Kleefisch Campaign: Wisconsin Game Preserve Association endorses Rebecca Kleefisch for governor
[Waukesha, WI] – The Wisconsin Game Preserve Association is endorsing Rebecca Kleefisch’s campaign for Wisconsin Governor. Kleefisch is a dedicated supporter of Wisconsin’s sporting heritage and a strong backer of the Second Amendment. “Rebecca Kleefisch is a proud supporter of
Main Street Alliance: EVENT: Day Without Childcare
New Glarus— On May 9th a National Day of Action is planned to bring awareness to early care and education childcare and its foundational role in our communities and economic success. We’re bringing together educators, families, childcare program business owners, other
Gov. Evers: Grants 49 pardons, brings total pardons granted to 498
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 49 pardons. As previously announced, the governor has granted more pardons during his first three years in office than any other governor in contemporary history. To date, the governor has granted 498 pardons.
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes & Michael D. Smith, AmeriCorps CEO: Announce $5.7 million in federal funding to support more than 200 Public Health AmeriCorps members
MILWAUKEE– Michael D. Smith, AmeriCorps CEO, formally announced five Wisconsin Public Health AmeriCorps grant awards to four organizations at an event on Friday, April 29, in Milwaukee. Public Health AmeriCorps is a partnership between AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national
International Women’s Day Coalition: Will rally & march to defend reproductive rights
Milwaukee, WI – The partner organizations of Milwaukee’s International Women’s Day Coalition are hosting a rally and march at 4pm on Saturday, May 7 to protest against the recently leaked majority opinion report from the Supreme Court declaring their intent
Dept. of Natural Resources: Apply for 2022 elk season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the application period for the 2022 elk hunt is open through May 31. Following several successfully managed Wisconsin elk hunts, the DNR is planning the fifth elk hunt
Sen. Felzkowski: National Teacher Appreciation Week
Madison, WI: This week, we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week as we honor those who have taught us so much throughout our lives: “Education is an ongoing process guided by our teachers, from kindergarten to 12th grade, and beyond. Teachers are invaluable members
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Appleton takes important steps toward clean energy
APPLETON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters and its 40,000-plus members and supporters are applauding the City of Appleton for hiring a Project and Resilience Manager under its Climate Action Plan. Mayor Jake Woodford and Appleton’s Task Force on Resiliency, Climate Mitigation and
Van Orden Campaign: ICYMI: Van Orden discusses inflation, supply chain with local small businesses
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District Republican candidate Derrick Van Orden hosted a discussion yesterday with local small business owners in Onalaska to talk about the issues that need to be tackled in Washington so that community
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of City of Neenah Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Neenah is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Former Suring trustee, teacher, and coach sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment for sexually abusing a child
Richard G. Frohling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on May 5, 2022, John E. Fredenburgh (age: 37) of the Village of Suring, in Oconto County, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces American Small Business Competition Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, in observance of National Small Business Week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), a member of the House Small Business Committee, introduced the American Small Business Competition Act. This bill increases access to capital for small businesses principally engaged
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of Emergency Rental Assistance and Emergency Solutions Grant programs (report 22-3).
The Department of Administration (DOA) administers the Emergency Rental Assistance program and Emergency Solutions Grant program to provide housing assistance and emergency shelter assistance to individuals in need. The Emergency Rental Assistance program provided $64.0 million in benefits for 15,968
DNC: IN THE STATES: Dems blast GOP’s radical anti-choice agenda
In the states this week, following the Supreme Court’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, Democrats across the country blasted Republicans for pushing their extreme, unpopular anti-choice agenda on our country – and made clear that Democrats will fight for
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election open
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees that are eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended April 1, 2022.
UW Health: Inspiring moms: Generations of nurses at UW Health
MADISON, Wis. – Tori Sonday and her daughter Kalyn Sonday seem like they were born to be nurses. Kalyn is a second-year inpatient nurse working at UW Health East Madison Hospital, and her mom Tori is in her 35th year of
WisDems: “Knives Out” — May 5
MADISON, Wis. — Welcome to “Knives Out”— Rebecca Kleefisch’s favorite phrase and a weekly roundup of the infighting between the radical Republicans running for Wisconsin governor. The GOP is locked in a heated and brutal primary for governor, where Rebecca Kleefisch,
Johnson Campaign: ICYMI: Senator Ron Johnson receives endorsement from Americans for Prosperity Action
OSHKOSH – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) endorsed U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) for re-election. Senator Johnson will continue to fight for policies that will drive down costs and create new jobs and opportunities for all Americans. “Sen. Johnson has been
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Appleton man sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for Ponzi scheme
Richard G. Frohling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on May 4, 2022, Judge William C. Griesbach sentenced Robert Narvett (age: 57), of Appleton, Wisconsin to 180 months’ imprisonment for one count of Wire Fraud,
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats rally against Ron Johnson, far-right gubernatorial candidates’ attacks on abortion
MADISON, Wis. – Today, just days after a leaked draft outlined the Supreme Court’s plan to strike down Roe v. Wade, Wisconsin Democrats and legislators rallied at the Wisconsin State Capitol to protest Republicans’ attacks on abortion. If this draft decision were