Kids Forward: Despite some good news, racial disparities remain
COVID-19 relief measures have given us a strong blueprint for addressing poverty for millions. New data from the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) shows that fewer individuals in Wisconsin lived in poverty than we might have expected during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
WisDems: Tim Michels is radical and wrong on public safety
MADISON, Wis. — Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels has proposed a radical public safety agenda that will make Wisconsinites less safe while he instead concerns himself with partisan pandering and peddling lies. During the Republican primary, Michels was so desperate for
DNR: Seeking hunting mentors for new hunters
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging experienced hunters to share their skills and knowledge with novice hunters by becoming hunting mentors this fall. Mentored hunting is a one-on-one learning experience that can be a great way
WILL: Appeals to the Seventh Circuit on Biden student loan debt forgiveness lawsuit
The News: On behalf of the Brown County Taxpayers Association (BCTA), the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed an emergency injunction with the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, arguing that the President cannot spend trillions of taxpayer dollars without authorization from Congress.
Johnson campaign: Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police endorses Senator Johnson
Adding Names to Growing Coalitions to Law Enforcement Backing Johnson OSHKOSH – The Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police and the West Allis Professional Police Association announced their endorsement for Senator Ron Johnson at a press conference in Milwaukee this morning.
UW-Green Bay: To host ‘Take Back the Night’, an event advocating for the end of sexual violence on college campuses
Green Bay, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin – Green Bay’s Healthy Choices Task Force is hosting the second annual ‘Take Back the Night’ program and march on Wednesday evening October 12 at Phoenix Park, on the Green Bay campus. More
WisDOJ: Partners with UW Madison & UW Platteville for first female focused criminal justice mentorship program
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced a partnership with the UW-Madison Center for Law, Society, and Justice and the UW-Platteville Department of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences to provide the first female focused mentoring program
Sen. Carpenter: Today is National Coming Out Day
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the anniversary of National Coming Out Day: “Today is the 34th anniversary of National Coming Out Day, when we celebrate the bravery of our LGBTQ+ friends, family, and neighbors as they
Protect our Care: Biden Administration addresses “family glitch,” lowering healthcare costs for families nationwide
President Biden Finalizes Measure to Strengthen the ACA and Lower Health Care Costs for Working Families Washington, DC — Today, the Biden administration issued a final rule to fix the “family glitch,” which has blocked millions of families from accessing
Loudenbeck campaign: Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association endorses Loudenbeck
Madison– State Representative Amy Loudenbeck, Republican candidate for Secretary of State, is honored to announce the endorsement of the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association. “Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association would like to publicly endorse Amy Loudenbeck in her run for the position
Toney campaign: Wisconsin troopers endorse Toney for “Top Cop”
MADISON, Wis. –Today, the Wisconsin Troopers Association (WTA) and Retired State Patrol Superintendent Tony Burrell announced their support for Eric Toney for Attorney General. Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, Eric Toney, released
Pfaff campaign: Brad Pfaff announces BlueGreen Alliance endorsement
BlueGreen Alliance Executive Director Jason Walsh: “Brad Pfaff is a champion for building a clean, prosperous, and equitable future” LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the BlueGreen Alliance had endorsed his campaign
DNR: Releases 2022 Air Quality Trends Report
Success In Some Areas, Challenges In Others MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of the 2022 Air Quality Trends Report. The annual report includes state monitoring data through 2021 for air pollutants regulated
Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired: Leaders across Wisconsin and the U.S. proclaim October 15 “White Cane Safety Day”
Annual Observance Highlights Safety of All Pedestrians White Cane Laws requiring drivers to stop for pedestrians with vision losshave been around since the 1930s. Unfortunately, many motorists still fail toobey them nearly a century later.To raise awareness of these laws
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, WisDOT announce more than $132 million in quarterly aid payments for local roads and communities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that municipalities across the state received more than $132 million in fourth quarterly payments for 2022 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids. “These payments help
Hutton campaign: Former state Representative Mike Kuglitsch endorses Rob Hutton for state Senate
New Berlin – Former State Representative Mike Kuglitsch (R-New Berlin) gives his full endorsement to Rob Hutton, Republican candidate for the 5th Senate District. Rob Hutton is a life-long resident of this senate district, dedicated husband and father andsuccessful business
Wisconsin Troopers Association: Troopers endorse Toney for attorney general
Madison, Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Troopers Association (WTA) announced its support for Eric Toney for Attorney General. “Eric Toney shares our common law enforcement and public safety goals,” stated WTA Executive Director Matt Johnson. “His experience in leading his office as district
WI National Guard: Former team member returns to take command of Wisconsin Guard’s 54th Civil Support Team
MADISON, Wis. — A former operations officer and deputy commander has taken command of the Wisconsin National Guard’s 54th Civil Support Team (CST), a full-time 22-member response team for emergencies or terrorist events involving weapons of mass destruction, toxic industrial