Jackie Nitschke Center: Latva named executive director
(Green Bay, Wis.) – Jason Latva, a onetime client of the Jackie Nitschke Center (JNC), has been selected to lead the Green Bay-based substance abuse organization. Latva takes over as JNC Executive Director after serving as Criminal Justice Coordinator with the State
City of Racine: Awarded an additional $3.8 million for 4 all-electric battery powered buses
Nearly 40% of the RYDE Racine’s Transit Fleet will be Zero-Emission City of Racine – The City of Racine has been awarded $3,796,872 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Low or No Emission Vehicle Program (“Low-No Program”) to buy 4 additional
Milwaukee County Board: Supervisor Martin applauds arrival of 73 new clean diesel buses
Praises hard work of local and federal leaders MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Felesia A. Martin praised the announcement that Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is continuing to modernize public transit in Milwaukee County by adding 73 new clean diesel buses. “These
Van Orden campaign: ICYMI – new Van Orden ad slams Biden administration for Afghanistan exit
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – This week, the Van Orden campaign launched a new ad focused on Preisdent Biden’s failed withdrawal from Afghanistan, the 13 servicemembers lost due to this failed plan and the thousands of Americans and our allies
UW-Green Bay: UW System President Jay Rothman announces Wisconsin Tuition Promise with UW-Green Bay and UW Oshkosh
Green Bay, Wis. — University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the creation of the Wisconsin Tuition Promise, a new initiative starting in fall 2023 to ensure underserved Wisconsin students can attend any UW System university without paying
World Dairy Expo: Nationwide dairy forage experts to present at World Dairy Expo
MADISON, WIS. – Presented by industry experts during World Dairy Expo®, Dairy Forage Seminars are centered around cutting-edge research and information regarding forage quality, harvest and storage. These seminars, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, will be presented on
Common Cause Wisconsin: College & university students – prepare now for the November 8th election!
Important Information Students Need to be Able to Vote It’s that time of year again when students are returning to campus for the start of the Fall semester. Now is the best time for students to make sure they are prepared to
Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council: Announce Kent Miller as President/Business Manager
DeForest, WI – The Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council today announced the appointment of Kent Miller as its next President/Business Manager. Mr. Miller was selected by the Executive Board of the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council to complete the term of current President/Business
Dept. of Natural Resources: Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease detected in La Crosse County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announces that the state’s first case of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Serotype 2 (RHDV2) has been found in three domestic rabbits in La Crosse County. RHDV2 is
Barnes campaign: Continues Working For Wisconsin tour in Eau Claire
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, continued his Working For Wisconsin tour yesterday in Eau Claire. The tour, which has previously had stops in Racine, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison, Cambridge, and La Crosse, is engaging with voters
WisGOP: Barn burner – Lt. Gov.’s policies would hurt WI farms, small biz
This week, Lieutenant Governor Barnes visited small businesses and dairy farms in western Wisconsin in a half-hearted attempt to appeal to rural Americans. Barnes wants voters to believe he’ll represent America’s Dairyland and Main Street shops at the center of
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Announces final round of endorsements for the November election
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its final round of endorsements for the November election. This third and final endorsement round completes Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ endorsement process for the November 2022 Election cycle. “This November, our
Mitchell campaign: Governor Jim Doyle endorses Judge Everett Mitchell for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Windsor, WI – Today, former Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle announced his endorsement of Judge Everett Mitchell for Wisconsin State Supreme Court noting his thoughtful, tough, and fair approach on the bench. “I am proud to endorse Judge Everett Mitchell
Road America: Racer gives others a turn around in life as the Fanatec GT World Challenge America comes to Road America Aug. 19-21
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., August 16, 2022 – First-time visitors to a racetrack can walk away with indelible memories. In some cases, those moments can turn around a life. Students from Milwaukee-based Great Lakes Adult & Teen Center will get an up-close look
Pfaff campaign: Slams Derrick Van Orden for dodging reproductive rights question
LA CROSSE — Yesterday, WEAU reached out to Derrick Van Orden’s campaign for a story on State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff’s reproductive rights roundtable held in Eau Claire. Today, Brad slammed Van Orden for refusing to discuss
A Better Wisconsin Together: Inflation Reduction Act signals a bright horizon in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — History was made today as President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, a piece of federal legislation that will fund a cleaner climate, nurture a stronger infrastructure, cap prescription drug prices, and create more equitable access
Defend Democracy Project: New Polling – Voters in Wisconsin want accountability for those responsible for Jan. 6
WISCONSIN – Today, former Congressman Reid Ribble, Praveen Fernandes, Vice President at the Constitutional Accountability Center, and polling analyst Jim Williams joined a press briefing hosted by the Defend Democracy Project to discuss what Wisconsinites have learned so far from
WisDems: Statement on President Biden signing Inflation Reduction Act into law
MADISON, Wis. – Today, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, delivering on his promise to build an economy that works for working families. The IRA is a historic win for Wisconsin that will lower prescription drug and
Barnes campaign: Continues Working for Wisconsin tour with a visit to La Crosse
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, is continuing his Working For Wisconsin tour in La Crosse. This tour, which has previously had stops in Racine, Green Bay and Cambridge, is engaging with voters across the state about
Family Friendly Action PAC: Wisconsin celebrates President Biden signing Inflation Reduction Act
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Family Friendly Action PAC Wisconsin released the following statement, applauding President Joe Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act into law. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Action PAC Wisconsin State Director: “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022