Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce: 2022 Fox Cities Future 15 awards nominations now open
FOX CITIES, Wis. (Aug. 6, 2022) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce and its Pulse Young Professionals Network are ready to select the 12th annual class of Fox Cities Future 15 Young Professionals. Nominations are open now through Aug. 26 at https://form.jotform.com/222015730278147. These awards
Reps. Kind, Gallagher, and Beyer: Introduce the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), and Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act. This bipartisan legislation would require the president to submit to Congress any proposal to adjust imports in the interest of national security under
WisDems: Republican gubernatorial candidates are radical and wrong on public safety
MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch prioritize the gun lobby and partisan politics over the safety of Wisconsinites. Their radical agendas will make people less safe. Tim Michels wants 18-year-olds to be able to buy AR-15s, with no waiting
Kleefisch campaign: What they’re saying – Tim Michels’ Trump flip-flop
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Tim Michels flip-flopped in less than 24 hours this week over whether or not he would support Trump for President in 2024. The flip-flop is the latest in a series of high-profile mistakes from
BLOC: For the people of Milwaukee, the RNC should stay away
The community of Milwaukee spoke. Neighbors, business owners, folks of all race, ideology, and identity, spoke as one voice. But city, and state officials had another plan and heard only their own voices. The vision they shared for the RNC
WisDems: Ahead of Trump rally, WisDems condemn radical candidates for Governor
MADISON, Wis. – Hours ahead of Donald Trump’s campaign rally in support of Tim Michels, Wisconsin Democrats condemned the disgraced former president and the radical politics he and Tim Michels want to bring to Wisconsin. Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch are
USDA NASS: Wisconsin Ag news – cash rent and land values
Cropland cash rent paid to Wisconsin landlords in 2022 averaged $149.00 per acre according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Non-irrigated cropland rent averaged $145.00 per acre, $12.00 above last year. Irrigated cropland rent averaged $250.00 per acre, $13.00
Washington County Exec. Schoemann: Announces new Communications Director
(WEST BEND, WI) – County Executive Josh Schoemann recently welcomed Fran McLaughlin to serve as the Communications Director for the Washington County Executive’s Office. McLaughlin began in the role in mid-June. “Fran has extensive experience in communications and familiarity with the operations
Voces de la Frontera Action, Never Again is Now, SEIU, FAN, BLOC: Milwaukee betrayed – decision to host the RNC undermines public safety and normalizes the far-right
(Milwaukee, WI) –On Friday, Milwaukee was approved to host the 2024 Republican National Convention, an alarming decision that normalizes an organization that has embraced white supremacy, authoritarianism, and acts of political violence. Hosting the RNC in Milwaukee rejects the voices
WisDems: Statement on July jobs report
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the July jobs report showed the U.S. added 528,000 new jobs last month – beating expectations and delivering the lowest unemployment rate in fifty years. This report follows a year of historic job growth across the country and a
A Better Wisconsin Together: Make a plan to vote – Voting Rights Act anniversary falls days before Wisconsin’s Aug. 9 primary election
MADISON, Wis. — Saturday, Aug. 6 will mark the 57th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a federal bill that prohibits voting discrimination on the basis of race. This week also marks the deadline (Aug. 5) to register to vote in-person
NRSC: ICYMI WSJ – The Democrats’ woes with Hispanic voters
Washington, D.C. – Democrats are completely out of touch with Hispanic families, who care about the real issues impacting them, not the Democrats’ woke ideology. This is a major blow to the Democrats’ hopes of retaining the Senate majority after the midterm
Milwaukee County Board: Supervisor Vincent calls for unity as Milwaukee is selected to host 2024 Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE – On Friday, August 5, Republicans unanimously voted to select Milwaukee to host its 2024 national convention. County Supervisor Kathleen Vincent issued the following statement calling for a renewed sense of unity between Democrats and Republicans. “Any major event choosing Milwaukee,
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce: Calls on Johnson and Baldwin to oppose billions in new taxing & spending
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – sent a letter Friday to U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin calling on them to oppose the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376). The
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce: Welcomes new VP of Government Affairs
FOX CITIES, Wis. (August 5, 2022) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce announced that Jon Turke has joined the organization as Vice President of Government Affairs. In his role he will coordinate government affairs activities of the Chamber at the local,
Loudenbeck campaign: Statement on Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police endorsement
Madison- Amy Loudenbeck, Republican candidate for Secretary of State released the following statement after receiving the endorsement of the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). “I am grateful to the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police for its endorsement of
Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association: Wisconsin Community Health Centers celebrate National Community Health Center Week, August 7– 13
Madison, WI – Wisconsin’s 17 Community Health Centers are celebrating National Community Health Center Week, August 7 to 13. Throughout the state, Community Health Centers are holding community events, providing tours, and hosting panels to showcase the unique services that
Wisconsin Dairy Alliance, Venture Dairy Cooperative: Submit comments to DNR highlighting concerns about proposed rule
August 5th, 2022:The Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and Venture Dairy Cooperative submitted comments to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources highlighting major concerns with a proposed rule that could have serious consequences for farmers. The proposed rule requires that pesticide applicators
Milwaukee Alderman Murphy: Abrupt closure of Hank Aaron State Trail leaves residents frustrated
I, along with many residents, commuters and outdoor enthusiasts, was disappointed to learn of the abrupt closure of the Hank Aaron State Trail from 76th St. to 84th St. With no advance notice concrete barriers appeared and will be in
Michels campaign: ICYMI – Rebecca Kleefisch and her supporters caught lying as her campaign limps to a close
[WEST ALLIS, WISC] Rebecca Kleefisch has been caught lying, again. From Politifact Wisconsin: [T]here’s no evidence that Michels himself wanted to raise the gas tax. And he has said on the campaign trail he does not support doing so. See