voters with disabilities to have assistance with mailing or delivery of their absentee ballots. The ruling

MADISON – State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) issued the following statement in response to today’s Supreme Court ruling on absentee ballot dropboxes: “Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 affirming that the use of absentee ballot dropboxes in Wisconsin is illegal.” “I enthusiastically concur with the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s historic