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MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statements in observation of Juneteenth. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler: “On Juneteenth, we celebrate the emancipation of enslaved Americans and recognize the
Contact: press@senatemajority.com | (917) 291-8182 Washington, D.C. — Today, Senate Majority PAC (SMP) and allied nonprofit organization Majority Forward announced a second major round of television reservations with the launch of a new $38 million summer ad blitz across six key battleground states: Arizona, Georgia,
“The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children 6 months through 5 years be vaccinated against COVID-19. This recommendation follows authorization by the Food and Drug
MADISON, WI- Yesterday, Governor Evers, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority CEO Elmer Moore Jr., and Members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus kicked off Juneteenth at the Wisconsin State Capitol. On this, Representative Stubbs released the following statement: “I
“The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children 6 months through 5 years be vaccinated against COVID-19. This recommendation follows authorization by the Food and Drug
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Langlade County deer farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in 2021 has been depopulated. None of the 47 deer that remained
MILWAUKEE, Wis — In case you missed it, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and State Representatives Deb Andraca and Kalan Haywood condemned the NRA’s State Conference happening this weekend in Brookfield and called for “more action from Republican lawmakers regarding common
Milwaukee, Wis – MKE Black Inc. announced an interim executive director, Ayrton Bryan, effective June 1. Bryan will lead the board as its volunteer president. Joined by fellow board members Rick Banks and Paul Wellington and numerous volunteers, the team has
Anna Halverson, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 80, is one of only two Wisconsin candidates to earn endorsement by Everytown for Gun Safety. “We can’t end our gun violence epidemic without passing strong gun laws, and that requires electing
MADISON, Wis. — While speaking at a Lake Country Patriots meeting last night, Tim Michels came out in support of Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch’s disastrous Foxconn deal, saying that if he’s elected governor, he’s “going to try and put that Foxconn
MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, June 30 County Supervisors Peter Burgelis and Juan Miguel Martinez, County Executive David Crowley, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Mark Borkowski, the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee County Park Rangers will join neighbors for a neighborhood walk in the Jackson
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #169, raising the Juneteenth Flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth for the third year in a row. “In 2020, I was proud to raise the Juneteenth flag over the
MADISON, Wis. – Following several recent black bear sightings across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts this summer. Although black bears are most common in the northern half of
(Green Bay, Wis.) – Imports of limestone and cement led the way as nearly 180,000 tons of cargo moved through the Port of Green Bay in May. Despite the solid tonnage numbers in May, the year-to-date totals are down 32%
TOWNSHIP OF OCONTO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in the Township of Oconto, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 32 of her Senate colleagues in a push to extend child nutrition waivers ahead of their expiration and enact a robust set of child nutrition priorities in any upcoming legislative vehicles. As
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, UpNorthNews highlighted Governor Tony Evers’ efforts to invest in small businesses across the state. During Gov. Evers’ first term, more than 4,500 small businesses in all 72 counties have benefited from the Main Street Bounceback
Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced that a new Rustic Road guide that offers 123 backroad trips through Wisconsin scenery is available in print and online. The newest route, Rustic Road 123, is in
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and the Wisconsin delegation in introducing the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the distinguished service of the Hmong people in the fight against communism throughout the Vietnam War.
MADISON, Wis.—In case you missed it, this week Senator Ron Johnson once again advocated for repealing Affordable Care Act protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and replacing them with high risk pool coverage — potentially throwing millions off their health care plans
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statements in observation of Juneteenth. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler: “On Juneteenth, we celebrate the emancipation of enslaved Americans and recognize the unfinished work of justice and equality in America. Every day
Contact: press@senatemajority.com | (917) 291-8182 Washington, D.C. — Today, Senate Majority PAC (SMP) and allied nonprofit organization Majority Forward announced a second major round of television reservations with the launch of a new $38 million summer ad blitz across six key battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. SMP’s latest placements will
“The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children 6 months through 5 years be vaccinated against COVID-19. This recommendation follows authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is a milestone in the fight against
MADISON, WI- Yesterday, Governor Evers, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority CEO Elmer Moore Jr., and Members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus kicked off Juneteenth at the Wisconsin State Capitol. On this, Representative Stubbs released the following statement: “I want to first thank Governor Tony Evers for authorizing the
“The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children 6 months through 5 years be vaccinated against COVID-19. This recommendation follows authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is a milestone in the fight against
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Langlade County deer farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in 2021 has been depopulated. None of the 47 deer that remained at the property tested positive for CWD. The 6-acre farm
MILWAUKEE, Wis — In case you missed it, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and State Representatives Deb Andraca and Kalan Haywood condemned the NRA’s State Conference happening this weekend in Brookfield and called for “more action from Republican lawmakers regarding common sense gun laws.” Republicans running for governor oppose most efforts
Milwaukee, Wis – MKE Black Inc. announced an interim executive director, Ayrton Bryan, effective June 1. Bryan will lead the board as its volunteer president. Joined by fellow board members Rick Banks and Paul Wellington and numerous volunteers, the team has begun a strategy and planning process to sustain the growth
Anna Halverson, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 80, is one of only two Wisconsin candidates to earn endorsement by Everytown for Gun Safety. “We can’t end our gun violence epidemic without passing strong gun laws, and that requires electing strong gun safety champions,” said John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for
MADISON, Wis. — While speaking at a Lake Country Patriots meeting last night, Tim Michels came out in support of Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch’s disastrous Foxconn deal, saying that if he’s elected governor, he’s “going to try and put that Foxconn deal back together.” Michels’ support for the Walker-Kleefisch Foxconn deal
MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, June 30 County Supervisors Peter Burgelis and Juan Miguel Martinez, County Executive David Crowley, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Mark Borkowski, the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee County Park Rangers will join neighbors for a neighborhood walk in the Jackson Park neighborhood. “I’m honored to have so many partners participate
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #169, raising the Juneteenth Flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth for the third year in a row. “In 2020, I was proud to raise the Juneteenth flag over the State Capitol for the very first time in our state’s
MADISON, Wis. – Following several recent black bear sightings across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts this summer. Although black bears are most common in the northern half of the state, populations have been slowly expanding south over the
(Green Bay, Wis.) – Imports of limestone and cement led the way as nearly 180,000 tons of cargo moved through the Port of Green Bay in May. Despite the solid tonnage numbers in May, the year-to-date totals are down 32% from last year when May totalled more than 281,000 tons
TOWNSHIP OF OCONTO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in the Township of Oconto, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 8, 2022. DCI is requesting anyone who witnessed the shooting incident on
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 32 of her Senate colleagues in a push to extend child nutrition waivers ahead of their expiration and enact a robust set of child nutrition priorities in any upcoming legislative vehicles. As school summer break is already underway in many states, it
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, UpNorthNews highlighted Governor Tony Evers’ efforts to invest in small businesses across the state. During Gov. Evers’ first term, more than 4,500 small businesses in all 72 counties have benefited from the Main Street Bounceback program — and funding is still available for even more
Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced that a new Rustic Road guide that offers 123 backroad trips through Wisconsin scenery is available in print and online. The newest route, Rustic Road 123, is in northwest Winnebago County along Pioneer and Medina Junction roads near
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and the Wisconsin delegation in introducing the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the distinguished service of the Hmong people in the fight against communism throughout the Vietnam War. The bill has a total of 38 bipartisan cosponsors. “During
MADISON, Wis.—In case you missed it, this week Senator Ron Johnson once again advocated for repealing Affordable Care Act protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and replacing them with high risk pool coverage — potentially throwing millions off their health care plans and pricing them out of insurance. This comes after Senator