U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Biden administration to investigate China’s role in fueling the fentanyl crisis
Baldwin stands with families whose loved ones died of fentanyl overdoses and supports their petition to launch probe and hold PRC accountable WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Biden Administration to hold the People’s Republic of China (PRC) accountable
Huebsch campaign: Earns key sheriff endorsement
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Hovde campaign: Hovde voted early, attended multiple early vote rallies
MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde voted yesterday on the first day of early in-person voting with his wife, Sharon Hovde. After casting his ballot, Eric attended three Early Vote Rallies in Sun Prairie, West Bend, and Milwaukee with RNC Chairman Michael
UW-Stout: Lunchtime lab: Students learn restaurant management skills with new campus café initiative
For a group of Fireside Café student employees at UW-Stout, lunchtime this fall also means lab time. On Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Memorial Student Center, they prep the made-to-order restaurant for its 11 a.m. opening, then greet customers and
NextGen PAC: Announces final round of endorsements
Nation’s largest youth vote organization champions a diverse slate of leaders and issues Washington, D.C. — Today, NextGen PAC announced its final round of endorsements, supporting progressive candidates and issues in crucial states Arizona, Nevada, and New Hampshire. These endorsements represent
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces $86 million for clean and safe drinking water in Wisconsin through bipartisan infrastructure law
Funding will help replace lead pipes, address PFAS, and protect freshwater resources Baldwin’s Buy America rules ensure that American iron and steel are used for water infrastructure upgrades WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced Wisconsin is receiving an
Dept. of Transportation: Now recruiting: Wisconsin State Patrol troopers, inspectors
The Wisconsin State Patrol is now accepting applications from individuals with a passion to serve Wisconsin. Whether you are new to law enforcement or are currently serving in another community, the State Patrol has openings for the 71st and 72nd Recruit Classes.
Cooke campaign: Typical day for Derrick Van Orden: Shouting down Wisconsin farmers
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — On Friday, the Washington Independent revealed that Derrick Van Orden derailed a constituent meeting with two Wisconsin dairy farmers who were visiting Washington, D.C. to discuss agricultural policies by interrupting them and yelling at them. This is unacceptable behavior
Dept. of Natural Resources: Purchase your sturgeon spearing license by Oct. 31
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all spearers interested in harvesting a lake sturgeon from Lake Winnebago during the 2025 sturgeon spearing season to buy their license by Oct. 31, 2024. There are an unlimited number
UW-Eau Claire: Thursdays at the U Halloween edition: ‘Ghosts, Monsters and Ghouls’
On Halloween, our thoughts turn to things that go bump in the night — ghosts, monsters and ghouls. “Ghosts, Monsters and Ghouls” also is the topic of the Oct. 31 session of the Thursdays at the U lecture series at the University
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Wauwatosa School District to close STEM programs and high-performing charter school for being too white
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is threatening legal action against the Wauwatosa School District (WSD) and its Superintendent after they announced plans to shut down the Wauwatosa STEM School, currently ranked the third-best elementary school
Baldwin campaign: Announces new ad featuring President Barack Obama: “Make a Difference”
MADISON, Wis. – Following President Barack Obama’s visit to Madison yesterday, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announces a new advertisement, “Make a Difference,” which will run on digital media across the state. The ad features President Obama and highlights Tammy’s work
WisGOP: Statement on Tim Walz’s visit to Racine
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Governor Tim Walz’s event in Racine today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “As much as Tim Walz may embellish his record, voters see through his fake persona to the
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Rep. Rodriguez honored with Working for Wisconsin award
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Representative Jessie Rodriguez with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Rodriguez was honored for her work during the most recent legislative session.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Rep. Dallman honored with Working for Wisconsin award
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Representative Alex Dallman with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Dallman was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session.
WisDems: Cap Times: Eric Hovde just isn’t that into rural Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — After Eric Hovde lost the Senate debate and had what the press called “the worst moment” of the debate, and Tammy Baldwin launched a new digital ad featuring that moment where Eric Hovde said he doesn’t know the Farm Bill, a new
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Resolves system lags caused by high turnout
Contact: Riley Vetterkind, riley.vetterkind@wi.gov MADISON – Due to higher than expected turnout for the first day of in-person absentee voting, the WisVote system that some clerks use experienced a period of slowness that has now been resolved. Clerks use WisVote to
Waukesha County Exec Farrow: Withdraws sales tax ordinance
(Waukesha, WI) – On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow withdrew from consideration an ordinance to implement a 0.5% county sales tax. Under the proposal the sales tax was scheduled to take effect July 1, 2025. County Executive
Democratic National Committee: As early voting begins in Wisconsin, Democrats urge Wisconsinites to make their voices heard
Today, as Wisconsin celebrates the first day of in-person early voting, the DNC is ensuring voters have all the information they need to make voting early easy in the most important election of our lifetimes. Wisconsinites can vote at any
UW-Milwaukee: Launches Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Arts & Architecture is proud to announce the official launch of the Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice. The center, housed within UWM’s School of Architecture & Urban Planning, is dedicated to addressing the