Wisconsin Library Association: Names 2022 award recipients
(Madison, Wisconsin) The Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) has announced the 2022 recipients of its annual awards for outstanding achievements in library services. This year’s recipients are: ● WLA Library of the Year: McIntosh Memorial Library, Viroqua, WI● WLA/DEMCO® Librarian of
UW Health Kids: American Family Children’s Hospital Radiothon starts Wednesday
MADISON, Wis. – The 17th annual Radiothon, a fundraiser for American Family Children’s Hospital, starts on Wednesday. Midwest Family Broadcasting and many of its radio stations will be hosting the three-day event, Oct. 19-21. For the
A Better Wisconsin Together: Question answered: Tim Michels is extreme on the issues
MADISON, Wis. — Conservative businessman Tim Michels answered an important question at Friday night’s gubernatorial debate: he embraces extremism, no matter how many Wisconsinites disagree with his policy positions. “We already knew Tim Michels is extreme on almost every issue,” said
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on Xi Jinping’s opening address at 20th Party Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement regarding Xi Jinping’s opening address at the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Party Congress. “Xi
WisDems: New debate: Eric Toney continues to prove he’s not up for the job of AG
MADISON, Wis. – In a debate broadcast today on WISN’s UPFRONT, Republican AG nominee Eric Toney continued to spread debunked falsehoods and demonstrate to Wisconsinites that he is not up to the job of Attorney General. Despite being fact-checked in real
WisDems: What does Tim Michels really think of Wisconsinites? They “got lazy”
MADISON, Wis. — At Friday’s debate, despite record low unemployment and more Wisconsinites working than ever before, Tim Michels accused Wisconsinites of taking advantage of the state’s unemployment system and being part of “an entire class of lazy people.”Michels: Number one, we’re gonna
ACLU Wisconsin: Barriers continue preventing eligible voters in Wisconsin jails from voting, ACLU of Wisconsin report finds
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation today released the report Ballots for All: Ensuring Wisconsinites in Jail Have Voting Access. With previous editions published in 2020 and 2021, the latest report found that while administrators have become increasingly familiar with
Dane County Exec Parisi: Dane County seeks multi-million dollar upgrade to emergency siren system network
Dane County is seeking to upgrade its countywide network of over 140 outdoor warning sirens in the coming year, County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. Parisi included $3 million in his 2023 county budget for the work to replace the
Johnson campaign: Mandela Barnes Question of the Day
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WisDOT: Make a commitment to traffic safety this Buckle Up Phone Down Day
One text behind the wheel. One trip without a seat belt. That’s all it takes to change a life forever. Two-thirds of people hurt in crashes in Wisconsin this year were not wearing a seat belt. Distracted driving contributed to
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Don’t be caught like a deer in the headlights: Review your insurance coverage for deer crash coverage before an accident
Madison, Wis. – While deer-vehicle collisions occur year-round, crashes peak in October and November during the deer hunting and mating season. As the daylight hours get shorter, we also spend more time driving in the dark, increasing the chance of vehicle
Toney campaign: Kaul failing on ICAC cases: As many as 1,000 cases behind
MADISON, Wis. – Last week, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, Eric Toney, filed a public records request to hold Josh Kaul accountable for the number of children whose safety he’s put at risk. And in
Evers campaign: ICYMI: Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin endorses Gov. Evers
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin (PFFW) announced their endorsement of Governor Tony Evers’ re-election. PPFW represents 4,000 career firefighters and EMS personnel in 110 communities across the state. This endorsement emphasizes Gov. Evers’ dedication
Milwaukee Press Club: Newsmaker Luncheon to focus on impact of Latino vote in midterm elections
MILWAUKEE – As Wisconsin residents head to the polls for the November 8 election and candidates watch the votes come in on election night, eyes will turn to the impact of Wisconsin’s Latino community. In the lead up to the
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, AG Kaul recognize Safe Schools Week
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul today recognized October 16-22, 2022, as Safe Schools Week in Wisconsin and highlighted efforts to promote school safety across the state through new school and community safety investments as well
Wisconsin Troopers Asociation: Troopers name Speaker Vos Representative of the Year
Burlington, Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Troopers Association (WTA) today announced Speaker Robin Vos (R – Burlington) as Representative of the Year. “Throughout the last legislative cycle, Speaker Vos has demonstrated his support for the men and women of the State Patrol,” stated
Milwaukee Ald. Rainey: Lauds Milwaukee Anchor Collaborative plan to hire and spend more with City’s underserved
Exciting news for Milwaukee’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods comes as the Milwaukee Anchor Collaborative (MAC), which includes healthcare and educational institutions, has pledged to hire more people of color and spend more with minority-owned businesses in the most challenged neighborhoods of Milwaukee. Alderman
WisDems: Ron Johnson abuses taxpayer dollars volume #1: Johnson secures massive tax handout for billionaire donors who are now bankrolling his campaign
MADISON, Wis. — In 2017, Ron Johnson held out his vote on the 2017 GOP tax bill until it was changed in a way that benefitted himself and his biggest donors – the same billionaires who are now bankrolling Johnson’s re-election efforts. Diane Hendricks
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, DNR announce beginning of PFAS firefighting foam collection for disposal
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), are today announcing the start of a PFAS-containing firefighting foam waste collection and disposal program. The 2021-23 biennial budget signed by Gov. Evers allocated $1 million to the DNR and the Wisconsin