U.S. Rep. Moore: Cosponsors resolution to honor the anniversary of the Sikh Gurdwara tragedy
“Ten years after this painful tragedy, we remember and honor the memories of the worshippers who were killed in this horrific attack and recognize the survivors who are still healing. Through these losses, Oak Creek’s Sikh community has shown remarkable
Reps. Steffen, Behnke, Wimberger: Legislators seek to ban strip searches in schools
Madison, WI – Legislation to ban strip searches from occurring in Wisconsin schools was recently introduced to the public by state legislators. State Representatives David Steffen and Elijah Behnke, and State Senator Eric Wimberger held a press conference at the
Milwaukee County Supervisor Burgelis: Seeks to increase monkeypox awareness and vaccine distribution
MILWAUKEE – On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 County Supervisor Peter Burgelis issued the following statement in the wake of 22 known monkeypox infections in Wisconsin, 3 of which are in the City of Milwaukee and 4 others in Milwaukee County. “With the
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement 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
NRSC: Mandela loves dark money
Washington, D.C. – Wisconsin’s presumptive Democrat Senate nominee Mandela Barnes is getting a major boost from a liberal dark-money network despite campaigning on a pledge to crack down on undisclosed funding in politics. And this isn’t the first time. In case
Rep. Edming: Recognized with Working for Wisconsin award
HAYWARD – On Tuesday, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) was recognized by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) with their 2021-22 “Working for Wisconsin” award. The award was presented at Northern Lakes Cooperative in Hayward. “We are proud to have pro-growth legislative
WisDems: Republican gubernatorial candidates are radical and wrong on reproductive health
MADISON, Wis. – Gubernatorial candidates Rebecca Kleefisch and Tim Michels both want to dangerously restrict access to abortion care in Wisconsin. Rebecca Kleefisch told Milwaukee’s Fox 6 that she supports a total ban on abortion in Wisconsin even in cases of rape and
Public Health Madison Dane County: Overdose spike alert: Risk of drug overdose increased in Dane County
Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community. This alert is based on data from hospitals and EMS providers. Over the 24 hour period
U.S. Sens. Johnson and Peters: Introduce bill to protect communities from unmanned aircraft systems
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced The Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act to enhance our nation’s ability to counter threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known
WisDems: What they’re saying, U.S. Sen. Johnson threatens to cut social security and medicare
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Ron Johnson doubled down on his support for cutting Social Security and Medicare, benefits that older Wisconsinites have earned after paying into the programs for decades. See what they’re saying: Wisconsin State Journal: Saying programs like Social Security
Treasurer Godlewski: Calls on Congress to pass the Inflation Reduction Act
MADISON, Wis. — This morning at the Madison Labor Temple, Treasurer Godlewski joined advocates from For Our Future-WI, Family Friendly Wisconsin, Opportunity Wisconsin, SEIU-WI, SCFL-Madison, Protect Our Care, and Main Street Alliance to call on Congress to pass the Inflation Reduction
Black Arts MKE: The biggest Milwaukee Black Theater Festival ever returns with events across the city
MILWAUKEE (August 3, 2022) – Next week, Black Arts MKE presents the biggest Milwaukee Black Theater Festival ever, hosting events at venues across the city August 10-14. The week-long celebration of Black arts and culture features full-production and staged reading plays, an R&B
Dept. of Natural Resources: Find your adventure; visit the DNR at Wisconsin State Fair
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Fair starts this week, and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the agency will be on-site to engage with fairgoers August 4-14. This year’s theme is once again “OutWiGo” with a
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff to mark the 10th anniversary of the Oak Creek Sikh Temple Shooting
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #173 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Aug. 5, 2022, to mark the 10th anniversary of the Oak
Rep. Vining: On Gov. Evers’ announcement to invest in youth and behavioral mental healthcare across Wisconsin
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced a $14.1 million investment from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to directly support youth mental health services, as well as new behavioral health providers entering
Wisconsin Transparency Project: Open meetings complaint filed against Village of Belleville
A year ago, the Village of Belleville had its 6,300 square foot former library appraised at $210,000. This month, they sold it to a developer for a mere $20,000. That deal was worked out and agreed to in a series of closed
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Walworth County to host 2023 Alice in Dairyland finals
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that Walworth County will host the 76th Alice in Dairyland Finals May 11-13, 2023. Walworth County is uniquely positioned to host the Alice in Dairyland Finals
WisGOP: Nearly two-thirds of Americans living paycheck to paycheck while Lt. Gov. Barnes wants to raise taxes
Recent reports show that nearly two-thirds of all Americans are now living paycheck to paycheck in the Biden Recession. As record-high inflation continues with no end in sight, and AAA warning higher gas prices could be just around the corner, consumers are feeling the pinch.
Alzheimer’s Association: Sportscasters against Alzheimer’s returns to elevate awareness for Alzheimer’s
MADISON, WI – Aug. 3, 2022– The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter is pleased to announce that the Sportscasters Against Alzheimer’s team is returning for a second year to support the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. The team, made up of
Wisconsin Provider Survey: Workforce shortage intensifies
MADISON – Wisconsin assisted living and nursing home providers continue to endure a workforce shortage crisis, according to a new report produced by a coalition of provider associations including the Disability Service Provider Network, LeadingAge Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Assisted Living