Kleefisch campaign: Kleefisch proves she’s the conservative choice for Governor at WISN town hall
[Milwaukee, Wis.] — Rebecca Kleefisch showed why she’s the conservative choice for Wisconsin governor at the WISN gubernatorial primary town hall on Monday night. “Rebecca Kleefisch has the best handle on the issues facing real Wisconsinites because she is a
Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes takes fight directly to Ron Johnson
MADISON — Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, has wasted no time taking the fight directly to Sen. Ron Johnson. Yesterday, Mandela released his first ad holding Johnson accountable for his long record of out-sourcing jobs and refusing to stand up
WisDems: Republican gubernatorial candidates Are radically wrong on education
MADISON, Wis. – Rebecca Kleefisch and Tim Michels both have radical agendas for education that will slash funding from neighborhood public schools, encourage parents to sue schools over books they don’t like, and raise Wisconsin property taxes. As lieutenant governor, Kleefisch
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Riverside Meats issues Class II recall of Polish sausage
MADISON, Wis. – Riverside Meats in Waukesha is issuing a Class II recall for smoked hot Polish sausage sold at stores throughout Wisconsin. The recalled product includes: Smoked hot Polish sausage, 10-lb. boxes, including a packaging date on or before
State Treasurer Godlewski: Meets with small business owners in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski made stops at two women-owned small businesses in Madison to speak directly with local business owners about how they’re overcoming the continued challenges they face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic as
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association: UW Now livestream – An update on Ukraine
MADISON, WI (August 1, 2022) — Tomorrow marks 160 days of war in Ukraine. As Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to battle, the ripple effect of the war continues to reverberate around the world. With everything from natural gas rationing in Europe
WisDems: Small business owner, labor leader, blast Ron Johnson for votes against bipartisan pro-manufacturing legislation, praising outsourcing
Madison, Wis. – Today, small business owner Jonathan Lipp and AFL-CIO WI President Stephanie Bloomingdale called out Ron Johnson for betraying the state’s proud history of manufacturing. Lipp owns a small business that sells audio and visual equipment, and has seen
USDA NASS: Wisconsin Ag News – Crop progress & condition
Wisconsin had 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 31, 2022, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. It was another dry week across most of the state, and some crops, especially in the North, are
WisGOP: What they’re saying – Mandela Barnes reckons with fringe-left record
[Madison, WI] – As liberals decide to bypass the voters and anoint fringe-left radical Mandela Barnes as their candidate for the U.S. Senate, Democrats are privately scrambling to cover for Barnes’ record of supporting policies that are out-of-step with the
Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity: Women’s Build helps single mother provide a stable home for her 10-year-old son
APPLETON, Wis. (Aug. 1, 2022) – Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, a leader in affordable housing solutions, is celebrating women with its Women’s Build wall raising event on Wednesday, August 3 at 10 a.m. in Appleton at 2322 W.
City of Racine: Reports first confirmed case of Monkeypox
The City of Racine has identified its first confirmed case of monkeypox, Health Officer Dottie-Kay Bowersox announced today. Isolation and contract tracing are key strategies to limit transmission of monkeypox. The risk to the general public is low, Bowersox said. “We
Marquette University: Biological sciences professor receives NSF grant to study behavioral and physiological reactions to climate fluctuations
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Chelsea Cook, assistant professor of biological sciences in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has received a $754,826 grant from the National Science Foundation to study the behavioral and physiological response of animals to manage daily
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help benefit Wisconsin wildlife by completing citizen-science surveys for deer & birds
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking the public’s help in collecting crucial deer and game bird management data. Starting Aug. 1, the DNR will begin conducting the Operation Deer Watch Survey and the Game Bird Brood Survey. The surveys
Barnes campaign: WI Columnist – “Mandela Barnes consolidates support, builds a winning coalition”
Top Wisconsin Political Columnist Dan Schafer: “That’s the word that comes up most often when you talk to Barnes supporters – coalition.” MADISON — Following last week’s endorsements from Tom Nelson, Alex Lasry, and Sarah Godlewski, a new report from top Wisconsin political
LCV Action Fund: Endorses Mandela Barnes for Senate
Washington D.C. – The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect pro-environment candidates, announced today the endorsement of Mandela Barnes for election to the U.S. Senate representing Wisconsin. “Mandela Barnes is a true environmental champion with a
Modine: Launches campaign to improve IAQ in K-12 schools
Racine, Wis. – Aug. 1, 2022 – Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD), a leader in technology in the HVAC industry, is dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) in K-12 schools. As part of that commitment, the company
Dept. of Revenue: Posts 2022 preliminary Equalized Values
MADISON— Today, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) posted its preliminary Equalized Values, Tax Incremental District (TID) Values, Net New Construction Report and County Apportionment Report. DOR posts the 2022 preliminary Equalized Values Report to provide municipalities with the opportunity
Halverson campaign: Women leaders in Assembly endorse Anna Halverson for State Assembly in District 80
Wisconsin State Representatives Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) and Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay) have endorsed Anna Halverson as the next Representative from District 80. Halverson has earned more public endorsements from current legislators than any other candidate
Barnes campaign: Raises $1.1 million in one week
Mandela Barnes Campaign Receives Over 21,000 Donations In One Week MADISON — With less than 100 days to go until election day, Mandela Barnes has demonstrated an unprecedented ability to build momentum and unite Democrats across Wisconsin, raising $1.1 million in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Releases Annual Drinking Water Report
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently published its 2021 Annual Drinking Water Report. The report features statewide efforts that help public water systems provide safe and adequate drinking water supplies despite the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and other