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A new poll released by the Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin campaign this morning finds Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes with a commanding lead over the Democratic primary field in Wisconsin. Wisconsinites’ overwhelming support and excitement for Mandela points to a larger trend of
The NLG Milwaukee Chapter continues to express our heartfelt sympathy to those who were harmed and lost loved ones during the Waukesha Christmas Parade. We hope that Waukesha’s community can find comfort in the days that come. Since the violent
“On behalf of the Warhawk family, I’d like to extend my deepest appreciation to President Tommy Thompson for his service to the UW System and the state of Wisconsin. He has led the System through one of the most challenging
Ron Johnson is starting the new year off with a bang — and not in any positive sense of the idiom. Instead, Johnson has picked right up where he ended 2021, introducing a “mind-bogglingly weird anti-vaccine argument” that has doctors and some
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host the Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan Review Committee meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The DNR’s 15-year CWD Response Plan, in effect
(Onalaska, WI)— This morning, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the following statement on interim UW-System President Tommy Thompson’s intention to step down from his position. “I appreciate interim President Thompson’s leadership over the past 18 months. The University of Wisconsin System
“President Thompson stepped in during a critical moment for UW System and our state, and he has provided strong and decisive leadership. “He has been an extraordinary advocate for our students, faculty and staff over these past 18 months, as
Contact: (608) 266-7511 (Eau Claire)…. Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) announced today that she will not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate. She served 13 years as County Clerk and will have served 12 years in the legislature. She
GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the announcement that University of Wisconsin System Interim-President Governor Tommy G. Thompson has planned to step down as System President on March 18th, 2022: “Governor Thompson’s presence and
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that 12- to 15-year-olds should receive a single booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. DHS also supports CDC’s recommendations to shorten the
MADISON, Wis. – Gempeler’s Supermarket in Monticello, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class II recall for packaged summer sausage sold from its store. The recalled product includes: Original Summer Sausage, lot code 323, packaged November 19, 2021 This is a
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding Tommy Thompson’s letter of resignation as University of Wisconsin System President. “Tommy Thompson assumed the role of Interim System President with honor and determination. His priorities were to give students a
Welcome to 2022! I am starting this year with optimism and excitement for the potential a new year brings. While a new year can be a clean slate for many different parts of life, in the case of the state
HARRISBURG, PA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the Cranberry Production and Disposition Inquiry. The survey will provide final acreage, production, price and value estimates for the 2021 cranberry growing season. Survey recipients
Wisconsin Republicans have done untold damage to the idea of free and fair elections since Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Their response to defeat has been infantile, unhinged, and dangerous. From baseless claims of voter fraud to an attempted
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the December Jobs Report. “It may be a New Year, but our economy is still suffering from the failed policies from the Biden
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 15-16 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. No fishing license or trout and salmon stamps are required. Anglers can fish state waters where there is an open
Radon can’t be seen, smelled, or tasted and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Many people in Dane, Rock, and Green counties test their homes for radon and find elevated levels. The South Central Radon Information Center,
MADISON, Wis. – As the COVID-19 variant omicron continues to spread rapidly, healthcare providers and vaccinated individuals are reporting more breakthrough cases; COVID-19 cases detected in a person who is vaccinated or vaccinated and has had a vaccine booster. The omicron
MILWAUKEE (January 7, 2022) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has announced that the return to in-person learning for MPS students will be postponed until Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The decision was made after a vote by the Milwaukee Board of
A new poll released by the Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin campaign this morning finds Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes with a commanding lead over the Democratic primary field in Wisconsin. Wisconsinites’ overwhelming support and excitement for Mandela points to a larger trend of voters looking to support candidates whose lived experiences and visions
The NLG Milwaukee Chapter continues to express our heartfelt sympathy to those who were harmed and lost loved ones during the Waukesha Christmas Parade. We hope that Waukesha’s community can find comfort in the days that come. Since the violent event and the arrest of the suspect, we recognize our
“On behalf of the Warhawk family, I’d like to extend my deepest appreciation to President Tommy Thompson for his service to the UW System and the state of Wisconsin. He has led the System through one of the most challenging times in our history with unmatched energy and passion. We
Ron Johnson is starting the new year off with a bang — and not in any positive sense of the idiom. Instead, Johnson has picked right up where he ended 2021, introducing a “mind-bogglingly weird anti-vaccine argument” that has doctors and some priests, further condemning his efforts to spread COVID-19 misinformation (For
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host the Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan Review Committee meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The DNR’s 15-year CWD Response Plan, in effect through 2025, helps guide the department’s approach to addressing CWD
(Onalaska, WI)— This morning, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the following statement on interim UW-System President Tommy Thompson’s intention to step down from his position. “I appreciate interim President Thompson’s leadership over the past 18 months. The University of Wisconsin System is an important asset for our state, providing our residents
“President Thompson stepped in during a critical moment for UW System and our state, and he has provided strong and decisive leadership. “He has been an extraordinary advocate for our students, faculty and staff over these past 18 months, as he has been for the state of Wisconsin over his
Contact: (608) 266-7511 (Eau Claire)…. Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) announced today that she will not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate. She served 13 years as County Clerk and will have served 12 years in the legislature. She does not take for granted the honor and privilege it
GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the announcement that University of Wisconsin System Interim-President Governor Tommy G. Thompson has planned to step down as System President on March 18th, 2022: “Governor Thompson’s presence and leadership will be sorely missed at the University of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that 12- to 15-year-olds should receive a single booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. DHS also supports CDC’s recommendations to shorten the booster interval from 6 months to 5 months for people
MADISON, Wis. – Gempeler’s Supermarket in Monticello, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class II recall for packaged summer sausage sold from its store. The recalled product includes: Original Summer Sausage, lot code 323, packaged November 19, 2021 This is a Class II recall, initiated based on evidence collected during a
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding Tommy Thompson’s letter of resignation as University of Wisconsin System President. “Tommy Thompson assumed the role of Interim System President with honor and determination. His priorities were to give students a world-class education by upgrading and providing programs to help them
Welcome to 2022! I am starting this year with optimism and excitement for the potential a new year brings. While a new year can be a clean slate for many different parts of life, in the case of the state legislature, the transition from an odd to an even year
HARRISBURG, PA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the Cranberry Production and Disposition Inquiry. The survey will provide final acreage, production, price and value estimates for the 2021 cranberry growing season. Survey recipients are encouraged to complete this survey by March 9. This
Wisconsin Republicans have done untold damage to the idea of free and fair elections since Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Their response to defeat has been infantile, unhinged, and dangerous. From baseless claims of voter fraud to an attempted insurrection to continued sham “investigations” into the election, they are
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the December Jobs Report. “It may be a New Year, but our economy is still suffering from the failed policies from the Biden White House. The percentage of Americans working remains historically low,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 15-16 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. No fishing license or trout and salmon stamps are required. Anglers can fish state waters where there is an open season. All other fishing regulations apply, such as limits on the number
Radon can’t be seen, smelled, or tasted and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Many people in Dane, Rock, and Green counties test their homes for radon and find elevated levels. The South Central Radon Information Center, representing Dane, Rock, and Green counties, urges everyone to test
MADISON, Wis. – As the COVID-19 variant omicron continues to spread rapidly, healthcare providers and vaccinated individuals are reporting more breakthrough cases; COVID-19 cases detected in a person who is vaccinated or vaccinated and has had a vaccine booster. The omicron variant is very contagious and likely spreading faster than delta,
MILWAUKEE (January 7, 2022) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has announced that the return to in-person learning for MPS students will be postponed until Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The decision was made after a vote by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors during their special session Thursday, January 6, 2022.