MILWAUKEE, WI — The Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Dr. Denita Ball, announced today that she will be running as a Democrat to be Milwaukee County’s next Sheriff. Dr. Ball has dedicated her life to advancing public service in law enforcement and through higher education, with over 35

MADISON, Wis. – There is a nationwide workforce shortage impacting industries from manufacturing to medicine, and UW Health is no exception to this challenge, which is why the health system is hosting a career event focused on hiring for environmental and food service positions. These often-unsung heroes ensure staff and patients

Milwaukee, Wis. – Every year, there’s always a few “must-have” toys on most kids’ holiday wish lists. The toy sells out fast and becomes expensive and hard to find. On top of that, the microchip shortage has parents worried about getting their deliveries on time.  This year’s hot picks, according to Amazon (a BBB Accredited Business),

WHAT: Attorney General Josh Kaul will join leaders in Madison to promote Safer Wisconsin, a comprehensive legislative package to reduce crime and support stronger communities. If enacted, Safer Wisconsin will strengthen community trust and prevent crime, help keep guns out of the hands of people who’ve been shown to be

Madison, WI—The COVID-19 health crisis has created unprecedented challenges for students and families. The shift to virtual learning, adoption of pass/no pass assessment policies and a pause on external volunteers and tutors have disproportionately impacted students from low-income backgrounds and deepened existing disparities in opportunity and achievement gaps. Thankfully, the Boys

Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu, 608-266-2056 Contact: Senator Chris Kapenga, 608-266-9174 Contact: Senator Kathy Bernier, 608-266-7511 “The Madison City Clerk must provide the Legislature access to ballot certificates.” MADISON – Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), Senate President Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield), and Chair of the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process

Bloomberg Philanthropies expands initiative to five new states, commits additional $120 million to reduce overdose deaths in U.S. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that Wisconsin will be joining the Bloomberg Opioids Overdose Prevention Initiative. Launched in 2018 in Michigan and Pennsylvania, today’s announcement is an expansion of the Initiative to Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, WI – On Wednesday, November 10th at 10:30am, Senator Chris Larson and elder advocates hosted a virtual press conference on LRB 4675, the “Fairer Inheritance Act,” which seeks to repeal a harmful and unnecessary “death tax” on the estates of poor Wisconsinites. Appearing with Sen. Larson at the press event were Janet Zander, MPA, CSW,

For more information contact: Joanne Wolan Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Joanne@Wis4HFoundation.org 608.262.1597 Madison, Wis. (November 1, 2021) – The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation would like to recognize its generous donors. The support of these generous partners provide essential funding for 4-H programs throughout Wisconsin. Green Diamond Clover Compeer Financial Equity Cooperative Livestock

Contacts: Alder Lindsay Lemmer, 608-217-5217, district3@cityofmadison.com Alder Patrick Heck, 608-286-2260, district2@cityofmadison.com — Nurses have recently been threatened with arrest for distributing union literature to colleagues Alders call on UW Health administration and board to not waste any resources on an anti-union campaign, but instead work with nurses to recognize their union and

MADISON, Wis. – There is a nationwide workforce shortage impacting industries from manufacturing to medicine, and UW Health is no exception to this challenge, which is why the health system is hosting a career event focused on hiring for environmental and food service positions. These often-unsung heroes ensure staff and patients

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Dr. Denita Ball, announced today that she will be running as a Democrat to be Milwaukee County’s next Sheriff. Dr. Ball has dedicated her life to advancing public service in law enforcement and through higher education, with over 35

MADISON, Wis. — Today is the fourth anniversary of Scott Walker signing his and GOP candidate Rebecca Kleefisch’s disastrous deal with tech giant Foxconn. Earlier this year, Governor Evers cleaned up the mess left by the Walker-Kleefisch administration, announcing a renegotiated deal with the company, saving $2.77 billion in taxpayer dollars, and undoing some

Today, former Army captain and CIA officer Deb McGrath announced that her campaign has raised over $100,000 within the first 24 hours since launching her candidacy for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. Deb’s strong fundraising numbers are a clear indication that Western Wisconsin voters are fired up to send an

Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) invites you to honor Veterans from the 97th Assembly District and across Waukesha by hearing their stories. Veterans Day Open Mic Night will be held at Genesse Town Hall S43W31391 WI-83, Genesee Depot, WI 53127 on November 11th from 5 PM – 7 PM. All veterans are welcome to speak

Contacts: Megan Severson, State Director, Wisconsin Environment, 608-385-9946, megan@wisconsinenvironment.org Josh Chetwynd, Deputy Director, Media Relations, 303-573-5558, jchetwynd@publicinterestnetwork.org As international leaders set global climate goals at COP26, toolkit offers solutions for Wisconsin cities and counties to act on back home MADISON — As leaders from across the globe meet at the

Green Bay, Wis. — On Nov. 10, 2021, UW-Green Bay’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) officially launches its 60th semester with the release of an online catalog of courses on their website. The Spring 2022 catalog features 198 courses on wide-ranging topics taught by retired faculty and other experts and enthusiasts.