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
WisDems: ICYMI: “Biden-Evers economy working for Wisconsin”
MADISON, Wis. – This week, an analysis from UpNorthNews highlighted how President Biden and Governor Evers have led a historic economic recovery for Wisconsin. UpNorthNews | By the Numbers: Biden-Evers Economy Working for Wisconsin […] “Jobs: Wisconsin’s economy has added 72,100 jobs since the start of
Gov. Evers: Announces more than $6.6 million to support apprenticeship, job and skills training projects across Southwestern, Central Wisconsin
FENNIMORE — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $6.6 million to support youth apprenticeship opportunities, job training and upskilling in advanced manufacturing, and scholarships for students pursuing careers in education in grants through the second round of the Workforce Innovation Grant Program. The investment
Kleefisch campaign: Fights for women in sports on the 50th anniversary of Title IX
[Waukesha, Wis.] — On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, in the middle of an assault on biological facts by liberal activists in sports, candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement: “Today marks 50 years of Title
Opportunity Wisconsin: U.S. Sen. Johnson must do what’s right and support bipartisan gun reform compromise
MADISON, Wis.—On Tuesday evening, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson voted to block a bipartisan, common sense compromise that would reform our nation’s gun laws and save countless lives in the Badger State and across the country. The U.S. Senate is expected to take a final
WisGOP: Unveils billboards on inflation, crime in La Crosse
[La Crosse, WI] – As Democrats arrive in La Crosse for the Wisconsin Democrats’ 2022 State Convention, they will be greeted by new billboards highlighting their harmful policies that have devastated Wisconsin families. Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin unveiled
Lasry campaign: Joe Wineke announces endorsement of Alex Lasry
Milwaukee – Today, former Democratic Party of Wisconsin State Chairman, Wisconsin State Senator, Assembly Member, and long time labor leader Joe Wineke, announced his support for Alex Lasry in this year’s Wisconsin U.S. Senate Race. “I’ve lived in Wisconsin all my
Fox Cities Chamber: New leadership Fox Cities 2.0 offers a deeper dive for graduates of the Chamber’s Leadership Fox Cities program
FOX CITIES, Wis. (June 23, 2022) – Fox Cities Chamber has announced a new leadership development program exclusively for graduates of Leadership Fox Cities. Leadership Fox Cities 2.0 is an extension of the original program that takes a deeper dive into
Secure Democracy: New report shows rural voters rely on vote by mail and early voting
MADISON — Voters in rural areas across the country heavily rely on alternative ways to vote, including voting by mail and in-person early voting, and newly proposed state legislation would restrict their ability to cast a ballot, according to a new
UW-Stout: University library awarded for helping to alleviate book famine in Africa
Menomonie, Wis. – When University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Instructional Resources Service began its partnership with Books for Africa, the university donated small quantities of titles, and BFA Founder Tom Warth collected the boxes of withdrawn textbooks in his SUV. “But now,
Rep. Brandtjen: The Wisconsin Elections Commission violates law; stonewalls investigation
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, has renewed her request for vital information regarding the database for voter registration in Wisconsin. A memo provided by the non-partisan Legislative Council, clearly acknowledges the legislature’s
NRSC: ICYMI, The Atlantic: The battle for Latino voters in the Rust Belt
Washington D.C. – Operación ¡Vamos! is focused on sharing the GOP’s opportunity agenda for hardworking families and helping Republicans take back the majority this November. Hispanic voters care about real issues like the economy, school choice, and safe communities while Democrats care
Testin campaign: ICYMI, GOP Lt. Gov. candidate Testin named third most conservative State Senator by CPAC/ACUF
STEVENS POINT, Wis. — On Wednesday, the CPAC Foundation’s Center for Legislative Accountability and the American Conservative Union Foundation released their annual scorecard of Wisconsin lawmakers for the legislator’s votes during 2021 in the current session. In the organizations’ rankings, Sen.
MKE: Air Canada resumes service from Milwaukee Mitchell to Toronto
MILWAUKEE (JUNE 23, 2022) – Air Canada has resumed its daily nonstop service between Milwaukee and Toronto. The route had been suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re very pleased to welcome back Air Canada and all the
NARAL Pro-Choice America: Endorses Gov. Evers for reelection
Washington, DC — Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America announced its endorsement of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers in his bid for reelection. Governor Evers was first elected in 2018. NARAL Pro-Choice America President Mini Timmaraju said: “NARAL Pro-Choice America is proud to
Barnes campaign: BEW Local 2150 endorses Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
MADISON — Today, IBEW Local 2150 announced its endorsement of Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes in the Democratic Senate primary. This marks the first time that IBEW Local 2150 has ever endorsed in a Senate primary. “I am
Rep. Vruwink: Despite disruptions, our democracy remains strong
Over my past three terms in the Wisconsin Legislature, I have earned a reputation as the resident historian. During debate on the Assembly floor, I add a historical perspective to the issue at hand. Understanding our past helps us understand