Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce: MilliporeSigma is newest gold member of Wisconsin LGBT Chamber
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome MilliporeSigma as the organization’s newest gold member. MilliporeSigma has previously been a regular corporate member of the LGBT Chamber since early 2021. “We are honored that MilliporeSigma has decided to
Van Orden campaign: ICYMI: House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy joins Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd district for Dairy Month
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy Joined 3rd Congressional District Candidate Derrick Van Orden yesterday in La Crosse to discuss the impact of Biden and Pelosi’s failed economic policies on Wisconsin farmers. First, they held a
Wisconsin Arts Board: Announces 37 Creative Communities Grant Awards
Madison, WI – Thirty-seven (37) Wisconsin non-profit organizations will receive grants for collaborative community arts projects through the Wisconsin Arts Board’s FY2023 Creative Communities grant program. This statewide program provides grants of up to $6,000 for collaborative endeavors carefully planned
Dept. of Revenue: Second payment of ARPA Coronavirus relief funding, totaling over $205 million, distributed to more than 1,800 communities
MADISON— The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and on behalf of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), distributed the second tranche payment of American Rescue Plan Act – State and
Larsy campaign: ICYMI: Alex Lasry on MSNBC: “We’re now tied in the primary because voters see our economic message and are looking for a change.”
Milwaukee – Yesterday, Alex Lasry appeared on MSNBC to highlight his significant rise in the polls over the past several months and to discuss about why he’s the best choice to take on Ron Johnson in November. Since last fall, Alex
Jacobson campaign: Rep. Vruwink endorses Jenna Jacobson for State Assembly
Wisconsin Representative Don Vruwink (D-Milton) is endorsing Jenna Jacobson to be the next Representative of District 43 in the State Assembly. “Jenna Jacobson is the best choice for State Assembly in Wisconsin’s 43rd. Her leadership and dedication to the people
UW-Madison: UW Scientist wins Blue Planet Prize
MADISON — Steve Carpenter, one of the world’s foremost lake ecologists and professor emerit at the University of Wisconsin¬–Madison, has been awarded the Blue Planet Prize. The Blue Planet Prize has been awarded annually by the Asahi Glass Foundation since
Gov. Evers: Signs order prohibiting gas and diesel price gouging, urges federal government to act amid nationwide inflation
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Emergency Order #170 prohibiting price gouging of gasoline and diesel. Due to increasing oil demand, limited global supply, and low refinery capacity, states across the nation have seen significant price increases for gasoline and diesel, including
Clean Wisconsin Action Fund: Announces first round of 2022 candidate endorsements for state and federal offices
Madison, Wis. — Today, the Clean Wisconsin Action Fund proudly announces its first slate of endorsements for candidates seeking federal and state office ahead of the August 9 primary. Clean Wisconsin Action Fund endorses the following candidates for Wisconsin Constitutional
UW-Madison: Erin Silva named UW Endowed Chair in Organic Agriculture and Outreach
MADISON — Erin Silva, associate professor and extension specialist in the UW–Madison Department of Plant Pathology, has been selected as the first recipient of the Clif Bar Endowed Chair in Organic Agriculture and Outreach. The new chair, established through a
UW-River Falls: School counseling alum named Bush Foundation Fellow
June 21, 2022. – During Kaltun Abdikarani’s first semester at University of Wisconsin-River Falls as a school counseling program graduate student, she learned not to advise people. “Counseling is about using tools to bring out people’s inner wisdom and to help them
Jackie Nitschke Center: Don’t let summer take you down the road to addiction
(Green Bay, Wis.) – As the weather heats up, summer activities kick into full swing. That means BBQs, picnics, outdoor recreation and getting together with family and friends. For some people, particularly in Wisconsin, these activities often include alcohol. This
Jarchow campaign: Column for publication: Public safety should be top priority for Wisconsin AG
The column below, penned by Attorney General Candidate Adam Jarchow, is available for publication ahead of the August 9 elections. It provides background information on Jarchow and outlines the need to address the public safety issues facing the state. Click here for
UW Health Kids: Talking about firearm storage an important step for child safety
MADISON, Wis. – To recognize National ASK Day, a UW Health Kids expert is encouraging parents and caregivers to ask questions about whether guns are accessible to their children. Asking Saves Kids (ASK) Day, supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
McGrath campaign: Releases first television ad of the campaign
Menomonie, WI — Today, Deb Baldus McGrath, candidate for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, unveiled “Jump,” the first television ad of her campaign. The ad references Deb’s demanding drills in Airborne school as a junior Army Officer. As Deb leaps out of
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Seeks to build in Wisconsin on year’s campaigns
UBET, WI—The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) has placed three key candidates on the state’s fall 2022 election ballots, seeking to use the campaigns to build party membership and voter base in advance of the next Presidential election. For 2022,
Evers campaign: ICYMI: Resiliency, unity stressed by Gov. Evers in visit for Kenosha’s Juneteenth celebration
MADISON, Wis — In case you missed it, the Kenosha News highlighted how Governor Tony Evers “touched on the importance of resiliency, unity, and tearing down barriers” during his address at Kenosha’s Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday. “This is a moment to celebrate
Treasurer Godlewski: Treasurer Godlewski, BCPL chair, announces over $24 million in support of Community Projects so far in 2022
MADISON, Wis. — Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski announced that the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) has supported over $24 million in funding for 48 community projects around Wisconsin so far in 2022. Twenty-six counties across the state will receive financing for
Dept. of Justice: Jury finds Waterford man guilty in civil storm water case
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that on June 10, 2022, Steven R. Sharpe of Waterford, Wisconsin, was sentenced to pay a monetary penalty of $39,531.00, and prohibited from submitting storm water permitting documents to
UW-River Falls: To relaunch three semester-length education abroad programs
June 20, 2022 – Three semester-length study abroad programs will return next year to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The Semester Abroad, Wisconsin in Scotland and the International Traveling Classroom will all be back after a hiatus during the pandemic, said Wes Chapin, associate vice chancellor