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MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – reestablished the Manufacturing Hall of Fame last month by naming Ron Wanek as the first inductee since the 1970s. Wanek founded Arcadia Furniture in 1970

Madison – Kimberly Zapata, the former Milwaukee Election Commission deputy director, is currently on trial for unlawfully requesting military ballots for fictitious individuals and sending them to Representative Brandtjen’s home to expose weaknesses in the election system. The trial commenced

The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation today announced 304 Wisconsin students, teachers, and administrators are the recipients of the organization’s 2024 Student Excellence and Initiative, Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership awards. Student Excellence and Initiative Scholarships of $10,000 will be awarded to 187

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Adrian Smith (R-NE), and Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced legislation last week to lower cost burdens on Medicare patients in rural areas and

STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the endorsement of State Representative Jill Billings in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Billings represents the City of La Crosse. She joins State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), State Rep. Jodi

Beloit, WI – Today IQAir released its 2023 World Air Quality Report, which found that Beloit, Wisconsin was the most polluted regional city in the U.S. The report analyzed particulate matter (PM2.5) levels from more than 30,000 air monitors in 7,812 global cities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced legislation to lower the cost of purchasing a home for first-time buyers. The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act, which would support homeownership by establishing a refundable tax credit worth up to

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting entries from third to fifth graders for the Air, Air, Everywhere poetry contest. Now in its 13th year, the annual DNR-sponsored contest is designed to raise awareness of the

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced it is endorsing a “NO” vote on both Question 1 and Question 2—the constitutional amendment on the April 2 ballot. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Seizing on

Are you or anyone you know struggling with some kind of substance addiction? If so, where should you turn for help? Christina Garcia and Breanna Showkeir will describe the peer recovery-coaching services available in northwest Wisconsin March 28 during Thursdays at

Green Bay, WI – At the UW-Green Bay winter reception and dinner, Executive Director of Wello, Natalie Bomstad, was presented with the Community Service Award for her immense contributions to the Northeastern Wisconsin community. The Wello team, along with UW-Green

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced almost $4 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants. The awards will assist 22 employers in training more than 2,133 workers to meet the needs of the workplace of the future.

(MADISON) – More than 300 members of the disability community from all parts of Wisconsin plan to rally on March 20 for the Survival Coalition’s annual Disability Advocacy Day. Grassroots advocates will gather at the Monona Terrace for issue discussions

STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the endorsement of State Representative Jill Billings in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Billings represents the City of La Crosse. She joins State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), State Rep. Jodi

MILWAUKEE, WI (March 19, 2024) Mount Mary University was recently selected as a funding recipient by the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Health Equity Initiative, which seeks to reduce inequities in healthcare outcomes among underserved populations across the globe. With these

Viroqua, WI – Following a productive session in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) has announced he is running for re-election to the 96th Assembly District. “It’s an honor and a privilege to have been elected to serve

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced it is endorsing a “NO” vote on both Question 1 and Question 2—the constitutional amendment on the April 2 ballot. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following

Madison, WI – State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard), announced he will be introducing legislation that would require Wisconsin public schools to have carbon monoxide detectors throughout their buildings. Schools are already required to adopt an indoor environmental quality plan—installing carbon