Students get six-figure settlement from University Claims included civil rights, open meetings, public records MILWAUKEE — Orders transmitted Wednesday by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals marked the formal end to a series of lawsuits filed by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students over then-UWM Chancellor Michael Lovell’s refusal to accept the

CONTACT: Emily Kumlien 608-516-9154 ekumlien@uwhealth.org MADISON, Wis. – Black patients with pancreatic cancer have lower survival rates than white patients, and a new study suggests why: They are much less likely to receive life-extending treatments. Researchers from the UW Carbone Cancer Center found that non-Hispanic Black patients in Wisconsin were

Contact: Michael Welsh                                                                                                         608-234-2940; or mwelsh@weda.org Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) recently presented State Sen. Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) with the organization’s 2022 “Champion of Economic Development” legislative award for his leadership on legislative initiatives to drive economic growth and prosperity in Wisconsin. The award

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 56 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted to 554. The Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually on April 8, 2022, and April 22, 2022, and applications that were selected for expedited review or

Contact: Grace White WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Ranking Member on the Select Committee on the Economy, issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the May Consumer Price Index Report, which is a measure of inflation. “In September of 2021 I expressed concerns about inflation to Secretary

CONTACT: Maj. Gretel Weiskopf | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3056 by Vaughn R. Larson The last time Wisconsin National Guard troops conducted significant military operations in Papua New Guinea — the eastern half of a large island just north of Australia — was during the Battle of Aitape against Japanese forces in the summer

Contact: Eddie Cullen, 414-278-4285  MILWAUKEE – On Saturday, June 18 Historic Concordia Neighbors Inc. will lead a tour of homes and buildings from the Gilded Age around the city. “I’d like to encourage all residents who enjoy Milwaukee’s rich architectural history to attend this tour,” said Supervisor Peter Burgelis. “My thanks

Contact: press@bradpfaff.com Date: June 10, 2022 LA CROSSE, WI – Last night the American people got their first glimpse into the year-long bipartisan investigation into the deadly January 6th attack on our Capitol. It is clear, now more than ever, that the insurrection was a coordinated attempt to stop the

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland  (608) 267-9649 STEVENS POINT- Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) announced that she has been named a recipient of the 2021-22 WEAC Friend of Education Award. The Friend of Education Award is presented annually by action of the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) Board of Directors

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to host cameras in the Flambeau River State Forest and Clam Lake to effectively monitor the reintroduced elk herds in Wisconsin. A large number of volunteer cameras are still needed to monitor the elk. Volunteer-managed cameras in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that preliminary totals show Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 39,007 birds during the 2022 spring turkey hunting season, a 5% increase from the 37,266 birds registered in the spring 2021 season. The 2022 spring season started on April 16 with

MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced their endorsement of Adam Jarchow for Attorney General. Jarchow earned the support of AFP-WI for his consistent leadership, steadfast commitment to public safety, and dedication to defending individual liberty against the regulatory state in Washington and Madison. AFP-WI is proud to throw

[Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, Tony Evers still has no accomplishments to tout, so he has resorted to bragging about Scott Walker-era education achievements. The Center Square reported that while Evers often cites Wisconsin’s improvement in educational ranking from 18th to 8th in the country, he neglects to mention

LaGrange, WI – Today, Jason Dean, a Republican from LaGrange, today announced that he has been endorsed by Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) in the 31st Assembly District race. The 31st Assembly District stretches from Whitewater, down to Beloit, and over to Elkhorn. “I am happy to endorse Jason Dean for

Contact: Rep. Neubauer, 608-266-0634 MADISON – Today, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) announced her appointment of Judge Maryann Sumi to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. Judge Sumi fills a vacancy after former Commissioner Awais Khaleel resigned from the position. Representative Neubauer released the following statement regarding Judge Sumi’s appointment: “Judge Maryann Sumi

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Elections Commission voted to include Tim Michels on the August ballot. Wisconsin Democratic Party Executive Director Devin Remiker issued the following statement: “When entering this race, Tim Michels quickly adopted the extreme language of election fraud favored by his fellow Republicans. On the campaign trail, he often talks

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on inflation reaching a record forty-year high. “This morning, the Labor Department announced inflation has hit a new forty-year record high. But instead of taking action to address rising costs, Democrats continue to wage war on American energy and threaten to

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — In the words of a former Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy cadet, it was a great day to be a Challenge Academy graduate. Warrant Officer 1 Vanessa Pederson of Reedsburg, Wisconsin — the distinguished honor graduate and command sergeant major for Class 17 in 2006 —

[Waukesha, WI] – In response to Gov. Tony Evers finally asking for Parole Commissioner John Tate’s resignation, candidate for governor, Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement: “Parole Commission Chairman John Tate deserved to be fired long ago. His replacement needs to prioritize Wisconsin victims and families’ safety — not Tony

DANE COUNTY – On Friday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin toured Midwest Prototyping in Blue Mounds to discuss supporting Made in America manufacturers and Rebalanced-Life Wellness Association Men’s Health & Education Center to discuss closing healthcare disparities in the black community. Senator Baldwin also joined Free Bikes 4 Kids to celebrate