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The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a federal Title VI complaint against Rutgers University (“the University”) on behalf of the Young America’s Foundation (“YAF”), which has an active chapter on the University’s campus. The complaint challenges
RACINE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement ahead of President Biden’s visit to Racine this morning: “President Biden has prioritized investments that are bolstering Wisconsin’s economy, creating jobs, and growing opportunities for Wisconsin workers.
Madison – Sen. Jesse James (R – Altoona) was recently announced as the chair of a 2024 Legislative Study Committee on the Emergency Detention and Civil Commitment of Minors. This new study committee will focus on examining the effectiveness of emergency
STEVENS POINT, WI — Today, the United Rural Democrats (URD) announced that they have endorsed Katrina Shankland for Congress in Western and Central Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. URD is dedicated to building Democratic infrastructure in small towns and rural communities
Madison, WI – The Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance and Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf are strongly opposing the dismissal of the lawsuit against the state of Wisconsin, the Natural Resources Board, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. According to
De Pere, WI – Trump-endorsed candidate Tony Wied today released his campaign’s first digital ad. The ad touts Wied’s endorsement from President Donald Trump and position as the only America First outsider in the race for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. “Wisconsin’s
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message recognizing public employees on State Employee Appreciation Day during Public Service Recognition Week throughout the state of Wisconsin. Additionally, Gov. Evers proclaimed May 5 through May 11, 2024, as Public
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers two new special license plates: Suicide Prevention. Proceeds from this plate will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a non-profit organization that works to eliminate the loss of
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) will kick off of the Badger State leg of its national “Prosperity is Possible” tour this week, highlighting the failures of “Bidenomics” as Biden returns to the Badger State for the fourth time this
Dear President Rothman, I am writing to express my concern about the “health, safety, and welfare of our community.” The protests that are occurring at the UW- campuses around the state bring the safety of our students into question. Not
RACINE — Gov. Tony Evers today is set to welcome President Joe Biden back to Wisconsin and join Microsoft officials to celebrate Microsoft’s investment of $3.3 billion between now and the end of 2026 to expand its national cloud and
A Libertarian Party Presidential candidate, Dr. Charles J. Ballay, will hold a Wisconsin virtual town hall Thursday, May 9th, at 8 PM (CDT), on Zoom. The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) invites all Party members, the press, and the general
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Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Microsoft plans to invest $3.3 billion in Wisconsin, create new partnership with UW-Milwaukee RACINE — Gov. Tony Evers today is set to welcome President Joe Biden back to Wisconsin and join Microsoft officials to celebrate Microsoft’s investment of $3.3
On Thursday, May 16, Vice President Kamala Harris will return to Milwaukee, WI for the third stop on her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour. This will be her fourth visit to the state this year and her eighth since being sworn in. Vice
MADISON, Wis. — Today in Madison, Democratic leaders gathered to denounce the ongoing obstruction of key priorities by Republicans on the Legislature’s powerful Joint Finance Committee. For months, Republican politicians have been playing games with Wisconsinites’ health, safety, and futures, withholding funding
RIVER FALLS, WI — River Falls resident Alison Page announced her candidacy today for the new 30th Assembly District which includes the Cities of River Falls and Hudson, the Village of North Hudson, and the Towns of St. Joseph, Hudson,
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WHITEWATER—May 9th, 2024—The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host President/Chief Executive Officer of the Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, Marc Augsburger, at the upcoming May meeting. Marc will be discussing increasing costs on emergency room and outpatient care
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a federal Title VI complaint against Rutgers University (“the University”) on behalf of the Young America’s Foundation (“YAF”), which has an active chapter on the University’s campus. The complaint challenges the University’s illegal promise to prioritize the “needs” of “Arab,
RACINE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement ahead of President Biden’s visit to Racine this morning: “President Biden has prioritized investments that are bolstering Wisconsin’s economy, creating jobs, and growing opportunities for Wisconsin workers. Whether it’s supporting developments like Microsoft’s expansion in Racine, or lowering
Madison – Sen. Jesse James (R – Altoona) was recently announced as the chair of a 2024 Legislative Study Committee on the Emergency Detention and Civil Commitment of Minors. This new study committee will focus on examining the effectiveness of emergency detention and civil commitment laws, as well as making recommendations
STEVENS POINT, WI — Today, the United Rural Democrats (URD) announced that they have endorsed Katrina Shankland for Congress in Western and Central Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. URD is dedicated to building Democratic infrastructure in small towns and rural communities across the country. “United Rural Democrats is proud to endorse
Madison, WI – The Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance and Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf are strongly opposing the dismissal of the lawsuit against the state of Wisconsin, the Natural Resources Board, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. According to them, this decision is dangerous and sets a bad precedent,
De Pere, WI – Trump-endorsed candidate Tony Wied today released his campaign’s first digital ad. The ad touts Wied’s endorsement from President Donald Trump and position as the only America First outsider in the race for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. “Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District is hungry for a political outsider,” said
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message recognizing public employees on State Employee Appreciation Day during Public Service Recognition Week throughout the state of Wisconsin. Additionally, Gov. Evers proclaimed May 5 through May 11, 2024, as Public Service Recognition Week and May 8, 2024, as State Employee
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers two new special license plates: Suicide Prevention. Proceeds from this plate will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a non-profit organization that works to eliminate the loss of life from suicide by delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) will kick off of the Badger State leg of its national “Prosperity is Possible” tour this week, highlighting the failures of “Bidenomics” as Biden returns to the Badger State for the fourth time this year. The accountability tour aims to bring awareness to his
Dear President Rothman, I am writing to express my concern about the “health, safety, and welfare of our community.” The protests that are occurring at the UW- campuses around the state bring the safety of our students into question. Not only do these illegal demonstrations create a hostile environment, as
RACINE — Gov. Tony Evers today is set to welcome President Joe Biden back to Wisconsin and join Microsoft officials to celebrate Microsoft’s investment of $3.3 billion between now and the end of 2026 to expand its national cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure capacity through the development of a
A Libertarian Party Presidential candidate, Dr. Charles J. Ballay, will hold a Wisconsin virtual town hall Thursday, May 9th, at 8 PM (CDT), on Zoom. The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) invites all Party members, the press, and the general public to log on to the open session. Follow the
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Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Microsoft plans to invest $3.3 billion in Wisconsin, create new partnership with UW-Milwaukee RACINE — Gov. Tony Evers today is set to welcome President Joe Biden back to Wisconsin and join Microsoft officials to celebrate Microsoft’s investment of $3.3 billion between now and the end of 2026 to expand
On Thursday, May 16, Vice President Kamala Harris will return to Milwaukee, WI for the third stop on her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour. This will be her fourth visit to the state this year and her eighth since being sworn in. Vice President Harris began her Economic Opportunity Tour with a moderated conversation in Atlanta, GA
MADISON, Wis. — Today in Madison, Democratic leaders gathered to denounce the ongoing obstruction of key priorities by Republicans on the Legislature’s powerful Joint Finance Committee. For months, Republican politicians have been playing games with Wisconsinites’ health, safety, and futures, withholding funding for priorities like clean water and rural health care—which a… Please log in
RIVER FALLS, WI — River Falls resident Alison Page announced her candidacy today for the new 30th Assembly District which includes the Cities of River Falls and Hudson, the Village of North Hudson, and the Towns of St. Joseph, Hudson, Kinnickinnic, Troy, Clifton and River Falls. “For too long, legislators
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WHITEWATER—May 9th, 2024—The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host President/Chief Executive Officer of the Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, Marc Augsburger, at the upcoming May meeting. Marc will be discussing increasing costs on emergency room and outpatient care as a result of change and the demographics of the
