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BROOKFIELD—Sara Rodriguez, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin in 2022, announced today the support of nine members of the State Assembly. “I’m proud to endorse my friend, Sara Rodriguez, for Lt. Governor,” said Rep. Mark Spreitzer. “With her varied public
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has named Matthew Raduechel as its 2022 Wisconsin Associate Principal of the Year. Raduechel serves as associate principal of John Muir Middle School in the Wausau School District. During his four and
MADISON – On Veterans Day, Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), along with members of the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs, introduced a package of bills honoring Wisconsin veterans and their families. One of the bills, LRB 1674, addresses membership
The new WIS 81 bridges over I-39/90 in Beloit will be closed to all traffic from 8 p.m. Monday (Nov. 15) to 5 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 17). Motorists must use the signed detour route of Cranston Road and Gateway Boulevard to
Drive along a Wisconsin highway long enough and you’ll see first responders working a crash scene. There’s a crash about every four minutes in Wisconsin. Often working just feet away from traffic, crash responders put their lives in danger every
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of two national surveys of public opinion over two days, Nov. 17-18, via video conversations between poll director Charles Franklin and Mike Gousha. On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the Marquette Law
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the winners of the 2021 Vets Ready Initiative, an employer recognition initiative highlighting employers who go above and beyond to support veterans and their families. Deloitte received the Silver Level Award for 2021. “Wisconsin’s veterans bring
La Crosse, WI — Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement honoring our Wisconsin Veterans and Servicemembers on Veterans Day: “On Veterans Day, we come together to honor Wisconsin’s veterans, servicemembers, and their families. Our veterans have served our country and defended our
MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in observance of Veterans Day: “Today, we honor and remember every person who has worn the uniform of our country and unselfishly placed their lives on their
Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable urges consumers to be cautious about solicitation calls or emails related to health insurance during the open enrollment period. Wisconsinites who need health insurance are encouraged to work with a licensed insurance agent or
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for projects that reduce diesel emissions and improve Wisconsin’s air quality and human health now through Jan. 7, 2022. Approximately $320,000 is available to fund Wisconsin-based projects designed
MADISON, Wis. ̶ UW Health announced today it will require individuals to be vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to being added to its organ transplant waitlist or to receive a transplant. The policy, effective November 15, 2021, will apply to individuals currently being evaluated
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin honors Veterans Day, giving thanks to all who have served and sacrificed so much to protect their country. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement in observance
[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement honoring Wisconsin’s heroes and thanking them for their service on Veterans Day: “I’m always amazed when I meet the men and women who have served our country and state in our armed
MILWAUKEE – Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee County Sheriff and candidate for mayor of Milwaukee, today issued the following statement regarding Senator Johnson’s radical remarks regarding Wisconsin elections: “The core of our democracy rests in free and open elections. Wisconsin Senator Ron
OSHKOSH — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day: “I am honored to say thank you to the finest among us: the men and women who have volunteered to serve this great
MADISON, Wis. – Winter in Wisconsin can be a time for fun outdoors, but the snow, ice and cold can also be dangerous for those who are not ready for them. To help prepare everyone for what to expect in
Meg Jones was Wisconsin’s storyteller. She took readers from water-soaked cranberry farms to dusty roads in Afghanistan, from the stables of the State Fair to the star-filled cosmos. Now, her legacy will continue with the Meg Jones Scholarship Fund. The
[Milwaukee, WI…] Brad Courtney, former Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) Chairman and Senior Advisor to Governor Scott Walker, today endorsed Fond du Lac District Attorney for attorney general. Courtney said Eric Toney can defeat Josh Kaul, and help Republicans win a
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Evers Administration cabinet members, recognized and celebrated Veterans Day with a video message honoring veterans and their families and reaffirming the state’s commitment to supporting Wisconsin’s nearly 343,000 veterans and their loved ones who
BROOKFIELD—Sara Rodriguez, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin in 2022, announced today the support of nine members of the State Assembly. “I’m proud to endorse my friend, Sara Rodriguez, for Lt. Governor,” said Rep. Mark Spreitzer. “With her varied public and private experience and a strong background in public health,
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has named Matthew Raduechel as its 2022 Wisconsin Associate Principal of the Year. Raduechel serves as associate principal of John Muir Middle School in the Wausau School District. During his four and a half years at the school, he has focused on
MADISON – On Veterans Day, Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), along with members of the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs, introduced a package of bills honoring Wisconsin veterans and their families. One of the bills, LRB 1674, addresses membership on the Council on Veterans Programs. Under current law, the
The new WIS 81 bridges over I-39/90 in Beloit will be closed to all traffic from 8 p.m. Monday (Nov. 15) to 5 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 17). Motorists must use the signed detour route of Cranston Road and Gateway Boulevard to bypass the closure. The I-39/90 and WIS 81 interchange ramps
Drive along a Wisconsin highway long enough and you’ll see first responders working a crash scene. There’s a crash about every four minutes in Wisconsin. Often working just feet away from traffic, crash responders put their lives in danger every time they respond to one of these scenes. During Crash
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of two national surveys of public opinion over two days, Nov. 17-18, via video conversations between poll director Charles Franklin and Mike Gousha. On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to public opinion about
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the winners of the 2021 Vets Ready Initiative, an employer recognition initiative highlighting employers who go above and beyond to support veterans and their families. Deloitte received the Silver Level Award for 2021. “Wisconsin’s veterans bring critically important skills to the workforce and their contributions are
La Crosse, WI — Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement honoring our Wisconsin Veterans and Servicemembers on Veterans Day: “On Veterans Day, we come together to honor Wisconsin’s veterans, servicemembers, and their families. Our veterans have served our country and defended our freedoms with dedication, integrity, and honor. We are forever grateful
MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in observance of Veterans Day: “Today, we honor and remember every person who has worn the uniform of our country and unselfishly placed their lives on their line for our freedoms. We salute the spirit of the
Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable urges consumers to be cautious about solicitation calls or emails related to health insurance during the open enrollment period. Wisconsinites who need health insurance are encouraged to work with a licensed insurance agent or an enrollment assister so they can obtain coverage while safeguarding
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for projects that reduce diesel emissions and improve Wisconsin’s air quality and human health now through Jan. 7, 2022. Approximately $320,000 is available to fund Wisconsin-based projects designed to reduce emissions from eligible public and private vehicle fleets
MADISON, Wis. ̶ UW Health announced today it will require individuals to be vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to being added to its organ transplant waitlist or to receive a transplant. The policy, effective November 15, 2021, will apply to individuals currently being evaluated for transplant and those who are currently on the waitlist
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin honors Veterans Day, giving thanks to all who have served and sacrificed so much to protect their country. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement in observance of Veteran’s Day: “Today, we recognize and thank all those
[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement honoring Wisconsin’s heroes and thanking them for their service on Veterans Day: “I’m always amazed when I meet the men and women who have served our country and state in our armed forces. Their courage, character, and compassion for America is inspiring,
MILWAUKEE – Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee County Sheriff and candidate for mayor of Milwaukee, today issued the following statement regarding Senator Johnson’s radical remarks regarding Wisconsin elections: “The core of our democracy rests in free and open elections. Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson recently used his position to further promote conspiracy theories
OSHKOSH — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day: “I am honored to say thank you to the finest among us: the men and women who have volunteered to serve this great nation as members of our armed services. Each answered the
MADISON, Wis. – Winter in Wisconsin can be a time for fun outdoors, but the snow, ice and cold can also be dangerous for those who are not ready for them. To help prepare everyone for what to expect in the months ahead, Gov. Tony Evers has declared Nov. 15-19
Meg Jones was Wisconsin’s storyteller. She took readers from water-soaked cranberry farms to dusty roads in Afghanistan, from the stables of the State Fair to the star-filled cosmos. Now, her legacy will continue with the Meg Jones Scholarship Fund. The Milwaukee Newspaper Guild, Milwaukee Press Club Endowment and Milwaukee Press
[Milwaukee, WI…] Brad Courtney, former Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) Chairman and Senior Advisor to Governor Scott Walker, today endorsed Fond du Lac District Attorney for attorney general. Courtney said Eric Toney can defeat Josh Kaul, and help Republicans win a critical statewide office. “Eric Toney is a tough prosecutor who’ll
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Evers Administration cabinet members, recognized and celebrated Veterans Day with a video message honoring veterans and their families and reaffirming the state’s commitment to supporting Wisconsin’s nearly 343,000 veterans and their loved ones who have sacrificed much in service to the state and country.