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Yesterday at sunset darkness fell upon Waukesha, and evil reared its ugly head during the joy-filled holiday parade. The community of Waukesha is full of loving people who will not succumb to the darkness. While we mourn those who were
Bayside, WI – Senator Chris Larson and Representative Deb Andraca issued the following statement regarding the introduction of legislation to require ignition interlock devices (IIDs) for all first-time alcohol-related operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenders as wells as incorporating Wisconsin into the
Menomonie, Wis. — At University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, all of the academic programs have an experiential learning component. For students from seven of those programs, the applied learning and collaborative experiences will be even more robust for years
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement regarding the heartbreaking horror that took place at Sunday’s Waukesha Christmas Parade: “My sympathies and prayers go out to all affected by the horrifying disaster at the Waukesha Christmas
Now and in the future, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) Student Association Executives will unequivocally denounce white nationalism and hate-filled violence fully and without hesitation. Unfortunately, we have seen far too many hate-fueled attacks on communities of color throughout our
MADISON — Our galaxy is not alone. Swirling around the Milky Way are several smaller, dwarf galaxies — the biggest of which are the Small and Large Magellanic Clouds, visible in the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere. During their
Pewaukee – In response to the tragic events that occurred at the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade, State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee), who represents the City of Waukesha, issued the following statement: What happened last night at the Waukesha Christmas Parade
MADISON, Wisconsin (November 22, 2021) — As you carve the turkey this Thanksgiving, you can thank a University of Wisconsin alum. Wallace Jerome helped make that tradition possible. As a native of Spooner, Wisconsin, Jerome loved to watch turkey eggs hatch.
From 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday (Nov. 23), motorists on East Washington Avenue (US 151) and Stoughton Road (US 51) in Madison are urged to use alternate routes to avoid delays. Lane and turn restrictions are scheduled in each direction
MADISON, Wis. – The COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the United States entered a new phase last week, with all adults being eligible to boost their immunity against the virus with safe and effective vaccines. Booster doses from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Nov. 22, 2021, as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragedy at
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement regarding the attack at the Waukesha Christmas Parade this evening. “I’m praying for the safety of all those impacted by the senseless tragedy in Waukesha this evening. I continue to
MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison seniors Qianyun (Lexi) Luo and Hawra Aljawad reached the final stage of competition this year for the Rhodes Scholarship, one of the most prestigious and selective undergraduate academic honors in the world. The 32 Americans
While the verdict in Kenosha will leave many Americans feeling angry and concerned, myself included, we must acknowledge that the jury has spoken. I ran on a promise to bring Americans together, because I believe that what unites us is far
The Wisconsin Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is greatly concerned about the community impact of the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse on all five felony charges. We believe this acquittal could send a message in our state and
Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell
NEW YORK (November 19, 2021) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial, Urban League of Racine and Kenosha Interim President James Hall, Urban League of Greater Madison President and CEO Dr. Ruben L. Anthony, Jr., and Greater Milwaukee Urban League President
Yesterday at sunset darkness fell upon Waukesha, and evil reared its ugly head during the joy-filled holiday parade. The community of Waukesha is full of loving people who will not succumb to the darkness. While we mourn those who were lost and pray for those who were injured, we will
Bayside, WI – Senator Chris Larson and Representative Deb Andraca issued the following statement regarding the introduction of legislation to require ignition interlock devices (IIDs) for all first-time alcohol-related operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenders as wells as incorporating Wisconsin into the interstate Driver License Compact. Senator Larson began by stating: “On
Menomonie, Wis. — At University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, all of the academic programs have an experiential learning component. For students from seven of those programs, the applied learning and collaborative experiences will be even more robust for years to come with the completion of a $3 million lab
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement regarding the heartbreaking horror that took place at Sunday’s Waukesha Christmas Parade: “My sympathies and prayers go out to all affected by the horrifying disaster at the Waukesha Christmas Parade. So many of our families in the 38th Assembly District
Now and in the future, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) Student Association Executives will unequivocally denounce white nationalism and hate-filled violence fully and without hesitation. Unfortunately, we have seen far too many hate-fueled attacks on communities of color throughout our state and the rest of the nation. We stand in
MADISON — Our galaxy is not alone. Swirling around the Milky Way are several smaller, dwarf galaxies — the biggest of which are the Small and Large Magellanic Clouds, visible in the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere. During their dance around the Milky Way over billions of years, the
Pewaukee – In response to the tragic events that occurred at the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade, State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee), who represents the City of Waukesha, issued the following statement: What happened last night at the Waukesha Christmas Parade was an incomprehensible tragedy. In a time when so many
MADISON, Wisconsin (November 22, 2021) — As you carve the turkey this Thanksgiving, you can thank a University of Wisconsin alum. Wallace Jerome helped make that tradition possible. As a native of Spooner, Wisconsin, Jerome loved to watch turkey eggs hatch. Between his 14th birthday and the time he completed high
From 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday (Nov. 23), motorists on East Washington Avenue (US 151) and Stoughton Road (US 51) in Madison are urged to use alternate routes to avoid delays. Lane and turn restrictions are scheduled in each direction at the East Washington Avenue and Stoughton Road intersection. Highway
MADISON, Wis. – The COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the United States entered a new phase last week, with all adults being eligible to boost their immunity against the virus with safe and effective vaccines. Booster doses from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech improved the immune protection against SARS-CoV2 back to original levels,
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Nov. 22, 2021, as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragedy at the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade. Last night, Gov. Evers released
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement regarding the attack at the Waukesha Christmas Parade this evening. “I’m praying for the safety of all those impacted by the senseless tragedy in Waukesha this evening. I continue to monitor the situation as full details come to light and
MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison seniors Qianyun (Lexi) Luo and Hawra Aljawad reached the final stage of competition this year for the Rhodes Scholarship, one of the most prestigious and selective undergraduate academic honors in the world. The 32 Americans chosen as Rhodes Scholars were announced Nov. 20. An additional
While the verdict in Kenosha will leave many Americans feeling angry and concerned, myself included, we must acknowledge that the jury has spoken. I ran on a promise to bring Americans together, because I believe that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. I know that we’re not
The Wisconsin Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is greatly concerned about the community impact of the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse on all five felony charges. We believe this acquittal could send a message in our state and across the country that it is appropriate for private citizens
Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II During the last two weeks, all eyes
NEW YORK (November 19, 2021) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial, Urban League of Racine and Kenosha Interim President James Hall, Urban League of Greater Madison President and CEO Dr. Ruben L. Anthony, Jr., and Greater Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall issued the following joint statement in