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MADISON…State Representative Tyler (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement regarding the announcement by State Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) that she is not seeking re-election: “It has been an honor working with Amy on behalf of the state of Wisconsin. Amy
Public Continues to Place Their Trust in Banks MADISON, Wis. – Banks continue to be a safe place for consumers to keep their money, as evidenced by a 10.42% year-over-year (YoY) climb in deposits from Q3 2020 to Q3 2021. Net loans and
Students at Maple Tree received coats, gloves, and hats to help keep warm during the winter MILWAUKEE (November 30, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools was excited to welcome NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton who helped donate
Madison – Today, Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton), announced she will not seek a seventh term in the State Assembly. “It has been the privilege of a lifetime to represent and serve my friends and neighbors in southern Wisconsin. During my tenure
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement today regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision on Wisconsin’s redistricting maps. “Today’s decision strikes a major blow to our freedom—our freedom to choose our legislative leaders, to obtain
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) was joined by Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), Congressman Ron Kind (WI-03), and Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) on the House floor to request a moment of silence to honor the
MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together today announced it is sponsoring a digital ad campaign calling on Wisconsinites to contact their legislators to demand an end to a costly and wasteful sham election inquiry authorized by Assembly Republicans. The
On November 30, 2021, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was released for a Statewide Public Safety Interoperable Communication System to replace the existing Wisconsin Interoperable System for Communications (WISCOM). The State of Wisconsin as represented by the Department of Administration
MADISON – Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court made the decision to take a “least changes” stance on the required redistricting of electoral maps – a move that risks another decade of disenfranchisement across the state. Executive Director Kerry Schumann had
Court will adopt maps without considering partisanship, will seek “least changes” The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued an opinion in Johnson v. WEC, a Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) redistricting case, that adopts criteria for the redistricting process. The decision from the
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this year, Gov. Tony Evers created the Main Street Bounceback program with the simple goal of supporting Wisconsin’s main streets by helping small businesses fill previously vacant spaces. Since its creation, Gov. Evers’ Main Street Bounceback program
New major nationwide initiative addresses rising antisemitism through education, partnerships, advocacy and media. NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 30, 2021— Amid a widespread rise in antisemitism in North America, Milwaukee Jewish Federation has joined an unprecedented coalition of over 60 American and Canadian Jewish and
2021 nine-day deer hunt harvest totals and license sales now available. / Photo Credit: iStock/aheflin MADISON, Wis. – The 2021 nine-day gun deer hunt in Wisconsin kicked off the holiday season with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, put
Wisconsin Republicans are “engaged in an all-out assault on the state’s election system,” and Senator Ron Johnson is leading the charge. Johnson continues to push for a blatantly unconstitutional, hyper-partisan take-over of Wisconsin’s election system — drawing rebuke from Wisconsinites.
Dane County organizations partner to hold panel discussion on the development of workplace policies, practices, and procedures responsive to the interests of crime victims MADISON – This week, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin hosted a community outreach event aimed at helping employers and
MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) issued the following statement after State Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) announced today that she will not seek reelection to the state Assembly in 2022: “Representative Loudenbeck is a model legislator in so many ways. Her
Milwaukee, WI – November 30, 2021 – First Stage’s Young Company, the Theater Academy’s award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, will present THE LARAMIE PROJECT as their first Performance Project for the 2021/22 season and first in-person production since the pandemic began. Written by award-winning playwright Moisés Kaufman and members
Madison…. The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement after the committee unanimously approved Wisconsin’s allocation of funds from two opioid settlements,
MADISON…State Representative Tyler (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement regarding the announcement by State Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) that she is not seeking re-election: “It has been an honor working with Amy on behalf of the state of Wisconsin. Amy has a unique passion for public service and the people
Public Continues to Place Their Trust in Banks MADISON, Wis. – Banks continue to be a safe place for consumers to keep their money, as evidenced by a 10.42% year-over-year (YoY) climb in deposits from Q3 2020 to Q3 2021. Net loans and leases have seen a slight increase quarter over quarter from
Students at Maple Tree received coats, gloves, and hats to help keep warm during the winter MILWAUKEE (November 30, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools was excited to welcome NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton who helped donate winter coats, hats, and gloves to students at Maple Tree School Tuesday
Madison – Today, Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton), announced she will not seek a seventh term in the State Assembly. “It has been the privilege of a lifetime to represent and serve my friends and neighbors in southern Wisconsin. During my tenure in the legislature, I’ve had the opportunity to work with
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement today regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision on Wisconsin’s redistricting maps. “Today’s decision strikes a major blow to our freedom—our freedom to choose our legislative leaders, to obtain changes to legislative policy, and to cast meaningful ballots for
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) was joined by Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), Congressman Ron Kind (WI-03), and Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) on the House floor to request a moment of silence to honor the victims of the Waukesha Christmas Parade violence. Congressman Fitzgerald delivered
MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together today announced it is sponsoring a digital ad campaign calling on Wisconsinites to contact their legislators to demand an end to a costly and wasteful sham election inquiry authorized by Assembly Republicans. The sham is being run, poorly, by right wing former Justice
On November 30, 2021, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was released for a Statewide Public Safety Interoperable Communication System to replace the existing Wisconsin Interoperable System for Communications (WISCOM). The State of Wisconsin as represented by the Department of Administration (DOA) on behalf of the Department of Military Affairs’ (DMA),
MADISON – Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court made the decision to take a “least changes” stance on the required redistricting of electoral maps – a move that risks another decade of disenfranchisement across the state. Executive Director Kerry Schumann had this to say about the decision: “By deciding to
Court will adopt maps without considering partisanship, will seek “least changes” The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued an opinion in Johnson v. WEC, a Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) redistricting case, that adopts criteria for the redistricting process. The decision from the Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts WILL’s proposal that the Court not
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this year, Gov. Tony Evers created the Main Street Bounceback program with the simple goal of supporting Wisconsin’s main streets by helping small businesses fill previously vacant spaces. Since its creation, Gov. Evers’ Main Street Bounceback program has delivered grants to over 1,000 small businesses in every corner
New major nationwide initiative addresses rising antisemitism through education, partnerships, advocacy and media. NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 30, 2021— Amid a widespread rise in antisemitism in North America, Milwaukee Jewish Federation has joined an unprecedented coalition of over 60 American and Canadian Jewish and non-Jewish organizations and corporations to launch Shine A Light, a comprehensive
2021 nine-day deer hunt harvest totals and license sales now available. / Photo Credit: iStock/aheflin MADISON, Wis. – The 2021 nine-day gun deer hunt in Wisconsin kicked off the holiday season with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, put delicious, wild-harvested protein on the table and make memories with
Wisconsin Republicans are “engaged in an all-out assault on the state’s election system,” and Senator Ron Johnson is leading the charge. Johnson continues to push for a blatantly unconstitutional, hyper-partisan take-over of Wisconsin’s election system — drawing rebuke from Wisconsinites. See more below: NPR: There’s a GOP push in
Dane County organizations partner to hold panel discussion on the development of workplace policies, practices, and procedures responsive to the interests of crime victims MADISON – This week, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin hosted a community outreach event aimed at helping employers and managers understand how to create workplaces that are supportive of
MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) issued the following statement after State Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) announced today that she will not seek reelection to the state Assembly in 2022: “Representative Loudenbeck is a model legislator in so many ways. Her willingness to tackle difficult policy issues is unmatched and the
Milwaukee, WI – November 30, 2021 – First Stage’s Young Company, the Theater Academy’s award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, will present THE LARAMIE PROJECT as their first Performance Project for the 2021/22 season and first in-person production since the pandemic began. Written by award-winning playwright Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project, anddirected by First Stage Young Company
Madison…. The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement after the committee unanimously approved Wisconsin’s allocation of funds from two opioid settlements, which are part of nationwide litigation totaling a historic $26