Evers campaign: ICYMI – Gov. Evers announces more EMS funding for rural communities
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers announced an $8 million investment in emergency services across Wisconsin and toured EMS providers in Peshtigo, Westby, and Wausau, where he was able to see how funding from EMS grants are benefitting
Kids Forward: Compounding racial disparities highlight need for comprehensive reform in new report
Anxiety and depression are rising among Wisconsin’s youth, especially children of color, according to a new report released today. The 2022 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, highlights 16 indicators of well-being for children
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Badger Football Ticket Lottery for Veterans now open
Get ready to Jump Around! The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce it will distribute free tickets to the September 3rd Wisconsin Badgers Salute to Veterans football game. Join us and other veterans to watch the Badgers take
U.S. Small Business Administration: Strengthening Buy America in Wisconsin
America’s Great Lakes states are known for manufacturing. Wisconsin’s makers may be mostly small businesses, but they supply the world with advanced controls, bio-health, food processing, and water tech. Nearly 93 percent (7,041 firms) of the state’s manufacturers are small
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce: Launch of Chamber’s Leadership Fox Cities 2.0 rescheduled for 2023
FOX CITIES, Wis. (August 8, 2022) – To better accommodate participant schedules, the Fox Cities Chamber is moving the launch of its Leadership Fox Cities 2.0 program to 2023. Leadership Fox Cities 2.0 was created exclusively for graduates of Leadership Fox
Family Friendly Wisconsin: Applauds passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in the U.S. Senate
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement, celebrating the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 in the U.S. Senate yesterday, and the positive impact it will have on the lives of working families across
Wisconsin Technology Council: ‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Tech-Prize leader Jeff Daniel, upcoming events, news on CHIPS Act
MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Jeff Daniel, co-chair of the Racine-based Tech-Prize effort, explains the upcoming competition scheduled in September. The application window is open now. The Show also reviews a recent Tech Council Innovation
Milwaukee County Transit System: Announces new fare collection system update
MILWAUKEE (August 8, 2022) – Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has been working over the past year to modernize its fare collection system. Today, MCTS announced the three phases of the transition to the new system. This phased approach includes estimated timeframes
Thomsen campaign: Responds to recent inquiries about opponent’s alleged illegal possession and redistribution of prescription drugs reported to police
[Fox Crossing, WI] – As the election has rapidly approached, Andrew Thomsen has received several inquiries about a police report filed against his opponent for the alleged illegal possession and redistribution of prescription drugs. In what has become a pattern,
Dept. of Transportation: It’s not too late to obtain an ID to vote in tomorrow’s Fall Primary election
Wisconsin’s Fall Primary election is Tuesday (August 9, 2022) and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of identification needed to vote may still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
UW-Madison: Researchers identify ways to improve emergency care for people living with dementia
MADISON, Wis. – A new collection of research papers sets out priority areas to better provide emergency care for people living with dementia in the United States. While delirium – which, like dementia, also disrupts attention, cognition and consciousness –
Dept. of Workforce Development: Participating in NASWA’s integrity data hub to detect and prevent fraud
MADISON – Building on its multifaceted, modernized approach to detect and prevent fraud, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is now participating in the National Association of State Workforce Agencies’ Integrity Data Hub, which provides states with cross-matching verification options
Wisconsin BBB: Scam alert – 6 scams for college students to avoid
Milwaukee, Wis. – College students must spend money on tuition payments and school supplies as they prepare for the new year. However, scammers are taking this opportunity to try to steal some of that money through various schemes and scams.One tactic that
American Lung Association: Launches Woodstove Changeout Program in Northern Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (August 8, 2022) – The American Lung Association is pleased to announce the launch of the Northern Wisconsin Woodstove Changeout Program, which provides funding to residents who want to replace old, wood-burning stoves with new, healthier heating appliances. The program is for
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Democrats are as detached from economic reality as they are from the truth
WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting against the Democrats’ latest big-government spending package. “The Orwellian named ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ will do no such thing, as a number of prominent experts and economic policy
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition: August 9th election- resources for voters with disabilities
Tuesday, August 9, is Election Day in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition urges voters with disabilities to cast a ballot and participate in our democracy. The Disability Rights Wisconsin Voter (DRW) Hotline is available to answer your voting questions.
AARP Wisconsin: Thanks Senator Tammy Baldwin for historic vote toward real relief on prescription drug pricing
Madison, WI – Earlier today the Senate voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a bill that includes several key provisions to lower the prices of prescription drugs. AARP Wisconsin thanks Senator Tammy Baldwin for supporting this critical legislation
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce: Free Dale Carnegie training offered for PULSE Young Professionals
(Fox Cities, WI; August 7, 2022) The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce has announced a free Dale Carnegie seminar series for members of its Pulse Young Professionals Group. The program, which will be held at the Chamber, kicks off on August
WisDems: Statement on Ron Johnson’s vote against Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Ron Johnson voting against the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that would lower prescription drug costs and make the ultra wealthy pay their fair share in taxes, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Senate Communications Advisor Philip Shulman
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Legislation will make big corporations pay a fair share of taxes and lower out-of-pocket costs for working families on energy, prescription drugs, and health care WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The