Caroline Gómez-Tom: Announces campaign for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
MILWAUKEE — Caroline Gómez-Tom, president of the City of Milwaukee Board of Health and a professional health care advocate, announced today she will be a candidate for Milwaukee County Board in District 14 in the May 2 special election. The
USDA NASS: Surveys farmers’ planting intentions for 2023
Madison, Wis. – February 13, 2023 – As the 2023 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. “Each year,
Sen. Agard: Reacts to Governor Evers’ proposed investments in Wisconsin schools
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers announced major investments and initiatives from his 2023-25 biennial budget to support Wisconsin kids and K-12 schools throughout the state. The Governor’s proposal would provide an increase of more than $2.6 billion for public schools
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Praises Gov. Evers’ plan to keep baseball in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced a new plan to keep Major League Baseball and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee County for another two decades. The plan is part of the Governor’s biennial budget proposal and invests a portion
Rep. Gallagher: Statement on administration’s new UAP ‘Interagency Team’
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in response to the creation of a new White House “interagency team” to study UAPs. “I look forward to engaging with the new White House UAP ‘interagency team’ as giving this topic
Conservation Congress: Wisconsinites invited to participate in resolution process
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of citizens that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural
The Wisconsin Coalition for Safe Roads: Applauds Governor Evers’ commitment to safe roads and communities by including restoring access to Drivers Licenses for All in state budget
(Wisconsin) – The *Wisconsin Coalition For Safe Roads commends Governor Tony Evers on his steadfast commitment to ensuring safe roads and communities across Wisconsin. His executive 2023-25 budgetincludes a plan to restore access to driver’s licenses for all Wisconsin residents, regardless
Fast Fund: Will receive $250,000 thanks to Congresswoman Moore
Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore made sure the LOCAL 212 MATC FAST FUND was included in the community projects receiving federal funding from the omnibus funding bill this year. The grant was $250,000. Barbara Toles, President of the FAST Fund Board
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley: Orders special election for 14th supervisory district
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Tuesday, February 14, County Executive David Crowley formally called for a special election to fill the vacancy in the 14th Supervisory District. “Residents deserve fair, just, and equitable representation on the County Board of Supervisors,” said County Executive
Potatoes and Vegetables Growers Association: Van Haren enters WPVGA hall of fame
Pest Management Specialist Randy Van Haren, who established Pest Pros, Inc. of Plainfield, in 1984, was inducted into the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Hall of Fame at the industry’s Annual Awards Banquet held February 8, 2023, in
WisDems: Jennifer Dorow handed down “unlawful” lenient sentence in OWI case
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting yesterday revealed that Jennifer Dorow allowed a defendant convicted of a fifth OWI offense off easy, contrary to state law. A Wisconsin Court of Appeals overturned Dorow’s ruling earlier this month, calling the sentence “unlawful” after
Gov. Evers: Announces budget initiatives to do what’s best for kids, support K-12 schools
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s plan aims to improve reading and literacy outcomes, expand access to mental health services and school nutrition, address staffing shortages to help keep class sizes small, and increase per pupil and special education aids MADISON — Gov. Tony
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Craig Heilman appointed to Division of Corporate and Consumer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary-designee Cheryll Olson-Collins today announced she appointed Craig Heilman to lead the DFI’s Division of Corporate and Consumer Services as the division’s administrator. Heilman began his appointment on January 30, 2023. “Craig is
Sen. Nass: Gov. Evers and big spending Legislators declare Christmas in Feb. 2023-2025 biennial budget process commences
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in response to the start of the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget process as Governor Evers and big spending legislators breathlessly announce ways to fleece the taxpayers of the nearly $7 billion surplus. “In
Dept. Of Transportation: Waiver extension aims to open new route for school bus driver licenses
Amid a hiring challenge that puts qualified drivers in school buses, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has extended a testing waiver so more drivers are comfortable applying for a school bus license. The portion of
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, Women Speak Out PAC: America’s leading pro-life group commits six figures in support of Daniel Kelly for Supreme Court
MADISON, Wisc. – Today Women Speak Out PAC, a partner of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, announced its support for Justice Daniel Kelly in the Wisconsin Supreme Court primary election being held on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The group is committing six figures to increase awareness
Sen. Agard: Applauds Gov. Evers’ plan to keep Brewers in Milwaukee
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers announced a new deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that would spend $290 million from our state’s $7 billion surplus to ensure the team stays in Milwaukee through 2043 at a minimum. The proposed one time
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home over $25 million to address PFAS in Wisconsin drinking water
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that Wisconsin will receive over $25.2 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants and forever chemicals, like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
HPS, PayMedix: Nearly 3 in 4 Wisconsinites say they can’t afford their healthcare
MILWAUKEE, February 14, 2023 – Nearly three-quarters of Wisconsinites do not believe they can afford their healthcare out of pocket costs, according to a new survey of state residents by Health Payment Systems, Inc. (HPS)/PayMedix. The survey, conducted in early January, comes at a time
Institute for Reforming Government: Launches Center for Investigative Oversight
Delafield, WI – Wisconsin is witnessing an alarming trend in executive and bureaucratic failures, as well as claims of power for which there is no support in our constitution or statutes. In recent years, there have been unprecedented delays in processing