Wisconsin Bankers Association: Wisconsin State Journal Names Wisconsin Bankers Association a winner of the Madison, Wis. top workplaces 2024 award
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Wisconsin State Journal Top Workplaces. In addition, Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO, has been selected as the winner of the Leadership award in
Rep. VanderMeer: More VanderMeer bills signed into law
Madison, WI – On Wednesday, March 20th, and Friday March 22nd, Governor Tony Evers signed three bills authored by Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) into law. Two related pieces of legislation, Senate Bill 791 and Senate Bill 792, primarily allow private sector businesses to offer
House Select Committee on the CCP Chairman Gallagher: on Appointment of Rep. Moolenaar to lead Select Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement on the appointment of Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI) to lead the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party after the Chairman’s retirement on April 19th, 2024. “Representative John Moolenaar
Rep. Donovan: Requests audit of Milwaukee Public School District
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) sent a letter today to Joint Legislative Audit Committee Co-Chairs Representative Witke and Senator Wimberger requesting a formal audit of the Milwaukee Public School District (MPS). On April 2nd, voters in Milwaukee will be asked
UW-Stout: Theatre presents award-winning musical ‘Dogfight’ April 5-13
Menomonie, Wis. – Audiences at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Harvey Hall Theatre will soon enter the flashback of Vietnam veteran Marine Corporal Eddie Birdlace, as he relives the eve of his deployment. University Theatre students will perform the award-winning musical “Dogfight.”
Lakes at Stake Wisconsin: Lauds Oneida County for vote to preserve lakes and rivers in Wisconsin
Madison—March 25, 2024—Lakes at Stake Wisconsin, (LASW) a grassroots organization committed to protecting Wisconsin lakes from enhanced wakes, today praised the recent vote by the Oneida County Board of Supervisors to protect Wisconsin lakes from the damage done by wake
Dept. of Transportation: DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to use at the polls
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) explains the steps needed to obtain an ID to show at the polls if the voter does not already have some form of ID, such as a Wisconsin driver license
Marquette University: To host “Waging Peace in Vietnam,” an exhibition on Vietnam War resistance in the military
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University will host “Waging Peace in Vietnam: U.S. Soldiers and Veterans who Opposed the War,” a traveling exhibition and program highlighting resistance during the Vietnam War by active-duty U.S. service members and veterans, April 1–17. The exhibition,
UW-Green Bay: Together we rise! Make your mark on UW-Green Bay’s Day of Giving
Green Bay, WI – Everyone has the Power to Rise. And on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, alumni, faculty, staff and community leaders have the power to transform the region through UW-Green Bay’s Day of Giving. For 24 hours, donors can directly impact
American Red Cross: Give blood or platelets with the Red Cross
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Stubbs campaign: Rep. Stubbs announces her candidacy for the 78th Assembly District
Madison, WI – Upon declaring her candidacy for the 78th District in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D – Madison) released the following statement: “I am thrilled to announce my campaign for the 78th Assembly District and to
American Lung Association: Applauds signing of bill allowing Wisconsin schools to stock asthma medication
MADISON, WI (March 22, 2024) – Statement of Molly Collins, Director of Advocacy for the American Lung Association in Wisconsin, in response to Governor Evers signing AB 914, that will allow schools in Wisconsin to stock asthma medications for student use. “The
Rep. McGuire: Sexual misconduct bill, inspired by Kenosha resident’s story, signed into law
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 333 into law as Act 200. Act 200 criminalizes sexual misconduct that substantially interferes with a pupil’s academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive school environment. Rep. McGuire and
Rep. Gustafson: Gov. Evers signs three more bills authored by Rep. Gustafson
Rep. Nate Gustafson (R – Fox Crossing) shared the following comments after attending the bill signing ceremonies for Senate Bills 728 and 788 and Assembly Bill 1073 in Governor Evers’ office: “As a representative in my first term, it is
Listen to Wisconsin: 20 Wisconsin state electeds launch endorsement letter for “uninstructed” in the April 2 Democratic primary
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Women Win Wisconsin: Addresses U.S. Rep. Gallagher’s early departure
Friday’s announcement by Congressman Mike Gallagher of his decision to vacate his House seat before the end of his term highlights the deepening dysfunction within the Republican party. While there are areas where Congressman Gallagher and we, at Women Win
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Celebrates 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, expanding coverage for tens of millions of Americans
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is marking the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law on March 23, 2010. Senator Baldwin helped author and pass the Affordable Care Act (ACA), landmark legislation that
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers an additional $50 million for community-driven projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she successfully secured over $49.8 million for community-driven projects in the second bipartisan Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package that passed the Senate early
Civic Media: Amicus: A Law Review with Jim Santelle
Waukesha, Wis. – On the 90th episode of the live, statewide Saturday morning broadcast that marries current events with civic understanding, Civic Media introduces Wisconsin to its re-styled weekly show, formerly known as “Morning Cannolis,” re-imagined and re-named as “Amicus:
WisDems: Chair Ben Wikler slams Trump’s attacks on health care on ACA anniversary
MADISON, Wis. — Today, on the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement highlighting what’s at stake for health care this November: “Millions of Americans have relied on the Affordable Care Act for