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Wisconsin High School Democrats Call Out Hovde for Skipping Student Forum in Madison MADISON, Wis. — After having “the worst moment” of the Wisconsin Senate debate, Eric Hovde today pulled out of a forum with high school students at Madison West
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) led 26 colleagues in a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy urging him to permanently suspend his Delivering for America plan, including by halting any further consolidation of processing centers and the planned national
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in next month’s election (November 5, 2024). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the
To date, the JCF has not released funding intended to support improving early literacy outcomes MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today sent a letter to the chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance regarding a statutorily-required report the Wisconsin Department
Madison, Wisconsin: Members of the Wisconsin Troopers Association (WTA) are proud to announce its endorsements for the 2024 election cycle, recognizing candidates in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly who demonstrate support for the men and women of law enforcement and
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond announced $550,000 in grants were awarded to 15 nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance, entrepreneurship training, or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families. “I am thrilled that WDVA can
What if emotions could manifest themselves? What if we could give them a name and a face? Would depression, anxiety or loneliness be easier to battle? Renae van der Hagen’s sculpture “Disquiet Dream” begs to ask these questions. Her sculpture
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Dan Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel uncovered that California bank owner Eric Hovde owns a four-star ocean-front resort in Costa Rica that offers swanky wellness retreats, is only accessible by boat, and can cost thousands of dollars per
MILWAUKEE—The ACLU of Wisconsin reminded voters that in-person absentee voting begins tomorrow across the state in most areas and will continue in municipalities until Sunday, November 3. The organization reminded voters they don’t have to wait for Election Day to
La Crosse, WI – Americans for Contraception (AFC) today launched a new ad campaign confronting Wisconsin Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden over his refusal to support the Right to Contraception Act. Birth control is a fundamental right, supported by 90 percent of Americans. Using tested
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – Let’s cut to the chase. Every single reporter covering the race for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District should be asking: how long will it take Rebecca Crook to say whether she will debate Congressman Derrick Van Orden? It
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Police Leaders for Community Safety, a national nonpartisan organization of law enforcement leaders, today announced its endorsement of Kristin Lyerly for the U.S. House of Representatives. This endorsement reflects Kristin Lyerly’s commitment to public safety, law enforcement, and upholding the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers celebrated a $12.5 million federal grant received by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to upgrade road safety, expand truck parking by 280 percent, and modernize two safety rest areas along the I-43 corridor between
It’s homecoming week at University of Wisconsin-Stout, and Culver’s of Menomonie is joining the festivities with an exclusive Blue Devils-themed frozen custard flavor. Blue Devil Food Cake will be featured on Friday, Oct. 25, as the ButterBurger behemoth’s Flavor of
MADISON, Wis. – 85 Wisconsinites lost their lives to domestic violence last year, according to a new report from End Abuse Wisconsin. As we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, Attorney General Josh Kaul is reminding Wisconsinites of the resources available
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to an open house event at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Education Center in Wild Rose on Saturday, Oct. 26. This free event will allow attendees to learn about many
October 20-26 marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 20-26), the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging all Wisconsinites take steps to prevent and detect childhood lead exposure by getting the facts,
The most consequential election of our lifetime is now literally just days away! Here are a few suggestions about how to get actively engaged and check off items on your election “to do” list. Need Help or Have Questions? There
Community children are invited to trick-or-treat at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire residence halls on Thursday, Oct. 31. Residence halls hosting trick-or-treaters will offer candy either door to door or in their lobbies from 5-7 p.m. on Halloween. Door-to-door trick-or-treating will
Wisconsin High School Democrats Call Out Hovde for Skipping Student Forum in Madison MADISON, Wis. — After having “the worst moment” of the Wisconsin Senate debate, Eric Hovde today pulled out of a forum with high school students at Madison West High School. For months, Hovde touted his participation in this
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) led 26 colleagues in a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy urging him to permanently suspend his Delivering for America plan, including by halting any further consolidation of processing centers and the planned national implementation of the Local Transportation Optimization initiative, which disproportionately im…
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in next month’s election (November 5, 2024). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most common form of identification used for voting purposes. A
To date, the JCF has not released funding intended to support improving early literacy outcomes MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today sent a letter to the chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance regarding a statutorily-required report the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction sent last week. The report is in
Madison, Wisconsin: Members of the Wisconsin Troopers Association (WTA) are proud to announce its endorsements for the 2024 election cycle, recognizing candidates in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly who demonstrate support for the men and women of law enforcement and who consistently act to improve public and highway safety. “The
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond announced $550,000 in grants were awarded to 15 nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance, entrepreneurship training, or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families. “I am thrilled that WDVA can help these nonprofits with their innovative work on behalf of
What if emotions could manifest themselves? What if we could give them a name and a face? Would depression, anxiety or loneliness be easier to battle? Renae van der Hagen’s sculpture “Disquiet Dream” begs to ask these questions. Her sculpture – a giant deer on stilted legs – looms a
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Dan Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel uncovered that California bank owner Eric Hovde owns a four-star ocean-front resort in Costa Rica that offers swanky wellness retreats, is only accessible by boat, and can cost thousands of dollars per night for a stay. This comes as Hovde has come under
MILWAUKEE—The ACLU of Wisconsin reminded voters that in-person absentee voting begins tomorrow across the state in most areas and will continue in municipalities until Sunday, November 3. The organization reminded voters they don’t have to wait for Election Day to vote. They can find early voting polling locations and hours for
La Crosse, WI – Americans for Contraception (AFC) today launched a new ad campaign confronting Wisconsin Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden over his refusal to support the Right to Contraception Act. Birth control is a fundamental right, supported by 90 percent of Americans. Using tested and targeted approaches, AFC’s campaign urges Wisconsinites to cal… Please log
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – Let’s cut to the chase. Every single reporter covering the race for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District should be asking: how long will it take Rebecca Crook to say whether she will debate Congressman Derrick Van Orden? It has been days since the Adams County Chamber of Commerce
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Police Leaders for Community Safety, a national nonpartisan organization of law enforcement leaders, today announced its endorsement of Kristin Lyerly for the U.S. House of Representatives. This endorsement reflects Kristin Lyerly’s commitment to public safety, law enforcement, and upholding the rule of law. “Kristin Lyerly stands out as a strong
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers celebrated a $12.5 million federal grant received by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to upgrade road safety, expand truck parking by 280 percent, and modernize two safety rest areas along the I-43 corridor between Green Bay and Manitowoc. The investment, through the U.S. Department
It’s homecoming week at University of Wisconsin-Stout, and Culver’s of Menomonie is joining the festivities with an exclusive Blue Devils-themed frozen custard flavor. Blue Devil Food Cake will be featured on Friday, Oct. 25, as the ButterBurger behemoth’s Flavor of the Day. Here’s the scoop: On Oct. 1, UW-Stout launched
MADISON, Wis. – 85 Wisconsinites lost their lives to domestic violence last year, according to a new report from End Abuse Wisconsin. As we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, Attorney General Josh Kaul is reminding Wisconsinites of the resources available through the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) for survivors of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to an open house event at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Education Center in Wild Rose on Saturday, Oct. 26. This free event will allow attendees to learn about many popular gamefish species and celebrate the annual fall salmon migration.
October 20-26 marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 20-26), the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging all Wisconsinites take steps to prevent and detect childhood lead exposure by getting the facts, helping children get tested for lead exposure, and checking homes
The most consequential election of our lifetime is now literally just days away! Here are a few suggestions about how to get actively engaged and check off items on your election “to do” list. Need Help or Have Questions? There are answers at 866-OUR-VOTE Common Cause Wisconsin is part of
Community children are invited to trick-or-treat at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire residence halls on Thursday, Oct. 31. Residence halls hosting trick-or-treaters will offer candy either door to door or in their lobbies from 5-7 p.m. on Halloween. Door-to-door trick-or-treating will be in Bridgman, Chancellors and Karlgaard Towers, where guests should