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MILWAUKEE – Deborah Kerr and Jill Underly, who are seeking to become superintendent of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction, will be the featured guests at a virtual event set for noon on Thursday, April 1. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will on Thursday evening kick off his first week of virtual Badger Bounceback Live Sessions with a virtual discussion on economic recovery and opportunity in the state of Wisconsin. As highlighted in a video message from the
MADISON — Through a joint federal, state, and local partnership, Gov. Tony Evers today announced that federal support will begin on March 15 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee for COVID-19 vaccinations. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency
HOLLANDALE, Wis. — Pecatonica Area School District Superintendent and candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly announced today she has received the endorsement of 34 current and former state legislators. See the full list of endorsers below. “Dr. Jill Underly
As the federal government moves toward an increase of the minimum wage to $15 per hour, Wisconsin remains at a paltry $7.25. Tipped workers, on the other hand, must make do with $2.13 or $2.33 per hour, depending on age
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today led their colleagues to call on President Joe Biden to temporarily suspend trade waivers that could allow foreign companies that do not have American workers or pay
[Madison, WI] – It appears that the Wisconsin Democrats have been spending so much time in their Madison bubble that they forgot how to find congressional districts in other parts of the state. In a release on Friday, the Democrat Party of
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Lead 126 House and Senate Members In Encouraging Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Increase the Value of WIC Food Packages Today, Congresswoman Moore and Senator Gillibrand led 126 House and Senate Members in requesting
On Thursday, March 18, the Wisconsin Assembly’s Committee on Education will vote on Assembly Bill 59. Assembly Bill 59 increases the income threshold for parents who want to enroll in Wisconsin’s Parental Choice program to 300% of the federal poverty level,
MADISON, Wis.— As Wisconsinites start to see $1,400 COVID relief checks in their bank accounts, Opportunity Wisconsin has launched a new digital ad [WATCH: “NEWS”] that holds Senator Ron Johnson accountable for opposing the American Rescue Plan. The new ad is part of a six-figure digital
Milwaukee – Alex Lasry today announced the endorsement of Shannon Holsey, President of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians. President Holsey is the latest addition to a growing list of people from across the state who are supporting Alex Lasry
The Democratic National Committee today announced a new 60-second television ad that is running in Milwaukee. The ad, titled “Help is Here,” highlights how President Biden and Democrats have delivered real, tangible results for Wisconsinites and their families by making
MADISON, Wis. — Warmer spring temperatures are a welcome relief in Wisconsin, but they also mark a return to flood season across the state. Flooding from melting snow or heavy spring rains is one of the most common hazards in
Today, the Democratic National Committee is unveiling a new billboard in Milwaukee, highlighting that help is here with the American Rescue Plan and how it will send $1,400 checks to households and help get shots in the arms of Wisconsinites.
Milwaukee — Ahead of the April 6 primary elections, the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County today published its online Spring 2021 Voter Guide via the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides simple, easy tools
MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN — Today, Congressmen Bryan Steil, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, and Mike Gallagher join together to endorse constitutional conservative Shelley Grogan for Wisconsin’s Second District Court of Appeals. They join a growing coalition of conservatives who are supporting Judge
HOLLANDALE, Wis. — Pecatonica Area School District Superintendent and candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly held a virtual press conference today to discuss school re-opening and addressing the on-going COVID-19 pandemic in our community and our schools. “Deb Kerr clearly
MILWAUKEE – Deborah Kerr and Jill Underly, who are seeking to become superintendent of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction, will be the featured guests at a virtual event set for noon on Thursday, April 1. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership between the Milwaukee Press Club, and WisPolitics.com.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will on Thursday evening kick off his first week of virtual Badger Bounceback Live Sessions with a virtual discussion on economic recovery and opportunity in the state of Wisconsin. As highlighted in a video message from the governor, the listening session will cover topics such as investing
MADISON — Through a joint federal, state, and local partnership, Gov. Tony Evers today announced that federal support will begin on March 15 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee for COVID-19 vaccinations. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 5 will coordinate staffing support to administer the
HOLLANDALE, Wis. — Pecatonica Area School District Superintendent and candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly announced today she has received the endorsement of 34 current and former state legislators. See the full list of endorsers below. “Dr. Jill Underly is a steadfast champion of our public schools. Her platform
As the federal government moves toward an increase of the minimum wage to $15 per hour, Wisconsin remains at a paltry $7.25. Tipped workers, on the other hand, must make do with $2.13 or $2.33 per hour, depending on age and length of employment. Today, Sen. Chris Larson and Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today led their colleagues to call on President Joe Biden to temporarily suspend trade waivers that could allow foreign companies that do not have American workers or pay American taxes, to bid on projects funded by the American
[Madison, WI] – It appears that the Wisconsin Democrats have been spending so much time in their Madison bubble that they forgot how to find congressional districts in other parts of the state. In a release on Friday, the Democrat Party of Wisconsin criticized Rep. Grothman for rightfully rejecting the House Democrats’
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Lead 126 House and Senate Members In Encouraging Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Increase the Value of WIC Food Packages Today, Congresswoman Moore and Senator Gillibrand led 126 House and Senate Members in requesting Secretary Vilsack increase the cash value of food packages to
On Thursday, March 18, the Wisconsin Assembly’s Committee on Education will vote on Assembly Bill 59. Assembly Bill 59 increases the income threshold for parents who want to enroll in Wisconsin’s Parental Choice program to 300% of the federal poverty level, or about $78,000 a-year for a family of four. Is
MADISON, Wis.— As Wisconsinites start to see $1,400 COVID relief checks in their bank accounts, Opportunity Wisconsin has launched a new digital ad [WATCH: “NEWS”] that holds Senator Ron Johnson accountable for opposing the American Rescue Plan. The new ad is part of a six-figure digital ad campaign and follows the announcement of Opportunity Wisconsin’s launch of
Milwaukee – Alex Lasry today announced the endorsement of Shannon Holsey, President of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians. President Holsey is the latest addition to a growing list of people from across the state who are supporting Alex Lasry to be Wisconsin’s next U.S. Senator. “We need a U.S.
The Democratic National Committee today announced a new 60-second television ad that is running in Milwaukee. The ad, titled “Help is Here,” highlights how President Biden and Democrats have delivered real, tangible results for Wisconsinites and their families by making the American Rescue Plan a reality. “When President Biden took
MADISON, Wis. — Warmer spring temperatures are a welcome relief in Wisconsin, but they also mark a return to flood season across the state. Flooding from melting snow or heavy spring rains is one of the most common hazards in Wisconsin, and it puts lives and property at risk each
Today, the Democratic National Committee is unveiling a new billboard in Milwaukee, highlighting that help is here with the American Rescue Plan and how it will send $1,400 checks to households and help get shots in the arms of Wisconsinites. The billboard also highlights that this bill passed without the
Milwaukee — Ahead of the April 6 primary elections, the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County today published its online Spring 2021 Voter Guide via the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides simple, easy tools to help Wisconsin voters navigate the voting process. VOTE411.org provides
MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN — Today, Congressmen Bryan Steil, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, and Mike Gallagher join together to endorse constitutional conservative Shelley Grogan for Wisconsin’s Second District Court of Appeals. They join a growing coalition of conservatives who are supporting Judge Grogan over her opponent, who was appointed by liberal Governor
HOLLANDALE, Wis. — Pecatonica Area School District Superintendent and candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly held a virtual press conference today to discuss school re-opening and addressing the on-going COVID-19 pandemic in our community and our schools. “Deb Kerr clearly did not read the research, and she is lying about