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MADISON, Wis. – To help equitably vaccinate the public against COVID-19, UW Health is partnering with community organizations serving communities of color for population-specific vaccination clinics. On Monday, the health system partnered with The Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce to
Contact: Andrew Romeo aromeo@rslc.gop Washington, DC — The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) congratulates John Jagler on his election to the Wisconsin Senate Tuesday night. Jagler is an experienced leader with a record of ensuring Wisconsin is a great place to
Contact: Andrew Romeo, aromeo@rslc.gop Washington, DC — The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) — Judicial Fairness Initiative (JFI) tonight congratulates Judge Shelley Grogan on her victory in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals election. Judge Grogan is a long time conservative with over twenty years of experience in the courts
Make time today to vote in the 2021 Spring Election – Tuesday, April 6, 2021 – and celebrate democracy by participating in our democracy. If you haven’t yet voted by casting an absentee ballot, then understand how to vote in-person
Contact: DPW Communications (press@wisdems.org) MADISON — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin congratulates Dr. Jill Underly on her hard-fought win in the race for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Underly’s election is a major victory for supporters of public
CONTACT: John T. Zapfel 414.870.2081 Cell jz@ibew494.com Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 Business Manager Dean A. Warsh issued this statement following election results in Wisconsin: “We are proud of our work to help elect these
Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator’s Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter pressing the U.S. Secret Service to answer questions about its involvement with Hunter Biden. Recently, the Secret Service told the senators that it did not provide
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating Citizen Science Month, honoring the volunteers in scientific research and monitoring. The DNR partners with the public on more than 20 citizen-based monitoring projects in which volunteers collect information
HOWARD, WI – Deb Kerr has the experience, judgment, and expertise to serve as Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Deb’s opponent spent the entirety of her campaign lobbing attacks and distractions. Deb ran a kid-focused campaign and is continuing
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will this week host the fourth of six virtual Badger Bounceback Live Sessions to discuss his 2021-23 budget proposal. As highlighted in a video message from the governor, the listening session will cover topics such as ensuring
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) discussed the media’s double standard in covering the Biden presidency and the administration’s mishandling of the ongoing crisis at the border during an appearance Friday on Fox News’ ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ Excerpts from the
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #110 declaring a State of Emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions throughout Wisconsin. Today, all of Wisconsin is at very high fire danger. The combination of dry vegetation, unseasonably warm temperatures, low relative humidity
JANESVILLE, WI – Both directions of WIS 26/Milton Avenue will be closed under Interstate 39/90 in Janesville from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights (April 7-8). No left turns will be permitted from the I-39/90 exit ramps
WISCONSIN ― New reporting in the Washington Post is highlighting how Wisconsin’s vaccine distribution program serves as a model best practice despite the difficulties the state faced in combatting the virus in the fall of 2020. The piece credits Andrea
MADISON, Wis. — COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now available for all military service members and military civilians, dependents, contractors, and military retirees through the Wisconsin National Guard. The appointments are available to service members in any branch as well as
Wisconsin’s Spring Election is Tuesday (April 6, 2021) and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of ID needed to vote can still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division
MADISON, Wis. – To help equitably vaccinate the public against COVID-19, UW Health is partnering with community organizations serving communities of color for population-specific vaccination clinics. On Monday, the health system partnered with The Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce to vaccinate almost 200 essential workers in Dane County. We currently
Contact: Andrew Romeo aromeo@rslc.gop Washington, DC — The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) congratulates John Jagler on his election to the Wisconsin Senate Tuesday night. Jagler is an experienced leader with a record of ensuring Wisconsin is a great place to live and work. “The RSLC is proud to have supported
Contact: Andrew Romeo, aromeo@rslc.gop Washington, DC — The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) — Judicial Fairness Initiative (JFI) tonight congratulates Judge Shelley Grogan on her victory in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals election. Judge Grogan is a long time conservative with over twenty years of experience in the courts and the backing of the law enforcement community. “Shelley Grogan is an
Make time today to vote in the 2021 Spring Election – Tuesday, April 6, 2021 – and celebrate democracy by participating in our democracy. If you haven’t yet voted by casting an absentee ballot, then understand how to vote in-person today. Remember every election matters. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to
Contact: DPW Communications (press@wisdems.org) MADISON — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin congratulates Dr. Jill Underly on her hard-fought win in the race for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Underly’s election is a major victory for supporters of public education across Wisconsin. “Students, teachers, and families across Wisconsin are
CONTACT: John T. Zapfel 414.870.2081 Cell jz@ibew494.com Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 Business Manager Dean A. Warsh issued this statement following election results in Wisconsin: “We are proud of our work to help elect these fantastic candidates. IBEW Local 494 endorsed candidates who strongly support
Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator’s Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter pressing the U.S. Secret Service to answer questions about its involvement with Hunter Biden. Recently, the Secret Service told the senators that it did not provide protection to the Biden family in 2018 and did not
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating Citizen Science Month, honoring the volunteers in scientific research and monitoring. The DNR partners with the public on more than 20 citizen-based monitoring projects in which volunteers collect information about an array of natural resources, from location and abundance
HOWARD, WI – Deb Kerr has the experience, judgment, and expertise to serve as Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Deb’s opponent spent the entirety of her campaign lobbing attacks and distractions. Deb ran a kid-focused campaign and is continuing her outreach to voters even on the final day before
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will this week host the fourth of six virtual Badger Bounceback Live Sessions to discuss his 2021-23 budget proposal. As highlighted in a video message from the governor, the listening session will cover topics such as ensuring every kid has access to a high-quality, public education, providing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) discussed the media’s double standard in covering the Biden presidency and the administration’s mishandling of the ongoing crisis at the border during an appearance Friday on Fox News’ ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ Excerpts from the interview are below and video of the interview can be
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #110 declaring a State of Emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions throughout Wisconsin. Today, all of Wisconsin is at very high fire danger. The combination of dry vegetation, unseasonably warm temperatures, low relative humidity and increasing south or southeast winds will lead to continued
JANESVILLE, WI – Both directions of WIS 26/Milton Avenue will be closed under Interstate 39/90 in Janesville from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights (April 7-8). No left turns will be permitted from the I-39/90 exit ramps to WIS 26 (Exit 171A) to travel under the bridge.
WISCONSIN ― New reporting in the Washington Post is highlighting how Wisconsin’s vaccine distribution program serves as a model best practice despite the difficulties the state faced in combatting the virus in the fall of 2020. The piece credits Andrea Palm, who served as the Secretary-designee for Wisconsin’s Department of
MADISON, Wis. — COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now available for all military service members and military civilians, dependents, contractors, and military retirees through the Wisconsin National Guard. The appointments are available to service members in any branch as well as military dependents and military retirees of any service. The Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Spring Election is Tuesday (April 6, 2021) and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of ID needed to vote can still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Wisconsin Elections Commission website explains the options