Gov. Evers: Again urges Legislative Republicans to release $140 million to fight PFAS statewide, stabilize healthcare access in western Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address, once again urging Republicans in the Legislature to release already-approved investments to fight PFAS statewide and stabilize healthcare access in Western Wisconsin after recently announced hospital closures. The critical resources
Biden-Harris campaign: In Milwaukee, President Biden underscores stakes of election on local and national Black radio
Yesterday, President Biden called into two Black radio stations while campaigning in Wisconsin, on the heels of opening the Wisconsin Democratic coordinated campaign headquarters in Milwaukee. This is the first election cycle in Wisconsin in over 20 years where the
UW-Green Bay: To host John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc., speaking on “Public Service and Financial Wellness”
Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will welcome John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Inc. for a free community presentation. Bryant’s presentation is part of the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public
Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired: Executive Director Denise Jess’s statement on Governor Evers signing SB 310, “Steve’s Law”
“After several years of work toward passage of this legislation, the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired is thrilled to see SB 310 become law. We have long referred to this proposal as Steve’s Law in honor of
The White House: Remarks by President Biden at a campaign event
4:19 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, folks. (Applause.) Well, it’s good to be here with the power in the state. Gwen Moore runs my whole life, runs everything. (Laughter.) And your county executive and your mayor. You got a
The White House: Remarks by President Biden on how his investments are rebuilding our communities and creating good-paying jobs
3:36 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Good to see you all. Gov, as my father would say, “Excuse my back.” I apologize. (Laughter.) Hello, Milwaukee! (Applause.) Thank you, Ray, for that introduction and for sharing your family’s
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident in Green Bay, Wis.
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in Green Bay, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Friday, February 23, 2024. The Green Bay
Brown: Former meatpacker and workers’ rights advocate considers run for 90th Assembly District seat
Jarrett Brown, a former meatpacker and workers’ rights advocate from Green Bay, Wisconsin is considering a run for the 90th Assembly District seat that will be vacated by Rep. Kristina Shelton at the end of the term. From 2007 until
WisDems: How Hovde cashed in on offshore insurers
MADISON, Wis. — A bombshell new report from Politico Influence detailed how Eric Hovde profited from tens of millions of dollars worth of investments in offshore, Bermudan reinsurance companies that were set up to dodge U.S. taxes. The report details how Hovde, as the president
Dept. of Natural Resources: Invites public to Lapham Lodge groundbreaking
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Friends of Lapham Peak Unit, Kettle Moraine State Forest, Inc. invite the public to join them on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak
Dittrich campaign: Dittrich announces re-election bid for the 99th Assembly District
Oconomowoc — Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) made the following announcement Wednesday, March 14, 2024, regarding the 2024 elections. “It has been my great honor to be a hard-working representative for the people of the 38th Assembly District since first being
Wall campaign: Raises over $100,000 in first week of campaign
GREEN BAY, WI – Jamie Wall is proud to announce raising over $100,000 in the first week of his campaign, as well as a second round of local and state endorsements. Wall announced his run for State Senate last week alongside Green
Dept. of Health Services: Certified direct care professional program now available in Spanish
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) now offers free online training to become a certified direct care professionals (CDCPs) in Spanish. CDCPs care for older adults and people with disabilities in their homes or community living spaces, helping with bathing, dressing,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Bonus harvest authorizations for spring turkey season available beginning March 18
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin selling bonus harvest authorizations for the 2024 spring turkey season on Monday, March 18, with a designated sale date for each zone. Previously known as leftover permits, bonus harvest
Gov. Evers: Appoints Marcus Hawkins to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Marcus Hawkins to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC). The appointment fills a vacancy created by Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate firing PSC Commissioner Tyler Huebner earlier this year. Hawkins’ appointment is
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Youth Council application deadline approaching
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds students to apply for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council by the end of the month. DATCP will accept applications through March 31, 2024. High school students
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health: 13th annual Cycle for Sight event begins Saturday
MADISON, Wis. – One hour of exercise in the next month can support vision researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The 2024 Cycle for Sight fundraiser begins this Saturday, March 16, and runs through Tuesday, April 30. Cycle for Sight is
Rep. Haywood: Statement on “complete streets” investment
MADISON, Wis. – Today, President Biden announced a historic investment of $36.6 million into the Sixth Street “Complete Streets” project. This project, which was passed by the Milwaukee Common Council and approved by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, would ensure that over
Milwaukee Common Council: Milwaukee awarded grant to transform 6th Street into complete street
During today’s visit to Milwaukee, President Joe Biden highlighted a grant allocation that his administration recently approved that will allow Milwaukee to transform a 2.6 -mile stretch of the 6th Street corridor from North Avenue to National Avenue into a
AFP-WI: Fact checks “Bidenomics” as Biden visits Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI – As President Biden visits Milwaukee today to tout his latest top-down spending project, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is once again calling out the failures of “Bidenomics” and urging the administration to give up the rhetoric and face reality. AFP-WI