WisDems: ‘A Walking Conflict of Interest’: Eric Hovde refuses to divest from California Bank if elected
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, a breaking news report from Dan Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed Eric Hovde refuses to give up ownership of Sunwest Bank if he is elected to the Senate. If elected to the Senate, Hovde would have extensive influence over
Gov. Evers: WHEDA announce six developments to receive funding for affordable housing
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced today the results of the latest round of competitive funding for the Vacancy-to-Vitality, Restore Main Street, and Infrastructure Access loan programs, developed from the
WILL: Door County judge grants temporary relief to short term rental owners in Sister Bay
Judge acknowledged Village’s “procedural violations” and ordered the process to be followed The News: A Door County judge has sided with the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and Attorney Bjorn Johnson and issued a temporary injunction against the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Plans ahead for a successful Fourth of July weekend outdoors
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Fourth of July weekend by making camping reservations and purchasing their 2024 annual vehicle admission stickers and state trail passes online. A Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission
Wisconsin Dept. of Financial Institutions: Earns bank regulatory program reaccreditation from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the agency’s Division of Banking and its bank regulatory program have earned reaccreditation status from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). The reaccreditation certifies that the DFI’s Division of Banking
Marquette University: To co-host ‘Protest and Polarization: Covering the Republican and Democratic national conventions’ ahead of political conventions, July 10
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has partnered with IJNet, the Foley Foundation, Northwestern University and the Committee to Protect Journalists to host “Protest and Polarization: Covering the Republican and Democratic national conventions,” to prepare journalists for covering political conventions via a virtual panel on Wednesday, July 10, at
Dept. of Agriculture: Groundbreaking kicks off $5.2 million fire station project in Viroqua, Wisconsin
VIROQUA, Wisc., June 27, 2024 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin Community Facilities Director, Nathan Billinghurst, alongside other local officials, recently attended a groundbreaking for a new fire station in the city of Viroqua. “This new fire station is
U.S. Rep. Steil: Rededicates Global War on Terror “Wall of the Fallen” memorial
WASHINGTON (June 27, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration yesterday led the rededication of the Global War on Terror “Wall of the Fallen” Memorial inside the U.S. Capitol. Click here or the image above
Dept. of Workforce Development: Awarded for innovative visual catalog of data dashboards
MADISON – The Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute has nationally recognized the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) for presenting the public with clear, accessible economic data. DWD’s Visual Catalog of Data Dashboards were named “Best State LMI Product or Collaboration for
Lumicera: Marks 10 Years of improving transparency for specialty drug management
Innovative ‘cost-plus’ model for specialty drugs helps lower costs for ground-breaking medication while helping patients manage their treatment MADISON, Wis., June 27, 2024 – Lumicera Health Services, the first specialty pharmacy built on a cost-plus model, is celebrating 10 years of making
RNC: Delegations and local businesses share plans for primetime event
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In less than 20 days, upwards of 50,000 delegates, officials, guests, and members of the media will flock to Milwaukee for the 2024 Republican National Convention. In the weeks leading up to the 2024 Convention, local businesses have underscored
Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee: ICYMI: Wisconsin Republican Senator Duey Stroebel’s abysmal record on reproductive rights highlighted during Dobbs anniversary week
From refusing to repeal the antiquated 1849 abortion ban and sponsoring a proposal to make abortion less accessible than it is today to voting against the right to contraception and being the lone Senator to oppose expanding BadgerCare coverage to new moms, Senator Stroebel’s legislative history makes
Wisconsin Education Association Council: Endorses Katrina Shankland for Congress
WEAC becomes 17th Union to endorse Shankland, including the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO STEVENS POINT, WI – The Wisconsin State Education Council (WEAC) has officially recommended State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The teachers’ union joins the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Boaters: Be aware Of increased law enforcement This holiday weekend
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises boaters that they will see more DNR conservation wardens and area law enforcement on the water July 4-6 as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign. Wardens and other participating law enforcement
Lyerly campaign: Announces first town hall meeting
(Green Bay, WI) – Tuesday, July 2nd at 7:00pm, Dr. Kristin Lyerly will be hosting the first town hall meeting of a congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District in Appleton, WI. “Having been born and raised in this region,
A Better Wisconsin Together: Five facts Donald Trump can’t dodge at tonight’s Presidential Debate
MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, MAGA leader Donald Trump will take the stage in a public debate where he will speak on his positions on issues that Wisconsinites care about and policies that have a direct impact on our local communities across
USCCA, Delta Defense: Announce major sponsorship of Milwaukee Convention
Milwaukee — Delta Defense, headquartered in West Bend, WI, is partnering with the nonpartisan MKE 2024 Host Committee on a major sponsorship agreement ahead of this summer’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. This partnership shows how Wisconsin businesses are stepping up
Wisconsin National Guard: Challenge Academy graduates equipped to face more promising future
MAUSTON, Wis. — The skies were overcast, but the future was bright for 112 graduating cadets of the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy June 19 as they graduated from the rigorous first phase of a program that instilled values and
WisDems: Up north news: Eric Hovde’s anti-abortion record shows the importance of re-electing Tammy Baldwin to protect reproductive freedom
MADISON, Wis. — On the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe, Maggie French, a Wisconsin voter from Wauwatosa wrote in Up North News how we need to re-elect Tammy Baldwin to reject Eric Hovde’s extremist opposition to reproductive freedom. Eric Hovde has been clear he
Coalition to March on the RNC 2024: ‘We Keep Us Safe!’ hold family friendly March on July 15th
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Coalition to March on the Republican National Convention is committed to organizing a family-friendly rally and march on July 15. The Coalition, a group composed of local and national grassroot activists, refuses to be intimidated and