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MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party is continuing their brazen attacks against working families, with their new platform to “raise taxes on as much as half of the country,” including Wisconsin seniors. According to new data released yesterday from a
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel, assistant professor of speech pathology and audiology in Marquette University’s College of Health Sciences, has been awarded a $1,156,000 grant from the Once Upon a Time Foundation for a randomized control trial that compares different treatment
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – A ban on U.S. imports of Russian oil has been urged by Republicans and Democrats alike in Washington, not to mention Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but everyone involved should temper expectations of what it
Appleton, Wis. – Today, Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate campaign Tom Nelson thanked President Biden for moving to ban the importation of Russian oil. This comes on the heels of news reports that Speaker Pelosi is moving
MADISON, Wis. — Across gender, race, and zip code, we can all agree that women have shaped our history. This International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the trail-blazing women who have fought hard for the freedom to vote, abortion access, racial
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is proudly joining government and nonprofit organizations around the country in celebrating the 24th annual National Consumer Protection Week which runs from March 6 – March 12, 2022. The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ)
MADISON – Esports (i.e. video-game-based competitions) is a rapidly growing field that provides a competitive environment that can be more inclusive than traditional athletic events. Today, Representatives Tip McGuire and Kalan Haywood joined Senator Rob Cowles in introducing bipartisan legislation,
Menomonie, WI—Today, Eau Claire City Councilmember Rod Jones endorsed Deb McGrath in her campaign for Wisconsin’s third Congressional District. Deb McGrath is a former Army Captain, CIA officer, and working mother of three. Councilmember Rod Jones holds an at large
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today co-sponsored the American Energy Independence from Russia Act, a bill that would require the administration to develop an energy security plan and expand American oil and natural gas production to offset Russian imports. After co-sponsoring
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced the Senior Independence Act, a bill that will remove government red tape that is acting as a disincentive for seniors to work. This bill has been endorsed by the Association of
Madison, Wis. (March 8, 2022) – As businesses across the world confront increasing water challenges and growing demands for tangible sustainability accomplishments, Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP)/Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) and The Water Council are reaffirming their partnership to
MARSHFIELD – “We challenge expectations every day. We create community, build confidence, and help athletes realize their full potential,” said Special Olympics Wisconsin Director of Development Joe Seubert. Security Health Plan and Marshfield Clinic Health System are proud to
Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in suspected drug overdose activity in our community. The alert is based on ambulance and hospital data that shows more than double
MILWAUKEE, Wis., March 8, 2022 — Children’s Wisconsin is excited to announce the official opening of the Craig Yabuki Mental Health Walk-In Clinic on the campus of Children’s Wisconsin Hospital- Milwaukee. The clinic is a first-of-its-kind in the state, filling a
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, as average gas prices in Wisconsin near $4 per gallon after jumping more than 50 cents in the last week, is urging the U.S. Congress to act by suspending the federal gas tax. In
UNION GROVE — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bills at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove to support service members and their families, while also helping to address Wisconsin’s workforce challenges. “Our service members and their families give
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Democrats continue to advance common-sense policies to support stronger and safer communities with the recent introduction of Attorney General Josh Kaul’s Safer Wisconsin package by Assembly Democrats. Safer Wisconsin is a comprehensive set of proposals to
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its first wave of endorsements for the April 2022 Election. “This is the largest slate of candidates we’ve ever endorsed,” said Executive Director Kerry Schumann. “These candidates are conservation champions and
Contact: Nicole Armendariz Phone: 262-548-7902 Today I am heartbroken to share the passing of my mother Margaret Farrow. She was resting peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. I feel fortunate and blessed to have been raised by one of
Contact: Representative Ortiz-Velez 608-267-7669 MILWAUKEE – On February 4th, the day State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez and family attended the funeral of her nephew, 3 year old Gideon Simos, Sylvia Ortiz-Velez and the mother of her nephews were caught in a
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party is continuing their brazen attacks against working families, with their new platform to “raise taxes on as much as half of the country,” including Wisconsin seniors. According to new data released yesterday from a non-partisan firm, the Republicans’ economic agenda – which they have
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel, assistant professor of speech pathology and audiology in Marquette University’s College of Health Sciences, has been awarded a $1,156,000 grant from the Once Upon a Time Foundation for a randomized control trial that compares different treatment delivery schedules for children with childhood apraxia of speech. CAS
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – A ban on U.S. imports of Russian oil has been urged by Republicans and Democrats alike in Washington, not to mention Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but everyone involved should temper expectations of what it will mean. Zelenskyy hopes President Biden’s move will help
Appleton, Wis. – Today, Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate campaign Tom Nelson thanked President Biden for moving to ban the importation of Russian oil. This comes on the heels of news reports that Speaker Pelosi is moving up the timeline on considering legislation banning Russian oil. Nelson
MADISON, Wis. — Across gender, race, and zip code, we can all agree that women have shaped our history. This International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the trail-blazing women who have fought hard for the freedom to vote, abortion access, racial equity, and so much more. On March 8 and beyond,
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is proudly joining government and nonprofit organizations around the country in celebrating the 24th annual National Consumer Protection Week which runs from March 6 – March 12, 2022. The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Division of Legal Services (DLS) Public Protection Unit (PPU) enforces
MADISON – Esports (i.e. video-game-based competitions) is a rapidly growing field that provides a competitive environment that can be more inclusive than traditional athletic events. Today, Representatives Tip McGuire and Kalan Haywood joined Senator Rob Cowles in introducing bipartisan legislation, LRB-0030/1, creating a grant program for Wisconsin schools to establish
Menomonie, WI—Today, Eau Claire City Councilmember Rod Jones endorsed Deb McGrath in her campaign for Wisconsin’s third Congressional District. Deb McGrath is a former Army Captain, CIA officer, and working mother of three. Councilmember Rod Jones holds an at large position on the Eau Claire City Council and is a
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today co-sponsored the American Energy Independence from Russia Act, a bill that would require the administration to develop an energy security plan and expand American oil and natural gas production to offset Russian imports. After co-sponsoring the legislation, Gallagher will join an effort today by House
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced the Senior Independence Act, a bill that will remove government red tape that is acting as a disincentive for seniors to work. This bill has been endorsed by the Association of Mature American Citizens and the National Taxpayers Union. “Many senior
Madison, Wis. (March 8, 2022) – As businesses across the world confront increasing water challenges and growing demands for tangible sustainability accomplishments, Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP)/Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) and The Water Council are reaffirming their partnership to meet this challenge in Wisconsin by improving corporate water stewardship
MARSHFIELD – “We challenge expectations every day. We create community, build confidence, and help athletes realize their full potential,” said Special Olympics Wisconsin Director of Development Joe Seubert. Security Health Plan and Marshfield Clinic Health System are proud to support Special Olympics Wisconsin, an organization providing Wisconsin athletes an
Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in suspected drug overdose activity in our community. The alert is based on ambulance and hospital data that shows more than double the number of drug-involved overdoses than what we usually see
MILWAUKEE, Wis., March 8, 2022 — Children’s Wisconsin is excited to announce the official opening of the Craig Yabuki Mental Health Walk-In Clinic on the campus of Children’s Wisconsin Hospital- Milwaukee. The clinic is a first-of-its-kind in the state, filling a critical gap in care for kids experiencing a mental health
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, as average gas prices in Wisconsin near $4 per gallon after jumping more than 50 cents in the last week, is urging the U.S. Congress to act by suspending the federal gas tax. In a joint letter to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S.
UNION GROVE — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bills at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove to support service members and their families, while also helping to address Wisconsin’s workforce challenges. “Our service members and their families give so much in service to our country, and they exemplify
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Democrats continue to advance common-sense policies to support stronger and safer communities with the recent introduction of Attorney General Josh Kaul’s Safer Wisconsin package by Assembly Democrats. Safer Wisconsin is a comprehensive set of proposals to invest in a broad array of public safety programs. With
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its first wave of endorsements for the April 2022 Election. “This is the largest slate of candidates we’ve ever endorsed,” said Executive Director Kerry Schumann. “These candidates are conservation champions and leaders in their communities. They are running strong campaigns that
Contact: Nicole Armendariz Phone: 262-548-7902 Today I am heartbroken to share the passing of my mother Margaret Farrow. She was resting peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. I feel fortunate and blessed to have been raised by one of my personal heroes. Mom was a lifelong public servant. Her
Contact: Representative Ortiz-Velez 608-267-7669 MILWAUKEE – On February 4th, the day State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez and family attended the funeral of her nephew, 3 year old Gideon Simos, Sylvia Ortiz-Velez and the mother of her nephews were caught in a drive-by shooting from a passing car which then drove off.