U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Selected to serve on key subcommittees on House Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has been selected to serve on the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy as well as the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance. The Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy is responsible for overseeing
Marquette University: Mitchem Fellow Lecture to discuss Black education spaces, Jan. 31
MILWAUKEE — Blake O’Neal Turner, mathematics educator and Marquette University’s 2022-23 Arnold L. Mitchem Dissertation Fellow, will present “Black Education Spaces: Black Liberatory Mathematics in the Margins,” the 2023 Mitchem Fellow Lecture on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 4:30 p.m. at Raynor
Geenen campaign: Announces endorsements
MILWAUKEE — Well-respected Milwaukee-based labor and employment attorney Sara Geenen announced today she has earned the endorsements of a dozen labor organizations in her campaign for Court of Appeals Judge in District 1. “At a time when many Wisconsin citizens
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bipartisan legislation to help veterans access earned benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwins (D-WI) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced the Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act to expand a community-based outreach program that helps veterans learn about and access their earned benefits. The legislation would expand
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Files pay equity lawsuit challenging compensation discrimination by Wisconsin Dept. of Military Affairs
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department filed a complaint today against the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (WDMA) alleging that the WDMA discriminated on the basis of sex in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, when it offered
Wisconsin Technology Council: BPC entrants may share range of prizes, cash in 2023 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
MADISON, Wis. – Co-working spaces, legal services and accounting services are just some of the prizes available to the applicants in the 2023 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. This year’s prize pool, which also includes cash, will approach $125,000. Contestants have
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues in introducing legislation to provide historic, permanent investment in home care for seniors and people with disabilities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), and a group of colleagues in introducing the Better Care Better Jobs Act. The bill would expand access to home and community-based services for older adults, people with
UW-Madison: Following pandemic, educators are not all right, but meditation could ease burden
MADISON – Approaching the 3-year anniversary of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many can attest to the mental health challenges that came with the sudden changes to everyday life as the disease took hold. In schools, teachers and support
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Scott, colleagues in reintroducing Full Faith and Credit Act to address federal debt crisis
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and eight of their Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Full Faith and Credit Act to ensure the federal government prioritizes funding for our military, veterans and
Danyus campaign: Milwaukee Ald. Dimitrijevic endorses Amber Danyus for 9th District alderwoman
MILWAUKEE, WI — Special education educator and Milwaukee mother Amber Danyus announced today that Milwaukee Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic has endorsed her to be the next Alderwoman for Milwaukee’s 9th District. “Amber is just who the Council needs to help us
Milwaukee County Board: Transportation and Transit Committee commends launch of comprehensive countywide reckless driving plan project
MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, January 24, the Transportation and Transit Committee heard a report outlining the timeline and scope of a project to develop a comprehensive countywide transportation safety plan to address reckless driving. The project is funded with $180,000 in federal Complete Communities Transportation Alternatives Program
American Dairy Coalition: Announces 2023 federal policy priorities, action plan
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, January 26, 2023 — American Dairy Coalition, a grassroots dairy farmer-led organization with diverse geographic representation, announced federal policy priorities and an action plan for 2023. “Our ongoing efforts have been focused on raising awareness of short- and
Rep. Allen: Releases reading readiness bill
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) and State Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Cameron) released LRB-0639, a proposed bill that relates to reading readiness assessments. The bill builds on the work of 2011 Act 166, which required school boards
UW-Madison: New center will build on work of university’s Public History Project
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison will establish a permanent center with a full-time staff to continue and expand on the work of its well-received Public History Project, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced today. The new entity, to be called the
Dept. of Health Services: Seeks ideas for $8 million in opioid settlement funds
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is asking the public to share thoughts on how to use a second round of opioid settlement funds to provide guidance on where money should be spent to reduce harms associated with opioid
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address highlighting plan to support Wisconsin’s workforce and working families
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities in the upcoming 2023-25 biennial budget to support the state’s workforce and working families, as announced during his 2023 State of the State address delivered earlier this week. Hey there, Governor
Rep. Dallman: Announces listening sessions for 2023
Green Lake, WI – Today, Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) announced listening sessions for residents of the 41st Assembly District. Listening sessions provide an opportunity for constituents to offer their input, comments, and opinions regarding topics such as legislation, budget priorities, or
UW-Eau Claire: Blugold history class creates digital exhibit about women who changed societal norms after WWII
After teaching social studies in classrooms across the country for several years, Jonathan Vega knew he wanted to do even more to connect his students and others with history. Now a first-year public history graduate student at the University of