Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity: To consolidate ReStore locations by October 1
APPLETON, Wis. (July 5, 2022) – Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, a leader in affordable housing solutions, has decided to consolidate its Fox Cities Habitat ReStore locations in Appleton. The ReStore East site, located at 3000 E. College Ave.
Dept. of Workforce Development: Continues customer service enhancements
MADISON – As part of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s continued efforts to meet the needs of customers and enhance online services, the online unemployment claimant portal and initial claim application are now available in Spanish. Spanish-speaking claimants benefit
A Better Wisconsin Together: Tim Michels says he would ban emergency contraceptives, taking his extremism to new level
MADISON, Wis. — Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels said at a recent GOP gathering that, in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned and Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban still on the books, he would also ban emergency contraceptives
Wreaths Across America: Recognizes Wisconsinite sponsorship groups for their commitment to their local veterans and communities
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine and Wisconsin – July 5, 2022 – Throughout the month of July, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) will be celebrating it’s annual Giving in July campaign. It is a month dedicated to recognizing the volunteer Sponsorship Groups and individuals who
Evers campaign: ICYMI: “Where the midterms could most affect abortion access”
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, FiveThirtyEight and TIME highlighted Wisconsin as one of multiple states where abortion access is on the ballot this November. Wisconsin has an archaic 173-year old law that bans nearly all abortions, even
DGA: Tim Michels refuses to pledge to protect Plan B if elected Governor
Trump-endorsed Tim Michels doubled down on his MAGA extremism this weekend, refusing to say if emergency contraceptives like Plan B will be kept legal if he’s elected governor of Wisconsin. Michels supports banning abortions without exceptions for rape or incest and was endorsed the
Kleefisch campaign: What they are saying, Rebecca Kleefisch has a plan to lower taxes
[Waukesha, Wis.] — Rebecca Kleefisch sat down with The Center Square to discuss her detailed plan to cut taxes for Wisconsin families and make Wisconsin’s tax climate one of the best in the Midwest. Kleefisch’s plan seeks to push taxpayers toward a
National Guard: F-16 unit performs final inspection amid F-35 transition
MADISON, Wis. — As the 115th Fighter Wing continues its transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-35 Lighting II, Airmen on base find themselves doing the jobs they have grown to love for the very last time. Airmen
Dept. of City Development: City fireworks in Milwaukee parks postponed indefinitely; future date to be determined
MILWAUKEE – With severe weather expected once again this evening, the City of Milwaukee fireworks in parks are postponed indefinitely. The safety of spectators and fireworks staff is the most important factor in the decision. The City of Milwaukee is
Midwest Environmental Advocates: Environmental and public health groups petition Dept. of Natural Resources to move forward with PFAS standards to protect groundwater
Madison, WI—On July 1, 2022, environmental and public health groups represented by Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) petitioned the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to list toxic PFAS chemicals as contaminants under Wisconsin’s Groundwater Law. The petition was filed by
SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin: Frontline nurses and caregivers to testify at first hearing of Dane County Healthcare and Public Health Workforce Needs Subcommittee
Madison, WI- On Tuesday, July 5 at 5:30 pm, frontline nurses and caregivers will testify at the first hearing of the Dane County Healthcare and Public Health Workforce Needs Subcommittee. They will be describing their dramatic firsthand experiences providing care during
Voces de la Frontera Action: Responds to SCOTUS “Remain in Mexico” ruling, calls for for immediate action to ensure asylum seekers are welcomed safely and with dignity
(Milwaukee, WISC.) – On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden Administration in Biden v. Texas, giving the Biden administration the ability to move forward with ending the dehumanizing, draconian, Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy (also known as Migrant Protection
Lasry campaign: Releases new TV ad “Made”
Milwaukee – Today, Alex Lasry’s campaign released a new TV ad focusing on the economy and his track record as a “make it in America Democrat”. Lasry talks about his efforts building Fiserv Forum using progressive values, including sourcing 80% of the materials
UW-Madison: UW chemist Randall Goldsmith named a Schmidt Science Polymath
MADISON — Randall Goldsmith likens the work he does — measuring the characteristics and behavior of single chemical molecules — to listening to a group of 100 people in a room together, simultaneously belting out “On, Wisconsin!” Everything’s fine, the
Rape Crisis Center: 27th annual Java Jive fundraiser – food, music & community!
(MADISON, WI) – The Rape Crisis Center (RCC) is excited to announce their annual and premier fundraiser, Java Jive, will be held at Breese Stevens Field on Saturday, August 20th from 9am to noon! Join them for a morning of
Children’s Wisconsin: Honors two state representatives with Children’s Champion Policy Awards
MILWAUKEE, Wis., July 5, 2022 — Children’s Wisconsin is excited to award State Representatives Mark Born (R- Beaver Dam) and Evan Goyke (D- Milwaukee) with the ninth annual Children’s Champion Policy Award. These awards were presented on June 30 by Peggy
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Rally for Jayland Walker
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will hold a rally at Lucille Berrien Park on Saturday, July 9, at 5:00PM. The rally will be an expression of solidarity with the family and friends of Jayland
Kleefisch campaign: Lt. Gov. Barnes makes “Awful” comment about America
[Waukesha, Wis.] — While Wisconsin was celebrating America’s birthday over the long weekend, a video uncovered by Dan O’Donnell shows Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes trashing the founding of America as “awful.” Does Tony Evers agree? “I love America and our founding principles
Rep. Ohnstad: Responds to recent gun violence
On Monday, July 4th, 2022, there was a mass shooting during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, IL and a murder in Kenosha. Rep. Ohnstad offered the following statement: “I am grieving with the families who lost a
Clean Wisconsin Action Fund: Announces candidate endorsements in State Senate races
Madison, Wis. — Today, the Clean Wisconsin Action Fund proudly endorses the following candidates for Wisconsin State Senate in this year’s elections: Senate District 3: Tim Carpenter Senate District 5: Tom Palzewicz Senate District 7: Chris Larson Senate District 15: