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Baldwin stands with families whose loved ones died of fentanyl overdoses and supports their petition to launch probe and hold PRC accountable WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Biden Administration to hold the People’s Republic of China (PRC) accountable
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MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde voted yesterday on the first day of early in-person voting with his wife, Sharon Hovde. After casting his ballot, Eric attended three Early Vote Rallies in Sun Prairie, West Bend, and Milwaukee with RNC Chairman Michael
For a group of Fireside Café student employees at UW-Stout, lunchtime this fall also means lab time. On Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Memorial Student Center, they prep the made-to-order restaurant for its 11 a.m. opening, then greet customers and
Nation’s largest youth vote organization champions a diverse slate of leaders and issues Washington, D.C. — Today, NextGen PAC announced its final round of endorsements, supporting progressive candidates and issues in crucial states Arizona, Nevada, and New Hampshire. These endorsements represent
Funding will help replace lead pipes, address PFAS, and protect freshwater resources Baldwin’s Buy America rules ensure that American iron and steel are used for water infrastructure upgrades WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced Wisconsin is receiving an
The Wisconsin State Patrol is now accepting applications from individuals with a passion to serve Wisconsin. Whether you are new to law enforcement or are currently serving in another community, the State Patrol has openings for the 71st and 72nd Recruit Classes.
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — On Friday, the Washington Independent revealed that Derrick Van Orden derailed a constituent meeting with two Wisconsin dairy farmers who were visiting Washington, D.C. to discuss agricultural policies by interrupting them and yelling at them. This is unacceptable behavior
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all spearers interested in harvesting a lake sturgeon from Lake Winnebago during the 2025 sturgeon spearing season to buy their license by Oct. 31, 2024. There are an unlimited number
On Halloween, our thoughts turn to things that go bump in the night — ghosts, monsters and ghouls. “Ghosts, Monsters and Ghouls” also is the topic of the Oct. 31 session of the Thursdays at the U lecture series at the University
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is threatening legal action against the Wauwatosa School District (WSD) and its Superintendent after they announced plans to shut down the Wauwatosa STEM School, currently ranked the third-best elementary school
MADISON, Wis. – Following President Barack Obama’s visit to Madison yesterday, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announces a new advertisement, “Make a Difference,” which will run on digital media across the state. The ad features President Obama and highlights Tammy’s work
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Governor Tim Walz’s event in Racine today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “As much as Tim Walz may embellish his record, voters see through his fake persona to the
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Representative Jessie Rodriguez with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Rodriguez was honored for her work during the most recent legislative session.
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Representative Alex Dallman with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Dallman was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session.
MADISON, Wis. — After Eric Hovde lost the Senate debate and had what the press called “the worst moment” of the debate, and Tammy Baldwin launched a new digital ad featuring that moment where Eric Hovde said he doesn’t know the Farm Bill, a new
Contact: Riley Vetterkind, riley.vetterkind@wi.gov MADISON – Due to higher than expected turnout for the first day of in-person absentee voting, the WisVote system that some clerks use experienced a period of slowness that has now been resolved. Clerks use WisVote to
(Waukesha, WI) – On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow withdrew from consideration an ordinance to implement a 0.5% county sales tax. Under the proposal the sales tax was scheduled to take effect July 1, 2025. County Executive
Today, as Wisconsin celebrates the first day of in-person early voting, the DNC is ensuring voters have all the information they need to make voting early easy in the most important election of our lifetimes. Wisconsinites can vote at any
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Arts & Architecture is proud to announce the official launch of the Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice. The center, housed within UWM’s School of Architecture & Urban Planning, is dedicated to addressing the
Baldwin stands with families whose loved ones died of fentanyl overdoses and supports their petition to launch probe and hold PRC accountable WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Biden Administration to hold the People’s Republic of China (PRC) accountable for its role in actively supporting the production and export
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MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde voted yesterday on the first day of early in-person voting with his wife, Sharon Hovde. After casting his ballot, Eric attended three Early Vote Rallies in Sun Prairie, West Bend, and Milwaukee with RNC Chairman Michael Whatley and U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI-05). Photo from Kate Morton,
For a group of Fireside Café student employees at UW-Stout, lunchtime this fall also means lab time. On Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Memorial Student Center, they prep the made-to-order restaurant for its 11 a.m. opening, then greet customers and prepare orders such as stir fries, paninis and burritos throughout
Nation’s largest youth vote organization champions a diverse slate of leaders and issues Washington, D.C. — Today, NextGen PAC announced its final round of endorsements, supporting progressive candidates and issues in crucial states Arizona, Nevada, and New Hampshire. These endorsements represent NextGen PAC’s unwavering commitment to building a future that reflects
Funding will help replace lead pipes, address PFAS, and protect freshwater resources Baldwin’s Buy America rules ensure that American iron and steel are used for water infrastructure upgrades WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced Wisconsin is receiving an additional $86 million through her Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to upgrade
The Wisconsin State Patrol is now accepting applications from individuals with a passion to serve Wisconsin. Whether you are new to law enforcement or are currently serving in another community, the State Patrol has openings for the 71st and 72nd Recruit Classes. Troopers and inspectors are assigned to counties throughout the state
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — On Friday, the Washington Independent revealed that Derrick Van Orden derailed a constituent meeting with two Wisconsin dairy farmers who were visiting Washington, D.C. to discuss agricultural policies by interrupting them and yelling at them. This is unacceptable behavior for a Member of Congress – or anyone raised “Wisconsin
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all spearers interested in harvesting a lake sturgeon from Lake Winnebago during the 2025 sturgeon spearing season to buy their license by Oct. 31, 2024. There are an unlimited number of licenses available for Lake Winnebago, and residents and nonresidents
On Halloween, our thoughts turn to things that go bump in the night — ghosts, monsters and ghouls. “Ghosts, Monsters and Ghouls” also is the topic of the Oct. 31 session of the Thursdays at the U lecture series at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Jonathan Fritz Jonathan Fritz,
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is threatening legal action against the Wauwatosa School District (WSD) and its Superintendent after they announced plans to shut down the Wauwatosa STEM School, currently ranked the third-best elementary school in Wisconsin by U.S News and World Report. Additionally, WSD plans
MADISON, Wis. – Following President Barack Obama’s visit to Madison yesterday, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announces a new advertisement, “Make a Difference,” which will run on digital media across the state. The ad features President Obama and highlights Tammy’s work to create Wisconsin jobs, lower the cost of healthcare and
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Governor Tim Walz’s event in Racine today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “As much as Tim Walz may embellish his record, voters see through his fake persona to the extreme agenda he and Kamala Harris have in store for
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Representative Jessie Rodriguez with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Rodriguez was honored for her work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Representative Alex Dallman with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Dallman was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific
MADISON, Wis. — After Eric Hovde lost the Senate debate and had what the press called “the worst moment” of the debate, and Tammy Baldwin launched a new digital ad featuring that moment where Eric Hovde said he doesn’t know the Farm Bill, a new op-ed from John Nichols in the Cap Times, highlighted Hovde’s
Contact: Riley Vetterkind, riley.vetterkind@wi.gov MADISON – Due to higher than expected turnout for the first day of in-person absentee voting, the WisVote system that some clerks use experienced a period of slowness that has now been resolved. Clerks use WisVote to print a label that can be placed on the outside
(Waukesha, WI) – On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow withdrew from consideration an ordinance to implement a 0.5% county sales tax. Under the proposal the sales tax was scheduled to take effect July 1, 2025. County Executive Paul Farrow released this statement following his decision to withdraw
Today, as Wisconsin celebrates the first day of in-person early voting, the DNC is ensuring voters have all the information they need to make voting early easy in the most important election of our lifetimes. Wisconsinites can vote at any early voting site in their municipality. Wisconsinites can register to
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Arts & Architecture is proud to announce the official launch of the Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice. The center, housed within UWM’s School of Architecture & Urban Planning, is dedicated to addressing the lasting impact of racially segregated placemaking, with a particular focus