UW-River Falls: Music lecturers to perform in concert to benefit Ukraine relief effort
March 22, 2022 – University of Wisconsin-River Falls music lecturer and piano instructor Ivan Konev is grateful he is still able to text his aunt who is caring for his grandmother in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, to get updates on how his family is doing as
Bradley Foundation: Glenn Loury, distinguished economist and scholar, selected as a 2022 Bradley Prize winner
Milwaukee, WI – Glenn Loury, a renowned scholar and economist, has been named a 2022 Bradley Prize winner, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation announced today. The honor recognizes individuals whose outstanding achievements reflect The Bradley Foundation’s mission to restore, strengthen, and protect
Sen. Jacque: To hold listening sessions
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today announced that he will be holding listening sessions with his Northeast Wisconsin constituents to provide an update on the 2022 Legislative Session and to answer questions from citizens. “As the voice
County Executive Crowley: Announces launch of Overdose Dashboard
MILWAUKEE – Drug-related deaths continue to rise in Milwaukee County and across the country. Milwaukee County has among the highest rates of overdose deaths in Wisconsin, and in the last two years record numbers of emergency calls related to overdoses have
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Something Special from Wisconsin™ announces new line of “Boxes of Fun” for Easter
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a new line of “Boxes of Fun” through the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program today, including holiday options for Easter. This makes it easy for consumers to give fun,
Active Wisconsin: Avoid high gas prices, tips for new bike riders
Madison – Prices at the gas pump are high, but traveling by bike for short trips might provide relief for many Wisconsinites, say advocates from around the state. “As gas prices rise to historic levels, now is a good time
Gov. Evers: Celebrates National Agriculture Day by signing bipartisan bill to bolster dairy exports from America’s dairyland
PLYMOUTH — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated National Agriculture Day in his hometown of Plymouth, Wisconsin—renowned for being the Cheese Capital of the World—by signing Senate Bill 827, now Wisconsin Act 207, to help bolster Wisconsin’s dairy exports. In December, Gov.
O’Marro campaign: Vilas County Circuit Court Judge candidate Meg O’Marro thanks growing list of endorsements in lead up to April 5 election
Eagle River, Wis., — Meg O’Marro, candidate for Vilas County Circuit Court Judge Branch 2 thanks her growing list of supporters heading into the Tuesday, April 5 election. A Wisconsin native and accomplished recent Vilas County Assistant Corporation Counsel, Meg O’Marro
Kornblum campaign: Candidate forum scheduled in District 2 Court of Appeals race
Judge Lori Kornblum, the incumbent judge in District 2 of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and her opponent are scheduled to appear at a candidate forum on Wednesday, March 23 at 12 noon. The Forum is sponsored by the Washington
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Make Putin fear what we will do in defense of Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Dana Perino and Trace Gallagher on America’s Newsroom to discuss President Biden’s upcoming trip to Europe, China’s support for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, and the New Cold War. Watch the full interview here, or
Cooke campaign: Stevens Point fire fighters endorse Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s third district
Stevens Point, WI — Today, Stevens Point Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 484, announced their endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. They cited Rebecca’s values, leadership, and work ethic in their support for her candidacy. “Rebecca brings fresh ideas to
Reps. Shelton and Hong, Sen. Agard: Democratic legislators recommit to the Economic Justice Bill of Rights
MADISON – In a press conference from the Wisconsin State Assembly floor, legislative Democrats and community partners commended the reintroduction of Representative Kristina Shelton and Francesca Hong’s Economic Justice Bill of Rights, Assembly Joint Resolution 149, as a framework for
O’Connor campaign: Jerry O’Connor running for 52nd Assembly district
WisDems: Nicholson dark money group releases ad calling him a “doer,” despite Nicholson having no serious plans for the state
Can Kleefisch Compete with Half a Million in Outside Spending? MADISON, Wis. – Kevin Nicholson’s deep-pocketed, dark money supporters released their first ad in the GOP primary this week, calling Nicholson a “doer” — but all his plans for our state
Sen. Felzkowski: Governor signs Felzkowski shoreland zoning bill into law
Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 867 into law, which was championed by Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk). This bill, which passed through the legislature with strong bi-partisan support, makes changes to shoreland zoning laws regarding viewing corridors
Van Orden campaign: endorsed by the Republican Jewish Coalition
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – The Republican Jewish Coalition announced this morning their endorsements of 14 candidates in key races around the country, including Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd District as one of the only 4 challengers receiving an
U.S. Rep. Steil: Completes 3 listening sessions across Southeast Wisconsin
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) completed three listening sessions held throughout Southeast Wisconsin. “It is my priority to be available and accessible to residents in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. At each of the listening sessions today, we discussed issues including
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in Jefferson County
Depopulation efforts continue this week at the Jefferson County poultry farm infected by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is coordinating with state and federal partners in this response. Additionally, DATCP
City of Milwaukee: Celebrates Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and for the 5th straight year, the City of Milwaukee will be honoring notable women in the city’s history with a series of informational vignettes that will run on the front page of the city’s website