Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation: Announces development of an unprecedented economic impact study
Keshena, Wis., May 30, 2024 — The Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation (WIEDC) is preparing an unprecedented Economic Impact Study, dedicated to assessing the vast economic contributions of both tribal enterprises and Indigenous-led small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin. This groundbreaking initiative, the
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Report: Recovery continues for restaurants and bars
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Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance: 12th annual Take Kids Fishing Day – June 1st
La Crosse, May 30, 2024 — For the 12th year, the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) is teaming up with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Boots on the Ground conservation program to host Annual Take Kids Fishing Day from 9 to noon
Sen. Hutton: Response to assault of Brookfield police officer
MADISON — Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in response to the assault of a Brookfield police officer at Brookfield Square Mall on Tuesday night: “This incident is yet another reminder of the life and death risks our law enforcement
Sen. Jacque: Evidence warrants revoking the UW campus registration of the Students for Justice in Palestine
DE PERE, WI… State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement today in support of two UW-Madison Class of 2024 graduates who submitted a formal 47-page complaint calling on administrators to revoke the registration of the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)
WisDems: Gov. JB Pritzker to deliver state convention keynote address
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as the keynote speaker at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Gov. Pritzker will address delegates during the convention’s main
Milwaukee Board of School Directors: Statement
MILWAUKEE, WI – On Friday, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors (Board) received a letter (attached) from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). We are aware of the matter and are working closely with DPI and multiple stakeholders to
Opportunity Wisconsin: Van Orden votes to advance Farm Bill, including cuts to food assistance programs
LA CROSSE, Wis. – In case you missed it, last week Congressman Derrick Van Orden voted to advance a Republican-written Farm Bill proposal out of the House Agriculture Committee, despite billions in potential cuts to food assistance programs that support
Wisconsin Historical Society: Little White Schoolhouse listed in the State Register of Historic Places
RIPON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has listed the Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon (Fond du Lac County) on the State Register of Historic Places. While the Little White Schoolhouse has been on the State Register since 1989, the
WCMA: Honors 2024 Cheese Champions
MADISON, WI – As June Dairy Month approaches, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) presented its third annual Cheese Champion awards to seven federal and state lawmakers for their efforts to support and advance the dairy processing industry. “Dairy processors
Lyerly campaign: 314 Action Fund endorses Dr. Kristin Lyerly for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th District
(PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA) — Today, 314 Action Fund, the premier organization electing Democratic scientists and STEM candidates to public office, endorsed Dr. Kristin Lyerly in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional district open-seat race. “314 Action Fund is proud to endorse Dr. Kristin Lyerly
Wied campaign: Trump-endorsed conservative Tony Wied dominates straw
De Pere, WI – Businessman, political outsider, and Trump-endorsed conservative Tony Wied leads with 71% in a new straw poll released by the Wisconsin College Republicans. “This poll shows us what we know to be true. The people of WI-08 are tired
Gov. Evers, WEDC: Announce $100 million investment in Wisconsin startups and entrepreneurs
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, today announced a major step forward in supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with the launch of the Wisconsin Investment Fund, a public-private venture capital initiative
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Asks dairy producers to return survey this June
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has mailed the 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey to all licensed dairy producers in the state. The department asks dairy producers to return the survey by June
A Better Mount Pleasant: Complaint filed with WEC and Racine DA against Village President and Assembly candidate David DeGroot
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI MAY 29, 2024 — A complaint filed on Tuesday with the State of Wisconsin Ethics Commission and the Racine District Attorney against Mount Pleasant Village President David DeGroot alleges misconduct in public office for his role in the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking landowners to host fall gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for landowners to host hunters with disabilities for the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities, which will take place Oct. 5-13, 2024. To be part of the Gun Deer Hunt
Wittchow campaign: Waukesha County Prosecutor announces campaign for judge
Today, Waukesha County Assistant District Attorney Zach Wittchow announced his candidacy for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 6. Having worked side-by-side with law enforcement officials throughout his career, Zach has a proven track record in public safety and a reputation
Roth campaign: Secures ballot access in Wisconsin’s 8th District
APPLETON, WI – Today, Roger Roth secured a place on the ballot for both elections in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. The Roth for Wisconsin campaign collected over 1,700 signatures in less than two weeks after Governor Evers called a special election in Wisconsin’s
DCCC: Peter Barca added to DCCC’s coveted ‘Red to Blue’ program
Barca will flip WI-01 blue and help take back the House majority Today, the DCCC announced that Peter Barca has been added to the committee’s highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Barca,
USDA NASS: Wisconsin crop progress and condition
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