ABC for Health: Merchants of Debt: Wisconsin counties and the birth tax
Madison, WI – Wisconsin counties hold $106 million of medical debt judgments for the birth of a baby over unmarried parents that were enrolled in Medicaid. This finding is shared by ABC for Health, Inc. in a new report titled
Wisconsin Historical Society: Wilhelm Tischer Blacksmith shop listed on the State Register of Historic Places
Jackson, Washington County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Wilhelm Tischer Blacksmith Shop in Jackson, Washington County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presents a certificate to property
Wisconsin Historical Society: West Bend Downtown Historic District listed on the State Register of Historic Places
West Bend, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the West Bend Downtown Historic District in West Bend, Washington County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presents a certificate to
Wisconsin Historical Society: Wauwatosa Cemetery Chapel listed on the State Register of Historic Places
Wauwatosa, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Wauwatosa Cemetery Chapel in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presents a certificate to Maricolette Walsh, vice president of the
UW Health: An uplifting story of Love
MADISON, Wis. – Michael Love has been passionate and competitive about exercise since he was a teenager, but in 2021, at age 65, he was as dedicated to the gym as ever when he met one of his biggest challenges
UW-Eau Claire: Eau Claire ranked among most affordable college towns
A new national ranking finds that Eau Claire is among the top 25 best cities in the country for college students to thrive on a limited budget. To make its “best cities” list, BrokeScholar.com analyzed more than 1,000 cities throughout the U.S.,
Better Business Bureau: BBB Tip: The naughty list – BBB’s 12 scams of Christmas
Milwaukee, Wis. – With 2022 quickly winding down, Better Business Bureau has compiled our naughty list of the top 12 scams of Christmas. When shopping or donating this holiday season, watch out for schemes trying to swipe your cash or steal your personal information. You
Zombor campaign: Announces Milwaukee Transit Union endorsement for the MPS School Board at-large seat
MILWAUKEE – December 14, 2022 – Candidate for the citywide MPS School Board seat, Missy Zombor, announced today that she has received the endorsement of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998, the labor union which represents over 1,100 transit
Milwaukee Jewish Federation: Shining a light on antisemitism this Hanukkah season
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin–In response to the sharp rise in antisemitism in the U.S., the Milwaukee Jewish Federation has joined forces with the national Shine a Light initiative to raise awareness about modern antisemitism. The Federation will shine a light on antisemitism during Hanukkah,
Disability Service Provider Network: Announces new initiative to build long term care workforce: The Wisconsin Provider Workforce Network
Madison, WI… The Disability Service Provider Network, (DSPN) announces The Wisconsin Provider Workforce Network, a new initiative funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). A critical component of ARPA is funding to states to strengthen Home and Community Based Services
Joint Audit Committee: Audit reviews decisions about the use of supplemental federal funds
MADISON – Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a limited-scope review about how the Department of Administration (DOA) used supplemental federal funds provided in response to the public health emergency (report 22-23). These funds were provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
Sen. Stafsholt: Wraps up Occupational Licenses Study Committee
Madison, Wis. –Sen. Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) released the following statement after the Study Committee on Occupational Licenses’ final hearing was held today: “It has been an honor serving as Chair of the Study Committee on Occupational Licenses. The members of
Forward Latino: Applauds President Biden and U.S. Sen. Baldwin on passage of bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a non-partisan, non-profit service, and advocacy organization applauds the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act by President Joe Biden into law earlier today. The bill, shepherded through Congress by Senator Tammy Baldwin, enshrines into
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act into law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Respect for Marriage Act being signed into law by President Biden: “Today, we are making history and making a difference for millions of Americans. We are telling the millions
WisDems: Statement On President Biden’s signing of the Respect for Marriage Act
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement celebrating the historic Respect for Marriage Act becoming law: “It is a fundamental freedom to be able to marry the person you love—regardless of their gender or their race.
Sen. Carpenter: Reaction to the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act
MADISON, Wis.—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement following the signing of the federal Respect for Marriage Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law this afternoon: “The Respect for Marriage Act is a tremendous legislative achievement, which earned a huge
Opportunity Wisconsin: President Biden signs U.S. Sen. Baldwin’s historic Respect for Marriage Act into law
MADISON, Wis.—Today President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act into law during a White House ceremony celebrating the historic legislation which guarantees basic rights and freedoms for same-sex and interracial couples. Despite overwhelming support for the bill
Rep. Spreitzer: Statement on President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act
BELOIT, Wis. – State Senator-elect Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement on President Joe Biden signing the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act into law: “This is a historic moment for our country. By codifying protections for same-sex marriages and