Wisconsin Vote Uninstructed: New statewide polls show anti-war Gaza voters May swing November presidential election
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — A new statewide poll of Democratic and Independent voters in Wisconsin shows 2 in 5 are more likely to vote for Biden if he imposes a ceasefire and conditions military aid to Israel. The poll suggests a
Dane County Traffic Safety Commission: Trafic deaths on the rise from driver speeding
The number of persons killed in Dane County traffic crashes involving speeding increased 18% last year from the previous four-year average, leading Dane County law enforcement agencies and school districts to partner in a combined education and enforcement campaign to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Sets harvest quotas for 2024 elk season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today presented the elk harvest quotas for the Black River Elk Zone and Clam Lake Elk Zone to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board. The DNR approved an eight-bull harvest quota for
Gov. Evers, WEDC: Request release of $20 million to support local communities after recent UW campus closures
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), submitted a request to the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) requesting the release of $20 million in funding aimed at supporting local communities after recent University of Wisconsin (UW) System branch campus closures. The Branch Redevelopment
Dept. of Health Services: Recognizes Wisconsin wastewater professionals
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House Oversight Republicans: Grothman, Banks and Republicans probe Dept. of Defense over contents of upcoming report on DEI within U.S. military
WASHINGTON—House Oversight Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) and House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Chairman Jim Banks (R-Ind.) are leading several Republicans in an investigation of the Department of Defense’s (DoD)
USDA NASS: Wisconsin June agricultural and June area surveys
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IRG: Removing barriers to innovation
Delafield, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a new report discussing the utility of regulatory sandboxes to spur innovation, empower entrepreneurs, and help solve the kitchen table issues facing average Wisconsinites. Sandboxes are a fast-spreading cutting edge reform that give
Baldwin campaign: Announces fifth TV ad: “Weight lifted”
Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced its fifth TV advertisement, “Weight Lifted” which will air statewide. The ad features Wisconsin seniors sharing their experiences with high insulin costs and applauding Tammy’s work to stand up to Big Pharma and cap insulin costs
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee agreement with Pro-Palestinian protestors
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement after University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee made an agreement with protestors and the University sided with Hamas. “As I understand, Chancellor Mark A. Mone has since modified his stance
Rep. Myers: Responds to criticism leveled at UWM Chancellor
MADISON– Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding criticism by Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) who took issue with UWM Chancellor Mark Mone’s statement condemning antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all other forms of hatred. “College campuses are institutions where dialogue,
Rep. Stubbs: Awards citation to Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee, Jr.
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs awarded a citation to Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee, Jr. in collaboration with Senator Kelda Roys in recognition of his receiving an honorary doctorate of humane letters from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Rep. Kitchens: Congratulates Taiwan’s new leadership
(Madison) – On Monday, Dr. Lai Ching-te was sworn in as President of Taiwan, and Hsaio Bi-khim was sworn in as Vice President. State Representative Joel Kitchens issued the following statement congratulating the new leaders of Taiwan: “I would like
Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll: Half of swing-state voters fear violence around US election
TikTok Ban Is Popular With Voters as AI Stirs Privacy Fears, Poll Shows The poll shows: Trump leads Biden 48%-44% across the seven swing states being polled by Bloomberg News and Morning Consult. Six in 10 swing-state voters worried about
Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine: UWM agreement with UWM Popular University for Palestine
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UW-Milwaukee: Chancellor Mone message on listening and moving forward as a community
Chancellor Mark Mone shared the following message to UWM students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members on May 21, 2024. Dear UWM Students, Faculty and Staff, In recent days, I have heard from some on our campus and in our
Wisconsin Technology Council: Franchise leader Valerie Carter-Daniels to accept ‘Seize the Day’ award June 6 in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Milwaukee native Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter, president and chief executive officer of V&J Holding Co., the largest female-owned franchise organization in the United States, will receive the Ken Hendricks Memorial “Seize the Day” award June 6 at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference.
WisDems: Republican games already taking a toll on Western Wisconsin hospitals
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WPR revealed how Joint Finance Republicans’ refusal to release $15 million in approved funding to support health care in the Chippewa Valley is already taking a toll on providers in western Wisconsin. Eau Claire hospitals are struggling
Voces de la Frontera Action: Demands Biden use executive action to provide work permits to long-term immigrants
(Milwaukee) – On Wednesday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. CT, Voces de la Frontera Action (VDLFA) will join the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) in a press conference calling on President Biden to grant legal work permits to long-term immigrants, including
Dept. of Health Services: ‘Saying, Not Saying’ campaign aims to reduce mental health stigma
“How are you?” On the surface, it’s such a simple question—and it usually gets a simple answer. For those experiencing a mental health concern, the answer may not be simple. What they say and how they feel can be very