WisDems: Eric Hovde on how he will avoid a conflict of interest

MADISON, Wis. — Hovde’s said nothing, because he knows he’s a walking conflict of interest. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the

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Milwaukee Press Club: Newsmaker At Night

Shank Hall owner Peter Jest discusses new memoir MILWAUKEE – Peter Jest, longtime Milwaukee concert promoter and operator of Shank Hall, will discuss his new book, We Had Fun and Nobody Died, at a special evening Newsmaker set for Wednesday, July 31.

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Climate Action Campaign: The Clean Energy REVolution Tour to roll into Wisconsin to tout local climate and clean energy progress

Unique Electric Vehicle Road Tour Rallies Elected Officials and Local Leaders to Promote the Benefits of Climate Progress and Clean Energy GREEN BAY, Wis.–Today, the Climate Action Campaign (CAC) announced the launch of its Clean Energy REVolution Tour in Wisconsin, which aims to highlight how clean energy investments have driven climate progress

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A Better Wisconsin Together: It’s been 100 days of GOP legislators denying healthcare access, clean water for Wisconsin families

MADISON, Wis. — Today marks 100 days since the Republican majority of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) first refused Governor Tony Evers’ call to release $140 million in funds to address PFAS water pollution clean up and hospital closures that have left western Wisconsin families stranded for health care access.  “Regardless of zip

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Now accepting nominations for Recycling Excellence Awards

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 16. The Recycling Excellence Award showcases and celebrates outstanding recycling efforts, innovation and performance for communities, nonprofits, schools and businesses throughout Wisconsin. Food waste

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Property and casualty advisory council meeting

MEETING: Property and Casualty Advisory Council Meeting DATE: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: 125 South Webster St. Room 227, Madison, WI 53707 OR Via Zoom Manage your OCI notification subscription at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/ListServe.aspx. Thank you for being a subscriber to our OCI Press Notification service. 20240821MtgNot-P… Please log in to

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Dept. of Justice: Launches new treatment alternatives and diversion dashboard

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Information and Analysis (BJIA) today announced a new online dashboard for the Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) Grant Program yearly reports on referrals and admissions to TAD-funded treatment courts and diversion programs. “Treatment and diversion programs make communities

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WisDems: Eric Hovde on how he will avoid a conflict of interest

MADISON, Wis. — Hovde’s said nothing, because he knows he’s a walking conflict of interest. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.

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IRG Action, WILL: Urge voters to vote yes on August 13 referendum questions

Effort to Bring Accountability to Problematic Spending Practices by Wisconsin Governors The News: IRG Action Fund and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty have launched a six-figure, public awareness campaign urging voters to approve two Constitutional Amendments on the ballot during the August 13th Primary Election. Both organizations believe that

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Milwaukee Press Club: Newsmaker At Night

Shank Hall owner Peter Jest discusses new memoir MILWAUKEE – Peter Jest, longtime Milwaukee concert promoter and operator of Shank Hall, will discuss his new book, We Had Fun and Nobody Died, at a special evening Newsmaker set for Wednesday, July 31. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the program will

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Cooke campaign: Congressman Brad Schneider endorses Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third District

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Cooke for Congress announced the endorsement of Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10). Widely recognized as an independent problem solver in the House of Representatives, Rep. Schneider cited Cooke’s unique background and common-sense approach to getting things done when announcing his support.  “Rebecca Cooke’s lived experience and upbringing

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Shankland campaign: Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Shankland for Congress

Longtime Democratic leader representing Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District endorses Shankland to unseat Derrick Van Orden in the 3rd STEVENS POINT, WI – Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore, representing Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District, has endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in the state’s 3rd Congressional District.  Alongside Congressman Mark Pocan, Rep. Moore…

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Benjamin Lindsay as Ozaukee County District Attorney

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Benjamin Lindsay to serve as Ozaukee County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Adam Gerol’s appointment to the Ozaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 1. Lindsay will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that

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Hovde campaign: Statement on President Biden’s Oval Office Address

MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde released the following statement regarding President Biden’s Oval Office Address: “Tonight’s address confirmed what we already knew – it’s time for change. The continued “threat to democracy” claim is as insincere as it is dishonest. It’s hard to take the left seriously when they mock

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WisDems: ICYMI: RNC leaves Milwaukee businesses in need of a boost

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that businesses in downtown Milwaukee are only now beginning to recover after last week’s disappointing drop in business as a result of the RNC. After officials promised $200 million in economic benefits for the city, some businesses said the increase in visitors for the

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Applauds Israeli PM Netanyahu’s address to Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and attending his Joint Address to Congress. “I am incredibly grateful to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for taking the time to meet with me today, in addition to his Joint Address to Congress.

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on Netanyahu’s address to Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint meeting of Congress, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement: “I had hoped that Netanyahu would use this opportunity to lay out a concrete plan to end the war in Gaza, bring home the hostages, surge humanitarian assistance

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