Children’s Wisconsin: 26th annual 96.5 WKLH Miracle Marathon raises more than $1,024,000 for Children’s Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (May 21, 2024) — Thanks to the amazing generosity of the community, the 26th annual WKLH Miracle Marathon presented by Mars Family Foundation raised more than $1,024,000. Hosted by Dave Luczak and Dorene Michaels from 96.5 WKLH, the two-day, 36-hour
Rep. O’Connor: AG Kaul selling the Dep. of Justice to the highest bidder
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s report on Attorney General Josh Kaul’s decision to sell a new office in the Department of Justice to out-of-state Democrat megadonor Michael Bloomberg:
Dept. of Natural Resources: Monitoring manure spill near Village of Norwalk, Monroe County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill that occurred at a dairy farm in Monroe County last week. Spill response continued throughout the week, and DNR staff continue to monitor the situation. At
WisGOP: To open new regional field office in Waukesha
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced Tuesday it will open a new South East Regional field office at 1701 Pearl Street, #5-0 in Waukesha. This office will serve as a hub for the state party, the Hovde campaign,
Rep. Anderson: Awarded fellowship to attend Midwestern leadership institute
MADISON, Wis. – Representative Clinton Anderson was among 39 select lawmakers chosen to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. He will meet with fellow lawmakers from Wisconsin and 10 other
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Slams border bill “charade”
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor to expose Democrats’ charade of a border bill that doesn’t secure the border and is worse than doing nothing by making processing and dispersing illegal immigrants more efficient. Sen. Johnson
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Sheboygan Falls Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Sheboygan Falls is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the
WisDems: What they’re saying: Eric Hovde’s “history of invoking antisemitic slurs”
MADISON, Wis. — On Sunday, Haaretz, one of Israel’s leading newspapers, broke the news that Eric Hovde has a long history of using antisemitic slurs and spreading antisemitic conspiracies. This comes as Hovde is facing increasing scrutiny over his numerous insulting comments about
Dept. of Natural Resources: Buy your state park, trail passes online to save time
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2024 annual vehicle admission sticker and state trail passes online. Everyone can find their adventure in Wisconsin with 50 state
Dept. of Natural Resources: Confirms cicadas have begun To emerge In Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today confirmed the emergence of cicadas in Wisconsin. A resident of Lake Geneva has sent photos of newly emerged cicadas (Magicicada spp.) taken on Friday, May 17. The DNR confirmed that
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Files formal civil rights complaint against the American Bar Association and institutions of higher education across America for discriminatory practices
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a Title VI complaint against the American Bar Association (ABA) for several discriminatory programs, including its “Judicial Clerkship Program” and “Judicial Intern Opportunity Program,” which offer premier, exclusive
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Speaks out on abortion restrictions driving away providers, impact on women’s freedom to choose
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a press conference highlighting the ongoing negative impacts of overturning Roe v. Wade on women’s right to control their bodies and access necessary health care. Senator Baldwin discussed how abortion bans have harmed Wisconsin’s reproductive
WisDems: ICYMI: Rep. Deb Andraca, Senate candidate Jodi Habush Sinykin, and former DNR board member Todd Ambs slam Republicans’ obstruction at Cedarburg roundtable
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Joint Finance Committee Member Rep. Deb Andraca, candidate for Senate Jodi Habush Sinykin, and Todd Ambs, a former Department of Natural Resources Board member whose appointment was rejected by Senate Republicans, joined local leaders and environmental advocates
Dept. of Natural Resources: Ride Safe This Summer: Take a Wisconsin ATV safety course before riding
MADISON, Wis. – As summer approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all ATV/UTV riders to complete an ATV safety certification course before they hit the trails. Although a safety course is recommended for riders of all ages, Wisconsin
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Op-ed and events highlight Opportunity Wisconsin’s one-year program anniversary
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Opportunity Wisconsin is marking the one-year anniversary of its current program this month by outlining our work in an op-ed in Up North News and in-person events around the state. Opportunity Wisconsin launched its
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: To celebrate Amtrak’s new Borealis trains, join for inaugural trip across three Midwest states
LA CROSSE — Gov. Tony Evers today, as the Evers Administration celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, will join the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Amtrak, and federal, state, and local leaders in La Crosse to celebrate the launch of the
Dept. of Public Instruction: Program aimed at retaining special educators celebrates successful first year
MADISON — A program launched last year by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction aimed at tackling special education educator staffing challenges is celebrating the completion of its first year. In its pilot year, 258 participants successfully completed the DPI’s Special
Sen. Baldwin: Tammy Tuesdays: May 14, 2024
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families
Mount Mary University: Making College Possible: event champions academic success for under-represented students
MILWAUKEE (May 21, 2024) Mount Mary University will host the spring LAUNCH! event for College Possible Wisconsin, a national organization helping students from under-represented communities remove barriers to earning a college degree. The annual LAUNCH! event will take place
Agrace: ‘Race for Agrace’ comes to Madison June 2
MADISON, Wis. – To help ensure all area residents have access to its services, Agrace is hosting its 8th annual Race for Agrace fundraiser in Madison on Sunday, June 2. The family-friendly event includes a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile walk,