U.S. Sens. Johnson, Hagerty: Joins colleagues in bicameral joint statement calling on Biden admin to reverse plan to create an unofficial U.S. Consulate to the Palestinians in Jerusalem
WASHINGTON—On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Representative Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) and more than 80 Members of Congress in releasing a bicameral joint statement, calling on the Biden Administration to reverse course on its
Evers campaign: Republicans refuse to do the right thing to protect abortion access
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Republican legislators refused to do the right thing and repeal Wisconsin’s 173-year old abortion ban in a special session called by Governor Tony Evers. Nearly 60% of Wisconsin voters support abortion access, and Wisconsinites expect their legislators to
Milwaukee County Supervisor Burgelis: Authors citations to honor LGBTQ+ activists Janice Colby and Don Schwamb
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors honored impactful members of Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ community with citations at its Thursday, June 23 meeting. County Supervisor Peter Burgelis authored citations for both Janice Colby and Don Schwamb. “Janice Colby and Don Schwamb are pillars in Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ community and have
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces 2022 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grant recipients
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced 12 Wisconsin companies will receive a DATCP Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant in 2022. BLBW is a competitive grant program designed to strengthen Wisconsin’s agriculture and
The Wisconsin Technical College System: Statement from System President Foy on Gov. Evers’ investment in Southwest tech’s workforce innovation
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Technical College System thanks Governor Evers, Secretary Hughes and Secretary Pechacek for the $2.9 million investment in workforce innovation at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. WTCS colleges continually work to directly address the needs of employers in
Renew Wisconsin: Issues statment in response to utility delay of coal plant retirements
MADISON, WI – RENEW Wisconsin Policy Director, Michael Vickerman, released the following statement today in response to the Alliant Energy and WEC Energy Group announcement they will delay the retirement of three of Wisconsin’s largest coal plants, Columbia Energy Center in Portage,
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans act against 60 percent of Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. – Despite six out of ten Wisconsinites agreeing that abortion should be legal in all or most cases, Wisconsin Republicans gaveled in and out of Gov. Evers’ special session to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban. Republican politicians have made it clear
WTC President Still: “Does economy spell gloom and doom for startups … or rethink and reset?”
MADISON, Wis. – Predictions abound that public markets have yet to hit bottom and the fallout may well extend to young companies seeking angel or venture capital, which is often financed by wealth created when initial public offerings pan out
Rep. Sinicki: Statement from this afternoon
“100% of Assembly Republicans were absent from their duties this noon in our chamber at the state Capitol. Unlike Democrats, not one were in their seats at the appointed hour to take up the repeal of Wisconsin’s pre-Civil War criminal
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Erroneous mailings to state residents
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Thursday cautioned Wisconsin voters to carefully scrutinize any mailings coming from organizations other than WEC or local clerks that urge residents to register to vote or to request an absentee ballot. One
Milwaukee County Supervisor Wasserman: Resolution funding McKinley Beach repairs approved by county board
MILWAUKEE – Today the County Board adopted a resolution by Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman to fund the design and construction of repairs to McKinley Beach. The resolution was co-sponsored by Supervisors Steve F. Taylor, Shawn Rolland, and Willie Johnson Jr. “This is long
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Supports introduction of legislation to protect women’s privacy and reproductive health data
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the right-wing majority on the Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin supports the introduction of the My Body, My Data Act, legislation to protect personal reproductive health data by minimizing the information
Milwaukee Repertory Theater: Presents The Compass By Michael Rohd
June 23, 2022 (Milwaukee, WI) – Milwaukee Rep presents The Compass by Michael Rohd performed by the 2021/22 Professional Training Institute (PTI) ensemble July 28 – 31, 2022 in the Stiemke Studio at Milwaukee Rep. The Professional Training Institute (PTI) is an advanced actor training program
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin: Launches voter education tool VOTE411.org
MADISON, WI – The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin launched its VOTE411.org voter guide for the Primary Election on August 9. This one-stop shop for statewide election information provides simple tools to help Wisconsin voters navigate the voting
Rep. Macco: Applauds SCOTUS 2a decisions
Green Bay, Wisc. – “Today the Supreme Court of the United States released multiple decisions which upheld our constitutional rights as they were intended by our founding fathers. Our democracy exists only through maintaining the principles outlined in our Constitution. If we
UW-Eau Claire: Honor society chapter wins national award
A University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire honor society for high-achieving students again is among the top-performing chapters in the country. The UW-Eau Claire chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars is one of 10 university chapters to be named a platinum
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Ahead of White House meeting with big oil CEOs, U.S. Sen. Baldwin urges President Biden to help lower gas prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm scheduled to meet with oil executives today as the Biden Administration seeks new solutions to lower gas prices that have ballooned rapidly since Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Senators
Bayshore: Emmy-Winning Imagination Movers coming to Bayshore Aug. 13
GLENDALE, WI (June 23, 2022) – BAYSHORE is thrilled to bring the Emmy-winning rock band Imagination Movers Saturday August 13 to The Yard. Imagination Movers are known for their hit TV series seen worldwide on Disney+. In 2022, The Movers
VFW Department of Wisconsin: Welcomes new State Commander
Madison—U.S. Air Force veteran and Merrill resident, Michele Rathke, was elected as Wisconsin Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) State Commander at its 101st State Convention on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Potawatomi Hotel and Casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is
Thomsen campaign: Statement regarding U.S. Supreme Court Second Amendment decision
[Fox Crossing] – Andrew Thomsen, candidate for Wisconsin Senate District 19, released the following statement in response to the recent United States Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen: “Today is a win