Dept. of Justice: New York City resident sentenced to prison for defrauding Wisconsin residents in professional sports ticket scam
Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on June 12, 2024, Nikhil S. Mahtani (age: 28) of New York, New York, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for wire fraud. According
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Supervisor Bielinski to introduce resolution supporting Milwaukee Public Schools and advocating for adequate state funding
MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Justin Bielinski, a former paraprofessional for the district, plans to introduce a resolution in support of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), as they work to rectify their financial reporting and accounting practices. The resolution emphasizes the importance of
Biden campaign: Statement on jump in Wisconsin worker pay under President Biden
New data this week shows that Wisconsin workers’ pay jumped 5.3% from this time last year, outpacing the national average. The 5.3% pay jump comes alongside news that inflation cooled in May, prices are flat, and core inflation has fallen to its lowest level in three
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Highlights “Workforce Ready” initiatives
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) today announced the launch of its Workforce Ready Wisconsin website, dedicated to highlighting regulatory innovations that address growing demand for licensed workers. “Our mission will always include protecting the public by enforcing
Biden campaign: Statement on Donald Trump’s first visit to Wisconsin as a convicted felon
Biden-Harris Wisconsin Communications Director Brianna Johnson released the following statement in response to the announcement of Donald Trump’s visit to Racine next week: “Donald Trump has shown us that he’s willing to do anything to gain power – it’s why
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Beloit School District sponsors illegal and discriminatory scholarships, solicits employees for funding
The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) warned the School District of Beloit (“the District”) that it must cease all discriminatory programs. Following numerous complaints of race-based policies in the District, WILL warned the District specifically about its “Grow
AFP-WI: Endorses Duey Stroebel in key State Senate race
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its endorsement of State Senator Duey Stroebel (SD-08) for the Wisconsin State Senate. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: “We are excited to support Senator Stroebel for the Wisconsin
WisDems: Chair Ben Wikler and Green County Democratic Party Chair Sandy Rindy tout Democratic momentum in Wisconsin on MSNBC
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Green County Democratic Party Chair Sandy Rindy joined The Last Word on MSNBC to discuss how Democrats in Wisconsin are defying the odds and gaining momentum heading into
Rep. Stubbs: Congratulates Wisconsin Department of Tourism on record-breaking year
MADISON, WI –Yesterday, the Wisconsin Department of Tourism announced that, according to economic impact data, Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated a record-breaking $25 billion in 2023. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “As an appointee to the Wisconsin Council
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting June 26
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the June meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and land donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, originating from the Huron/Ontario Rooms
WisDems: Endorses ‘no’ vote on August ballot questions
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced it had endorsed a “no” vote on both constitutional amendment ballot questions appearing on the August primary ballot. The endorsement was made over the weekend by a vote of the Party’s
Crawford campaign: Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Ann Walsh Bradley, Rebecca Dallet, Jill Karofsky, and Janet Protasiewicz endorse Judge Susan Crawford
MADISON, Wis. – The majority of current Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices have endorsed Judge Susan Crawford to be the court’s next justice, citing her decades of experience, commitment to upholding the law and constitution, and proven record of fairness and
Dept. of Transportation: Tomorrow is last day of Madison West DMV Service Center
The last day at Madison West DMV Service Center, 8417 Excelsior Drive, is Thursday, June 13 as it will move on Friday to its new location, 2344 South Park St., and become Madison Southwest DMV. The new location is just
Gov. Evers, WEDC: Join Kikkoman to celebrate groundbreaking of new facility in Jefferson
JEFFERSON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Kikkoman Chairman and honorary CEO Mr. Yuzaburo Mogi, representatives from the Kikkoman Corporation, and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, as well as local elected leaders and stakeholders, for a groundbreaking ceremony for Kikkoman Foods Inc.’s … Please log in to access
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: New early voting locations a win for democracy and Green Bay
GREEN BAY – Last night the Green Bay Common Council voted 9-3 in favor of establishing two new early voting locations – one on the west side at Johnsonville Tailgate Village and one on the east side at St. Bernard
USDA NASS: Wisconsin crop production
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Rep. Allen: Milwaukee Public Schools no longer a “local issue”
Madison, WI – Rep Allen released the following statement in light of recent revelations of financial mismanagement in the Milwaukee Public Schools after voters approved a significant expenditure increase. “The City of Milwaukee narrowly passed a referendum increasing Milwaukee Public
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Letter of support for Paulina Gutierrez’s appointment and confirmation
MILWAUKEE – The signatories below, all members of pro-democracy rights organizations, support the selection of Paulina Gutierrez as the next executive director of the Milwaukee Election Commission. We recognize our country’s presidential election is less than 5 months away, and
Americans for Contraception: New ad thanks Senator Baldwin for defending contraception rights
Contact: Chris Fleming (chris@redhorsestrategies.com), 202-631-0929 (Text/Call) MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Americans for Contraception released new ads thanking Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin for defending contraception rights as part of a larger campaign to thank Democratic Senators for voting in favor of
WisDems: MAGA Sheriff David Clarke on Eric Hovde’s Campaign: “Not going to win like this”… “Somebody should be fired”
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke took to the airwaves while guest hosting the Dan O’Donnell Show to trash California bank owner Eric Hovde for his flailing campaign, saying that Hovde is on a path to defeat. Click here to