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MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is reflecting on the success of his first term in office. Sworn into office in May of 2020, David Crowley became the youngest county executive in the history of Milwaukee County and the first Black
As President Biden sets off for his April 8th visit to Wisconsin, the fight for the right to contraception takes on significant importance. Wisconsin represents a crucial battleground in the nationwide effort to safeguard individuals’ fundamental right to contraception through the passage
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman released the following statement regarding three bills he authored becoming law. “I saw the opportunity to improve the lives of Wisconsinites by updating worker’s compensation, foreclosure, and school bus safety laws,” said Rep. Penterman.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that he has joined a multistate lawsuit against Mariner Finance for widespread violations of consumer protection laws. The suit alleges that Mariner Finance charged consumers for hidden add-on products that consumers either didn’t
MADISON – Employers in Wisconsin who hire veterans are encouraged to apply now to the Vets Ready Employer Initiative, a Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) designation awarded to organizations that go above and beyond for the veteran workforce. Vets
MOUNT HOREB — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 558, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 270, which adds the Mount Horeb Veterans Memorial to state highway maps. With the enactment of Act 270, the memorial will join 16 other veterans’ sites that are statutorily included on Wisconsin’s official state highway map. The governor wa… Please
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) released the following statement after introducing the Accurate Credit Reporting for Homebuyers Act, a bill to codify the long-standing requirement that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac obtain a credit report and credit score on a borrower
(Green Bay, WI) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly announced today that her campaign for Congress received over 3,100 donations and raised more than $125,000 in the first 24 hours of her launch for Wisconsin’s 8th District open-seat race. The campaign brought in donations
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Lloyd V. Carter’s resignation, effective July 1, 2024. The new judge
Madison, WI – This coming week marks a significant milestone in the advancement of victims’ rights in the Badger State – the fourth anniversary of the enactment of the crime victims’ rights constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law. The amendment was overwhelmingly
MADISON, Wis. – The 19th report from the federal court-appointed monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) was filed today, noting continued improvements at the juvenile facility. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) is now in substantial compliance with 43
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Ozaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Paul V. Malloy’s retirement, effective June 30, 2024. The new judge
Milwaukee, WI—The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition of Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 232 / Senate Bill 240 into law on April 4, 2024. This landmark legislation marks a significant victory
Contact: Madeleine Buchholz-Kneeland920-639-9038, info@kristinforwisconsin.com Raises More Than $125,000 Over 3,100 Donations $35 Average Donation (Green Bay, WI) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly announced today that her campaign for Congress received over 3,100 donations and raised more than $125,000 in the first 24 hours of
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., April 5, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is investing $2.2 million towards 23 renewable energy projects in Wisconsin to lower energy costs, generate new income and create
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Oconomowoc is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of
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MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard hosted its first Women’s Symposium on March 29 — an event aimed at reinforcing the organization’s commitment to gender equality and empowering leaders, women and allies to advocate for one another. Held
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MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is now accepting grant applications for the Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program. This program aims to improve internet connectivity in the state by providing access to devices, technology, and digital navigators. Under
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is reflecting on the success of his first term in office. Sworn into office in May of 2020, David Crowley became the youngest county executive in the history of Milwaukee County and the first Black leader elected to serve in the role. On Tuesday, County
As President Biden sets off for his April 8th visit to Wisconsin, the fight for the right to contraception takes on significant importance. Wisconsin represents a crucial battleground in the nationwide effort to safeguard individuals’ fundamental right to contraception through the passage of the Right to Contraception Act, legislation supported by an
Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman released the following statement regarding three bills he authored becoming law. “I saw the opportunity to improve the lives of Wisconsinites by updating worker’s compensation, foreclosure, and school bus safety laws,” said Rep. Penterman. “I am grateful to my colleagues for their support to
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that he has joined a multistate lawsuit against Mariner Finance for widespread violations of consumer protection laws. The suit alleges that Mariner Finance charged consumers for hidden add-on products that consumers either didn’t know about or didn’t agree to buy. Consumers left Mariner
MADISON – Employers in Wisconsin who hire veterans are encouraged to apply now to the Vets Ready Employer Initiative, a Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) designation awarded to organizations that go above and beyond for the veteran workforce. Vets Ready recognizes organizations that hire and retain veterans, build veteran
MOUNT HOREB — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 558, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 270, which adds the Mount Horeb Veterans Memorial to state highway maps. With the enactment of Act 270, the memorial will join 16 other veterans’ sites that are statutorily included on Wisconsin’s official state highway map. The governor wa… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) released the following statement after introducing the Accurate Credit Reporting for Homebuyers Act, a bill to codify the long-standing requirement that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac obtain a credit report and credit score on a borrower from each of the three national credit bureaus when they
(Green Bay, WI) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly announced today that her campaign for Congress received over 3,100 donations and raised more than $125,000 in the first 24 hours of her launch for Wisconsin’s 8th District open-seat race. The campaign brought in donations from all eleven counties in the district. “The people of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Lloyd V. Carter’s resignation, effective July 1, 2024. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. To apply,
Madison, WI – This coming week marks a significant milestone in the advancement of victims’ rights in the Badger State – the fourth anniversary of the enactment of the crime victims’ rights constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law. The amendment was overwhelmingly approved during the April 7, 2020 spring election with 75
MADISON, Wis. – The 19th report from the federal court-appointed monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) was filed today, noting continued improvements at the juvenile facility. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) is now in substantial compliance with 43 (or 86%) of the 50 provisions identified in the consent
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Ozaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Paul V. Malloy’s retirement, effective June 30, 2024. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. To apply,
Milwaukee, WI—The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition of Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 232 / Senate Bill 240 into law on April 4, 2024. This landmark legislation marks a significant victory in ongoing efforts to uplift the visibility of the Hmong
Contact: Madeleine Buchholz-Kneeland920-639-9038, info@kristinforwisconsin.com Raises More Than $125,000 Over 3,100 Donations $35 Average Donation (Green Bay, WI) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly announced today that her campaign for Congress received over 3,100 donations and raised more than $125,000 in the first 24 hours of her launch for Wisconsin’s 8th District open-seat race. The campaig…
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., April 5, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is investing $2.2 million towards 23 renewable energy projects in Wisconsin to lower energy costs, generate new income and create jobs for U.S. farmers, agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Oconomowoc is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of water mains on Concord Road and lead service lines in
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MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard hosted its first Women’s Symposium on March 29 — an event aimed at reinforcing the organization’s commitment to gender equality and empowering leaders, women and allies to advocate for one another. Held in the Mitby Theater at Madison College, over 150 military
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MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is now accepting grant applications for the Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program. This program aims to improve internet connectivity in the state by providing access to devices, technology, and digital navigators. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the U.S. Department of