Weekly GOP radio address: Suicide Prevention Month
Hello, Sen. Jesse James here. September is Suicide Prevention Month. I know suicide can be a difficult topic to discuss, but this month is dedicated to bringing awareness to an issue that touches thousands of Americans. In 2022, over 49,000
UW-Stout: Surging esports program scores new arena for2025, thanks to $1M gift from Foundation
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U.S. Rep. Steil: Calls on Biden-Harris admin to expose financing behind Iran-backed Hamas
WASHINGTON (September 12, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today called on the U.S. Treasury Department to expedite a report on the major sources of financing to Hamas and set forth a plan to disrupt those financial flows. Under the law Rep.
American Dairy Coalition: Prepares comment on USDA’s proposed milk pricing changes
GREEN BAY, Wis. – September 12, 2024 – Comments on USDA’s proposed Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pricing formula changes close on Friday night, Sept. 13 at 11:59 p.m. EDT at the Federal Register Docket AMS-DA-23-0031-0002. American Dairy Coalition has prepared its official
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 130 Products Compete to be Named the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) announced the 130 nominees for its 9th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest on Thursday. The competition, sponsored by Johnson Financial Group, highlights the state’s nearly $72 billion dollar manufacturing industry and the high-tech, high-skill
Gov. Evers: Appoints Andrew Burdick as Crawford County district attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Andrew Burdick to serve as Crawford County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Lukas Steiner’s appointment to the Crawford County Circuit Court. Burdick will
UW-Green Bay: ‘Estamos Aquí’ Festival Hispano highlights Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month celebration at UW-Green Bay
GREEN BAY – Beginning this weekend, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is honoring Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month alongside the national celebration from September 15 through October 15. The month of festivities kicks off with the hugely popular Estamos Aquí an outdoor festival featuring
MKE 2024 Host Committee: Makes $40,000 contribution to four local organizations
Milwaukee, WI – The MKE 2024 Host Committee announced its first post-convention contributions today to local organizations that served as the committee’s charitable partners during the convention. Four $10,000 grants will be given to two local schools and two veterans organizations
Hovde campaign: ICYMI: WisconsinEye calls on Sen. Baldwin to pull ads, violating terms and misleading voters
MADISON – WisconsinEye, a statewide public affairs network that broadcasts government proceedings and policy-oriented interviews, is calling on Sen. Baldwin’s campaign to pull ads using their footage, violating the network’s terms of use and misleading voters. When asked for comment, the Baldwin
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden and Donald Trump: Two peas in an election conspiracy-filled pod
MADISON, Wis. — Tuesday night, Donald Trump once again refused to acknowledge his election loss, doubling down on election lies about the 2020 results here in Wisconsin, something that Wisconsin Republican Derrick Van Orden has helped him spread in the four years
Cooke campaign: Ron Kind endorses Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Rebecca Cooke’s campaign for Congress announced the endorsement of former Congressman Ron Kind who served Wisconsin’s Third District from 1997 to 2023. “As someone who represented the incredibly varied communities of the 3rd District for 26
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights Suicide Prevention Month
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I declared 2023 the Year of Mental Health in Wisconsin and set out with a mission to address the state of mental health with the urgency it required. I said then that mental
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Proposal to balance 2024 Milwaukee County budget passes finance committee
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Committee on Finance approved County Executive David Crowley’s proposal to close the 2024 budget deficit without any additional costs for taxpayers and no major impacts on services. The Milwaukee County Comptroller’s Office
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden fails to follow the letter of the law with new ad, WisDems call on TV stations to take action
MADISON, Wis. — Today, 3rd Congressional District Democratic Chair William Garcia alerted local television stations that a campaign advertisement by Derrick Van Orden currently running in western Wisconsin is in blatant violation of federal law. Van Orden’s utter disregard for the rule of law
Sen. Wanggaard: Milwaukee Public Schools late on Corrective Action Plan
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Gov. Evers & Dept. of Transportation: Announce over $2.1 million for nine bridge projects supporting maritime commerce
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the annual payment of over $2.1 million to help maintain Wisconsin’s nine lift bridges along Lake Michigan. “Wisconsin’s lift bridges are vital to our state’s
WisDems: Reminder — Bryan Steil Helps Spread Donald Trump’s Election Lies
MADISON, Wis. — After Donald Trump once again doubled down on his lies about Wisconsin and the 2020 election during Tuesday night’s presidential debate, Wisconsin Republican Bryan Steil went right back to work propping up Trump’s election lies and misinformation in Congress. Bryan
Dept. of Natural Resources: Find fall run with latest issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. Get set to enjoy autumn in Wisconsin with the latest issue. Hunting takes center stage
Dept. of Health Services: Encourages Wisconsinites to get vaccinated as respiratory illness season begins
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging Wisconsinites to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this fall. An updated COVID-19 and a new annual flu vaccine are now available to protect against COVID-19 and flu strains circulating this season. RSV vaccines are also available for
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Co-Introduces bill to protect American businesses from Russian lawfare
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) co-introduced the Protecting American Businesses from Russian Litigation Act of 2024 to shield American businesses from frivolous Russian lawfare. The bill closes an existing loophole in federal law and amends Chapter 111 of Title 28 of the United