Milwaukee Dept. of City Development: Mayor Cavalier Johnson praises $3.2 million from U.S. Department of Commerce to spur business growth in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – Mayor Cavalier Johnson is praising the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) for awarding a $3.2 million grant to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee to build infrastructure and develop the Kneeland Properties site in the
Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes continues to grow support across the state
Wisconsinites across the state are united behind Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes as he fights to rebuild the middle class and give everyone a fair shot at the American dream. Here’s what they’re saying: “Mandela Barnes is the choice I’m making
Johnson campaign: Mandela Barnes question of the day
You were able to attend a private school that accepts state vouchers, so why do you oppose school choice programs for kids trapped in failing public schools today?
Milwaukee Common Council: Committee approves file advancing Homes MKE Program
During today’s meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee, the committee unanimously recommended approval of file #220656 – a resolution selecting developers and authorizing discounted property sales and housing rehabilitation and workforce subsidies through the Homes MKE Program. In 2021, the
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Capito, colleagues in introducing regulatory and permitting reform legislation
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and 37 of their Republican colleagues in introducing the Simplify Timelines and Assure Regulatory
Wauwatosa School District: Hires director of data quality + analytics
Wauwatosa, WI — On Monday, September 12, 2022, the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Demond Means’ recommendation to appoint Ms. Lindsey Whyte as Director of Data Quality + Analytics for the Wauwatosa School District. Ms. Lindsey
WisGOP: City of Milwaukee hiding get-out-the-vote information
[Appleton, WI] – Is it Zuckerbucks all over again? We don’t know, because after announcing a new grant and a get-out-the-vote initiative called “Milwaukee Votes 2022”, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson hasn’t shared any of the details about who the grant
Michels campaign: Wisconsin bear hunters endorse Tim Michels
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – The Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association (WBHA) announces its endorsement of Tim Michels for Governor of Wisconsin. Tim Michels is a lifelong hunter and gun owner who has always supported the traditions and shared the values of hunters throughout
Rural Voices USA: Joins White House in celebrating passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Chris Gibbs, Board President of Rural Voices USA, the nationwide network of rural leaders working to ensure rural Americans have a voice in policies that impact their livelihoods, today released the following statement celebrating the passage of
WI National Guard: Wisconsin Guard Soldiers plunge into Fox River to hone survival, rescue skills
OSHKOSH, Wis. — A day of unique combat water survival and swift water rescue training was conducted in the waters of the Fox River in Oshkosh, Wis., by the Soldiers of Company A, 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry
Rep. Brandtjen: Milwaukee election officials to use government resources to elect Democrats
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding the recent admission by Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson stating that city resources will be used to help “get out the vote” in Milwaukee: “There is no
Rep. Vos: Republicans demand the City of Milwaukee Cease in highly partisan voting activities
Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), Speaker Pro Tempore Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva), Assistant Majority Leader Kevin Petersen (R-Waupaca), and Wisconsin Elections Commission member Don Millis released the following statement regarding “Milwaukee Votes 2022” door-to-door canvassing. “We are demanding that the City
Johnson campaign: The Biden-Barnes inflation acceleration
OSHKOSH – While the Biden administration and Mandela Barnes tout the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act” today, inflation still continues to surge and make life worse for American families and small businesses. August’s consumer price index (CPI) soared by 8.3% compared to last
Business for Democracy: Another report shows top U.S. corporations prefer influence and profits over democracy
September 13, 2022—A new report being released this week bythe nonprofit Accountable.US will show that 60% of the top 100 U.S. corporations have received an “F” on voting rights and democracy according to CNBC. Sixteen percent got a “D” and 5% received a “C”. An earlier
WisDems: Does Tim Michels support a nationwide ban on abortion?
MADISON, Wis. — The introduction of a nationwide abortion ban by Senate Republicans begs the question: where does Tim Michels stand? Michels seems likely to support the bill given his extreme stance on abortion. He has called the 1849 abortion ban that doesn’t include
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers’ Workforce Innovation Program Helping Bolster Wisconsin’s Education Workforce
MAZOMANIE — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek, visited the Wisconsin Heights School District to meet some of the first GROW scholarship winners and hear
WI Right to Life: Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman Chris Smith reintroduce the Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act
Today, Senator Lindsey Graham (R – SC) and Congressman Chris Smith (R – NJ) reintroduced the Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act. This legislation would protect preborn children at 15 weeks, the point at which the child is capable
Barnes campaign: Ron Johnson has co-sponsored every version of Sen. Graham’s abortion ban for the last 10 years
MADISON — Today, Sen. Lindsay Graham re-introduced federal abortion ban legislation, and made clear it will be a top priority to enact if Sen. Ron Johnson is re-elected. Johnson has co-sponsored every version of this bill for the past ten years.
DATCP: Country Sausage issues voluntary Class I recall of ready-to-eat and raw meat products
MADISON, Wis. – Country Sausage in Phillips, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall for a variety of fully cooked/cured and smoked meat products produced and sold from their retail store, and raw or fully cooked/cured and smoked meat
Wisconsin Historical Society: Circus World unveils future vision for the guest experience
Baraboo, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society’s Circus World is sharing a multi-year vision to reimagine the Circus World grounds and guest experience, underscoring their continued commitment to celebrating and showcasing the American circus art form past and present. The