Voces de la Frontera: Wisconsin latinxs and immigrants gear up for a National Day of Action on May 1st to demand state issued driver licenses for immigrants and more
What: May Day Press Conference and a May Day community art build When: Saturday, April 22, 2023 Time: The press conference will be at 11:00 a.m., but the art build will go from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where: The Voces Milwaukee office on
Dept. of Natural Resources: Recruiting 2024 class of state conservation wardens
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring for its 2024 class of conservation wardens, a fulfilling and exciting public service career dedicated to protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources and the people who use them. Applications are being
Rep. Macco: ‘Wisconsin Wins’: income tax and local funding reform
Madison, Wisc. Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) and Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond Du Lac) released the following statement on their Income and Local Funding Legislation: “For over eight years the Ways & Means committee and I have worked consistently and successfully
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul releases update in advance of two-year anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin approaches the two-year anniversary of the launch of the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative, Attorney General Kaul is releasing additional information, including statements from several survivors who have reached
Milwaukee County: Executive David Crowley honors former Chief Judge Mary Triggiano
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Honorable Mary Triggiano completed her service as Chief Judge of Wisconsin’s First Judicial District last week. She now prepares to transition into her new role as Director of Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at Marquette Law School.
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Army Guard recruiter up to the challenge
Sgt. 1st Class Johnny Ferreira has had many jobs since he was 17 years old — infantryman, military policeman, unit supply specialist, plumber and recruiter — but it may be accurate to say that the Wisconsin Army National Guard has
Dept. of Natural Resources: Hunter education program announces 2022 volunteer Instructor and Group of the Year
MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the hunter education program 2022 Instructor of the Year and Group of the Year. Award winners are nominated by their peers, community members or DNR staff and selected based on
Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals: Milwaukee, WI Common Council to pass resolution to restore labor and delivery at St. Francis & preserve healthcare services in Milwaukee
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 18, the Common Council will vote on a resolution calling on Ascension to: 1) restore L&D at St. Francis, 2) stop further closures of services, and 3) work with the community to preserve and improve healthcare in the
U.S. Rep. Steil: Seeks veteran for Green & Gold Aide Program in Wisconsin Office
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he is seeking a veteran for a two-year paid position in one of his Wisconsin offices. The person chosen for this position will work with military service members and veterans to handle
Dept. of Natural Resources: Confirms CWD in wild deer in Winnebago County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Winnebago County in the town of Nepeuskun. This positive is also within 10 miles of the Waushara County, Green
School Choice Wisconsin: Unveils innovative approach to address teacher shortage with Concordia University
West Allis — School Choice Wisconsin and Concordia University today announced a new initiative to help address the educator shortage in Wisconsin private choice schools and provide an affordable and accessible pathway for professionals from a variety of backgrounds to
NextGen America: Young people celebrate 4/20 and Earth Day with week of action
Austin, TX — This week NextGen American is celebrating Green Week, a campaign encompassing the holidays of 4/20 and Earth Day. The campaign includes a week of advocacy actions focused on addressing the climate crisis, legalizing marijuana and expunging federal cannabis
Wisconsin Women in Government: Save the date! Wisconsin Women in Government Annual Scholarship & Recognition Gala
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization, will host the Annual Scholarship & Recognition Gala at Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center on Wednesday, May 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event features a keynote speaker,
Dept. of Transportation: WIS 113 in Dane County closed starting April 17
WIS 113 will be closed to through traffic from River Road to WIS 19 starting April 17 through September 2023 for construction in the area. The posted detour route will utilize US 151, I-39/90/94 and WIS 19. Side roads along
Milwaukee Press Club: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to headline Newsmaker Luncheon
MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, (R- Rochester) will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Friday, May 5, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Vos, who is in his 10th term in the Assembly, will take questions
Dept. of Justice: Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with 4th degree sexual assault following report to Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Walworth County District Attorney Zeke Wiedenfeld today announced that defrocked former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, age 92, has been charged with one count of Fourth-Degree Sexual Assault for an incident that occurred in
Fond Du Lac County Republican Party: BirthPlace of the Republican Party
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin — The Republican Party of Fond du Lac County is deeply disappointed to announce that despite a recent decision by the National Historic Landmark Program and the National Register of Historic Places Program, the Ripon Chamber
Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Celebrate site number 200 serving Wisconsin youth
Portage, WI — Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin celebrated the opening of its 200th Club location in the state, making the City of Portage the 75th community served by the organization. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the new
Dept. of Natural Resources: Containment increases to 99% for Arcadia wildfire
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies have made good progress towards containing the 3,092-acre wildfire in Monroe County. The wildfire, which began in the afternoon of April 12, is now 99%
Planned Parenthood: Responds to SCOTUS delaying dangerous orders in mifepristone case
MILWAUKEE, WI – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin issued the following statement today, in response to the Supreme Court of the United States administrative stay of Judge Kascymaryk’s ruling in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration for five days