WisDems: Van Orden abruptly cancels press conference

MADISON, Wis. — Days after pronouncing that “bad press has never bothered me”, Derrick Van Orden now appears to be bothered by bad press, abruptly canceling a press conference scheduled for this afternoon in the La Crosse area. After reporting this morning that Van

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City of Racine: Welcomes John Tate II as violence prevention manager

CONTACT:Maxwell Love, Communications SpecialistMaxwell.love@cityofracine.org or 262-721-7622 Brings demonstrated experience and expertise in public policy, criminal justice, and mental health care RACINE—The City of Racine is pleased to announce the appointment of John Tate II as the new Violence Prevention Manager, who

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 2023 Organic Certification Cost Share Program application period opens

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification from USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program through October 31, 2023. Farms and businesses that produce, process, or package certified organic

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bill to protect migrant children

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressmen Glenn Grothman (WI-06) and Lance Gooden (TX-05) have introduced H.R. 4869, the Migrant Child Safety Act, a bill to protect unaccompanied migrant children inside the United States by accurately identifying and screening sponsors. The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is tasked with placing unaccompanied migrant children with

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Gov. Evers: Condemns Nazi presence at Watertown LGBTQ Pride event

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement condemning Nazis who protested an LGBTQ-focused “Pride in the Park” event in Watertown, Wisconsin, over the weekend. According to the Watertown Daily Times, a “dozen men sporting black tops and khaki pants, face coverings and sunglasses” appeared at an annual Watertown LGBTQ

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WisDems: DVO MELTDOWN: Van Orden abruptly cancels press conference

MADISON, Wis. — Days after pronouncing that “bad press has never bothered me”, Derrick Van Orden now appears to be bothered by bad press, abruptly canceling a press conference scheduled for this afternoon in the La Crosse area. After reporting this morning that Van Orden would speak to press this afternoon in the

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Dept. of Health Services: Need someone to talk to? Call UpliftWI

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces a new phone line is now available allowing all Wisconsinites to share their successes and challenges with a peer who will listen and offer support. Built by Mental Health America of Wisconsin under a grant from DHS for people experiencing mental health

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Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Announces four 2024 budget town halls

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, County Executive David Crowley announced Milwaukee County will hold four in-person town halls on the 2024 budget. Milwaukee County budget town halls are an opportunity for residents to hear about the county vision and mission, get connected to key resources, and share their thoughts regarding the upcoming budget.

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WisDems: “Medicare and Medicaid anniversary marred by GOP intransigence”

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, on the 58th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Rep. Mike Bare outlined the stark differences between Democrats fighting to lower health care costs and strengthen critical programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and Republicans from Wisconsin to Washington, who are waging a war on health care by blocking Medicaid expansion and

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Gov. Evers: Condemns Nazi presence at Watertown LGBTQ pride event

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement condemning Nazis who protested an LGBTQ-focused “Pride in the Park” event in Watertown, Wisconsin, over the weekend. According to the Watertown Daily Times, a “dozen men sporting black tops and khaki pants, face coverings and sunglasses” appeared at an annual Watertown

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WisDems: Van Orden abruptly cancels press conference

MADISON, Wis. — Days after pronouncing that “bad press has never bothered me”, Derrick Van Orden now appears to be bothered by bad press, abruptly canceling a press conference scheduled for this afternoon in the La Crosse area. After reporting this morning that Van Orden would speak to press this afternoon in the town

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Rep. Dittrich: Statement on Pride in the Park and Hate Group Protest

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement regarding Watertown’s Pride in the Park and the Hate Group protest that occurred. “On Saturday, July 29th, a concerned parent group and a concerned LGBTQ group protested the Pride in the Park event in Watertown. As I stated

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City of Racine: Welcomes John Tate II as violence prevention manager

CONTACT:Maxwell Love, Communications SpecialistMaxwell.love@cityofracine.org or 262-721-7622 Brings demonstrated experience and expertise in public policy, criminal justice, and mental health care RACINE—The City of Racine is pleased to announce the appointment of John Tate II as the new Violence Prevention Manager, who will spearhead the city’s Office of Violence Prevention. A panel

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