UW System: Regents announce Academic Staff Excellence Awards for 2022
ICYMI: Gov. Evers launches Milwaukee coordinated campaign office
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — On Saturday, Governor Tony Evers and County Executive David Crowley launched the Forward for Wisconsin coordinated campaign office in Milwaukee. The historically unmatched midterm coordinated campaign, Forward for Wisconsin, will help re-elect Gov. Evers and elect Democrats up and
Wisconsin National Guard Release: Wisconsin Challenge Academy graduates 71 Cadets
FORT MCCOY, Wis. – 71 Cadets from 31 counties will graduate from the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy in a ceremony Thursday, June 9th at Stevens Point Area Senior High School. The Challenge Academy re-shapes the lives of at-risk 16-to-18-year-olds.
Local chef Joel Olson: Hosts Ukrainian Fundraising Dinner Friday, June 10, 2022
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DATCP: Appoints Aileen Switzer as Assistant Deputy Secretary
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Aileen Switzer as DATCP’s Assistant Deputy Secretary. In her current role as Division of Budget and Strategic Initiatives Administrator, Switzer oversees the Wisconsin
350 Wisconsin: Growing the climate movement with launch of Together for the Climate campaign
Madison, WI, June 6 – With an ever-narrowing window of opportunity in which to act on the climate crisis, 350 Wisconsin is launching Together for the Climate, a multi-year $500,000 fundraising campaign to grow its grassroots movement. Much like a
DSPS: Secretary Dawn Crim announces fee elimination for ePDMP integration
Madison, Wis. – Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dawn Crim is eliminating start-up and monthly fees associated with integrating the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program into electronic health record systems. The move is intended to expand access to the
Ratcliff for Assembly: Twenty-Four past and current Dane County Supervisors endorse Melissa Ratcliff for State Assembly
Twenty-four past and current Dane County Supervisors are endorsing Melissa Ratcliff in the contested primary for State Assembly, District 46. They join a growing list of more than 55 endorsers including Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, Dane County Treasurer Adam
MEUW: Hires director of legislative and regulatory relations
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin (MEUW) today announced the hiring of Tyler Vorpagel as the public power trade association’s Director of Legislative and Regulatory Relations. Vorpagel recently resigned from the Wisconsin Assembly where, since 2015, he
DATCP: Lifts movement restrictions from Barron County areas affected by Avian Influenza
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) today released three zones in Barron County where poultry movement restrictions were put in place to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). All restricted
Lasry for Wisconsin: “Ron Johnson Won’t Protect Wisconsin From Gun Violence, But I Will”
Milwaukee – On Friday, Alex Lasry released an opinion piece in the Milwaukee Courier slamming do-nothing incumbent Ron Johnson for his inaction on gun violence–saying that “after accepting over $1.2 million and an ‘A rating’ from the National Rifle Association, Ron
Planned Parenthood Wisconsin: Distributing ‘Make a Plan’ pregnancy prevention kits to patients in response to threats to abortion access
WISCONSIN – In response to the news that the Supreme Court is poised to end constitutional protections for abortion potentially making it a crime in Wisconsin, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is providing ‘Make a Plan’ pregnancy prevention kits to patients at
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions May 2022
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Deb McGrath for Congress: La Crosse County Board Member Margaret Larson endorses Deb Baldus McGrath for Congress
Menomonie, WI—Today, La Crosse County Board Member Margaret Larson endorsed Deb Baldus McGrath in her campaign for Wisconsin’s third Congressional District. Deb is a former Army Captain, retired CIA officer, and working mother of three. “My representative in Congress needs
DOA: Secretary-Designee to visit live event grant recipients in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wis. – On Tuesday, June 7, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld will visit with small business owners in Milwaukee to highlight the impact of the Live Event Venue Assistance Grants. These grants previously announced by Governor Tony
AFSCME Council 32: Endorses Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
MADISON — Today, AFSCME Council 32 announced it would endorse Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes in the Democratic Senate primary. AFSCME Council 32 is a conglomerate of county, state, municipal, and private sector unions across Wisconsin. “I’m so
McGrath campaign: Endorsement from La Crosse County Board Member Margaret Larson
Menomonie, WI—Today, La Crosse County Board Member Margaret Larson endorsed Deb Baldus McGrath in her campaign for Wisconsin’s third Congressional District. Deb is a former Army Captain, retired CIA officer, and working mother of three. “My representative in Congress needs