Dept. of Natural Resources: Confirms CWD in wild deer in Waushara County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Waushara County. The deer was found dead in early February in the town of Wautoma
Lazar campaign: Statement by the Honorable Maria Lazar regarding the retirement of Justice Ann Walsh Bradley
“I commend Justice Ann Walsh Bradley for her years of service to the Courts. While not often, she and I agree; It is time for a change on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. I intend to work tirelessly to ensure that
WisDems: On the retirement of Justice Ann Walsh Bradley
MADISON, Wis. — Following Justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s announcement that she will retire at the end of her current term, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Justice Ann Walsh Bradley stands as a giant on the Wisconsin Supreme Court,
RNC: ICYMI: Local Wisconsin bus companies tout economic impact of the Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In case you missed it, Milwaukee bus companies are touting the Republican National Convention’s economic impacts and the boost it will give their businesses. Ahead of July, over a third of the buses necessary for convention transportation will be sourced
Doyle campaign: Announces re-election campaign, emphasizes support for family sustaining jobs
State Rep. Steve Doyle launched his re-election campaign Tuesday, and said he was excited to keep getting things done for Western Wisconsin. Doyle plans to continue advocating for family- sustaining jobs, a fully funded education system, and middle-class tax cuts.
Justice Walsh Bradley: Statement from Justice Ann Walsh Bradley
Over the last 39 years I have been a judge. First as a circuit court judge in Marathon County, and the last 29 years as a member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. It has been an honor of a lifetime
Americans for Prosperity Wisconsin: Pushes Sen. Baldwin for answers on Biden EV mandate
Madison, Wisconsin – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced the launch of a new digital ad campaign in the Badger State calling on U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) to block the Biden administration’s efforts to ban gas-powered cars and force most
U.S. Reps. Van Orden, Davis: Introduce Legislation to establish farming and ranching opportunities for veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Don Davis (D-NC) introduced the Ag Vets Act. This bipartisan bill will codify an existing Ag Vets program to direct the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive grants to prepare
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Veterans can learn benefits of Whole Health during Milwaukee VA event
MILWAUKEE — The benefits of Whole Health for Veterans will be explored during the Whole Health Retreat on April 17. The event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave., will include breakout
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: “President Biden’s budget is a blueprint for how we can help working families succeed”
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new op-ed in Up North News details President Biden’s recent budget proposal and the opportunity Congress has to lower costs and support working families. President Biden’s budget proposal lowers taxes for working families, forces
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2024 spring turkey season opens April 17
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds turkey hunters that the 2024 spring turkey season opens on April 17. The 2024 spring turkey season will run from April 17 through May 28 and includes six, seven-day periods
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin’s statewide tornado drill is April 11
MADISON, Wis. – When tornadoes are in the forecast, ReadyWisconsin wants to ensure everyone knows how to stay safe. To help prepare, all of Wisconsin is invited to participate in statewide tornado drills today at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
Milwaukee Anti-War Committee: To host teach-in event on war propaganda and astronautics on 4/11
Milwaukee, WI – This upcoming Thursday, April 11th from 6-7:30pm, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee (MAC) will host a teach-in at Kuumba Juice & Coffee (274 E Keefe Ave) on the ties between war propaganda here in the U.S. and how
Dept. of Public Instruction: New report shows Wisconsin’s education workforce is in crisis
MADISON — A new report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction found Wisconsin educators continue to leave the state’s workforce at an alarming rate, and that educator compensation has decreased nearly 20 percent over the past 12
Gustafson campaign: Vivek Ramaswamy endorses Nate Gustafson for State Assembly
FOX CROSSING, Wis. – Today, former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced his endorsement of Rep. Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) to continue serving as the Assembly Representative for District 55. Ramaswamy released the following statement in support: “If you can’t fire
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Announce more than $106 million in quarterly aid payments for local roads and communities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that municipalities across the state received more than $106 million in the second quarterly payments for 2024 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids.
RNC: Republican Party files election integrity complaints against Wisconsin Elections Commission
WASHINGTON — Supported by the RNC, the Dane County Republican Party and Milwaukee County Republican Party filed two complaints with the Wisconsin Elections Commission against officials in Madison and Milwaukee. The complaints regard election officials failing to hire a sufficient number
Rafter campaign: Allouez Village President Jim Rafter to run for Wisconsin state Senate in the 30th District
After ten years of service on the Allouez Village Board of Trustees, with eight of those years as its President, Jim Rafter has officially announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Senate in District 30. During his tenure, Rafter has
UW-Milwaukee: To celebrate 414 Day
MILWAUKEE_As the city celebrates all things Milwaukee on 414 Day (April 14), UWM will celebrate the powerful impact the university has on the region during the fourth annual 414 for UWM Giving Days, April 14-16. The fun begins with a
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home over $500,000 to help build resilient infrastructure in Western Wisconsin
MONROE COUNTY, WISCONSIN. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she successfully brought home more than $500,000 to help make infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather and climate change. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Promoting Resilient