Dairy Business Association: Greg Siegenthaler elected president

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading advocacy group, elected a new president during the group’s annual business meeting at DBA’s Dairy Strong conference on Wednesday.  Greg Siegenthaler, vice president milk marketing, sustainability and sourcing for Grande

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Forward Latino: Statement on Milwaukee immigration facility

Franklin, WI – Darryl Morin, National President of Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non- partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement following reports of a proposed immigration detention facility being built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Sen. Tomczyk: Governor Evers raids federal COVID money…again

Madison… This morning, Governor Evers signed an executive order creating the Office of Violence Prevention using federal monies meant for COVID-19 response. Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers announcement: “Yesterday, we saw the Governor play

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Weekly GOP radio address: Voter ID: A common-sense idea

Hello, State Senator Van Wanggaard here, proudly representing Wisconsin’s 21st District. Last week the State Senate passed a proposed constitutional amendment requiring a valid photo ID to vote. Earlier this week, the Assembly approved the same measure. This means that

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Wisconsin Legislature: Legislators take bold step to support nuclear power in Wisconsin 

Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Julian Bradley (R-New  Berlin) are taking key steps to promote nuclear power in Wisconsin. The two legislators, who chair their  respective chambers’ energy-related committees, have introduced a resolution declaring Wisconsin’s  commitment to developing and investing in nuclear energy. Moving

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Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Heidi Fischer elected president

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, elected a new president during the group’s annual business meeting at the 2025 Dairy Strong conference. Heidi Fischer of Fischer-Clark Dairy in Hatley, Wis., was elected president. Fischer is

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Dairy Business Association: Greg Siegenthaler elected president

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading advocacy group, elected a new president during the group’s annual business meeting at DBA’s Dairy Strong conference on Wednesday.  Greg Siegenthaler, vice president milk marketing, sustainability and sourcing for Grande Cheese in Fond Du Lac, Wis., was elected president. Siegenthaler

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MacIver Impact: Announces new hires to strengthen government relations and grassroots engagement

MADISON– MacIver Impact, the sister organization of Wisconsin’s leading free-market think tank The MacIver Institute, is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its growing team. Former State Representative Jon Plumer joins the MacIver team as Director of Government Relations. Plumer is the former State Assembly Assistant Majority Leader, and his

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Farmers for Sustainable Food: Three directors elected to board

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers for Sustainable Food elected three directors to its board during the group’s annual meeting at the 2025 Dairy Strong conference yesterday afternoon. The three board members, including one farmer-led group director and two general member directors, are: Farmer-led group director: John VandenBoom has been familiar

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Rep. Prado: Attends press conference regarding proposed ICE facility in Milwaukee Aldermanic District 9

Milwaukee, Wis. – Today, Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) joined Alderwoman Larresa Taylor in a press conference to address community concerns surrounding the recent proposal from Homeland Security to relocate the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility currently located on Knapp Street to a larger facility on 11925 West Lake Park

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Acuity: Surpasses $3B in annual revenue, sets growth records in 2024

Acuity announced that in 2024 the company surpassed $3 billion in annual revenue for the first time in its 99-year history. The insurer’s growth rate of nearly 20% generated more than a half billion-dollar increase in topline revenue, an all-time record. Acuity’s 2024 revenue increase was paired with the highest

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Forward Latino: Statement on Milwaukee immigration facility

Franklin, WI – Darryl Morin, National President of Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non- partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement following reports of a proposed immigration detention facility being built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. National President Darryl Morin issued the following statement: “As we

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Medical College of Wisconsin: Statement on the newly created Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention

Milwaukee, Wis. – January 15, 2025 – On Tuesday, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order to establish the statewide Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention. In response, Reggie Moore, Director of Community Safety Policy and Engagement in the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Injury Center, issued this statement: “The Comprehensive Injury Center at

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Sen. Tomczyk: Governor Evers raids federal COVID money…again

Madison… This morning, Governor Evers signed an executive order creating the Office of Violence Prevention using federal monies meant for COVID-19 response. Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers announcement: “Yesterday, we saw the Governor play politics once again. In these tragic times, the Governor uses

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Gregory Jerabek to the Wood County Circuit Court

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Gregory Jerabek to the Wood County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Gregory J. Potter’s retirement. Jerabek will complete a term ending July 31, 2025.  “Greg Jerabek’s legal experience and extensive involvement

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Weekly GOP radio address: Voter ID: A common-sense idea

Hello, State Senator Van Wanggaard here, proudly representing Wisconsin’s 21st District. Last week the State Senate passed a proposed constitutional amendment requiring a valid photo ID to vote. Earlier this week, the Assembly approved the same measure. This means that on your April 1st ballot, you will have the opportunity

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Rep. Roe: Supports the creation of the Office of Violence Prevention

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) attended Governor Tony Evers’ press conference regarding the creation of the Office of Violence Prevention. The Office of Violence Prevention will invest in programs and communities to prevent gun violence across the state.  At the press conference, Dakota, the Vice President of

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Rep. Roe: Voted against voter ID amendment for April ballot

Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly held its first session of 2025 on a bill that would place voter ID requirements into the Wisconsin Constitution. Wisconsin already has a state statute requiring photo identification when voting. The bill puts this constitutional amendment on the April ballot for voters

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