DNC: Republicans’ ground game in the states: strapped, sputtering, and shuttered
It’s been an awful week for Donald Trump and the GOP as headline after headline has come out revealing how Republicans’ ground game across the country is skeletal, struggling for cash and shutting down offices. “Under Trump, MAGA Republicans’ disorganization
State Bar of Wisconsin: President lauds enactment of judicial security bills
March 28, 2024 – State Bar of Wisconsin President Dean R. Dietrich lauded the enactment of a bipartisan judicial security legislation yesterday, March 27. The package of three bills aim to bolster security for judicial officers by protecting personal information and
Walnut Way Conservation Corp.: U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm visits Walnut Way
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, Walnut Way Conservation Corp. welcomed Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm for a conversation regarding the transformative nature of the environmental justice community in the transition to clean energy. Her visit highlighted support and programs available through the Department
Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, National Federation of Independent Business – Wisconsin: 70% of Wisconsin’s construction workforce excluded from building Wisconsin utility renewable energy projects
On Tuesday, March 26, Wisconsin’s major electric power utilities announced a first in the nation pledge to strictly use labor unions to build their renewable energy projects. https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/energy/2024/03/26/wisconsin-utilities-vow-to-use-union-labor-for-clean-energy-projects/73065887007/ In response, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin and the Natio…
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address celebrating 14 years of the Affordable Care Act
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) making affordable healthcare more accessible and ensuring healthcare coverage for the millions of Wisconsinites who have pre-existing conditions. The
UW-Eau Claire – Barron County: Dr. Rick St. Germaine to discuss Lac Courte Oreilles tribal history during Thursdays at the U
Dr. Rick St. Germaine, professor emeritus of history at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, will be the featured speaker for the next Thursdays at the U lecture at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. St. Germaine will present “Ijidiwashikwe: Heroine of the Northwoods,
Associated Builders and Contractors, NFIB: 70% of Wisconsin’s construction workforce excluded from building Wisconsin utility renewable energy projects.
On Tuesday, March 26, Wisconsin’s major electric power utilities announced a first in the nation pledge to strictly use labor unions to build their renewable energy projects. https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/energy/2024/03/26/wisconsin-utilities-vow- to-use-union-labor-for-clean-energy-projects/73065887007/ In response, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin and the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Prescribed fire operations active today, March 28 at Governor Nelson State Park
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting prescribed burning at Governor Nelson State Park in Dane County starting at approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Portions of the park will be closed and access
Madison Children’s Museum: Wins the 2024 Governor’s Tourism Award for Service Excellence
(Madison, Wis.) With most schools in the area off for spring break this week, an uncommon occurrence, the staff of every attraction serving children and families is being stretched and tested. Madison Children’s Museum staff have just been officially certified
Gov. Evers: Announces Wisconsin is the first state to receive federal approval to help feed kids and families during summer months
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service has approved Wisconsin’s plan for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program to help families feed kids over the summer months. Wisconsin is the first
UW-Stout: Graduates see average starting salary rise to $58,000
Menomonie, Wis. — In pure dollars and cents, the value of a degree from University of Wisconsin-Stout has never been greater. A new report found that graduates from fall 2022 through summer 2023 not only were employed at a near
Baldwin campaign: Announces second TV ad: “Fought Like Hell
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced its second TV advertisement, “Fought Like Hell,” which will air statewide. The ad features Teamster truck drivers and their families praising Tammy Baldwin for her work fighting to restore pensions for
Universities of Wisconsin: Tuition for resident undergraduates would rise 3.75 percent in 2024–25 under proposal from President Jay Rothman
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced his proposal to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by 3.75 percent during the 2024–25 academic year, a rate similar to recent inflation. Rothman also announced he has asked for an updated
Sen. Wimberger: Announces Senate District 2 candidacy to continue effective representation for his constituents
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Our Revolution: Nation’s largest progressive political organizing group, throws weight behind Wisconsin protest vote effort
Madison, WI — Our Revolution, America’s largest grassroots progressive political organization, announced today that it is officially throwing its support and massive organizing infrastructure behind the effort to urge Wisconsin voters to cast an “uninstructed” vote in the upcoming April
WIPPS: Corina Norrbom, MD, receives Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation Superhero of Medicine Award
The Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation will honor Corina Norrbom, MD with the Superhero of Medicine Award during its annual Health & Harmony event in Madison on April 5, 2024. The Superhero of Medicine Award is presented annually to recognize physicians who
Dep. of Justice: Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
MADISON, Wis. – Today Gov. Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 1050 into law, providing bridge funding for the Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) to continue its work supporting school safety around the state of Wisconsin through September
Sen. Wimberger: Bill establishing state human trafficking council signed into law
Madison, WI — Senator Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) issued the following statement after the signing of Assembly Bill 978, a bill he authored to establish a statewide Human Trafficking Council made up of subject matter experts from law
Sen. Wanggaard, Wirch, Rep. Nedweski, McGuire: Kenosha legislators team up to keep confidential informants confidential
MADISON – A bill designed to protect the identities and personal information about confidential informants became law today. Senate Bill 119 was introduced by Kenosha-area legislators following conversations with Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley and Kenosha Police Lieutenant Joe
Rep. Goeben: Wisconsin bans child sex dolls
Madison –Today, Governor Evers signed into law Representative Joy Goeben’s (R-Hobart) legislation designed to protect the children of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Act 225 criminalizes the intentional possession, sale, transport, manufacture, display, and advertisement of child sex dolls; including the displaying of instructions