U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Slams Biden’s attempt to clear cases from immigration court backlog
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on reports that the Biden Administration is directing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement attorneys to consider dismissing hundreds of thousands of cases pending in the immigration court system. “President Biden’s open
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers’ “Get Kids Ahead Initiative” awards $15 million to help nearly every Wisconsin school district provide school-based mental health support for kids
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today announced nearly every school district across the state, including more than 450 local education agencies, will be awarded funds through the governor’s $15 million “Get Kids Ahead” initiative, as announced during his 2022 State of the State address. Schools will be able
WisGOP: Conservatives dominate in local elections
[Madison, WI] – While Democrats try to hang their hats on winning a mayoral race in a city where their party has routinely carried 80 percent of the vote, the enthusiasm for conservatives was clear in last night’s Spring Election. Across the
Herb Kohl Foundation: 2022 Herb Kohl Foundation Excellence Scholarship, Initiative Scholarship, Fellowship, Leadership Award recipients
MILWAUKEE — The selection committee for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Student Scholarship, Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership program has announced recipients of the 291 Herb Kohl Foundation awards for Wisconsin students, teachers, and principals. Awards of $6,000 are being
WisDems: Fact Sheet: You’ve got mail (and postal reform) thanks to Biden, Democrats – no thanks to Johnson and Steil
MADISON, Wis. – After Trump-era efforts to cut U.S. Postal Service (USPS) delivery, President Biden is preparing to sign the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 – the most significant overhaul of the U.S. Postal Service in almost 20 years.
Johnson Campaign: Launches new ad on how his right to try legislation is making a difference in people’s lives
OSHKOSH – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) announced today he is launching a new ad highlighting how the Right to Try legislation he pushed through Congress is saving lives. He first announced the new ad on his wisfacts.com website. “Right to Try
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Statement on local referendums
League of Wisconsin Municipalities Executive Director Jerry Deschane issued the following statement today after eight municipalities throughout the state of Wisconsin conducted local referendums in regard to financing police and fire/EMS services on the April, 2022 ballot. The municipalities included
LWVWI: Statement on SB 937
As a member of the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin supports Senate Bill 937 and urges you to sign it into law. The amended version which passed the legislature provides a needed update to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Awards $90,000 urban forestry grants to five communities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has recently awarded a total of $90,000 to five Wisconsin communities to support urban forestry projects. These funds were made available through a United States Forest Service
Kleefisch Campaign: Congratulates local candidates
[Waukesha, WI] – After conservatives across Wisconsin won local elections on Tuesday, candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement congratulating them for their victories: “Tuesday’s local election results show that Wisconsinites are fed up and want to take
Fighting for Wisconsin SuperPAC: Republican Primary for governor campaign tightens, new poll shows
(Menomonee Falls, WI) – Today, Fight for Wisconsin, a SuperPac supporting Kevin Nicholson’s candidacy for Governor, released a new poll conducted by Remington Research Group (RRG) showing the Republican primary for Governor has significantly tightened just within the last two months.
Alderman Michael J. Murphy: Congratulations, Mayor Johnson!
I want to extend my sincere congratulations and well wishes to Mayor Cavalier Johnson. Yesterday was historic. Not only did the people of Milwaukee elect a new mayor for the first time in 18 years, but Johnson becomes the first
Menominee Indian School District: School referendum passes, superintendent thanks community for support
(Keshena, Wis.) Voters overwhelmingly approved a $35 million Menominee Indian School District Referendum on Tuesday, April 5, 2002. (769 yes votes / 284 no votes); which means the district will move ahead with plans to build a new high school
American Majority: 124 American Majority trained new leaders win
Oshkosh, WI – Following Wisconsin’s Spring Election, 124 American Majority Trained New Leaders were elected. Congratulations to all of the winners on well run campaigns. American Majority Trained New Leaders had an excellent win ratio this year as 195 ran for
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Eugenia Podestá of Synergy Coworking to receive Chamber’s 2022 Ground Floor Award for Small Business Leadership
MADISON – The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today that Eugenia Podestá, co-founder of Synergy Coworking, will receive the Chamber’s 2022 Ground Floor Award for Small Business Leadership. The award, which recognizes true champions for small business both within
Wisconsin Working Families Party: Statement on progressive electoral victories
“The Wisconsin Working Families Party is excited and proud to add these electeds to the progressive power we’re building across the state. Wisconsin’s working families deserve grassroots political power for the underrepresented, the multi-racial working class and working poor. Every
UW-Eau Claire: To host ‘Tunnel of Awareness’ event April 13
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will host an interactive event for students that takes a deep dive into implicit bias and the ways it can impact life for students on campus. Expanding on the learning opportunities highlighted recently through the
City of Madison Clerk’s Office: Provisional voters: Make sure your ballot gets counted
Provisional voters have until 4:00 pm Friday to provide the City of Madison Clerk’s Office with their photo identification. The Board of Canvassers will meet at 4:00 pm Friday to count provisional ballots for voters who met this deadline. Ten
UW Health: Full Circle: Former pediatric eye patient now works for UW Health ophthalmology department
MADISON, Wis. – 22-year-old Monticello native Veronica Blumer grew up at UW Health, so it seems fitting that the once patient now works for the health system that saved her life. Born two months early weighing just two pounds 11
Godlewski Campaign: Unveils “Cut Costs Plan”
MADISON – As Wisconsinites face the highest inflation rate in 40 years, ongoing supply chain issues, and corporate price gouging, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski today released her “Cut Costs Plan” to lower costs for working families. Built on Godlewski’s