Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Gubernatorial electioneering groups get nearly $2M from WI contributors
Two national groups that raise and spend unlimited amounts to elect Republican and Democratic governors across the country raised nearly $2 million from Wisconsin contributors in 18 months. Despite speculation for several months about Republican candidates having the momentum going
Rep. Allen: Madison Forward Fund
Unbeknownst to many, the Madison Forward Fund is receiving funding from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services through the Center for Disease Control’s “Mobilizing Communities for a Just Response Grant.” While it is asserted that no state funding is going directly to
UW System President Jay Rothman: Announces Wisconsin Tuition Promise with UW-Milwaukee, UW-Parkside, and UW-Whitewater
Program starting in fall 2023 will help underserved students obtain a degree tuition-free MILWAUKEE _ 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
Waukesha County Dept. of Parks and Land Use: To host the 2022 annual Wisconsin Summit for Natural Resources Volunteers
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County is pleased to announce that together with the Wisconsin Master Naturalist program it will co-host the Wisconsin Summit for Natural Resources Volunteers from October 6-8 at various locations throughout the county. Residents and visitors interested in
Milwaukee County Transit System: Federal and local funding sources bring 73 new clean diesel buses to Milwaukee County Transit riders
MILWAUKEE (August 15, 2022) – Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announces the arrival of 73 new clean diesel buses resulting from federal and local funding sources. The investment in more fuel-efficient and cleaner air buses enables MCTS to continue transforming its
WPS Health Solutions: Interns discover ‘Moments That Matter’
MADISON, Wis.—Aug. 15, 2022—To conclude the 12-week summer internship program, interns at WPS Health Solutions virtually presented their final group project to senior leadership, including President and CEO Mike Hamerlik. The project is meant to have a lasting impact
Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee: Pickets County Supervisor for voting against abortion referendum
[Milwaukee, WI] – At 7pm today Monday August 15th, Milwaukee Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) will be picketing in front of County Supervisor Shawn Rolland’s house at 1715 N 68th St Wauwatosa, WI. On July 28th, 2022 the Milwaukee
Evers campaign: ICYMI – Gov Evers hosts roundtable in Green Bay on rising costs
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers and state Representative Kristina Shelton hosted a roundtable on rising costs and other economic issues with Wisconsinites from the Green Bay area. Gov. Evers has fought to help working families keep more
Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters: 2022 Fiction & Poetry Contest winners announced
For 28 years, the Contest Has Celebrated Literary Excellence in Wisconsin MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters announces the winners of this year’s Wisconsin People & Ideas Fiction and Poetry Contest. This year’s winners and honorable mentions represent
West Bend Mutual Insurance Company: Raises over $500,000 to fight hunger
WEST BEND, WI (August 15, 2022) – West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, along with independent insurance agents who represent the company, key business partners, friends, and associates, raised over $500,000 for America’s food banks. Donations were raised at an August
NARAL Pro-Choice America: Endorses Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin
Lt. Gov. Barnes earns endorsement of nation’s leading reproductive freedom advocacy group Washington, DC — Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America announced its endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. Barnes, a fierce leader for reproductive freedom, is
Van Orden campaign: Launches new ad one year after fall of Kabul
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – The Van Orden campaign is launching a new ad one year after Kabul fell to the Taliban following Joe Biden’s disastrous withdrawal. Click here to see the ad. One year ago, the Taliban completed their
Racine Police Department: Homicide and Arrest
On Friday, August 12, 2022 at approximately 2026 hours officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Case Ave. in reference to a male who had been shot. Upon officers arrival they located a male party in a driveway who
WisDems: As Social Security turns 87, Ron Johnson & GOP working to gut seniors’ safety net
MADISON, Wis. – This weekend marks the 87th anniversary of Social Security. Despite the program providing economic security for over a million Wisconsinites, Republican politicians continue to push plans that would put these benefits on the chopping block. “This November, Social
“Save the Chaney Center” Coalition: Statement regarding Milwaukee Common Council approval of youth facility site
We applaud the 11-1 decision of the Milwaukee City Common Council to approve the 7930 W. Clinton Ave. site for the Type 1 Youth Correctional Facility mandated by the State legislature to be built in Milwaukee County. The August 12th
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Appleton, Wis.
APPLETON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in the City of Appleton, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Friday, August 12, 2022. At approximately
Barnes campaign: Slams Ron Johnson for doing the bidding of Big Pharma donors
MADISON — Today, new reporting found that Ron Johnson used his position in the Senate to cover for a pharmaceutical company accused of causing the opioid epidemic and accepted a campaign donation from them shortly thereafter. In response, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, U.S. Rep. Steil: Opening campaign office in Beloit
BELOIT, Wisc. — On Saturday, August 13th, Senator Ron Johnson and Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) will be opening up a campaign office in Beloit, in conjunction with the Rock County Republican Party. This will be one of 6 stops Senator
WisDems: Older Wisconsinites blast Ron Johnson, GOP for threatening Social Security and Medicare funding
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, older Wisconsinites from across the state blasted Ron Johnson and his Republican allies for threatening Medicare and Social Security funding after he recently advocated to allow Congress to cut these programs, despite older Wisconsinites paying into programs for