WisGOP: Democrats buck Biden on the border
[Madison, WI] – After March saw the highest monthly number of illegal border crossings in DHS history, it’s no wonder that border security is causing trouble in paradise for Democrats in Wisconsin and across the country. According to a recent report by Politico: “The administration
Cabral-Guevara campaign: Receives endorsement from Sen. Jacque
[Fox Crossing, WI] – Today, State Senator Andre Jacque (R- DePere) announced his endorsement of Rachael Cabral-Guevara in her run for State Senate. “I’m proud to endorse my friend Rachael Cabral Guevara to join me in the State Senate because
Wauwatosa School District: Students reach national finals of ‘We the People’ competition
WAUWATOSA, WI — The Wauwatosa School District is pleased to announce that students from both Wauwatosa East and Wauwatosa West high schools recently excelled in the annual ‘We the People’ competition. Last weekend, both teams competed in the national competition
U.S. Rep. Moore: Spearheads bipartisan effort to increase funding in FY 2023 for homeless assistance programs
Congresswoman Moore and Congressman John Katko (R-NY) led 148 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the Appropriations Committee calling for $3.6 billion in funding in FY 22 for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants (HAG)
Voces de la Frontera: Says all people seeking refuge should be welcomed with dignity
Biden & Democrats Must Reject Far-Right Republican Strategy to Block Repeal of Racist Title 42 (WISCONSIN) – On Monday, a conservative, Trump-appointed judge temporarily blocked President Biden’s repeal of Title 42. Title 42 is a racist and anti-immigrant policy used by the Trump
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Announces nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards are open
Awards Recognize Individuals & Organizations for Excellence in Increasing Financial Literacy, Capability and Inclusion Among Wisconsin Residents MADISON, Wis. – The Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability today announced the Council is accepting nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards through
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Joins 10 victim advocacy and law enforcement organizations to file amicus brief with Wisconsin Supreme Court in support of crime victims’ rights constitutional amendment
MADISON – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, along with 10 other victim advocacy and law enforcement organizations recently filed an amicus curiae brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in the ongoing litigation over the crime victims’ rights constitutional amendment commonly known as Marsy’s Law.
Institute for Reforming Government: Hires Senior Research Director Quinton Klabon
Madison, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government has hired Quinton Klabon to be Senior Research Director to develop K-12 and higher education policy solutions for Wisconsin. He can be reached at QK@reforminggovernment.org. Quinton worked for seven years at Saint Marcus Lutheran School in
IRG: Hires Senior Research Director Quinton Klabon
Madison, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government has hired Quinton Klabon to be Senior Research Director to develop K-12 and higher education policy solutions for Wisconsin. He can be reached at QK@reforminggovernment.org. Quinton worked for seven years at Saint Marcus Lutheran School in
UW-Madison: Wisconsin Partnership Program community impact grant program now open
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) has released its 2022 Community Impact Grant Program Request for Partnerships. Through the Community Impact Grant Program, the Wisconsin Partnership Program advances health equity in Wisconsin by supporting community-academic partnership initiatives
Ald. Murphy: Police chase and horrific crash results in probation for reckless driver
During my career as an elected official I have always respected the boundaries between the legislative and judicial branches of government. However, when a case presents itself as not providing adequate justice or protection for the community, I feel obligated
U.S. Sen. Johnson: To Sec. Mayorkas; DHS disinformation Governance Board Executive Director is “Beacon of Misinformation”
WASHINGTON— On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC), sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, requesting information on DHS’s plans to create a “Disinformation Governance Board”
Marquette University: NBA legend Dwyane Wade to serve as 2022 undergraduate Commencement speaker
MILWAUKEE — Dwyane Wade, a three-time NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist and one of the 75 greatest players in NBA history who led Marquette to the Final Four in 2003, will serve as Marquette University’s undergraduate Commencement speaker on Sunday,
Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Honors workers killed on the job
A safe job is a fundamental right. On April 28th the labor movement will once again observe Workers Memorial Day to remember workers injured or killed on the job and to organize and strengthen the fight for safe workplaces for
Congressional Leadership Fund: Reserves $125 Million in first round ad reservations to win the House majority
WASHINGTON — Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC endorsed by Leader Kevin McCarthy and all of House Republican leadership, today announced its first wave of ad reservations for the 2022 election cycle. CLF’s initial reserves total $125 million in ad time for television and streaming
A Better Wisconsin Together: Statements on Workers’ Memorial Day
MADISON, Wis. — Today, on Workers’ Memorial Day, A Better Wisconsin Together stands in solidarity with those who are fighting to strengthen workers’ rights and ensure safe workplaces for all. The following are statements from Chris Walloch, executive director of A
Jackie Nitschke Center: Graduation party season is here; Should parties include alcohol?
(Green Bay, Wis.) – Crossing the stage to receive your high school diploma is a memorable moment and significant accomplishment that most often includes celebrations with family and friends. While high school graduation symbolizes a transition to becoming a young
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads Senate resolution commemorating Workers’ Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a resolution honoring Workers’ Memorial Day, an international holiday commemorating workers who were killed, disabled, injured, or made unwell on the job. Workers’ Memorial Day is observed annually on April
WiSys: Invests in the Winnow Fund, names fund Managing Director Richelle Martin as WiSys ‘Venture Capitalist-in-Residence’
Working with the statewide network of innovation hubs, known as WiSys VentureHomes®, Martin will share her expertise and experience as a venture capitalist with university students and aspiring startup founders throughout the state of Wisconsin. The move comes as part
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Buoyed by unprecedented aid, arts & cultural organizations rebound from pandemic
Employment in Wisconsin arts and cultural sectors has rebounded substantially from the COVID-19 pandemic, due in part to an unprecedented federal and state relief effort, according to a Wisconsin Policy Forum report. While the most accurate data show employment