UW-Eau Claire: Thursdays at the U speaker to discuss Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck
Dr. Steve Ackerman is the featured speaker for the next Thursdays at the U presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Ackerman, professor emeritus of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at UW-Madison, will present “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald:
Dept. of Transportation: Governor Evers approves WIS 89 improvements, Waterloo to Columbus
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.7 million contract to resurface WIS 89 between Clarkson Road in Waterloo and Avalon Road in Columbus, Columbia, Dane, and Dodge counties. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin April
Dept. of Transportation: Governor Evers approves US 51 and County B/AB improvements, Dane County
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $3.3 million contract to reconstruct the US 51 and County B/AB intersection, North of Stoughton in Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin April 8. Mussen Brothers, Inc.
Students for a Democratic Society at UW-Milwaukee: Host rally in solidarity with the Milwaukee 5
[Milwaukee, WI] – A rally in solidarity with the Milwaukee 5, the 5 members of SDS who were wrongfully arrested during a sit-in on February 9th. The rally will be co-hosted by the UWM Students for a Democratic Society, Milwaukee
Franklin campaign: Announces candidacy for state representative, pledges commitment to community growth and progress
De Pere, WI – Ben Franklin is proud to declare his candidacy for the 88 th Assembly District of Wisconsin. With a commitment to represent the needs and aspirations of our community, Franklin aims to bring fresh perspectives, innovative solutions,
Marquette Law School: National survey finds Biden and Trump each supported by 50% of registered voters
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey of registered voters finds President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump each to be the choice of 50% of registered voters. Among likely voters, Biden receives 52% and Trump
Voces de la Frontera Action: Wisconsin coalition sends Biden Administration strong message with Uninstructed vote “end the war in Gaza and counter the anti-immigrant rhetoric”
(WISCONSIN) – Yesterday’s electoral results in Wisconsin demonstrate that the Biden administration must urgently correct course to win over the critical battleground state come November. The Uninstructed vote garnered over 48,000 votes, more than double the margin with which Biden won the
Clean Wisconsin: Calls on Gov. Evers to veto PFAS bill that protects polluters
Earlier this year, Assembly lawmakers passed Senate Bill 312, which now heads to Gov. Evers’ desk for approval. The bill would result in PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ being treated differently from every other hazardous substance under Wisconsin’s Spill’s Law. As written,
Jacque campaign: Sheriff Brett Bowe of Calumet County endorses André Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, proudly announces the endorsement of Sheriff Brett Bowe of Calumet County. Sheriff Bowe’s endorsement underscores Jacque’s dedication to law enforcement and his commitment to ensuring public
County Exec. Parisi: Sets May retirement date
Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced that his last day in office will be Friday, May 3rd. Parisi has led a period of transformational growth for Wisconsin’s fastest growing county. Since first being elected Executive in 2011, Parisi has
Roth campaign: Outagamie Sheriff Clint Kriewaldt endorses Roger Roth for Congress
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Biden campaign: Union leaders and local elected officials blast Trump’s job-killing, abortion-banning agenda during first Wisconsin visit in almost two years
This week, as Donald Trump prepared to step foot in Wisconsin for the first time since 2022, the Biden-Harris campaign held press conferences across the state to emphasize the threat Trump poses to our economy, our freedoms, and our democracy.
WILL: Announces settlement involving professor suspended for criticizing “woke” policies at Concordia University
The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) announced a settlement between its client, Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz, DMin, PhD, and Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW), where Dr. Schulz served as professor of philosophy until he was suspended in
Rep. Oldenburg: Pre disaster flood resilience program signed into law
MADISON – Representative Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) authored Senate Bill 222. Senate Bill 222 was signed into law on April 3, 2024 and is now 2023 Wisconsin Act 265. 2023 Wisconsin Act 265 creates a pre disaster flood resilience grant program aimed at
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Spring Election program its most successful to date
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation is proud to announce it had its most successful local elections program ever in the Spring election on Tuesday. Deputy Director Seth Hoffmeister had this to say on the results: “Preliminary results suggest that Wisconsin Conservation
Audubon Great Lakes: Gov. Evers signs legislation to protect wetlands, a bipartisan victory for birds and communities
WISCONSIN – (April 3, 2024) Wisconsin has lost up to 50 percent of its historic wetlands. Today, Governor Evers signed SB 222, the Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Program, into law, a bipartisan victory for Wisconsin’s wetlands and the birds and communities that depend on them.
Rep. Ratcliff: Releases statement on introduction of letter calling on Wisconsin Congressional Delegation to support the America’s Children Act
(Madison) – Today, Representative Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) held a joint press conference with Representative Baldeh (D-Madison) and Improve the Dream organization advocates releasing a letter and calling on the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation to support the America’s Children Act. This letter
North Shore Bank: President and CEO Jay McKenna appointed by Governor Evers to Banking Review Board
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – North Shore Bank today announced that President and CEO Jay McKenna has been appointed by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to serve as a Professional Member on the Banking Review Board. McKenna’s appointment was confirmed March 2024 by
Roth campaign: Receives endorsement from Outagamie County Sheriff Clint Kriewaldt
APPLETON, WI – Today, Outagamie County Sheriff Clint Kriewaldt announced his endorsement of Roger Roth in his campaign for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. This is now the third law enforcement leader to endorse Roger Roth’s candidacy. In his announcement, Sheriff
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin: Grand jury returns two indictments involving firearms
MADISON, WIS. – A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned two firearms-related indictments today. You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and a person named as defendant in an indictment