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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Today in Green Bay and Superior, on the first day of in-person early voting, candidates, elected officials, and community leaders encouraged Wisconsinites to make a plan to vote early for Democrats up and down the ballot. Wisconsin voters can
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Julia Azari, professor of political science and director of the Civic Dialogues program at Marquette University, will moderate a panel discussion of Civic Dialogues student leaders, student facilitators and past participants ahead of the 2024 election on Thursday,
MADISON, Wis. — In the span of just three days, Wisconsin has seen visits from Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, and GOP Sen. JD Vance – presenting Wisconsinites with a stark choice between two different visions for our future. According
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to either make payment arrangements with their provider, or apply for financial assistance, before the annual winter heating disconnection moratorium
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) sent letters to the U.S. Treasury Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) requesting information on potential election interference through fraudulent donations by foreign actors.
Green Bay, Wis.— College students will rarely admit it, but most appreciate getting that quick text to check-in on how they’re doing, an answer to a question or having someone share those simple but reassuring words: “Just so you know, I’ve got
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a new ad highlighting Sen. Baldwin’s comments regarding her potential massive conflict of interest with her Wall St. partner Maria Brisbane in last Friday’s U.S. Senate debate. When pressed on her massive potential conflict of interest with
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering former President Barack Obama’s event with Governor Tim Walz in Madison today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “As Americans grapple with high energy costs, the border crisis, and turmoil
Madison – State law only gives Wisconsin counties a “one-size-fits-all” approach when implementing a sales and use tax. Representative Dave Maxey is looking to change that. His proposal will provide Waukesha County and other counties with greater flexibility in managing
Every two years, the two “major” legacy parties spend billions of dollars telling anyone who will listen that they are the only real champion for taxpayers because they are the only one who will lower taxes. This year is no
MADISON, Wis. — Voters of Tomorrow, the nation’s largest Gen Z-led youth voter outreach organization, today launched a campaign to combat the illegal, threatening text messages — which falsely implied students cannot vote from a campus address — recently sent to thousands of Wisconsin students.
Madison – On Tuesday, October 22, Ben Ginsberg, former counsel to George W. Bush and Mitt Romney, and Bob Bauer, former White House Counsel for Barack Obama, will speak at a Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon. Their visit is part of the Pillars
MADISON, WI – Today, as Wisconsin voters can start voting in the 2024 election, For Our Future Wisconsin is ramping up its voter mobilization efforts in support of the Harris-Walz ticket and Democrats up and down the ballot. All voting information
Dane County – Safe Communities Madison-Dane County and the African American Opioid Coalition, in partnership with local law enforcement and community organizations, invite the public to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Safely turn in expired unused, or
Dodge County Assistant District Attorney Chad Wozniak announces his candidacy for Dodge County Circuit Court Judge Branch 3. Judge Joe Sciascia who has faithfully held the seat for the past 11 years, has elected not to run. ADA Wozniak, has
MADISON, Wis. — This November, Wisconsinites will have a chance to vote using fair legislative maps for the first time in over a decade and finally put a stop to the games that MAGA Republicans have been playing at the expense of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has begun the conceptual trail planning process for a property-wide trail plan at Rib Mountain State Park. The concept phase begins the implementation of the property master plan approved by
MADISON, WI: IRG Action Fund recently presented awards to five legislators for their efforts on key issues facing the state of Wisconsin this past legislative session. Those we gave awards to include: Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) –
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Federal Discretionary Grant Awards dashboard website was recently recognized by two national organizations for its innovative use of technology to show where Wisconsin is maximizing federal investment in transportation. The dashboard is an interactive map featuring advanced
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin continued her October campaign blitz with stops across Western, Central, and Southeastern Wisconsin as part of her Working for Our Families Tour before winning last Friday’s U.S. Senate debate. After her
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Today in Green Bay and Superior, on the first day of in-person early voting, candidates, elected officials, and community leaders encouraged Wisconsinites to make a plan to vote early for Democrats up and down the ballot. Wisconsin voters can visit vote.wisdems.org to find their nearest early voting location. Speakers highlighted Vice
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Julia Azari, professor of political science and director of the Civic Dialogues program at Marquette University, will moderate a panel discussion of Civic Dialogues student leaders, student facilitators and past participants ahead of the 2024 election on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union,
MADISON, Wis. — In the span of just three days, Wisconsin has seen visits from Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, and GOP Sen. JD Vance – presenting Wisconsinites with a stark choice between two different visions for our future. According to A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp, these
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to either make payment arrangements with their provider, or apply for financial assistance, before the annual winter heating disconnection moratorium begins. Wisconsin state law prohibits utilities from disconnecting essential services
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) sent letters to the U.S. Treasury Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) requesting information on potential election interference through fraudulent donations by foreign actors. In the letter to Treasu… Please log in to access
Green Bay, Wis.— College students will rarely admit it, but most appreciate getting that quick text to check-in on how they’re doing, an answer to a question or having someone share those simple but reassuring words: “Just so you know, I’ve got your back.” Starting this fall, UW-Green Bay became the first Universities
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a new ad highlighting Sen. Baldwin’s comments regarding her potential massive conflict of interest with her Wall St. partner Maria Brisbane in last Friday’s U.S. Senate debate. When pressed on her massive potential conflict of interest with Maria Brisbane, who advises the uber-wealthy in industries regulated b… Please
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering former President Barack Obama’s event with Governor Tim Walz in Madison today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “As Americans grapple with high energy costs, the border crisis, and turmoil overseas, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are turning to Barack
Madison – State law only gives Wisconsin counties a “one-size-fits-all” approach when implementing a sales and use tax. Representative Dave Maxey is looking to change that. His proposal will provide Waukesha County and other counties with greater flexibility in managing their sales and use tax rates. “Families are feeling the
Every two years, the two “major” legacy parties spend billions of dollars telling anyone who will listen that they are the only real champion for taxpayers because they are the only one who will lower taxes. This year is no different. From Donald Trump and Kamala Harris arguing over who
MADISON, Wis. — Voters of Tomorrow, the nation’s largest Gen Z-led youth voter outreach organization, today launched a campaign to combat the illegal, threatening text messages — which falsely implied students cannot vote from a campus address — recently sent to thousands of Wisconsin students. Voters of Tomorrow will send more than 350,000 texts to young
Madison – On Tuesday, October 22, Ben Ginsberg, former counsel to George W. Bush and Mitt Romney, and Bob Bauer, former White House Counsel for Barack Obama, will speak at a Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon. Their visit is part of the Pillars of the Community initiative, a bipartisan effort to restore trust in
MADISON, WI – Today, as Wisconsin voters can start voting in the 2024 election, For Our Future Wisconsin is ramping up its voter mobilization efforts in support of the Harris-Walz ticket and Democrats up and down the ballot. All voting information can be found at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/. “For Our Future is out talking
Dane County – Safe Communities Madison-Dane County and the African American Opioid Coalition, in partnership with local law enforcement and community organizations, invite the public to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Safely turn in expired unused, or unwanted prescription drugs at 16 collection sites around Dane County
Dodge County Assistant District Attorney Chad Wozniak announces his candidacy for Dodge County Circuit Court Judge Branch 3. Judge Joe Sciascia who has faithfully held the seat for the past 11 years, has elected not to run. ADA Wozniak, has been a prosecutor for the past fourteen years and has
MADISON, Wis. — This November, Wisconsinites will have a chance to vote using fair legislative maps for the first time in over a decade and finally put a stop to the games that MAGA Republicans have been playing at the expense of our state. From the outskirts of Milwaukee to southwest Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has begun the conceptual trail planning process for a property-wide trail plan at Rib Mountain State Park. The concept phase begins the implementation of the property master plan approved by the Natural Resources Board in December 2022. The concept plan
MADISON, WI: IRG Action Fund recently presented awards to five legislators for their efforts on key issues facing the state of Wisconsin this past legislative session. Those we gave awards to include: Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) – Champion for Kids Representative Nate Gustafson (R – Fox Crossing)
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Federal Discretionary Grant Awards dashboard website was recently recognized by two national organizations for its innovative use of technology to show where Wisconsin is maximizing federal investment in transportation. The dashboard is an interactive map featuring advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. It shows… Please log in
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin continued her October campaign blitz with stops across Western, Central, and Southeastern Wisconsin as part of her Working for Our Families Tour before winning last Friday’s U.S. Senate debate. After her victorious performance, Tammy will continue her go everywhere approach on