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MILWAUKEE, WI – After a two-year hiatus, Milwaukee’s July 3 fireworks display presented by American Family Insurance, Milwaukee County Parks, the Kelben Foundation, Inc. and Town Bank, a Wintrust Community Bank, returns to the lakefront this summer. The July 3rd display, which attracts over 100,000 people
Milwaukee — In response to the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act failing in the U.S. Senate, Alex Lasry released the following statement: “The Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and FBI offices all have responsibility for monitoring domestic threats. This bill
MADISON, Wis. – This week, Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the launch of a new statewide system to track sexual assault kits. This system will enable survivorts to track the location of their kit throughout the testing process. In 2018, Attorney
Wauwatosa, WI — On Monday, May 23, 2022, the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Demond Means’ recommendation appoint the following members of its leadership team: Mr. Corey Golla, Wauwatosa West High School Principal Ms. LaShawnda
Milwaukee — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Courier highlighted the release of Alex Lasry’s comprehensive public safety plan and noted that it has received high praise from several local elected officials. Lasry’s plan focuses on keeping our communities safe by putting more police officers on
A new report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel may help to shed some light on why Ron Johnson is so out-of-touch with Wisconsinites that he keeps opposing policies to help lift up Wisconsin workers, families, and small businesses: Per the Journal Sentinel, it turns out that Johnson
MADISON, Wis. – Throughout May Mental Health Month, DATCP has been highlighting the importance of taking care of yourself. Mental health is central to our overall health, and ignoring mental health needs can impact our quality of life – similar to
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation wardens and DNR park staff will be finding their adventure along with the public on the Military Ridge State Trail and other popular state trails this Memorial Day weekend. Wardens will be
[Waukesha, Wis.] — The Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association (WBHA) announces its endorsement of former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch for Governor of Wisconsin. Lt. Gov. Kleefisch had a proven track record of protecting the traditions and values of the hunting
I am very heartened that the Republican Party at convention has adopted most of the items I have been talking about as I travel Wisconsin these past 8 months. Together we are getting the word out. Grassroots are working to
“The treatment of our heroes at the Veterans Home at Union Grove is completely unacceptable. Actually, “completely unacceptable” doesn’t begin to scratch the surface of how disgusted we are with what is occurring. These veterans have earned far better than
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the COVID-19 Illness After Vaccination webpage to include additional data on people who are up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. People are considered up to date when they have received all doses in their primary
LA CROSSE—Hundreds of faculty and student researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs from across the University of Wisconsin System will convene at UW-La Crosse for the WiSys SPARK Symposium, July 31-Aug. 2. WiSys’ annual summer celebration of the UW System’s best and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Emergency Order #164 prohibiting infant formula price gouging. The result of national supply chain issues and a recall of powdered formulas, the infant formula shortage has made it difficult for companies to make and distribute baby formula to keep
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, the Milwaukee County Board voted unanimously to approve $1.1M in American Rescue Plan dollars to fund the revival of the Milwaukee Market Match food program. Piloted for the last two years, the program will double the dollars
MADISON, Wis. — A new report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlights Ron Johnson spending up to $18,781 of taxpayer money to pay for his vacation travel. Key Points: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Sen. Ron Johnson uses tax dollars to travel between Florida family home
Menomonie, WI—Today, Foreign Policy for America wholeheartedly endorsed Deb Baldus McGrath for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional district. Deb is a former Army Captain, CIA Officer, and mother of three from Menomonie. Foreign Policy for America is a nonpartisan advocacy
MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to protect Wisconsin’s forests and trees by not transporting firewood long distances. Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and campfires
MILWAUKEE – Today the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors held a presentation in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at their monthly meeting. Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, 1st Vice Chair Sequanna Taylor, and Supervisors Liz Sumner and Peter
MILWAUKEE, WI – After a two-year hiatus, Milwaukee’s July 3 fireworks display presented by American Family Insurance, Milwaukee County Parks, the Kelben Foundation, Inc. and Town Bank, a Wintrust Community Bank, returns to the lakefront this summer. The July 3rd display, which attracts over 100,000 people to Milwaukee’s lakefront is an over 50-year tradition. On Sunday,
Milwaukee — In response to the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act failing in the U.S. Senate, Alex Lasry released the following statement: “The Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and FBI offices all have responsibility for monitoring domestic threats. This bill would have authorized all three agencies to help train and
MADISON, Wis. – This week, Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the launch of a new statewide system to track sexual assault kits. This system will enable survivorts to track the location of their kit throughout the testing process. In 2018, Attorney General Kaul ran on a commitment to eliminate Wisconsin’s backlog
Wauwatosa, WI — On Monday, May 23, 2022, the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Demond Means’ recommendation appoint the following members of its leadership team: Mr. Corey Golla, Wauwatosa West High School Principal Ms. LaShawnda M. Holland, Director of Diversity + Inclusion Mr. Corey Golla
Milwaukee — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Courier highlighted the release of Alex Lasry’s comprehensive public safety plan and noted that it has received high praise from several local elected officials. Lasry’s plan focuses on keeping our communities safe by putting more police officers on the streets and increasing funding to local crime prevention programs.
A new report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel may help to shed some light on why Ron Johnson is so out-of-touch with Wisconsinites that he keeps opposing policies to help lift up Wisconsin workers, families, and small businesses: Per the Journal Sentinel, it turns out that Johnson has been taking regular trips between Washington, DC and his
MADISON, Wis. – Throughout May Mental Health Month, DATCP has been highlighting the importance of taking care of yourself. Mental health is central to our overall health, and ignoring mental health needs can impact our quality of life – similar to how ignoring a broken leg can impact our ability to
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation wardens and DNR park staff will be finding their adventure along with the public on the Military Ridge State Trail and other popular state trails this Memorial Day weekend. Wardens will be out on the trails checking for trail passes and stressing
[Waukesha, Wis.] — The Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association (WBHA) announces its endorsement of former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch for Governor of Wisconsin. Lt. Gov. Kleefisch had a proven track record of protecting the traditions and values of the hunting community during her eight years of work in the Walker
I am very heartened that the Republican Party at convention has adopted most of the items I have been talking about as I travel Wisconsin these past 8 months. Together we are getting the word out. Grassroots are working to once again run the party from the bottom up. Namely: 1.
“The treatment of our heroes at the Veterans Home at Union Grove is completely unacceptable. Actually, “completely unacceptable” doesn’t begin to scratch the surface of how disgusted we are with what is occurring. These veterans have earned far better than the treatment they’ve been getting. “We know the staff
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the COVID-19 Illness After Vaccination webpage to include additional data on people who are up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. People are considered up to date when they have received all doses in their primary vaccination series and all recommended booster doses. Everyone age 5
LA CROSSE—Hundreds of faculty and student researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs from across the University of Wisconsin System will convene at UW-La Crosse for the WiSys SPARK Symposium, July 31-Aug. 2. WiSys’ annual summer celebration of the UW System’s best and brightest focuses on: Seeding cross-campus networking and collaboration. Highlighting impactful
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Emergency Order #164 prohibiting infant formula price gouging. The result of national supply chain issues and a recall of powdered formulas, the infant formula shortage has made it difficult for companies to make and distribute baby formula to keep up with demand, substantially disrupting normal business transactions, causing prices to increase, and some
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, the Milwaukee County Board voted unanimously to approve $1.1M in American Rescue Plan dollars to fund the revival of the Milwaukee Market Match food program. Piloted for the last two years, the program will double the dollars of FoodShare participants at participating Milwaukee County farmers markets. The
MADISON, Wis. — A new report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlights Ron Johnson spending up to $18,781 of taxpayer money to pay for his vacation travel. Key Points: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Sen. Ron Johnson uses tax dollars to travel between Florida family home and the U.S. Capitol U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has been
Menomonie, WI—Today, Foreign Policy for America wholeheartedly endorsed Deb Baldus McGrath for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional district. Deb is a former Army Captain, CIA Officer, and mother of three from Menomonie. Foreign Policy for America is a nonpartisan advocacy organization working to strengthen support for principled American engagement in
MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to protect Wisconsin’s forests and trees by not transporting firewood long distances. Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and campfires are a Wisconsin summer staple. Even after a tree has
MILWAUKEE – Today the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors held a presentation in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at their monthly meeting. Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, 1st Vice Chair Sequanna Taylor, and Supervisors Liz Sumner and Peter Burgelis each authored a recognition citation honoring a member of