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The Safe & Sound Board of Directors has announced that Bridget Whitaker, Milwaukee native, will be the next Executive Director of the organization, whose mission is to unite residents, youth, law enforcement and community resources to build safe and empowered
MADISON, Wis. – The smell of freshly cut grass can be a welcome sign of summertime but it can also be a time for serious lawn mower-related injuries in children. Every year thousands of children in the United States are
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., April 26, 2022 – Following Earth Day 2022, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced today more than $5 million in climate-smart infrastructure to strengthen the health and livelihoods of people living in
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Republican members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC), in requesting information from U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman regarding
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin – After more than three months, the Wisconsin National Guard’s mission to assist as nursing assistants at state healthcare facilities is winding down. Senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders and officials from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Franklin, WI: Forward Latino, a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy and service organization with members in 29 states issued the following statement following the conviction of Clifton Blackwell on first-degree and hate crime charges for his attack on a Hispanic American citizen
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced today that Cadott Miller Pharmacy, Ltd., located in Cadott, Wisconsin, entered into a settlement agreement to pay $20,000 to resolve civil allegations that it violated
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/220429DemAddress.mp3 Hi, this is State Representative Gary Hebl with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. This week, Governor Evers announced that a Native Shoreline Restoration Project is moving forward at the Executive Residence. Native trees, flowers, and other flora will be
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/220429GOPRadioAddress.mp3 Hi this is State Senator Eric Wimberger of the 30th Senate District. Last week marked Earth Day and we are reminded of how important it is to be good stewards of the environment. Using and manipulating resources available to
Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services is entering the final stage of preparation for its new online, self-guided license application platform that will launch for most health initial applications on May 16. To ensure a clean
A Weekly Roundup of the Hot Mess That Is the Republican Primary for Governor MADISON, Wis. — Welcome to “Knives Out”— Rebecca Kleefisch’s favorite phrase and a weekly roundup of the infighting between the radical Republicans running for Wisconsin governor. The
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for bipartisan legislation to authorize the President to enter into lend-lease agreements with Ukraine in order to provide military equipment to protect civilians. “Today, Congress sent another bipartisan message that we back the people of Ukraine as
On April 25, workers at three Dane County Starbucks locations filed for union representation with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1473. Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement congratulating the workers at 2981
BARABOO, Wisc., April 28, 2022 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today visited the city of Baraboo to help local officials and partners celebrate the groundbreaking of renovations on the community’s historic
In a letter to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee, Representatives Gwen Moore, David N. Cicilline, and John Katko, joined by approximately 50 of their colleagues, wrote a letter calling for $90 million in FY 2023 funding for Centers for
Milwaukee – We Energies filed proposals with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) today for regulatory reviews that will set customer rates for electricity, natural gas and steam for 2023. The filing comes as We Energies is in the midst of
Ryan Clancy, socialist, longtime activist organizer and former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher today announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly. Clancy is currently serving his second term as a Milwaukee County Supervisor. His legislative record includes authoring the Right
MADISON, Wis. – Today Governor Tony Evers joined eight Midwest governors in a letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in support of the year-round sale of E15 fuel. In November 2021, Gov. Evers advocated for Wisconsin families
MILWAUKEE—Milwaukee native, philanthropic leader, and former television journalist, Jerel Ballard, announced today he will be a candidate for Alderman in Milwaukee’s 2nd District in this year’s special election. The seat is vacant and was previously held by Mayor Cavalier Johnson,
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (PR-00) led 131 of their House colleagues in a letter requesting $6 billion in funds to support Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infant and Children (WIC) programs and an extension of the enhanced Cash Value
The Safe & Sound Board of Directors has announced that Bridget Whitaker, Milwaukee native, will be the next Executive Director of the organization, whose mission is to unite residents, youth, law enforcement and community resources to build safe and empowered neighborhoods. “I am grateful for the opportunity to move the
MADISON, Wis. – The smell of freshly cut grass can be a welcome sign of summertime but it can also be a time for serious lawn mower-related injuries in children. Every year thousands of children in the United States are treated for lawn mower-related injuries to fingertips, hands, arms, legs
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., April 26, 2022 – Following Earth Day 2022, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced today more than $5 million in climate-smart infrastructure to strengthen the health and livelihoods of people living in rural Wisconsin. “Investing in rural climate-smart infrastructure has a positive
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Republican members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC), in requesting information from U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman regarding illegally obtained Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans received by Planned
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin – After more than three months, the Wisconsin National Guard’s mission to assist as nursing assistants at state healthcare facilities is winding down. Senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders and officials from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services travelled to several healthcare facilities around the state to express
Franklin, WI: Forward Latino, a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy and service organization with members in 29 states issued the following statement following the conviction of Clifton Blackwell on first-degree and hate crime charges for his attack on a Hispanic American citizen with acid. Forward Latino National President Darryl Morin issued the
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced today that Cadott Miller Pharmacy, Ltd., located in Cadott, Wisconsin, entered into a settlement agreement to pay $20,000 to resolve civil allegations that it violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) by dispensing controlled substances outside
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/220429DemAddress.mp3 Hi, this is State Representative Gary Hebl with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. This week, Governor Evers announced that a Native Shoreline Restoration Project is moving forward at the Executive Residence. Native trees, flowers, and other flora will be planted to prevent erosion and protect wildlife habitats. The project
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/220429GOPRadioAddress.mp3 Hi this is State Senator Eric Wimberger of the 30th Senate District. Last week marked Earth Day and we are reminded of how important it is to be good stewards of the environment. Using and manipulating resources available to us has meant tremendous advancement in technology, health and quality
Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services is entering the final stage of preparation for its new online, self-guided license application platform that will launch for most health initial applications on May 16. To ensure a clean transfer of data to the new system, the department is
A Weekly Roundup of the Hot Mess That Is the Republican Primary for Governor MADISON, Wis. — Welcome to “Knives Out”— Rebecca Kleefisch’s favorite phrase and a weekly roundup of the infighting between the radical Republicans running for Wisconsin governor. The GOP is locked in a heated and brutal primary for
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for bipartisan legislation to authorize the President to enter into lend-lease agreements with Ukraine in order to provide military equipment to protect civilians. “Today, Congress sent another bipartisan message that we back the people of Ukraine as they continue to face Putin’s ruthless and unjust attack,” said Rep.
On April 25, workers at three Dane County Starbucks locations filed for union representation with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1473. Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement congratulating the workers at 2981 Tiverton Pike Drive in Fitchburg, 6512 Monona Drive in Monona,
BARABOO, Wisc., April 28, 2022 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today visited the city of Baraboo to help local officials and partners celebrate the groundbreaking of renovations on the community’s historic library. “USDA Rural Development is the lead Federal agency helping
In a letter to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee, Representatives Gwen Moore, David N. Cicilline, and John Katko, joined by approximately 50 of their colleagues, wrote a letter calling for $90 million in FY 2023 funding for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention program
Milwaukee – We Energies filed proposals with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) today for regulatory reviews that will set customer rates for electricity, natural gas and steam for 2023. The filing comes as We Energies is in the midst of the largest clean energy transition in company history. “We have
Ryan Clancy, socialist, longtime activist organizer and former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher today announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly. Clancy is currently serving his second term as a Milwaukee County Supervisor. His legislative record includes authoring the Right to Shelter, which expanded outreach to people experiencing homelessness, the
MADISON, Wis. – Today Governor Tony Evers joined eight Midwest governors in a letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in support of the year-round sale of E15 fuel. In November 2021, Gov. Evers advocated for Wisconsin families and their bottom lines as he joined seven Midwest governors
MILWAUKEE—Milwaukee native, philanthropic leader, and former television journalist, Jerel Ballard, announced today he will be a candidate for Alderman in Milwaukee’s 2nd District in this year’s special election. The seat is vacant and was previously held by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and Ballard is the first to declare his candidacy. The
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (PR-00) led 131 of their House colleagues in a letter requesting $6 billion in funds to support Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infant and Children (WIC) programs and an extension of the enhanced Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fruits and vegetables through the fiscal year.