Wisconsin Historical Society: Second historic canoe recovered from Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota
Madison, WI – Wisconsin Historical Society maritime archaeologists, alongside partners from Wisconsin’s Native Nations, recovered a 3,000-year-old dugout canoe from Lake Mendota in Madison today, less than one year after their recovery of a 1,200-year-old canoe that drew international attention
Sen. Baldwin: Senators Baldwin, Collins introduce bipartisan resolution recognizing National Loggers Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) in introducing a bipartisan resolution recognizing October 12th, 2022 as National Loggers Day. The Senate resolution highlights the many contributions and economic benefits of the logging industry in
Wisconsin Dept. of National Resources: Federal grant to fund new Lapham Lodge at Kettle Moraine State Forest
Exterior view of new Lapham Lodge looking northwest. / Photo Credit: Galbraith Carnahan Architects LLC MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Friends of Lapham Peak – Kettle Moraine State Forest received a $1.3 million
Sen. Ron Johnson: Sen. Johnson demands YouTube explain COVID-19 censorship policies
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki demanding documents and communications explaining each instance of YouTube’s censorship of him and requesting information on
National Republican Senatorial Committee: Wisconsin law enforcement officials reject Mandela Barnes
Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes has had a rough week. He was forced to walk back not one but two endorsements from law enforcement officials. Last week, Barnes announced that he was endorsed by 9 law enforcement officers, only 2 of which were
Michels campaign: Statement on Kamala Harris in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – Ahead of Kamala Harris’ visit to Milwaukee, the Michels for Governor Campaign released the following statement from Communications Director Anna Kelly: “Joe Biden and Tony Evers are two peas in a pod and the same can be said
Sen. Ron Johnson campaign: Throwback Thursday: Vice President Kamala Harris bails out rioters
OSHKOSH – Kamala Harris and Mandela Barnes support the same soft-on-crime policies that leave Wisconsin communities less safe. Before she was Vice President, Harris bailed out rioters in Minneapolis – including one charged with murder. More on that here. And for
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Gov. Evers on referendums
On Sept. 21, Gov. Tony Evers made a bold move: He came out in favor of binding referendums, and he called the Legislature back to vote on beginning the process of amending our Wisconsin Constitution to provide for such popular
Voces de la Frontera: This Saturday, Voces Green Bay opens new office to meet the needs of the growing Latinx and immigrant communities of northeastern Wisconsin
(Green Bay, WI) – We are pleased to announce that Voces de la Frontera’s Green Bay Chapter will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony of our new and larger office building that will continue to serve as the Voces de
Dept. of Administration: Evers administration highlights more than $7.6 million for town of Beloit fire station reconstruction
Beloit, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld, alongside Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dan Hereth, presented a $7,675,000 award to the Town of Beloit. The funds represent a portion of the more than $230 million Governor
Eric Toney campaign: Kamala Harris and Josh Kaul are breaking records: crime rates, fentanyl trafficking, and border crossings
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – While the border is in disarray, crime is out of control, and fentanyl use is surging throughout the country, Kamala Harris is in Milwaukee meeting with Josh Kaul and his radical Democrat colleagues from across the country. Law
Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Global Dairy Symposium registration to close Sept. 30
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourages dairy industry professionals to register for DATCP’s Global Dairy Symposium by September 30, 2022. The symposium will be held at World Dairy Expo® on Thursday, October 6,
University of Wisconsin – Madison Extension: Opportunity for local nonprofit professionals to connect and learn about fundraising and donor relations
The Wisconsin Nonprofits Connect to Learn is a new online program designed to support nonprofit professionals and those who run community organizations on some of the topics most important to achieving their mission. The second mini-course of the online series,
NRSC: NEW WI AD// Barnes wants to reduce prison population by half
Washington, D.C. – Today, the NRSC launched a new ad in Wisconsin hitting Mandela Barnes for wanting to cut the prison population in half. “Reducing prison populations is now sexy,” Mandela Barnes says. He’s talking about releasing violent criminals. His administration has already
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Biden’s UN address was massive missed opportunity
This morning, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer on America’s Newsroom to discuss the Biden administration’s failure to secure the southern border and the massive missed opportunity from President Biden’s address to the UN. Watch the
Public Service Commission: New 353 area code coming to Southwest, Southcentral Wisconsin in 2023
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) today announced the creation of a new, additional area code to overlay the area in which the 608 area code is now in service. The 608 area code is
Dept. of Public Instruction: Excerpts from State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly’s 2022 State of Education Address
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today will deliver the 2022 State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. In her remarks, Dr. Underly will provide an update to the people of Wisconsin on K-12 education in the
Gov. Evers: Announces additional $20 million public safety investment in Milwaukee County for medical examiner and emergency management center
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today announced an additional $20 million investment for public safety in Milwaukee County. The investment will provide a grant to Milwaukee County for the construction of the Center for Forensic Science and Protective Medicine, which will house
Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes’ plan to safeguard Social Security and Medicare
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, announced his plan to safeguard and protect Social Security and Medicare. While Ron Johnson wants to put Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block, raise the retirement age, and send
Rep. Pope: Supports Gov. Evers’ proposal to let voters directly challenge criminal abortion ban
MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers announced yesterday that he is calling a special session of the Legislature on October 4th at 10:00 a.m. to take up his proposal to create a statewide binding referendum process through a constitutional amendment. Under the Governor’s proposal,