AWSA: Janesville’s Stephanie Filter Wisconsin Elementary School Principal of the Year
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has named Stephanie Filter its 2022 Wisconsin Elementary Principal of the Year. She was presented with the award during a surprise ceremony on April 14 Filter, who has served as the principal
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Files amicus brief in first dark store case before Wisconsin Supreme Court
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities recently filed an amicus brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC v. City of Delavan, involving a challenge by Lowe’s to its property tax assessment using the dark store theory. Both the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Deadline to submit comments for 2022 deer season extended to April 17
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that the comment period for recommendations on the county-level antlerless harvest quotas and other key parts of the 2022 deer hunt has been extended to April 17. The
Jarchow Campaign: Raises over $300,000 in less than three months
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Adam Jarchow announced that his campaign has raised over $300,000 in less than 3 months as his message of standing with law enforcement and stopping the rise in violent crime continues to gain traction. Adam
Forward Analytics: New study finds Wisconsin’s state reserves at an all-time high
(Madison, Wis.) – A new report titled “Flush with Cash: Wisconsin’s Growing Financial Reserves” released by Forward Analytics shows that the state of Wisconsin’s financial reserves totalled $4.3 billion at the end of fiscal 2021 and is growing. At 22%
UW-River Falls: Food Ready Space opens at St. Croix Valley Business Incubator Center
April 13, 2022 — When the new 3,000-square-foot Food Ready Space opened in February at the St. Croix Valley Business Incubation Center, it required no marketing before all seven spaces were filled with entrepreneurs ready to launch or grow their
Rep. Milroy: To retire from Assembly to focus on family
“It’s been an honor to represent the citizens of the 73rd Assembly District.” State Representative Nick Milroy (D-South Range) announced today that he will not be running for public office this fall. He represents the 73rd Assembly District in the Wisconsin
Rep. Moore: Tests positive for COVID-19
“Today, I was experiencing very mild symptoms associated with COVID-19. I got tested as a precaution and tested positive for COVID-19. I am following guidance from my doctors and quarantining. Please remain vigilant against COVID-19 by wearing a mask, getting
U.S. Rep. Pocan: On Peacock
MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) spoke with Mehdi Hasan on Peacock this evening to discuss Ukrainian refugees, asylum seekers at our border, and defense spending. Click here to watch the full interview, and find excerpts of Rep. Pocan’s
DBA and Edge: Two dairy groups request state review of ‘outlandish’ farm regulations
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association (DBA) and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative say several townships in northwestern Wisconsin are imposing “outlandish” regulations on large livestock farms, and the dairy groups asked the state to step in to review
Midwest Environmental Advocates: State Supreme Court Refuses to consider Meteor Timber’s request for permit to destroy wetlands
Madison, WI—In a decision issued today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court refused to take up a lawsuit involving Meteor Timber’s request for a permit that would have allowed the out of-state frac sand company to destroy rare wetlands in Monroe County.
Godlewski campaign: Sarah Godlewski blasts ruling that puts PFAS polluters before Wisconsin families
MADISON – Late yesterday, a Waukesha County Circuit Judge effectively halted the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from holding polluters responsible for the PFAS contamination of drinking water in communities across Wisconsin by requiring them to clean up the contaminations. Now, the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Visits Green Bay to highlight $1 million in funding she secured for Brown County United Way
GREEN BAY – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Green Bay to highlight a $1 million investment she delivered to the Brown County United Way. The federal funding was included in legislation that has been signed into law by President Biden
World Orphan Fund: Travels to Ukraine
Randolph – The World Orphan Fund (WOF), a Wisconsin based charity, announced that two of its board members are traveling to Ukraine to assess the needs of orphans being evacuated from war torn areas of the country. WOF President R.J.
Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service: Join us for the tenth Veninga lecture on religion and society and the 2022 WIPPS VIP reception
WIPPS is excited to continue the Veninga Lecture on Religion and Society this May. We hope you are able to join us for: Tenth Veninga Lecture on Religion and Society: “Citizen as Witness: A Theology of Grief and Solidarity for
Milwaukee Ald. Zamarripa: Releases statement on the inauguration of Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa April 13, 2022 This morning I was honored to attend the historic inauguration of our city’s 45th mayor, Cavalier Johnson. Mayor Johnson is both the 1st elected African-American and the youngest person ever elected to
WisDems: PolitiFact rates Kleefisch’s claim on cutting taxes “mostly false”
MADISON, Wis. – Shocking no one, a central claim in one of Rebecca Kleefisch’s first campaign ads this cycle – that she cut taxes for Wisconsinites – was deemed “Mostly False” by PolitiFact. Kleefisch is yet again misleading Wisconsinites. As lieutenant governor, Kleefisch
Wisconsin Technology Council: Announces students have until April 19 to enter ‘Wisconsin YES!’ business plan contest online
The countdown is extended through the holiday weekend for middle- and high-school students to enter Wisconsin Youth Entrepreneurs in Science, a statewide youth business plan contest modeled after the successful Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. It is open for online
Protect our Care: New report shows Wisconsin consumers benefiting from lower cost, quality health care plans through Obamacare marketplace
WISCONSIN — A new report from Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows Wisconsin is among the states where consumers saw premium reductions for their ACA Marketplace health coverage plans. In Wisconsin, ACA Marketplace premiums declined 6.7 percent
City of Racine: Alderman McCarthy invites 9th District to join him for a “coffee break”
Redistricting changed the 9th substantially, constituents encouraged to come meet their Alderman City of Racine – 9th District Alderman, Terry McCarthy, announced today that he will be taking a “Coffee Break” at Wilson’s Coffee and Tea this Saturday, April 16th, from 1-3pm and