Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association: Adopts resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) Representative Assembly voted to adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire on all sides of the war in Gaza. The MTEA is the union representing more than 5,600 public education workers in
AFP-WI: Announces new round of legislative endorsements
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced three new endorsements for the State Assembly, ahead of the Wisconsin primary elections in August. As the state’s premier grassroots organization, AFP is committed to advancing economic prosperity, education freedom, and good
Biden campaign: Not so horrible: Violent crimes decrease dramatically in Milwaukee under President Biden
Today, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Director Ashanti Hamilton announced that across Milwaukee, homicides are down 18% and nonfatal shootings are down 29% from this time last year, in addition to fewer
IRG, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Breaking: Secretary of State agrees to change public records policy after legal action
The News: Today, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG), represented by attorneys at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), announced it has reached a settlement in a public records lawsuit against Wisconsin Secretary of State, Sarah Godlewski. WILL filed
WisDems: Sen. Jeff Smith, Rep. Jodi Emerson and community leaders in Eau Claire hold Vote NO press conference
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Jeff Smith and Representative Jodi Emerson joined former Eau Claire City Councilman and the Northwestern Wisconsin Co-op Organizer for Citizen Action Wisconsin Jeremy Gragert at a press conference in Eau Claire urging Wisconsinites to vote NO on
Anderson campaign: Announces innovative farm policy plan for U.S. Senate campaign
**Middleton, WI, ** – Phil Anderson, an independent libertarian candidate for the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin, today unveiled his comprehensive plan to overhaul federal farm policy. Anderson’s proposal addresses the failings of the current Farm Bill, which he argues has
WisDems: Questions Eric Hovde needs to answer about his bank taking foreign money
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, news broke that Eric Hovde’s bank is holding millions of dollars in deposits by foreign governments and banks, all while he refuses to give up ownership of his bank if elected to the Senate. Hovde owning his bank while that
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul shares resources available to consumers following the Change Healthcare (a unit of UnitedHealth) cyberattack
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is sharing consumer protection reminders and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s February data breach. “Wisconsinites can take steps to guard against
Crawford campaign: Raises over $460,000 in three weeks, breaking previous fundraising records
Crawford’s campaign will report raising more on its first fundraising report than any Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign in history MADISON, Wis. – In only three weeks since announcing her candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign will report
Milwaukee County District Attorney Chisholm: Statement Re: D’Vontaye Mitchell
“Mr. Mitchell’s death is a tragedy, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family,” said District Attorney John Chisholm. The Milwaukee Police Department is actively investigating Mr. Mitchell’s death. Today, our office met with Attorney William Sulton, representing Mr.
We All Belong: Rally for Democracy
Sunday, July 141:00 (immediately preceding the Rally)Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E Kenwood Blvd. Use the south entrance. Your press pass allows you to skip lines This Press Conference introduces the “Rally for Democracy,” a significant event
WisDems: BREAKING: Eric Hovde’s bank is taking money from foreign governments
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a bombshell news report by Heartland Signal uncovered Eric Hovde’s bank is holding millions of dollars in deposits by foreign governments and banks. This comes after the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Hovde does not plan to give up ownership of his bank if
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Accepts three cases at June 17 conference
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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Statement on GOP platform
“…dangerous, disingenuous, and out of touch with…Wisconsinites” Madison, Wis. – Headlines declared the GOP platform “softened” on abortion opposition. The reality is nothing has changed, and a national abortion ban is still possible and the goal of the GOP. The following
U.S. Department of Justice: La Crosse man sentenced to 6 years for trafficking fentanyl
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Timothy M. Cannon, 36, La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 6 years in federal prison for distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Cannon pled guilty to this charg…
Dept. of Health Services: Launches maternal and child health needs survey to gather community feedback
Wisconsinites are invited to help shape future family health programs The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) invites state residents to share information about family health in their communities to help influence the priorities and focus of maternal and child
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Exposes horrors of Biden’s inhumane open border policy
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in a roundtable titled, “The Exploitation Crisis: How the U.S. Government is Failing to Protect Migrant Children from Trafficking and Abuse.” Sen.
Milwaukee Press Club: Newsmaker at night
Shank Hall owner Peter Jest discusses new memoir MILWAUKEE – Peter Jest, longtime Milwaukee concert promoter and operator of Shank Hall, will discuss his new book, We Had Fun and Nobody Died, at a special evening Newsmaker set for Wednesday, July 31.
Milwaukee County Board: Moody Park Clean-Up event to promote community engagement and environmental stewardship
MILWAUKEE – On Friday, July 12, 2024, a collaborative effort led by 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla Coggs-Jones will bring together community members and various organizations for a clean-up event at Moody Park. This event aims to foster community engagement and