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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) today introduced bipartisan legislation to help address the current truck driver shortage in the United States by establishing a refundable income tax credit for qualified commercial truck drivers. In 2021, American

(March 31, 2022 – Grand Chute, Wisconsin) An elderly Grand Chute nursing home resident has been the victim of voter abuse at the hands of town, county, and Wisconsin state election officials. According to a Wisconsin Elections Commission Complaint filed March

Contacts:  Ann Batiza, Peace Action Wisconsin Steering Committee and Assange Defense MKE, annwisc@gmail.com,  414-238-3903; Pam Richard, Peace Action Wisconsin administrator, pamrichard35@gmail.com, 414-269-9525 STAND WITH ASSANGE Rally April 2, Noon, at the Corner of Brady and Farwell – with Song Premiere, “When That Whistle Blows” by jamxs! Publisher Julian Assange blew the whistle each

Madison, WI. – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers yesterday killed by veto three bills that were key components of the Wisconsin Sporting Freedom Act. The three bills passed by the Legislature but killed by the Governor would have made it easier for

MADISON, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers is proclaiming April 4-8 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. ReadyWisconsin is encouraging every Wisconsinite to prepare for severe weather and tornadoes that occur during the spring and summer months. “Severe

MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of April as Financial Literacy and Capability Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy

Inclusion and equity have distinct and important meanings in the world of K-12 education, specifically when it comes to special education and meeting the needs of our students with disabilities. They are words that express our values as educators, they

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that fire season is underway. Unlike out West, spring is the most dangerous time for wildfires in Wisconsin. After the snow melts and before plants, trees and grass turn

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Dr. Denita Ball, announced today that she has earned the endorsements of more than 40 current and former law enforcement professionals in her campaign for Sheriff, including five

Grenadian diplomat Dessima Williams is visiting campus as the Human Rights Program’s inaugural Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Human Rights, from March 28 to April 8. Williams served as Grenada’s Ambassador to the United Nations from 2009-2013, and as the Chair

MADISON / March 31, 2022 – In Wisconsin, 56% of all missing persons are men and boys, according to the federal NamUs database (1).  Likewise, 68% of homicide victims in Wisconsin are men (2). The problem is especially acute among Native

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released the following statement relating to SB 597: “I find it discouraging and disappointing that our self-proclaimed ‘Education Governor’, Tony Evers, would choose to veto this important bill that would help children succeed. SB

A week after Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, released his policy plan to revitalize manufacturing and strengthen unions, over a dozen Wisconsin union leaders have thrown their support behind him. CBS58: Group of union leaders endorses Mandela Barnes, touts manufacturing

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) and elder abuse in the November 2020 election: “Yesterday, Attorney Erick Kaardal, Special Counsel for the Thomas More Society, filed a

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that 431,000 new jobs were added to our country’s economy last month, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.6 percent. After eleven straight months of job growth above 400,000 and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the April board meeting to consider several proposed rules, hearings, land items and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, originating from Public Meeting

(MADISON,WI) – Join RCC for the entire month of April as they “Reimagine Collective Access to Care” for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual violence affects everyone, but everyone’s ability to receive help is not the same. RCC invites you to join in discussing how

WHITEWATER–April 1st, 2022– The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is pleased to announce that the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W) has committed to being a title sponsor for another year! This year’s 10th anniversary

[Madison, WI] – Wisconsin’s top teachers union, WEAC, has lined Tony Evers’ campaign coffers to the tune of over $86,000 since his 2018 campaign, and it’s been a worthwhile investment for the liberal group. While other state governors led on

As I travel the communities of the 17th Senate District, people often ask me – “why can’t you all just get along.” I often reply with – “for the most part we do, but compromise, collaboration and harmony do not make