Wauwatosa School District: Human Growth and Development curriculum review
This communication is to inform you of the Wauwatosa School District’s upcoming Human Growth and Development (herein referred to as HGD) Curriculum Revision proposal that will be presented to the School Board on August 8, 2022 for initial overview followed
WisGOP: ICYMI – Defund the Police ally Mandela Barnes spent nearly $600,000 in taxpayer dollars for private security detail
In case you missed it, Defund the Police ally Mandela Barnes spent nearly $600,000 in taxpayer dollars for his police detail during his first two years in office as lieutenant governor. As Fox News points out, the $587,281 in pure taxpayer funds went to paying
Wisconsin Working Families Party, BLOC, SEIU: Launch rally, statewide “coalition canvass” for Mandela Barnes
Milwaukee, WI: As a final GOTV push before Tuesday’s primary, the Wisconsin Working Families Party, SEIU, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities and Progress North are hosting a rally and canvass to elect Mandela Barnes to U.S. Senate. On July 25,
National Guard: Media day slated for Northern Lightning exercise at Volk Field
CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. — Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center will host a media orientation day Wednesday, Aug. 10 beginning at 7:30 a.m. in conjunction with the annual Northern Lightning Counterland exercise. Northern Lightning runs August 8-19 and includes nearly
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home over $141 million to help Wisconsin communities build more resilient infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin supported and worked to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and now Wisconsin is set to receive an estimated $141,771,514 in federal funding over the next five years to help build more
Dept. of Administration: $1 million public infrastructure award made for Omro street and utility repairs
Omro, Wis. – On Wednesday, August 3, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld, joined by Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Deputy Secretary Paul Hammer, Omro Mayor Steve Jungwirth, and City Administrator Vicky Rasmussen, presented a $1 million award to the City
The American Legion Dept. of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Brewers: Prepare for the 50th annual All-Star game
Portage, WI – On Sunday, August 7, 2022, the Milwaukee Brewers will host The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin’s 50th All-Star game at American Family Field, which showcases the finest Legion Baseball players from around the state of Wisconsin. The
Rep. Allen: Community Engagement Night, Abortion
“With the recent Supreme Court decision, we hear a lot about abortion, however, we are likely to see memes and protests or hear shouted chants,” said Rep. Allen. “On such an important topic, we need face to face conversation that
WisDems: U.S. Sen. Johnson’s actions make clear he’s forgotten about Wisconsinites, is in the Senate to enrich himself and his biggest donors
Madison, Wis. – Ron Johnson has made it his mission in Washington to completely dismiss the needs of Wisconsinites and focus instead on enriching himself and his biggest donors. And when it comes to that, he’s doing a great job. Johnson
Opportunity Wisconsin: [ICYMI] Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, U.S. Sen. Johnson calls for subjecting Medicare and Social Security to annual budget talks
MILWAUKEE, Wis.—According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, on Tuesday Senator Ron Johnson suggested that Social Security and Medicare should be put on the chopping block and subjected to the partisan whims of Congress and its annual budget negotiations. Meghan Roh, Opportunity
UW Health Kids: Consistent sleep critical to youth development in school
MADISON, Wis. – As children get set to return to school in a few weeks, now is the time to establish healthy sleep habits. Sleep is essential for both the mental and physical health of kids and adults, and it
SAEN: After watchdog complaints, University of Wisconsin cited by regulators for monkey death/injuries
MADISON, WI – The University of Wisconsin has been cited by federal regulators in the death of one monkey, injury of another and multiple botched procedures following two complaints filed by a national research watchdog. SAEN, a non-profit Ohio-based non-governmental
Scenic Wisconsin: Gov. Evers helps create innovative scenic byway
On Tuesday August 2nd Governor Tony Evers joined fellow Midwest Governors from Michigan, Indiana and Illinois in announcing a very creative collaboration to build the Lake Michigan Electric Vehicle Circuit Tour – a new Scenic Byway for Wisconsin residents to enjoy. “Scenic Wisconsin is strongly supportive and very appreciative for this creative new addition to
Zoerner campaign: Will fight for election integrity while Sheriff
PLEASANT PRAIRIE – David Zoerner, candidate for Kenosha County Sheriff, has vowed to aggressively investigate anyone who violates election laws, including the Wisconsin Election Commission. “Our right to vote is one of the most important rights we as Americans have,”
WisDems: Throwback Thursday: Ron Johnson has become a creature of Washington
MADISON, Wis. — “Beware of bipartisanship” and “praying” for gridlock – these aren’t the words you’d expect from someone trying to deliver for their constituents – but that’s the sort of senator that Ron Johnson has become. When Johnson first ran for the Senate in
WisDems: “Knives Out” — August 4
MADISON, Wis. — Welcome to “Knives Out”— Rebecca Kleefisch’s favorite phrase and a weekly roundup of the infighting between the radical Republicans running for Wisconsin governor. The GOP is locked in a heated and brutal primary for governor, where Rebecca Kleefisch,
Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin: Awards $24,500 in scholarships at 19th annual scholarship golf outing
Madison, WI – At their annual scholarship golf outing, the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) awarded $24,500 in scholarships to students who are seeking future careers in the insurance industry or a related field, such as risk management. These
Barnes campaign: UAW Wisconsin State CAP endorses Mandela Barnes
MADISON — Today, United Auto Workers (UAW) Wisconsin State CAP announced its endorsement of Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes. “My story wouldn’t be possible without the family-sustaining wages guaranteed by the UAW,” said Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for
U.S. Sen. Johnson: On Senate vote to approve Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO
WASHINGTON— On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, voted in favor of the adoption of the resolution of advice and consent to ratification for Finland and
Hodges campaign: Anna Hodges calls on George Christenson to call off the smear campaign
Milwaukee, WI (August 3, 2022) – Anna Hodges, former Acting Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court, issued the following statement calling on George Christenson to call off his aggressive smear campaign in the race for Clerk of Circuit Court: “From the