Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Announces e-Governance: A Digital Reboot of the Democratic State
MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce its sponsorship of e-Governance: A Digital Reboot of the Democratic State. This conversation with Kaspar Korjus will be at UW-La Crosse in the Student Union or virtually
A Better Wisconsin Together: Dan Kelly’s opinion: It’s OK to lie in judicial campaigns
MADISON, Wis. — In a column he co-authored, Dan Kelly opposed cracking down on candidates for judicial office that lie and campaigns benefitting from misleading attacks from outside groups. Kelly panned an effort, led by the state organization for lawyers, to
Kids Forward: Nadiyah Groves joins as Policy Director
Kids Forward is thrilled to announce Nadiyah Groves as Policy Director. Nadiyah will oversee all policy & advocacy at Kids Forward, working to ensure that public policy in Wisconsin lifts up children and families of color and those furthest from
UW Health: Heart disease a leading cause of death for women, despite perception that it primarily affects men
MADISON, Wis. – In Wisconsin, Illinois and across the United States approximately 60 million women are affected by heart disease, even though it is often thought of as primarily impacting men. In fact, one in five women dies of heart
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking input on proposed Wolf Management Plan through Feb. 28
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to provide input on the proposed Wolf Management Plan before the public review and comment period comes to an end on Feb. 28. The proposed plan was developed in consideration
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Backs Daniel Kelly in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its endorsement for former Justice Dan Kelly in his bid to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The grassroots group will use a variety of tactics to reach voters and highlight Kelly’s qualifications as
Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Announces an evening with Sarah Smarsh
MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce its sponsorship of An Evening with Sarah Smarsh on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 7 p.m. for a virtual event. Pre-registration is required. UW Oshkosh’s Director of
Dept. of Transportation: New Rustic Road highlights western Dane County trout streams and rock formations
Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced Rustic Road 124, which winds along a western Dane County trout stream to Donald County Park’s rock formations and historic settlements. “There are endless ways to explore
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Lake Mills Fire Chief Todd Yandre
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., Feb. 26, 2023, in honor of Fire Chief Todd J. Yandre of the Lake Mills Fire
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on shared revenue budget priorities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities, shared last week in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, regarding providing 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue. Hey
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Statement on bodycam footage and murder of Herman Lucas
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Thursday, February 16, the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) held a special session to discuss the Policies and Standards Committee’s proposed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This SOP pertains to the public release of footage related to
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights his shared revenue budget priorities
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/230223DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities, shared last week in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, regarding providing 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue. Hey there,
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Kitchens: Explains the Legislature’s role in the budget process
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/220223GOPAddress.wav MADISON – Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hi, this is Representative Joel Kitchens. I attended Governor Evers’ budget address where he laid out his proposal for
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Announces endorsements for spring election
MADISON – Following the historic high turnout in the February primary election, Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce our next slate of endorsements and to launch our biggest spring program in the organization’s history ahead of the spring election
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Provides tuition reimbursement for Wisconsin meat processing school
MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting a Wisconsin Meat Processing School from March 21-23, 2023. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is offering tuition reimbursement for qualifying participants who reside in Wisconsin through
Gov. Evers and U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announce Wisconsin to receive nearly $80 million to support small businesses
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) today announced Wisconsin will receive nearly $80 million to support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state. Gov. Evers and U.S. Sen. Baldwin, joined by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Cheese Makers Association: Connecticut aged Gouda named 2023 U.S. champion cheese
GREEN BAY, WI – After two days of intense competition, an Aged Gouda has been named the 2023 United States Champion Cheese. The cheese, called Europa, is made by the team at Arethusa Farm Dairy in Bantam, Connecticut. With an
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues and reintroduces bipartisan bill to tackle military hunger
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined more than a dozen of her Senate colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan Military Family Nutrition Access Act to support active duty military families experiencing food insecurity and prevent hunger in these families. The legislation
Rep. Lisa Subeck: Mourns loss of former Gov. Tony Earl
MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement in response to the death of former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl. “Governor Earl led Wisconsin with passion and understanding, and his loss will be felt around the state he served
Committee to protect health care: Wisconsin doctors warn what’s at stake for women’s health, freedom in state Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. – Following Tuesday’s primary election, Wisconsin physicians today spoke out regarding the high stakes for women’s medical freedom and health in the upcoming election to fill a seat on the state Supreme Court. Wisconsin voters will fill that