Rep. Emerson: Congratulates Wachs on Board of Regents appointment
MADISON –Today, Governor Evers announced the appointment of Dana Wachs to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents. Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement in response: “Congratulations to Regent Wachs on being appointed to the UW
Dane County Land and Water Resources Dept.: Dane County announces over $4 million available for cost-share assistance to farmers for conservation practices
Dane County has local, state, and federal cost-share funding available to rural landowners and farmers for conservation practices protecting water quality and improving soil health. MADISON – May 4, 2022 – – For 2022, Dane County has local, state, and federal funding totaling
Evers campaign: Small Business Week: How Gov. Evers is doing the right thing for small businesses
MADISON, Wis. — This week is National Small Business Week, and Governor Tony Evers is recognizing the small business owners throughout the state who create local jobs and continue to drive our economy. On Monday, Gov. Evers visited Windsor Breads
Gov. Evers: Announces Wisconsin outpaces national average for travel spending 24 months in a row
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary-designee Anne Sayers, today announced Wisconsin has outpaced the national average for travel spending compared to 2019 for the past 24 months, according to data from the Travel Recovery Insights report
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans’ out of touch, anti-choice agenda
MADISON, Wis. – The far-right majority of the Supreme Court, aided and abetted by anti-abortion extremists in Congress, now appears set to overturn Roe v. Wade and block access to abortion across the country. This draft opinion is a result of
Rep. Hebl: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2 through May 6, 2022 is Teacher Appreciation Week. The demands we place on teachers have never been higher. From teaching the basics of literacy, mathematics, and science to providing emotional support and career guidance to our students, our
NRSC: Leaked: Alex Lasry’s WI travel guide (probably)
Washington, D.C. – Looks like Wall Street’s candidate Alex Lasry made himself a Wisconsin travel guide that misses the mark, slightly. He probably made one after his revelation that “Milwaukee has all the same things as any city.” But he should’ve had a Wisconsinite or Daddy
Milwaukee Press Club: Trivia returns in-person!
The Milwaukee Press Club will hold a trivia event with trivia guru and host Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sports reporter JR Radcliffe from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24 at the Newsroom Pub. Journalists, public relations professionals and others are encouraged to form
Brown County: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Local Organizations Partner with Brown County to Highlight Resources, Education (Brown County, Wis.) – In partnership with Connections for Mental Wellness, Brown County United Way 211, and Family Services Crisis Center, the Brown County Health and Human Services department has
Cabral-Guevara Campaign: Rachael Cabral-Guevara endorsed by Rep. Sortwell
[Fox Crossing, WI] – Today, State Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Two Rivers) announced his endorsement of Rachael Cabral-Guevara in her run for State Senate. “Rachael has been a tireless advocate for common sense and defending the rights of the people. She
Nicholson Campaign: Kevin Nicholson calls on Governor Evers, Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Milwaukee DA John Chisholm to enforce Wisconsin law
DELAFIELD, Wis. – Kevin Nicholson is calling on Governor Tony Evers, Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm to respect and enforce existing Wisconsin law banning abortions in the state, should Roe v. Wade be overturned
Gov. Evers: Appoints three regents to the UW Board of Regents
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced three new appointments to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents. The governor has appointed Dana Wachs, Jennifer Staton, and Angela Adams. These appointments fill the vacancies created by the expiration
American Bridge: Ron Johnson wants “Almost all abortions” illegal In Wisconsin
Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is reiterating his past encouragement for the Supreme Court’s Republican appointees to overturn Roe v. Wade — an outcome that would cause “almost all abortions” to “be illegal in Wisconsin.” Via the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “Republican U.S.
UW Health: UW study: Most teens actually have healthy relationship with digital technology
Parental rules about content – not screen time – lead to greater teen well-being MADISON, Wis. — Parents play a major role in whether teens’ use of digital technology is healthy or puts their mental and physical health at risk,
DGA: Makes first major fall ad reservations in key incumbent states
Today, the Democratic Governors Association and its allied entities announced $75 million in initial television buy reservations in Colorado, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wisconsin this fall. This comes as the DGA continues to break fundraising records, backed
Our Wisconsin Revolution: Opposes the Supreme Courts draft to overturn Roe V. Wade
Our Wisconsin Revolution stands firmly against the Supreme Court’s draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade. We believe this is a reckless and purely political decision by an extremely partisan supreme court. This decision could lead to millions of people
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Clark County woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Samantha K. Fristoe, 30, Owen, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 5 years in federal prison for distributing
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of village of Kimberly Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Kimberly 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
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Pleased to announce a decrease in Wisconsin abortion numbers
(Brookfield, WI) – On May 3, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services released Reported Induced Abortions in Wisconsin 2020, an annual publication of Wisconsin abortion data. Since last reported, abortions performed in Wisconsin decreased by 1.2% – from 6,511 to 6,430.
Wisconsin Professional Police Association: Tenth annual statewide survey reveals complex view of law enforcement as support for police rises along with violent crime
Police poll quantifies deep divides between white and non-white perceptions about police conduct, racism, and protests (MADISON, Wis.) – The Wisconsin Professional Police Association and its more than 11,000 members released its much-anticipated tenth annual statewide public opinion poll today,