Milwaukee – David Bowen, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, endorsed Aisha Carr for the Milwaukee Public School Board District 4. David Bowen highlighted that he admires Aisha’s extensive experience in organizing for the rights of students. Regarding his endorsement, Bowen stated, “Aisha’s commitment to educational and racial equality makes her

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Bryan Steil (WI-01), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07) today called on Governor Tony Evers to address the state of Wisconsin’s struggle to fully vaccinate seniors in assisted living facilities — one of the populations most vulnerable to COVID-19. In a letter to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the North-South Bike Trail construction project which may result in the incidental taking of a rare lizard and turtle. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for January 2021. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary January

PRESS CONTACT press@opportunitywisconsin.org MADISON, Wis.— As Wisconsinites start to see the impact of the American Rescue Plan, Opportunity Wisconsin and Citizen Action Wisconsin Northwestern Organizing Cooperative are sitting down with Senator Tammy Baldwin and Badger State parents TODAY, March 17 at 4:45 PM CT on Facebook LIVE to discuss the historic impact this law will have on children and families across

Contact: Kevin Conway, (414) 288-4745, office  (414) 202-9329, mobile   kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu MILWAUKEE — Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, will be the featured guest at an upcoming virtual “On the Issues with Mike Gousha,” Thursday, March 18. The video will be available at 12:15 p.m. on

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Brett Blomme, age 38, was charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography. Each count is a Class D Felony, punishable by a fine of not more than $100,000 or imprisonment of not more than 25

Contact: Lori Tate, Fisheries Management Section Chief Lori.Tate@wisconsin.gov or 608-400-1850 Dave Giehtbrock, Fish Culture Section Chief David.Giehtbrock@wisconsin.gov or 608-345-9853 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the agency identified a potential issue with a disproportionate amount of female hatchery-reared extended growth walleye. The DNR conducted a preliminary analysis of hatchery-reared

CONTACT:      Rebecca Normington, 715-221-9726, normington.rebecca@securityhealth.org MARSHFIELD – Security Health Plan of Wisconsin released the annual review of community investments for 2020-2021: Taking Care: A Community Investment. As a not-for-profit organization, Security Health Plan is focused on helping people and communities achieve their best health. The report highlights many of the ways Security

Contact: Kevin Hoffman, Public Information Officer, (608) 224-5005, kevin.hoffman@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through March 25 for a proposed special pesticide registration to allow cherry growers to use Mustang® Maxx insecticide for pest control. The registration would help sweet and

Contact: Carol Diggelman, Natural Resources Co-Chair,  League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County, c.j.b.diggelman@gmail.com, 414-232-3739 Milwaukee–The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County is holding a public issues forum to explore the link between COVID-19 and Milwaukee wastewater on March 25, 2021 at 7 pm until 8:30 pm. Presenters are Dr. Sandra McLellan, Professor of Freshwater Sciences,