Milwaukee County Board: Chairwoman Nicholson proposal to change parkway in Washington Park to Olmsted Way approved
MILWAUKEE – Today the County Board of Supervisors adopted (14-4) a resolution by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisor Peter Burgelis to change the name of the parkway in Washington Park to Olmsted Way. “Frederick Law Olmsted’s impact on Milwaukee deserves to
U.S. Sen Baldwin: Votes to pass water infrastructure legislation with investments for Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin worked to include a number of measures in the 2022 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) to strengthen our supply chain and address storm water challenges in Wisconsin. The Senate passed the bipartisan legislation
UW-Madison: How mindfulness boosts pain regulation
MADISON — Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds has isolated the changes in pain-related brain activity that follow mindfulness training — pointing a way toward more targeted and precise pain treatment. The study, published today (July
WisDems: Republicans running for Governor not backing down From radical politics as primary day nears
MADISON, Wis. – Republican candidates for governor doubled down on their radical agenda on Dan O’Donnell’s right wing debate stage. On abortion: Rebecca Kleefisch doubled down on her dangerous views on reproductive care and said she “celebrated” the Dobbs decision that overturned
Democratic Governors Association: Mike Pence’s endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch turns Wisconsin GOP Gov. Primary into ultimate Trump vs. Pence showdown
It’s official: the Wisconsin GOP primary for governor just became a battleground for the fight between Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Pence just announced he’s endorsing Rebecca Kleefisch, a decision that flies in the face of Donald Trump, who endorsed
WisGOP: Dems insist there is no recession to cover for their failed economic policies
This morning, economic data revealed a second consecutive quarter of negative gross domestic product (GDP) growth, which is the technical definition of a recession. Despite the Biden administration’s efforts to change the definition we have all learned in our high school economics classes in order to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing application deadline Is Aug. 1
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing tag is Aug. 1. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Announces five 2023 budget town halls
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, County Executive David Crowley announced Milwaukee County will hold four in-person town halls on the 2023 budget and one virtual town hall. Milwaukee County Budget Town Halls are the opportunity for residents to hear about our vision and
WILL: Legislature should protect Wisconsin’s public records law
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a policy brief that encourages the Wisconsin legislature to fix Wisconsin’s open records law, in light of a recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision, to ensure that government actors are held accountable
Kleefisch campaign: Statement on America entering recession
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In response to news of an American recession, as proven by two consecutive quarters of the GDP shrinking — which Democrats are trying to cover up — candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement: “America
SSI: Launches six-figure ad buy highlighting Gov. Evers’ failed record
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, State Solutions Inc. launched a $400,000 ad buy with two TV ads running in the Milwaukee and Green Bay media markets. The ads highlight Governor Tony Evers’ record of seeking to raise taxes on Wisconsinites and for failing
U.S. Rep. Steil: Recession built on failed policies in Washington
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Ranking Member on the Select Committee on the Economy, released a statement following the news that our economy shrank 0.9% in the second quarter of 2022. This is the second consecutive quarter of
McGrath campaign: Menomonie City Councilmember Ryland Erdman endorses Deb Baldus McGrath for Congress
Menomonie, WI—Today, Menomonie City Councilmember Ryland Erdman endorsed Deb Baldus McGrath in her campaign for Wisconsin’s third congressional district. Deb is a former Army Captain, CIA Officer, and working mother of three. Councilmember Erdman is an at-large City Councilmember for
Wisconsin Historical Society: Helmut Ajango House listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Fort Atkinson, WI – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Helmut Ajango House in the National Register of Historic Places. Architect Helmut Ajango was born in Estonia and moved to the United States as a teenager. After
Wisconsin BBB: Scam alert – need a new driveway? Look out for asphalt paving scams
Milwaukee, Wis. – If your driveway needs paving or repairs, don’t trust just anyone to do the job. BBB Scam Tracker has numerous reports of unscrupulous contractors who trick homeowners with supposedly good deals. Homeowners end up with shoddy pavement — or nothing at
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases statement on PACT Act
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson released the following statement after voting against cloture on the motion to concur for the PACT Act. “I support providing coverage to service members affected by burn pit exposure. Unfortunately, the bill as
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on CHIPS-plus vote
WASHINGTON. – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Commerce Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding his no vote on the CHIPS-Plus bill. “At a forty year high of 9.1%
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to support made in America economy and lower costs for consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted to pass the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and the bipartisan legislation passed the Senate 64-33: The CHIPS and Science Act boosts American semiconductor manufacturing, strengthens our supply chains, and creates
Johnson campaign: Regarding today’s news in the Democrat Senate primary
Johnson campaign spokesman Ben Voelkel: “It’s clear Democrats are uniform in their support for more of the same Biden policies that got us in this mess in the first place: runaway spending, the Green New Deal, defunding the police and
Kleefisch campaign: Vice President Mike Pence endorses Rebecca Kleefisch for Wisconsin Governor
[Waukesha, Wis.] — Vice President Mike Pence announced his endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch’s campaign for Wisconsin governor on Wednesday, further demonstrating that Rebecca is the conservative choice for governor. “Rebecca Kleefisch is the only candidate that will deliver a