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Contact: Diane Farsetta (farsettad@gmail.com) or Annie Kraus (anniekraus@gmail.com), Party Co-chairs Progressive Dane, an independent third party that focuses on local issues, is proud to announce our endorsements in Madison’s Spring 2021 elections. We are excited by the number of young
Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today introduced a package of common-sense reforms that would help make Congress better serve the American people. The bills would change the incentive structure for members of Congress and high ranking executive
MILWAUKEE, WI — Today, a dozen advocacy organizations from across the state sent a letter to the Wisconsin congressional delegation urging swift action to pass President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. The letter comes as COVID-19 continues to spread in Wisconsin
MADISON, WISCONSIN – AARP Wisconsin today applauds Governor Tony Evers for including provisions in his proposed 2021-23 biennial budget that would lower prescription drug prices and control costs, increase transparency and protect consumers, and ensure access to life-saving medications for Wisconsin’s
Green Bay, Wis.— Recognizing the region’s growing need for a pipeline of women leaders and the distinct challenges faced by professional women in the workplace, UW-Green Bay is establishing the Institute for Women’s Leadership www.uwgb.edu/womens-leadership. The Institute will serve as
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Financial Services Committee member, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), re-introduced the Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act. Steil’s bill prevents those trying to avoid U.S. sanctions against the Iranian regime by using a loophole known as INSTEX. Financial
MADISON, Wis. – Have your artwork featured on a piece of history and contribute to environmental restoration efforts by entering the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2022 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests. Artists must submit their
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System is launching a new precollege pipeline initiative to help guide high school students in preparing for, applying to, and enrolling in one of its 13 universities. The initiative involves placing student coaches and recruiters
Contact: Diane Farsetta (farsettad@gmail.com) or Annie Kraus (anniekraus@gmail.com), Party Co-chairs Progressive Dane, an independent third party that focuses on local issues, is proud to announce our endorsements in Madison’s Spring 2021 elections. We are excited by the number of young and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color candidates, many of
Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today introduced a package of common-sense reforms that would help make Congress better serve the American people. The bills would change the incentive structure for members of Congress and high ranking executive branch officials by putting into place tough lobbying restrictions, terminating
MILWAUKEE, WI — Today, a dozen advocacy organizations from across the state sent a letter to the Wisconsin congressional delegation urging swift action to pass President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. The letter comes as COVID-19 continues to spread in Wisconsin and across the country, claiming innocent lives, and causing unspeakable
MADISON, WISCONSIN – AARP Wisconsin today applauds Governor Tony Evers for including provisions in his proposed 2021-23 biennial budget that would lower prescription drug prices and control costs, increase transparency and protect consumers, and ensure access to life-saving medications for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable individuals. “Wisconsinites are desperate for relief from high
Green Bay, Wis.— Recognizing the region’s growing need for a pipeline of women leaders and the distinct challenges faced by professional women in the workplace, UW-Green Bay is establishing the Institute for Women’s Leadership www.uwgb.edu/womens-leadership. The Institute will serve as a comprehensive leadership resource for women in Northeast Wisconsin and
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Financial Services Committee member, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), re-introduced the Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act. Steil’s bill prevents those trying to avoid U.S. sanctions against the Iranian regime by using a loophole known as INSTEX. Financial Services Committee members French Hill (AR-02), Lee Zeldin (NY-01), Lance
MADISON, Wis. – Have your artwork featured on a piece of history and contribute to environmental restoration efforts by entering the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2022 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests. Artists must submit their entries by July 15, 2021 for the 2022 contests. “The
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System is launching a new precollege pipeline initiative to help guide high school students in preparing for, applying to, and enrolling in one of its 13 universities. The initiative involves placing student coaches and recruiters in a select number of regional high schools. The initial