Dept. of Justice: Joins coalition urging Supreme Court not to weaken Voting Rights Act protections in Alabama redistricting case
21 Attorneys General Argue that Alabama’s Congressional Maps Unlawfully Dilute Minority Voting Power and Should Be Redrawn MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general urging the Supreme Court not to undo
Wisconsin Transparency Project: Lafayette County settles records lawsuit, turns over MHLC reports, pays attorney fees
Lafayette County has settled a recent lawsuit seeking records related to Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County, Wisconsin’s last remaining county-run hospital. To settle the case, Lafayette County produced copies of various reports it had illegally withheld and paid attorney fees, court
Dept. of Health Services: Peer recovery center opens in Menomonie
Kaleidoscope Center part of a state-funded network of 11 behavioral health drop-in centers Wisconsin’s newest drop-in center offering support to adults experiencing mental health concerns is now open in Menomonie. Kaleidoscope Center is managed by the Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance, which
Loudenbeck campaign: Support grows stronger as primary nears, McCallum, Steil and Brancel endorse
Madison- State Representative Amy Loudenbeck, Republican candidate for Secretary of State, reports new endorsements from her legislative colleagues and prominent Wisconsin Republicans, including Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01). “As a constituent of Rep. Loudenbeck, I have witnessed firsthand the positive
Greater OshKosh Economic Development Corporation: Area partners work together to promote Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Wisconsin – A local collaboration of organizations, including The Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation, the Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau, Wittman Regional Airport, and the City of Oshkosh Community Development Department, will be exhibiting at EAA AirVenture 2022 to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads colleagues in pushing SEC to increase transparency and strengthen oversight of predatory activist hedge funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of senators in sending a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to express support for proposed rules that would increase transparency and strengthen oversight of predatory
Milwaukee Press Club: Tarik Moody of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee to headline newsmaker luncheon
Event hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com MILWAUKEE – Tarik Moody of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee will be the featured guest at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for noon on Wednesday, August 3, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Moody
Dept. of Military Affairs: Application period opens for competitive public safety answering point grants
The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) is pleased to announce the release of the first funding opportunity under the new Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) grant program. The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is allocated $6 million annually for
Dept. of Administration: Gov. Evers announces award of nearly $17 million of grants to 18 Wisconsin municipalities for public improvement projects
Madison, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers today announced the award of nearly $17 million in grants to 18 municipalities across Wisconsin to fund public improvement projects. The grants, which are administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and are called Community
Schroeder campaign: Speaker Vos ally Loudenbeck appears unwilling to pledge her commitment to critical issues in advance of August 9th primary
Washington, D.C. – Conservative challenger for Wisconsin secretary of state Jay Schroeder has committed to the 2022 Election Integrity Candidate Questionnaire and Pledge. Led by the Election Transparency Initiative and backed by a broad coalition of more than a dozen national conservative organizations,
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: To partner with New Horizons, display silhouettes at La Crosse County Courthouse to raise awareness of crime victims’ rights
[LA CROSSE, WI] – Vibrant red silhouettes will soon grab the attention of the La Crosse community. Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and New Horizons Shelter & Outreach Centers are partnering up to display silhouettes at the La Crosse County Courthouse
Public Health Madison & Dane County: To fund violence prevention work in the community
Public Health Madison & Dane County is providing funding to community-based organizations who work to reduce violence in our community. A total of $300,000 is being awarded to five organizations. “We’re so happy to be giving this money to these
Harbor House: Receives Lowe’s Hometown Grant
APPLETON, WI [July 25, 2022] – Harbor House, an agency committed to the awareness and prevention of domestic abuse and sexual assault serving Outagamie and Calumet Counties, has announced they are the recipient of a Lowe’s Hometown Grant for critical upgrades
Barnes campaign: Focuses on manufacturing, middle class in closing primary campaign ad
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, released “Made in America,” the fourth television ad of his campaign. “Made in America” is part of a multi-million dollar ad campaign on broadcast, cable, and digital throughout the state.
Dane County Exec. Parisi: Announces PARC & Ride Bike trail grants totaling over $482,000 for municipalities
Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced awards totaling $482,516 for Dane County PARC and Ride grant recipients. The program provides matching grants to communities interested in expanding trail interconnectivity throughout Dane County. Municipalities were eligible to receive grants matching
WPS Military and Veterans Health: Sponsors the Congressional Baseball Game
MADISON, Wis.—July 25, 2022—On July 28, Republicans face Democrats in the Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The bipartisan baseball contest has taken place annually since 1909. WPS Military and Veterans Health, a division of WPS Health
Barry campaign: To hold Townhall meeting series throughout 2nd Congressional District of Wisconsin
(Madison, WI) – Charity Barry, Republican candidate for 2 nd Congressional District of Wisconsin, announces she will hold a series of townhall meetings throughout the district that are open to the public. The townhall meetings will allow citizens to meet
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of City of Altoona Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Altoona is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction
Cabral-Guevara campaign: Endorsed by the NRA
[Fox Crossing, WI] – Today, the NRA announced their endorsement of Representative Cabral-Guevara in her run for the 19th Senate District. The NRA was originally formed in 1871 with the goal being to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific
McGrath campaign: Bipartisan group of Army Officers, Ambassadors, and Intelligence Officials endorse Deb Baldus McGrath for Congress
Menomonie, WI — Today, a host of bipartisan former Ambassadors, Army Officers, and Intelligence Officials endorsed Deb Baldus McGrath for Wisconsin’s third Congressional District. Deb is a former Army Captain, CIA Officer, and working mother of three. These endorsements come as