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CONTACT: info@jacque4wi.com GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is proud to announce that he has received the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association. “During these increasingly trying times, the over 1,300 men and women
Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin continued to scale up its Vote ‘NO’ digital organizing efforts, launching a new website and toolkit to help Wiscoonsinites organize against the risky and misleading constitutional amendments appearing on
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Emphasizes Strong Sense of Community and Service (Green Bay, WI) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly is honored to announce her endorsement by Governor Tony Evers, and proud to be the first Congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s Eighth District to receive endorsements from
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #231 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff immediately through sunset on Thurs., June 27, 2024, in honor of Corey P.
Internal polling shows Shankland outperforming Cooke in head-to-head matchup against Van Orden STEVENS POINT, WI – General election polling for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District shows that voters give State Representative and Democratic candidate for Congress Katrina Shankland an edge after learning about
MADISON, Wis. – A Lincoln Hills School staff member died Tuesday night from injuries he sustained in an assault at the school Monday. Corey Proulx, 49, had returned to serve as a youth counselor at Lincoln Hills School last spring
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, a new op-ed from the Cap Times editorial board highlights Tammy Baldwin’s work to restore and defend reproductive freedoms in the wake of the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade. While detailing Tammy’s fierce pro-choice
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that David Beyer, 66, Janesville, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson, to 3 years of probation for theft of social security retirement benefits. Beyer pleaded guilty to the
(Madison, WI) Rep. Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) was notified about the death of a Department of Corrections (DOC) employee following the assault on two youth counselors at Lincoln Hills. “My prayers go out to the family of the deceased staff member. This
Divided government often means bold policy ideas go by the wayside. But even when different parties control the executive and legislative branches, we should be able to agree on some basic priorities that those we work for worry about every
This week, to mark the two-year anniversary of Donald Trump overturning Roe v. Wade, Senator Elizabeth Warren crisscrossed the Badger State to highlight the threat Trump poses to reproductive freedom. During the two-day tour, Senator Warren spoke to voters, volunteers, activists,
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Katie Rousonelos – dmawempio@widma.gov – 608-242-3239 MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks, barbeques, and parties often commemorate Independence Day. During these Fourth of July celebrations, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility. “Have fun celebrating while keeping safety in mind,”
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has prepared a legal action against the Marinette School District for unlawfully wasting taxpayer dollars on an unused, vacant school building that is no longer operational. Despite being offered the
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Senator Bernie Sanders’ visit to Mount Pleasant today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Spokesperson Matt Fisher: “With high costs continuing to plague the economy, the last person Wisconsinites want to hear from
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Washington Post reported on comments from Eric Hovde made about the Black community during an interview with 101.7 The Truth radio on Juneteenth in Milwaukee. Hovde suggested he understands Black culture because he has spent time in Africa and runs “homeless shelters
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new web mapping application is available for people to learn about public lands in Wisconsin and plan their next outdoor adventure. The Public Access Lands application is
MENASHA, Wis. – Today, Don Merkes, who served as the mayor of Menasha for sixteen years, announced his endorsement of Duane Shukoski for the 53rd Assembly District: “I am proud to endorse Duane Shukoski and his campaign to represent the
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its first round of endorsements for the 2024 General Election on Nov. 5. Executive Director Kerry Schumman said this of the endorsements: “This is one of the most important elections in
MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks are a staple during Independence Day celebrations, but setting off fireworks can come with the potential for serious eye injuries. In 2023, 19% of fireworks injuries were eye injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. In
CONTACT: info@jacque4wi.com GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is proud to announce that he has received the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association. “During these increasingly trying times, the over 1,300 men and women of the Milwaukee Police Association appreciate leaders like you who
Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin continued to scale up its Vote ‘NO’ digital organizing efforts, launching a new website and toolkit to help Wiscoonsinites organize against the risky and misleading constitutional amendments appearing on the August 13 primary ballot. Starting today, Wisconsinites can visit www.voteno-wi.com to
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary May 2024 unemployment rates increased
Emphasizes Strong Sense of Community and Service (Green Bay, WI) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly is honored to announce her endorsement by Governor Tony Evers, and proud to be the first Congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s Eighth District to receive endorsements from Wisconsin’s statewide office holders. “I’m proud to announce my endorsement
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #231 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff immediately through sunset on Thurs., June 27, 2024, in honor of Corey P. Proulx, a youth counselor for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Internal polling shows Shankland outperforming Cooke in head-to-head matchup against Van Orden STEVENS POINT, WI – General election polling for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District shows that voters give State Representative and Democratic candidate for Congress Katrina Shankland an edge after learning about each of the candidates in the race. The poll, conducted
MADISON, Wis. – A Lincoln Hills School staff member died Tuesday night from injuries he sustained in an assault at the school Monday. Corey Proulx, 49, had returned to serve as a youth counselor at Lincoln Hills School last spring after briefly leaving the school two years prior. “It is
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, a new op-ed from the Cap Times editorial board highlights Tammy Baldwin’s work to restore and defend reproductive freedoms in the wake of the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade. While detailing Tammy’s fierce pro-choice record throughout her career, the op-ed calls out Eric Hovde’s
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that David Beyer, 66, Janesville, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson, to 3 years of probation for theft of social security retirement benefits. Beyer pleaded guilty to the charge on April 4, 2024…. Please log in to access
(Madison, WI) Rep. Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) was notified about the death of a Department of Corrections (DOC) employee following the assault on two youth counselors at Lincoln Hills. “My prayers go out to the family of the deceased staff member. This death could have prevented by the department. DOC has been
Divided government often means bold policy ideas go by the wayside. But even when different parties control the executive and legislative branches, we should be able to agree on some basic priorities that those we work for worry about every day. The issues we should prioritize on a bi-partisan basis
This week, to mark the two-year anniversary of Donald Trump overturning Roe v. Wade, Senator Elizabeth Warren crisscrossed the Badger State to highlight the threat Trump poses to reproductive freedom. During the two-day tour, Senator Warren spoke to voters, volunteers, activists, and elected officials in Milwaukee, Madison, Eau Claire, and Hudson.
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Katie Rousonelos – dmawempio@widma.gov – 608-242-3239 MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks, barbeques, and parties often commemorate Independence Day. During these Fourth of July celebrations, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility. “Have fun celebrating while keeping safety in mind,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg… Please log in to
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has prepared a legal action against the Marinette School District for unlawfully wasting taxpayer dollars on an unused, vacant school building that is no longer operational. Despite being offered the asking price for the property, the Marinette School District has
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Senator Bernie Sanders’ visit to Mount Pleasant today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Spokesperson Matt Fisher: “With high costs continuing to plague the economy, the last person Wisconsinites want to hear from is tax and spend socialist Bernie Sanders. His presence in
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Washington Post reported on comments from Eric Hovde made about the Black community during an interview with 101.7 The Truth radio on Juneteenth in Milwaukee. Hovde suggested he understands Black culture because he has spent time in Africa and runs “homeless shelters for abandoned kids” there. These comments come as Hovde faces
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new web mapping application is available for people to learn about public lands in Wisconsin and plan their next outdoor adventure. The Public Access Lands application is designed for desktop and mobile devices and offers user-friendly tools.
MENASHA, Wis. – Today, Don Merkes, who served as the mayor of Menasha for sixteen years, announced his endorsement of Duane Shukoski for the 53rd Assembly District: “I am proud to endorse Duane Shukoski and his campaign to represent the 53rd District. Duane is a hardworking, lifelong resident of the Neenah-Menasha area,
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its first round of endorsements for the 2024 General Election on Nov. 5. Executive Director Kerry Schumman said this of the endorsements: “This is one of the most important elections in more than a decade. With new, fairer voting maps, Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks are a staple during Independence Day celebrations, but setting off fireworks can come with the potential for serious eye injuries. In 2023, 19% of fireworks injuries were eye injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. In the most severe cases, fireworks can rupture the globe of