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
Sen. Wanggaard: Evers Administration admits no plan to close Lincoln Hills
Admission comes during a hearing on Juvenile Correction Rules MADISON – Six years after the law to close Lincoln Hills was enacted, the Department of Corrections (DOC) revealed today that the opening of the new juvenile prison on Milwaukee’s north
Jacque campaign: André Jacque, candidate for Congress in WI-08, had remarkable fundraising success in Q1, despite short campaign period
Over $140,000 raised in just 28 days GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the only true conservative candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, has demonstrated extraordinary fundraising prowess in just 28 days since entering the race on March 4th. Jacque’s
WILL: Files appeal to help part-time law enforcement officer keep his job
The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a Petition for Judicial Review in Burnett County Circuit Court to appeal the decision of the Law Enforcement Standards Board that has denied WILL client, Noah Gausman, the ability to
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul supports the EPA’s listing of nine PFAS compounds as hazardous constituents
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a multistate coalition of 12 states in submitting a comment letter strongly supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposed rule that would list nine PFAS compounds as hazardous constituents under the Resource
Dept. of Natural Resources: Apply now for the 2024 elk season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the application period for the 2024 elk hunt is now open through May 31. New this year, the Black River Elk Range will be open to hunting for
Clean Wisconsin: New EPA standards for PFAS will protect millions of Wisconsinites
Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the first ever national drinking water standards for harmful PFAS “forever chemicals.’ Public water systems across Wisconsin will now be required to meet strict Maximum Contaminant Levels for five different types of PFAS compounds, levels
UW-Madison: Cicada experts and resources available from UW-Madison
A historic double brood of cicadas is expected to emerge this spring, with hatchings centered on the Eastern and Midwestern parts of the U.S. Experts from UW–Madison are available for interviews about the biology of the deafening insects and their
Protect Our Care: Celebrates 7th Annual Medicaid Awareness Month
NEW VIDEO: Protect Our Care Celebrates 7th Annual Medicaid Awareness Month Washington, D.C. — Protect Our Care released a new video in celebration of the seventh annual Medicaid Awareness Month this April. One in four Americans rely on Medicaid for