UW-Madison: Cramer named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
UW-Madison has selected Rob Cramer, a deeply experienced administrator and current interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, to continue as the permanent selection for the role. “Rob has all of the tools, experience and knowledge to lead these critical
Supervisor Coggs-Jones, Community Organizations: To host 5th Annual MKE Harambee clean-up
MILWAUKEE – In honor of Earth Day, County Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones will team up with community organizations to host the 5th Annual MKE Harambee clean-up on Friday, April 22 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. “My passion for keeping the community
Weekly GOP Radio Address: Sen. Feyen says Dept. Safety and Professional Services mismanagement continues with planned “blackout”
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/220421GOPAddress.mp3 Over the last few months, the legislature has heard from an increasing number of people falling victim to licensing backlogs at the Department of Safety and Professional Services. I have heard from constituents who have filed all the necessary
Weekly Dem Radio Address: Sen. Bewley says clean energy and a strong economy go hand in hand
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/220421DemAddress.mp3 Hi, this is Senator Janet Bewley with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Far too often these days, politicians try and convince you that something is an “either or” proposition. But the truth is we can rise above false choices
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Applauds Biden administration’s strategy to address opioid epidemic and substance use disorder crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced the release of the Biden-Harris Administration’s inaugural National Drug Control Strategy. The Strategy includes major elements championed by Senator Baldwin to combat the substance misuse epidemic. “The
UW-Madison: Cramer named vice chancellor for finance and administration
UW-Madison has selected Rob Cramer, a deeply experienced administrator and current interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, to continue as the permanent selection for the role. “Rob has all of the tools, experience and knowledge to lead these critical
Rep. Allen: Title IX
Recently, the administration of President Biden proposed amending regulations to implement a new interpretation of Title IX. Title IX prohibits recipients of federal financial assistance from discriminating on the basis of sex in education programs or activities. “Title IX has
Opportunity Wisconsin: [ICYMI] The Capital Times: Ron Johnson votes to help the rich, not small businesses
MADISON, Wis.—In case you missed it, this week The Capital Times published an op-ed from Melissa Buchholz, owner of Odd Duck restaurant and Little Duck Kitchen in Milwaukee. KEY POINT: “…I cannot understand the great pride Johnson takes in voting against these policies while
Gallagher campaign: Receives endorsement from former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
“Having served in the Marines during two deployments to Iraq, he is a strong conservative leader who will champion American values here at home.” GREEN BAY, WI – Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today endorsed Congressman Mike Gallagher in
U.S. EPA: Administrator Regan highlights investments for rural water infrastructure in Wisconsin, promise of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for rural America
Stop in Wisconsin part of Building a Better America Rural Infrastructure Tour, highlighting how investments deliver clean water, good-paying jobs and economic opportunity to small towns and rural America WASHINGTON (April 21, 2022) – During a stop on the Building
Thomas More Society: Wisconsin election officials violated election law in April 2022 voting
Thomas More Society Attorneys Expose Illegal Absentee Ballot Harvesting by Green Bay City Clerk (April 21, 2022 – Green Bay, Wisconsin) A Green Bay, Wisconsin, voter is alleging that the City Clerk of Green Bay is guilty of illegal absentee ballot
WisDems: “Knives Out” — April 21
A Weekly Roundup of the Hot Mess That Is the Republican Primary for Governor MADISON, Wis. — Welcome to “Knives Out”— Rebecca Kleefisch’s favorite phrase and a weekly roundup of the infighting between the radical Republicans running for Wisconsin governor. The
WisDOT: Spring Thaw and Class II road restrictions end Monday for central and southern Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw and Class II road restrictions for Zones 3, 4 and 5 on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. The restrictions remain in place for northern Wisconsin (Zones 1 and 2) until
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Details Tony Evers’ failed leadership in new TV ad
MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – through its affiliate, WMC Issues Mobilization Council – is out with a new television ad exposing Gov. Tony Evers for his lack of leadership during the pandemic. “When the pandemic hit, Tony Evers shut
Evers campaign: State grants help Wisconsin Main Streets bounceback
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Ladysmith News reported in depth on how Governor Tony Evers’ Main Street Bounceback program is “not only helping renovate a vacant building in Ladysmith, but also breathing new life into the city’s downtown.” For Rusk
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Supervisor Burgelis encourages residents to visit Villa Terrace Olmsted Exhibition
MILWAUKEE – On April 14 the Friends of Villa Terrace opened their newest exhibition, In the Park with Olmsted: A Vision for Milwaukee. The exhibition will be open to the public through September 25 and will profile the significant contributions Frederick
Reps. Petryk, Edming: Governor’s veto leaves Unemployment Insurance program vulnerable to fraud
Madison – Representative Warren Petryk (R- Town of Washington), Chair of the Workforce Development Committee, and Representative James Edming (R- Glen Flora), Chair of the Assembly Labor and Integrated Employment Committee, sent a letter to the Department of Workforce Development
A Better Mt. Pleasant: Releases statement on attorney’s frivolous and retaliatory defamation lawsuit
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI APRIL 21, 2022 – I have been a resident of Mount Pleasant for nearly 30 years, and the spokeswoman for A Better Mt. Pleasant—a local community watchdog group—for the past six years. In February, 2022, A