Shankland campaign: Stands up to special interests, secures “No Corporate PAC” commitments from primary candidates
PLATTEVILLE, WI – At Wednesday’s Democratic candidate forum for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, Rep. Katrina Shankland challenged fellow candidates Rebecca Cooke and Eric Wilson to join her in refusing to accept donations from corporate PACs. Following Shankland, both Cooke and Wilson
Dept. of Transportation: Gov. Evers approves WIS 113 northbound lanes improvements, Dane County
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.3 million contract to resurface WIS 113 northbound lanes between Sunset Lane in Waunakee and County V in Dane, Dane County. Work is scheduled to begin June 17. Payne
AFL-CIO: Trump to House Republicans: “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city.”
(MILWAUKEE, WI) June 13, 2024 — Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement as former President Donald Trump calls Milwaukee “horrible city” weeks before the 2024 Republican National Convention. “In a closed door meeting this morning
Dept. of Natural Resources: Get set for summer with Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the summer issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. Learn about great things happening around the state and get ready for summer with the latest
Dept. of Transportation: Speed enforcement on the Beltline takes to the sky
Watch your speed as Wisconsin State Patrol monitors the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) in Dane County from the sky. Weather permitting, the Air Support Unit is scheduled to patrol for traffic violations on the Beltline on Friday, June 14. “We want
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins letter addressing the Biden Administration’s “mass amnesty” for migrants
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and 19 of their Senate GOP colleagues, in sending an oversight letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland,
WisDems: On Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “Horrible city”
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “horrible city” in a closed-door meeting with House Republicans this morning, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statement: “Donald Trump attacking the great city of Milwaukee as
Dept. of Workforce Development: Releases new report highlighting advances in efforts to combat UI fraud
MADISON – Vigorous efforts to combat Unemployment Insurance (UI) fraud have intensified in recent years, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek shared with members of the department’s Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council (UIAC). “Over the past five years, more
Biden campaign: Statement on Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “Horrible city”
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager Garren Randolph released the following statement in response to Donald Trump reportedly saying, “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city,” to House Republicans today: “If Donald Trump thinks Milwaukee is so horrible,
Lowlands Group: Supports Tour of America’s Dairyland with title sponsorship of three races and return of the Lion Prime ‘Race Within the Race’
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 13, 2024 – Lowlands Group, a longtime supporter of cycling in Wisconsin, announced its participation in the upcoming Kwik Trip Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD), back for its 15th year, as a series sponsor and title sponsor
Sen. Roys: Temporary Relief: SCOTUS remains a threat to abortion rights
MADISON — As expected, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided Thursday that a small group of radical anti-choice activists did not have standing to sue to limit or end access to mifepristone, a medication commonly used to induce abortion and
Carthage College: Names Philip Hood vice president for advancement
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College has hired Philip Hood, a candidate with exemplary leadership skills and fundraising acumen, as its next vice president for advancement. Tasked with elevating the college’s advancement efforts and carrying forward the ambitious Light that Travels campaign,
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin: Biden-Harris Administration awards more than $27 Million in Rural Energy Investments for Wisconsin
ROTHSCHILD, Wisc., June 13, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than $27 million in USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) investments bolstering 15 rural Wisconsin businesses’ efforts to adapt or expand clean energy use.
Milwaukee County Board: Supervisor Vincent to participate in Aviation Experience with Commemorative Air Force this Saturday
MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Kathleen Vincent will join the Commemorative Air Force this Saturday, June 15, 2024, for an aviation experience, embarking on a flight from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Timmerman Airport. Supervisor Vincent will fly in a T-34, a former
PPWI: Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President and CEO Tanya Atkinson. “Today’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court is a win for patients and access to abortion care. Mifepristone remains approved with no new restrictions and the legal status
Outagamie County Exec. Tom Nelson: Statement on the announced closure of UW-Fox Cities
Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County executive Tom Nelson issued the following statement uponnotification of the decision by UW System president Jay Rothman and UW-Oshkosh chancellorAndy Leavitt to close down the UW-Fox campus: “Like millions of Americans, Chancellor Andy Leavitt and
UW-Green Bay: Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership names Karen Lancelle new Executive in Residence
Green Bay, Wis.— The Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership at UW-Green Bay has recently named Karen Lancelle, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Schreiber Foods as the next Executive in Residence (EIR). Lancelle will succeed Bridget Krage O’Connor, owner and principal of
WMC: Nick Burger promoted to WMC’s Director of Membership
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday Nick Burger’s promotion to Director of Membership. “We are thrilled to promote Nick to this much-deserved role,” said WMC COO and Vice
RNC: Brings on Wisconsin subcontractors
In case you missed it , in the weeks leading up to convention week, the Republican National Convention’s (RNC) will transform the Fiserv Forum, Panther Arena, and Baird Center into a world-class production. This Augean effort will involve the construction and
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to hold Garland in contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H. Res. 1292 to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in Contempt of Congress. “It’s very simple, the Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena with legitimate legislative purpose and