Marquette University: Marquette Theatre to present two Second Stage Series productions, Nov. 18-Dec. 4
MILWAUKEE — Marquette Theatre will open its two Second Stage Series productions, “The Wolves” and “From White Plains,” from Friday, Nov. 18, to Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre, 525 N. 13th St. The Second
President Biden: Statement on Senate cloture of the Respect for Marriage Act
Love is love, and Americans should have the right to marry the person they love. Today’s bipartisan vote brings the United States one step closer to protecting that right in law. The Respect for Marriage Act will ensure that LGBTQI+ couples
NextGen America: Statement on Senate vote codifying same-sex marriage rights
“The Supreme Court has proven time and time again that they will defy the will of the people without issue, and NextGen America commends the work of the Senate for taking this huge step forward to defending our most basic
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Robert Stafslien joins WHEDA as director of single family lending
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced that Robert Stafslien is the new leader of the Single Family Lending team. In this role, Stafslien will utilize his lengthy mortgage lending experience to carry out WHEDA’s mission and
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on advancing the Respect for Marriage Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Senate vote, 62-37, to advance the Respect for Marriage Act. “Today, we took a step forward in our fight to give millions of loving couples the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Floor speech on Respect for Marriage Act
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin spoke on the Senate floor in support of her Respect for Marriage Act and the need to provide millions of loving couples in same-sex and interracial marriages the certainty that they will continue to enjoy
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases statement on Respect for Marriage Act
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting against the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the Respect for Marriage Act. “The Respect for Marriage Act is unnecessary as the Obergefell decision
Gov. Evers: Appoints Jessica Hedinger as Washburn County Register of Deeds
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Jessica Hedinger to serve as Washburn County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Renee M. Bell, effective Oct. 1, 2022. Hedinger will serve for
Rep. Brandtjen: Responds to her removal from caucus
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen responds to the Assembly GOP’s letter removing her from caucus. “A short, three-sentence letter from Republican Caucus Chair Rep Summerfield was delivered to my office, stating that due to ‘continual issues from the past,’
UW Health: Transplant Center reaches incredible milestone: 12,000 kidneys transplanted
MADISON, Wis. – The UW Health Transplant Center is one of the few transplant centers in the country that has transplanted more than 12,000 kidneys. This milestone shows the center’s incredible expertise and leadership in kidney transplantation according to Dr.
Sen. Agard: Thanks Senators Bewley, Erpenbach, and Ringhand
MADISON – Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement thanking outgoing members, Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason), Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point), and Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) for their years of service to Wisconsin: “It has been an honor serving
NoRobos.com: Website
A group of concerned citizens has initiated efforts to promote the inclusion of Political groups and Politicians in Wisconsin’s Do-Not-Call Registry. We are hoping that in the 2023 Spring session the State Legislature will pick up where they left off
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Prevent the spread of forest pests – don’t move firewood
MADISON, Wis. – As the annual gun deer hunting season begins and hunters travel to deer camps, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds hunters to use local or certified firewood to prevent the spread of
Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators: Monona Grove School District’s Dan Olson named Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year
MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators has named Monona Grove School District Superintendent Dr. Daniel W. Olson the Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year. After more than 30 years in education and over a decade in school
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Sens. Johnson, Baldwin introduce resolution recognizing one-year anniversary of Waukesha Christmas Parade massacre
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced a resolution recognizing the one-year anniversary of the Waukesha Christmas Parade massacre. The resolution recognizes the resiliency and strength of the community of Waukesha, Wisconsin,
UW-Green Bay: Theatre on the Bay Hosts Annual ‘Christmas by the Bay’
Marinette, Wis. — In early December Theatre on the Bay (TOB) returns with its seasonal favorite “Christmas by the Bay,” a collaboration with Children’s Theatre, featuring amazing local talent. “The company and community look forward to this holiday showcase each year,”
USDA: Partners to create thriving, livable communities that will attract people and jobs to rural areas and tribal nations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is awarding $4 million in cooperative agreements to 17 organizations under the Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC). Placemaking is a collaborative planning and
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Senators Baldwin and Johnson lead resolution to remember first anniversary of the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) introduced a bipartisan resolution to remember the anniversary of the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy on November 21, 2021. The Senate resolution honors the 6 individuals who lost their lives
Milwaukee Press Club: Area journalists to discuss safety and sensitivity in crime coverage during Newsmaker at Night
MILWAUKEE – As violent crime continues to rise in Milwaukee, journalists are spending more and more time at the scenes of carjackings, armed robberies and murders. The experience can be overwhelming at times — how do you get your job