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JEFFERSON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Kikkoman Chairman and honorary CEO Mr. Yuzaburo Mogi, representatives from the Kikkoman Corporation, and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, as well as local elected leaders and stakeholders, for a groundbreaking ceremony for Kikkoman Foods Inc.’s … Please log in to access
GREEN BAY – Last night the Green Bay Common Council voted 9-3 in favor of establishing two new early voting locations – one on the west side at Johnsonville Tailgate Village and one on the east side at St. Bernard
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Madison, WI – Rep Allen released the following statement in light of recent revelations of financial mismanagement in the Milwaukee Public Schools after voters approved a significant expenditure increase. “The City of Milwaukee narrowly passed a referendum increasing Milwaukee Public
MILWAUKEE – The signatories below, all members of pro-democracy rights organizations, support the selection of Paulina Gutierrez as the next executive director of the Milwaukee Election Commission. We recognize our country’s presidential election is less than 5 months away, and
Contact: Chris Fleming (chris@redhorsestrategies.com), 202-631-0929 (Text/Call) MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Americans for Contraception released new ads thanking Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin for defending contraception rights as part of a larger campaign to thank Democratic Senators for voting in favor of
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke took to the airwaves while guest hosting the Dan O’Donnell Show to trash California bank owner Eric Hovde for his flailing campaign, saying that Hovde is on a path to defeat. Click here to
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Madison, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking nominations for the 41st annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award, recognizing the contribution and achievements of women in the Wisconsin state government. This recognition is sponsored by Wisconsin Women in
From Thursday, June 13th, 2024 – Saturday, June 15, 2024, First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Wisconsin, Minnesota, California, Nevada, and Arizona. Thursday, June 13, 2024 At 1:00 PM, First Lady Jill Biden will arrive at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport
MADISON, Wis. — Appearing yesterday on right-wing talk radio, Brad Schimel attempted to rewrite his dismal record getting justice for survivors of sexual assault, brushing off the thousands of rape kits he let go untested as he sought a “bargain price” on
(MILWAUKEE, WI)––Professional workers at Family Values @ Work (FV@W) have filed for union election with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Professionals at FV@W, who act as lead workers, unanimously signed cards with Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU)
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed File #24-426, legislation adding 27 new positions to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) to expand services focusing on youth-to-adult transition, options counseling, veterans’ benefits specialists,
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare fish, which may result from the Long Lake Dike repairs project in Sauk County. Incidental take refers to
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) announced his endorsement of Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. Ruiz, an emergency room physician and widely respected public servant, cited Cooke’s action-oriented approach and focus on solving problems
MADISON, Wis. – Researchers affiliated with UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs and Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies helped author the 2024 State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report that finds that around 7–9 billion tonnes of CO2 per year will need to be removed
After successfully overturning Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, Dr. Lyerly is running for Congress in WI-08 to protect fundamental freedoms for all Americans (De Pere, WI) ― Dr. Kristin Lyerly, a practicing OB-GYN physician running for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, released
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the publication of the 2024 Rustic Roads Guide. The latest edition features two new roads and the work of talented local photographers from around the
KRONENWETTER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved incident in Kronenwetter, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Tuesday, June 11, 2024. At approximately 7:23 p.m., an officer with
JEFFERSON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Kikkoman Chairman and honorary CEO Mr. Yuzaburo Mogi, representatives from the Kikkoman Corporation, and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, as well as local elected leaders and stakeholders, for a groundbreaking ceremony for Kikkoman Foods Inc.’s … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com
GREEN BAY – Last night the Green Bay Common Council voted 9-3 in favor of establishing two new early voting locations – one on the west side at Johnsonville Tailgate Village and one on the east side at St. Bernard Church. Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to have helped lead
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Madison, WI – Rep Allen released the following statement in light of recent revelations of financial mismanagement in the Milwaukee Public Schools after voters approved a significant expenditure increase. “The City of Milwaukee narrowly passed a referendum increasing Milwaukee Public School spending authority while keeping their financial mismanagement secret from
MILWAUKEE – The signatories below, all members of pro-democracy rights organizations, support the selection of Paulina Gutierrez as the next executive director of the Milwaukee Election Commission. We recognize our country’s presidential election is less than 5 months away, and we need a leader who is ready to listen, recognize,
Contact: Chris Fleming (chris@redhorsestrategies.com), 202-631-0929 (Text/Call) MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Americans for Contraception released new ads thanking Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin for defending contraception rights as part of a larger campaign to thank Democratic Senators for voting in favor of the Right to Contraception Act. Despite its overwhelming public support —
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke took to the airwaves while guest hosting the Dan O’Donnell Show to trash California bank owner Eric Hovde for his flailing campaign, saying that Hovde is on a path to defeat. Click here to listen to MAGA influencer and former Milwaukee County Sheriff David
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Madison, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking nominations for the 41st annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award, recognizing the contribution and achievements of women in the Wisconsin state government. This recognition is sponsored by Wisconsin Women in Government. “The Virginia Hart Award has always emphasized celebrating women
From Thursday, June 13th, 2024 – Saturday, June 15, 2024, First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Wisconsin, Minnesota, California, Nevada, and Arizona. Thursday, June 13, 2024 At 1:00 PM, First Lady Jill Biden will arrive at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This arrival will be open press.
MADISON, Wis. — Appearing yesterday on right-wing talk radio, Brad Schimel attempted to rewrite his dismal record getting justice for survivors of sexual assault, brushing off the thousands of rape kits he let go untested as he sought a “bargain price” on justice for victims. Schimel admitted that clearing the rape kit
(MILWAUKEE, WI)––Professional workers at Family Values @ Work (FV@W) have filed for union election with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Professionals at FV@W, who act as lead workers, unanimously signed cards with Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39, signaling their intention to form a union. FV@W
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed File #24-426, legislation adding 27 new positions to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) to expand services focusing on youth-to-adult transition, options counseling, veterans’ benefits specialists, and community outreach. The ADRC serves a critical role in
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare fish, which may result from the Long Lake Dike repairs project in Sauk County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) announced his endorsement of Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. Ruiz, an emergency room physician and widely respected public servant, cited Cooke’s action-oriented approach and focus on solving problems in declaring his support. “I’ve known Rebecca Cooke for over
MADISON, Wis. – Researchers affiliated with UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs and Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies helped author the 2024 State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report that finds that around 7–9 billion tonnes of CO2 per year will need to be removed by mid-century from the atmosphere if the world is to
After successfully overturning Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, Dr. Lyerly is running for Congress in WI-08 to protect fundamental freedoms for all Americans (De Pere, WI) ― Dr. Kristin Lyerly, a practicing OB-GYN physician running for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, released a powerful launch video (link here) today showcasing her record in
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the publication of the 2024 Rustic Roads Guide. The latest edition features two new roads and the work of talented local photographers from around the state, including the cover image of the Aurora Borealis over
KRONENWETTER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved incident in Kronenwetter, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Tuesday, June 11, 2024. At approximately 7:23 p.m., an officer with the Kronenwetter Police Department attempted a traffic stop in the