Rep. Vos: Statement on bipartisan leadership retreat
MADISON, Wis. – Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “Last week Speaker Vos and Minority Leader Neubauer brought their leadership teams together for a bipartisan leadership retreat, facilitated by the National Conference
Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association: Launch “2024 Mobilization Project” to support President Biden’s upcoming reelection bid
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association announced the “2024 Mobilization Project,” a new program to deploy Democratic Lieutenant Governors to maximize voter turnout across the country in support of the Biden-Harris campaign ahead of the 2024 election. Democratic
Milwaukee Press Club: Announces 2023 Sacred Cat and Headliner Awards
MILWAUKEE, WI—The Milwaukee Press Club today announced that Anna Wolfe, an award-winning investigative reporter for Mississippi Today for her coverage of poverty and economic justice, is the club’s 2023 Sacred Cat Award honoree. The award, given annually since 1973, recognizes
UW System: Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich named new chancellor of UW-Platteville
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich, interim Chancellor since June 1, 2022, has been named the 15th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Evetovich’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a
Dept. of Health Services: Awards $8 million for opioid and stimulant treatment services
Over 4,000 people throughout Wisconsin will have access to treatment for the problem use of opioids or stimulants now through September because of $8 million in grants awarded today by the Department of Health Services (DHS) to three tribal nations
Michael Best: DC offices continue building unparalleled team
Michael Best Strategies LLC (Strategies) and Michael Best & Friedrich LLP (the firm) are continuing to grow their unparalleled team of government and legal experts, delivering clients wins across a vast collection of industries. This week, Strategies and the firm
Wisconsin College Republicans: Elect new officers and set priorities for 2024 elections
[Milwaukee, WI] — On April 22, 2023, Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans hosted their annual convention at Wisconsin Lutheran College. The convention hosted Congressman Tom Tiffany, Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman Brian Schimming, State Representative Chuck Wichgers, Milwaukee County GOP Vice-Chairman
Rep. Knodl: Wisconsin Elections Commission website peddling misinformation
Madison – Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement this morning upon receiving complaints from constituents that the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s MyVote website was carrying inaccurate information related to the 8th Senate District: “This morning, I received three disturbing
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Choose a trustworthy contractor for storm damage repairs
MADISON, Wis. – Severe weather conditions can damage homes and businesses which often require urgent repairs. Recent storms in Wisconsin have led consumers to seek contractors who can complete repair work as soon as possible. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture,
Dept. of Administration: To receive $1.9 million for conservation projects from bipartisan infrastructure law
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that Wisconsin is set to receive a total of $2.5 million as part of a climate resilience investment from the Biden Administration’s Investing In America initiative, funded through the
Dept. of Justice: Launches new dashboard on state arrests
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a new dashboarding tool on the Wisconsin Department of Justice website that allows users to explore arrests submitted to the state’s criminal history repository (CCH) by law enforcement agencies across the
WisDems: On President Biden’s 2024 reelection announcement
MADISON, Wis. — Today, President Joe Biden announced his campaign for a second term as President of the United States. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “There is no path to the White House without Wisconsin, and here
AmeriCorps: Biden-Harris Administration appoints Danielle Melfi as AmeriCorps chief program officer
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, AmeriCorps announced the appointment of Danielle Melfi as chief program officer for the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. Melfi joins AmeriCorps from Building Back Together, a leading nonprofit organization supporting President Biden’s legislative agenda. As the founding executive
Goméz-Tom campaign: Key leaders Barnes and Pérez back Caroline Goméz-Tom
MILWAUKEE — Caroline Gómez-Tom, candidate for Milwaukee County Board in District 14 in the May 2 special election, announced today she’s been endorsed by former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes and Milwaukee Common Council President José Pérez. “I am proud to
Building Families Alliance of Wisconsin: Promotes education and action during National Infertility Awareness Week
MADISON – Madison, WI – As part of National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), April 23-29, the Building Families Alliance of Wisconsin will bring together patients, medical professionals, and supporters from across the state to increase awareness of and advocate for mandated insurance coverage for
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands answers on Army’s prescribed fire protocol in light of recent fire at Fort McCoy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) sent a letter to Army Secretary Christine Wormuth about the Army’s risk assessment and mitigation measures for prescribed burns on installations. While no definitive cause of the recent fire on Fort McCoy’s north
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Leads effort to go purple for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
MADISON – Residents, organizations, businesses, and landmarks across Wisconsin are going purple next week as part of a statewide recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), which is established annually by the Office for Victims of Crime within the U.S.
Milwaukee VA Medical Center: May 4 Ruck March stresses mental, spiritual resilience
MILWAUKEE — Veterans, their families, caregivers, VA staff and the general public are invited to take part in the Spiritual and Mental Resiliency Ruck March. The event will be 9-11 a.m. May 4 on the Milwaukee VA campus, 5000 W.
Brown County: Honoring Crime Victims’ Rights Week
(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County, in commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 23-29, 2023, is using purple lights around the Resch Expo and on the grounds of the historic Brown County Courthouse to raise awareness about
Wisconsin’s Creative Economy Coalition: Bipartisan coalition seeks one-time funds for Wisconsin’s arts and creative industries
[Madison, Wis.] – In case you missed it, a coalition of leaders in Wisconsin’s creative economy joined forces to advocate the state Legislature to bolster local economies and community well-being through a $100m investment towards the arts and cultural sector