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MILWAUKEE – Peter Peckarsky, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate sent the following letter to the Wisconsin Elections Committee today in relation to two previously filed Notices of Claim. Dear Members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission: Article III, Section 3 of the
Milwaukee, WI – Senator Lena Taylor turned in her nomination papers today. In response, Taylor made the following statement: “As someone who worked, alongside community members to secure more than 2200 signatures to get my name placed on the ballot, I am
“We can’t trust Senator Johnson…What has continued to threaten my colleagues and our patients and the families that we care for is the continued self-serving agenda of Ron Johnson.” MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Wisconsinites blasted Ron Johnson’s self-serving agenda,
The community is invited to see preliminary designs for the new Imagination Center at Reindahl Park, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 27, 2022, via Zoom. Registration prior is required to receive the Zoom link in advance. Community members are invited to share
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on its stations and at wpr.org with two special programs on Jan. 17. Because this year’s live event in the State
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Ranking Member on the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections, released a statement in response to President Biden’s speech in Georgia promoting legislation to federalize our elections. “President Biden’s speech today continued to push
La Escuela Fratney to host the walk-in clinic Thursday, January 13, 2022 MILWAUKEE (January 11, 2022) — Milwaukee Public Schools is excited to partner with the City of Milwaukee Health Department to host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, January 13, 2022. This
MADISON, Wis. – Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris forcefully advocated for the Senate to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act — two critical pieces of federal legislation that will assert
Today, Senator Cory Booker endorsed Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for the U.S. Senate, calling him “exactly what working families need in this moment.” Here’s what they’re saying: The Capital Times: Cory Booker backs Mandela Barnes in crowded Wisconsin Senate primary A
(Madison)… Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) introduced an amendment to the Roadmap to Reading Success, a bipartisan bill vetoed by the Governor that addresses Wisconsin’s alarming K-12 reading crisis through proven, evidence-based
“They stole the land and knew they would lose in court.” MOUNT PLEASANT, WI JANUARY 11, 2022 – On Monday, January 10th, the Mount Pleasant Village Board quietly approved a settlement agreement with Rodney and Catherine Jensen, the last homeowners
Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, Named Founding Director Milwaukee, Jan. 11, 2022 – Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, the Sanford J. Larson, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), has been selected as the
MADISON, Wis.– The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Underhill in Oconto County. The deer was a one-year-old hunter-harvested buck taken during the 2021 gun
(Madison)… Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) introduced an amendment to the Roadmap to Reading Success, a bipartisan bill vetoed by the Governor that addresses Wisconsin’s alarming K-12 reading crisis through proven, evidence-based
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following reports that China has locked down a third city — and nearly 20 million Chinese citizens — due to COVID-19 concerns ahead of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) called for the U.S. and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Orders #152 and #153 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on, Wed., Jan. 12, 2022, and Fri., Jan. 14, 2022, in honor of firefighter James “Jim”
MADISON – Today, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) spent her first full day as Assembly Democratic Leader. Her first duties as leader included a meeting with Governor Tony Evers regarding their shared priorities for the months ahead, a call with Department
Madison, WI – Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced on Tuesday that it would allocate up to $2.63 million for a Meat Talent Development Program. WTCS President Foy released the following statement: “We
MILWAUKEE – Peter Peckarsky, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate sent the following letter to the Wisconsin Elections Committee today in relation to two previously filed Notices of Claim. Dear Members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission: Article III, Section 3 of the Wisconsin Constitution states: “All votes shall be by secret ballot.”
Milwaukee, WI – Senator Lena Taylor turned in her nomination papers today. In response, Taylor made the following statement: “As someone who worked, alongside community members to secure more than 2200 signatures to get my name placed on the ballot, I am humbled. The shortened circulation period, holidays, and at times unbearable
“We can’t trust Senator Johnson…What has continued to threaten my colleagues and our patients and the families that we care for is the continued self-serving agenda of Ron Johnson.” MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Wisconsinites blasted Ron Johnson’s self-serving agenda, highlighting his push to change the 2017 tax bill in
The community is invited to see preliminary designs for the new Imagination Center at Reindahl Park, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 27, 2022, via Zoom. Registration prior is required to receive the Zoom link in advance. Community members are invited to share comments, ask questions and engage fully with the City on
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on its stations and at wpr.org with two special programs on Jan. 17. Because this year’s live event in the State Capitol was cancelled due to COVID-19, WPR will rebroadcast the
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Ranking Member on the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections, released a statement in response to President Biden’s speech in Georgia promoting legislation to federalize our elections. “President Biden’s speech today continued to push the myth that Republicans are working to restrict voting rights.
La Escuela Fratney to host the walk-in clinic Thursday, January 13, 2022 MILWAUKEE (January 11, 2022) — Milwaukee Public Schools is excited to partner with the City of Milwaukee Health Department to host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, January 13, 2022. This clinic will be a chance for community members to receive
MADISON, Wis. – Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris forcefully advocated for the Senate to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act — two critical pieces of federal legislation that will assert our nation’s commitment to free and fair elections while protecting
Today, Senator Cory Booker endorsed Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for the U.S. Senate, calling him “exactly what working families need in this moment.” Here’s what they’re saying: The Capital Times: Cory Booker backs Mandela Barnes in crowded Wisconsin Senate primary A former presidential candidate, Booker said Barnes is “a game changer”
(Madison)… Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) introduced an amendment to the Roadmap to Reading Success, a bipartisan bill vetoed by the Governor that addresses Wisconsin’s alarming K-12 reading crisis through proven, evidence-based literacy screening. The authors sent the following letter to Governor
“They stole the land and knew they would lose in court.” MOUNT PLEASANT, WI JANUARY 11, 2022 – On Monday, January 10th, the Mount Pleasant Village Board quietly approved a settlement agreement with Rodney and Catherine Jensen, the last homeowners in an eminent domain lawsuit originally filed in September 2018.
Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, Named Founding Director Milwaukee, Jan. 11, 2022 – Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, the Sanford J. Larson, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), has been selected as the Founding Director of the newly created joint MCW/Froedtert Health/Children’s Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.– The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Underhill in Oconto County. The deer was a one-year-old hunter-harvested buck taken during the 2021 gun deer season. This is the first confirmed wild positive case
(Madison)… Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) introduced an amendment to the Roadmap to Reading Success, a bipartisan bill vetoed by the Governor that addresses Wisconsin’s alarming K-12 reading crisis through proven, evidence-based literacy screening. The authors sent the following letter to Governor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following reports that China has locked down a third city — and nearly 20 million Chinese citizens — due to COVID-19 concerns ahead of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) called for the U.S. and other countries participating in the Olympics to demand complete transparency
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Orders #152 and #153 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on, Wed., Jan. 12, 2022, and Fri., Jan. 14, 2022, in honor of firefighter James “Jim” Ludlum and Captain Brian Busch of the Mineral Point Fire
MADISON – Today, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) spent her first full day as Assembly Democratic Leader. Her first duties as leader included a meeting with Governor Tony Evers regarding their shared priorities for the months ahead, a call with Department of Health Services Secretary-Designee Karen Timberlake on the state of
Madison, WI – Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced on Tuesday that it would allocate up to $2.63 million for a Meat Talent Development Program. WTCS President Foy released the following statement: “We are pleased the Governor’s office and the Wisconsin Department of