UW-Eau Claire: Accounting students to provide free income tax assistance
Beginning March 8, accounting students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will provide free income tax return preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a service of the IRS and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. To qualify for
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Names of Presidential Preference Primary candidates finalized
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A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin GOP continues defending their gerrymandered maps
MADISON, Wis. — Today, parties in the case for fair maps responded to the court-appointed independent experts’ recent analysis of submitted maps. According to the experts’ reports, the maps submitted by Republicans and right-wing intervenors Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL)
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers for Wisconsin in federal aviation administration legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to advance the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act out of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill included several Senator Baldwin-authored provisions to expand access to flight education to
WMC: Biden’s EPA’s new air standard is devastating to manufacturing and the economy
MADISON – President Joe Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the PM2.5 rule on Wednesday that would make significant changes to National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter, resulting in devastating economic consequences and exponentially higher costs for employers. Following
UW-Madison: Chancellor Mnookin unveils bold new initiatives to innovate for the public good, address global challenges
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin—Madison will build on its 175 years of excellence with several bold new initiatives designed to address global challenges, notably artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability. In her second address before the University of Wisconsin Board
Goyke campaign: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorses Goyke for Milwaukee City Attorney
Milwaukee, WI – Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorsed Rep. Evan Goyke today in his bid for Milwaukee City Attorney. This endorsement highlights the organization’s confidence in Goyke’s commitment to prioritizing and defending reproductive freedom and health care in Milwaukee.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Grills big Pharma CEOs on high cost of prescription drugs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), questioned the CEOs of Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Bristol Myers Squibb on the exorbitant prices they charge hard-working
Sen. Stroebel: Finance Democrats vote to deny tax relief to middle class families
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Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident in town of Crescent, Wis.
Town of Crescent, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in Town of Crescent, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, January 20, 2024. At
Rep. Andraca: Introduces bill to cut taxes for retired frontline workers
MADISON, Wis. — Law enforcement officers, firefighters, forest rangers, conservation workers and other state, county and municipal employees who dedicate their lives to serving our communities deserve to retire with dignity and security. Today, Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) introduced
Serve Wisconsin: Now accepting nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Service Awards
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Baldwin campaign: Urban Milwaukee, ‘even Republicans praise Tammy Baldwin’
MADISON, Wis. — Today, an article from Urban Milwaukee emphasized the bipartisan praise Tammy Baldwin receives for her work for Wisconsin, dedication to constituent services, and rare ability to overperform in rural and traditionally Republican counties. Key Excerpts: Urban Milwaukee:
Get The Lead Out Coalition: Welcomes Milwaukee Water Works statement, work still needs to be done
Milwaukee WI – Since 2015, The Get The Lead Out Coalition (GTLO), a Milwaukee community frontline group dedicated to the eradication of lead from our environment has pushed Milwaukee to remove toxic lead pipes tainting our water with lead. GTLO is responding to
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Born on cutting taxes
MADISON – Representative Mark Born (R – Beaver Dam) released the weekly radio address onbehalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hi, State Representative Mark Born here. Recently, Assembly Republicans introduced four billsthat, if signed into law, will reduce taxes on Wisconsinites
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on his interagency council on mental health announcement
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his administration’s efforts to bolster mental health supports statewide and the creation of the Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health, as announced in his 2024 State of the State address.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Hammers ‘more harm than good’ border bill
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senate conservatives in a press conference to expose how the Senate border supplemental does more harm than good by not only failing to secure the border but also by hindering a future president’s
Attorneys for Black Excellence Initiative: Unites attorneys statewide behind The Center
Madison, Wis. – February 8, 2024 – The Center for Black Excellence and Culture is excited to announce the launch of the Attorneys for Black Excellence Initiative, a new fundraising effort with a goal of raising $250,000 from Greater Madison law
Dept. of Natural Resources: Awards Brownfield Grant to Juneau County, funds will support contamination assessment
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has awarded brownfield assessment services to Juneau County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at a former auto salvage yard in the town of Necedah.The
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin DMV investigates increase in odometer rollbacks, title fraud
February 8, 2024 For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608-266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Wisconsin DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section uncovered a growing number of fraud instances against consumers from an influx of out-of-state businesses licensed as wholesale dealers in Wisconsin. In