Menomonie, Wis. – Over the next several months, a team of University of Wisconsin-Stout faculty and students will be working in an unfamiliar lab space to create gifts that will be handed out at a special event this fall.   Industrial design Program Director Jennifer Astwood is guiding three students

The News: Attorneys at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) warning the state agency that an attempt to revoke an educator’s license for her remarks at a feminist rally in Madison violate the First Amendment. The Milwaukee Public Schools

MADISON, Wis. – A new, large study found that although there is a correlation between childhood asthma and being born into a densely populated or lower-income neighborhood, Black and Hispanic children had consistently higher rates of asthma than white children even in more affluent neighborhoods. The research, which was conducted as

MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds approval of the U.S. Supreme Court has taken a sharp turn down, falling to 44%, with 55% disapproving of how the Court is handling its job. In March, 54% approved and 45% disapproved. Approval of the Court stood at

CONTACT:    Michels Press Office press@michelsforgovernor.com West Allis, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) meets to elect its next chairman. Republican Businessman Tim Michels, the outsider running for governor, released the following statement declaring the election of this chairman should be its last, and vowed to disband the body when elected.

My generation was prepared for events like what happened in Uvalde today. In elementary and middle school we were taught to huddle together with the lights out in a corner away from the door; as if the potential assailant would somehow believe that no one was in school today. In

APPLETON –  U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson issued this statement in response to today’s tragic elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas: “Freedom is not worrying about whether or not your children make it through the school day alive or not. This madness must end. “From Texas to New York City

MILWAUKEE (May 24, 2022) – Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley issued the following statement in response to today’s news of a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas: “Right now, my thoughts and prayers are with the community of Uvalde, Texas, and everyone impacted by this

RACINE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in the City of Racine, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Friday, May 20, 2022.   At approximately 1:01 p.m., Racine Police Department Officer Zachary B. Brenner,

Town of Trenton, WI – To mark Memorial Day 2022, Washington County and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are collaborating to gather data at over 7000 Veteran gravesites throughout the County. In a partnership with the Washington County Veterans Service Office, Washington County Parks Department, and BSA, the geocache

MADISON, Wis. — A new report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed that two of Ron Johnson’s campaign donors, who received massive tax breaks as a result of Johnson’s work on the 2017 tax bill, have poured millions into a new Super PAC supporting his campaign. Key Points:  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Bice: Billionaires Diane

MILWAUKEE – Today, County Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman is calling on his County Board colleagues and the Milwaukee County Parks Department to prioritize the immediate safety concerns at McKinley Beach.   “First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers are with the family of the teenage girl who drowned at McKinley Beach

MADISON, WI – May 24, 2022 – USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will mail the Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey beginning May 30 to 515 Wisconsin farmers and ranchers. The new survey is a joint project between NASS and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) aimed at better understanding

MILWAUKEE, WI – During the State of the County Address in February, County Executive David Crowley announced the “Changemakers” marketing campaign for making Milwaukee County an employer of choice. Since then, the County has aggressively sought top tier talent passionate about making change in their communities through both virtual and in-person

  Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY21 FY22 % change FY21 FY22 % change         Individual Income        819,020        799,330 -2.4%      6,956,548      7,111,842 2.2% Adjusted        819,020     1,103,924 34.8%      6,956,548      7,416,436 6.6%           General Sales & Use       

This morning, Rep. Gallagher joined the Faulkner Focus to discuss Biden’s war on American energy and the ongoing crisis on the southern border. Watch the full interview HERE, or read highlights from the conversation below. On Biden saying record-high gas prices are part of an “incredible transition:” “First, they were blaming

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidates failing to secure an endorsement from their party at their annual convention was the headline from their fractious gathering this last weekend. But amid the infighting, the state GOP did endorse a radical, Trump faction policy agenda. “Republicans may not have voted to endorse

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski issued the following statement regarding the upcoming annual meetings of shareholders of banks and insurance companies considering climate resolutions: “As State Treasurer of Wisconsin, I am charged with protecting the assets of our residents, ensuring strong returns for our beneficiaries, and safeguarding our

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, a Wisconsin OB-GYN, penned an op-ed in the Cap Times blasting Republican politicians for attacking Roe v. Wade and access to abortion. Key Points: The Cap Times: Opinion | A few right-wing extremists shouldn’t dictate women’s health care Abortion is health care — no ruling from any

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of 82 Senators in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to expedite the Executive Branch’s process to advance Sweden and Finland’s applications for NATO membership and pledging to work with the Administration to ensure swift ratification of the