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Applications opened today for the Madison Forward Fund: a guaranteed income pilot that will give 155 families in Madison $500 per month for one year. The program is a collaboration between the City of Madison and Mayors for a Guaranteed
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children ages 6 months through 5 years should be vaccinated against COVID-19. Children within this age group can begin receiving their COVID-19
STEVENS POINT — Gov. Tony Evers today is announcing up to $19.5 million in grants through the Workforce Innovation Grant Program will be awarded to Lakeshore Technical College, the Wisconsin Forestry Center at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and Northwood Technical College
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a Maine education program that unconstitutionally discriminated against religious schools. Because some rural school districts in Maine do not have secondary education, the state gave these
Washington, D.C. – It’s Turnback Tuesday. Three years ago, Mandela Barnes stormed out of an interview after being asked about his unpaid property taxes. We all know that Wisconsin Democrats are tax cheats, but we guess Barnes didn’t like being confronted about it. Statement
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order prohibiting gas and diesel price gouging. Gov. Evers’ order will protect Wisconsinites from prices that would make it harder for them to fill up their vehicle. Gov. Evers again called on the federal
MADISON — Today, the January 6th Committee revealed that Ron Johnson attempted to submit a slate of fake electors to former Vice President Pence on January 6th. In response, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, released the following statement.
Madison, WI (June 21, 2022) – Blaming gas station owners for high gas prices is ridiculous. Wisconsin’s retail motor fuels market is one the most competitive marketplaces in the country. Retailers are required by state law to post their prices
DELAFIELD, Wis. – Today, Kevin Nicholson, a Marine Corps combat veteran, political outsider, and a Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, called on the Wisconsin state legislature and Governor Tony Evers to provide some relief at the pump to Wisconsin residents by repealing
PEWAUKEE–Congressional candidate Mike Van Someren (WI-5) released a Public Safety Plan today as polls suggest violent crime is again reaching the top of lists of voter concerns in advance of the 2022 fall election. “I’m a family man, and
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi joined Alliant Energy and SunVest Solar executives to kick off the construction of a 90-acre solar project on county-owned land in the Town of Cottage Grove. Known as the Yahara Solar Project, construction of this
WHITEWATER–June 21, 2022– the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is thrilled to announce that it will be offering 25% off discounted race entries to all University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W) students. The DWS 10th
New Berlin – U.S. Senate Candidate Steven Olikara commits to building diverse coalitions to address the most difficult issues and holds Higher Ground Town Hall on Gun Violence. “We hope to highlight the importance of open and inclusive conversations about gun violence
WISCONSIN —Today, Protect Our Care is releasing a new video explaining how Republicans have waged a war against women’s health care. In the coming weeks, right-wing Justices on the Supreme Court are expected to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade
[Waukesha, Wis.] — Candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement Tuesday after Gov. Tony Evers announced his election-year executive order attempting to hide his true record on gas prices: “Tony Evers’ disingenuous executive order is nothing more
Temperatures are predicted to be dangerously hot with heat indices approaching 105° on Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 12pm through 7pm Tuesday. Extremely high temperatures coupled with high humidity can have some serious effects on your health
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will hold a preliminary public hearing and comment period to consider promulgation of administrative rules under a statement of scope on a proposed permanent rule relating to educator preparation programs and licensing revisions.
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Emergency Order #170 prohibiting price gouging of gasoline and diesel. Wisconsin is one of many states facing significant price increases in gas and diesel due to higher oil demand, limited global supply,
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome MilliporeSigma as the organization’s newest gold member. MilliporeSigma has previously been a regular corporate member of the LGBT Chamber since early 2021. “We are honored that MilliporeSigma has decided to
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy Joined 3rd Congressional District Candidate Derrick Van Orden yesterday in La Crosse to discuss the impact of Biden and Pelosi’s failed economic policies on Wisconsin farmers. First, they held a
Applications opened today for the Madison Forward Fund: a guaranteed income pilot that will give 155 families in Madison $500 per month for one year. The program is a collaboration between the City of Madison and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, a national network of mayors advocating for an income
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children ages 6 months through 5 years should be vaccinated against COVID-19. Children within this age group can begin receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations this week as shipments of both authorized Pfizer and
STEVENS POINT — Gov. Tony Evers today is announcing up to $19.5 million in grants through the Workforce Innovation Grant Program will be awarded to Lakeshore Technical College, the Wisconsin Forestry Center at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and Northwood Technical College for projects that support long-term solutions to Wisconsin’s workforce challenges
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a Maine education program that unconstitutionally discriminated against religious schools. Because some rural school districts in Maine do not have secondary education, the state gave these communities the option to sign contracts with neighboring schools or
Washington, D.C. – It’s Turnback Tuesday. Three years ago, Mandela Barnes stormed out of an interview after being asked about his unpaid property taxes. We all know that Wisconsin Democrats are tax cheats, but we guess Barnes didn’t like being confronted about it. Statement from NRSC Spokeswoman Lizzie Litzow: “Mandela Barnes was confronted for failing
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order prohibiting gas and diesel price gouging. Gov. Evers’ order will protect Wisconsinites from prices that would make it harder for them to fill up their vehicle. Gov. Evers again called on the federal government to suspend the federal gas tax — which would
MADISON — Today, the January 6th Committee revealed that Ron Johnson attempted to submit a slate of fake electors to former Vice President Pence on January 6th. In response, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, released the following statement. “Ron Johnson actively tried to undermine this democracy. He literally
Madison, WI (June 21, 2022) – Blaming gas station owners for high gas prices is ridiculous. Wisconsin’s retail motor fuels market is one the most competitive marketplaces in the country. Retailers are required by state law to post their prices on big signs where a one penny difference can decide
DELAFIELD, Wis. – Today, Kevin Nicholson, a Marine Corps combat veteran, political outsider, and a Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, called on the Wisconsin state legislature and Governor Tony Evers to provide some relief at the pump to Wisconsin residents by repealing the minimum markup on gasoline sales in Wisconsin. Nicholson went
PEWAUKEE–Congressional candidate Mike Van Someren (WI-5) released a Public Safety Plan today as polls suggest violent crime is again reaching the top of lists of voter concerns in advance of the 2022 fall election. “I’m a family man, and like all my neighbors, I want our community to be
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi joined Alliant Energy and SunVest Solar executives to kick off the construction of a 90-acre solar project on county-owned land in the Town of Cottage Grove. Known as the Yahara Solar Project, construction of this project will achieve Dane County’s goal of using 100% renewable
WHITEWATER–June 21, 2022– the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is thrilled to announce that it will be offering 25% off discounted race entries to all University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W) students. The DWS 10th anniversary race is scheduled for Sunday, September 18th, 2022. With
New Berlin – U.S. Senate Candidate Steven Olikara commits to building diverse coalitions to address the most difficult issues and holds Higher Ground Town Hall on Gun Violence. “We hope to highlight the importance of open and inclusive conversations about gun violence and show that it’s possible to find forward-looking solutions,” he
WISCONSIN —Today, Protect Our Care is releasing a new video explaining how Republicans have waged a war against women’s health care. In the coming weeks, right-wing Justices on the Supreme Court are expected to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, opening the floodgates for states to ban abortion. In
[Waukesha, Wis.] — Candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement Tuesday after Gov. Tony Evers announced his election-year executive order attempting to hide his true record on gas prices: “Tony Evers’ disingenuous executive order is nothing more than an election-year stunt, attempting to deflect from his own
Temperatures are predicted to be dangerously hot with heat indices approaching 105° on Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 12pm through 7pm Tuesday. Extremely high temperatures coupled with high humidity can have some serious effects on your health such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Over 1,000 deaths
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will hold a preliminary public hearing and comment period to consider promulgation of administrative rules under a statement of scope on a proposed permanent rule relating to educator preparation programs and licensing revisions. The proposed permanent rule, SS 050-22, seeks to amend Wis. Admin.
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Emergency Order #170 prohibiting price gouging of gasoline and diesel. Wisconsin is one of many states facing significant price increases in gas and diesel due to higher oil demand, limited global supply, and low refinery capacity. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome MilliporeSigma as the organization’s newest gold member. MilliporeSigma has previously been a regular corporate member of the LGBT Chamber since early 2021. “We are honored that MilliporeSigma has decided to increase its partnership with the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber to become
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy Joined 3rd Congressional District Candidate Derrick Van Orden yesterday in La Crosse to discuss the impact of Biden and Pelosi’s failed economic policies on Wisconsin farmers. First, they held a roundtable with local farmers and agriculture business owners, then toured