Wisconsin Grocers Association: Names Mike Semmann as new president & CEO
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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Tours dairy research center, spotlights success of her program supporting Wisconsin’s dairy industry
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin toured the Center for Dairy Research at UW-Madison to learn about how her Dairy Business Innovation Initiative is supporting Wisconsin’s dairy businesses and workers. Following the tour, Senator Baldwin joined a tasting of
Trump campaign: Trump delivers remarks on Biden’s border bloodbath
President Donald Trump delivered remarks on Biden’s border bloodbath in Grand Rapids, Michigan Tuesday. President Trump received the endorsement of the Police Officers Association of Michigan. Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker said: “There are a lot of tragedies that are happening, as you
Biden campaign: Green Bay union leaders, reproductive rights advocates hold Donald Trump accountable ahead of first visit in two years
As Donald Trump touches down in Wisconsin for the first time in almost two years, the Biden-Harris campaign held a press conference in Green Bay today to send a clear message that his efforts to raise health care costs, threaten
U.S. Department of Justice: To monitor polls in Wisconsin for compliance with federal voting rights law
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Republican State Leadership Committee: A tale as old as time
The headline says it all. Madison Democrats now feel confident in Joe Biden’s ability to win in Wisconsin thanks to their tinkering in the redistricting process with state legislative maps. This comes as 15 members of the Assembly have either said they are leaving
UW-Milwaukee: $1.3 million gift moves UWM closer to new research vessel
MILWAUKEE_The Kohler Trust for Clean Water has given the UWM Foundation $1.3 million toward construction of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences’ state-of-the-art Research Vessel Maggi Sue. This gift brings the university within $3.5 million of its goal
A Better Wisconsin Together: Applauds Gov. Evers’ veto of GOP’s latest attack on LGBTQ youth
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 377, a GOP bill that would unjustly target LGBTQ+ youth and put elected officials in charge of deciding what sports kids in Wisconsin can play. According to A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director
Gov. Evers: Urges Wisconsin Supreme Court to restore absentee ballot drop boxes as a safe, secure voting option in Wisconsin elections
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has filed a brief urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to affirm that local election clerks are able to choose ballot drop boxes as one secure option for ballot returns in their communities. The governor is
Dept. of Workforce Development: Releases new unemployment insurance claims by county dashboard
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced its release of an expanded Unemployment Insurance (UI) statistics dashboard. The expanded dashboard now includes an interactive map with information on UI claims filed by county. “Today’s expanded UI
Reps. Joers, Bare: Governor Evers proclaims April “Sjögren’s Awareness Month”
MADISON – Governor Evers recently released a proclamation declaring April 2024 as Sjögren’s Awareness Month. Sjögren’s is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and damages the body. Approximately 4 million Americans, including 59,000 Wisconsinites, are currently living
Wisconsin Technology Council: Finalists in Gov’s Biz Plan Contest offer ideas in ag and food tech, health, IT, more
MADISON, Wis. – Twenty-five entries representing broad sectors such as advanced manufacturing, business services, information technology and life sciences will compete in the finalist round of the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The contestants have emerged after two rounds of judging in
Rep. Goeben: Governor supports continuing healthcare worker shortage
Madison –State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) released the following statement regarding the Evers Administration vetoing AB 144 / SB 158. This legislation offers preliminary healthcare credentials to previously unlicensed individuals. Prospective Wisconsin healthcare licensees, notably new graduates, continue to experience long processing
Rep. Dittrich: Evers veto goes against the will of Wisconsin voters
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement regarding Tony Evers’ veto of the Save Women’s Sports Act (AB 377): “Today, Wisconsin’s governor took a position against federal Title IX and against Wisconsin’s girls in a disgusting
WisDems: In Green Bay, GOP House hopefuls back Donald Trump’s Big Lie
MADISON, Wis. — As Donald Trump heads to Wisconsin today for the first time since 2022, Republicans eyeing the open seat in the 8th Congressional District Green Bay are no doubt desperate to prove their election-denying bona fides to win Trump’s favor.
Jacque campaign: Statement on President Trump’s visit to Green Bay
I’m excited to welcome President Trump back to Green Bay today! We need now, more than ever, his leadership in the White House. Our country is under attack thanks to Joe Biden’s disastrous policies. We must restore sanity to Washington
Opportunity Wisconsin: New ad calls on Rep. Van Orden to make big corporations pay their fair share
LA CROSSE, Wis. – In a new ad from Opportunity Wisconsin, a third generation dairy farmer from La Crosse calls out Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s votes to give tax breaks for big corporations, while family farmers and small businesses are
WisDems: On Donald Trump in Green Bay
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Donald Trump’s first visit to Wisconsin in nearly two years today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “As Wisconsinites head to the polls today to vote in critical local elections across the state, Donald
WisDems: Statement on Eric Hovde attending Donald Trump’s MAGA rally in Green Bay
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement in response to the news that Eric Hovde will attend the Donald Trump MAGA rally in Green Bay today: “Eric Hovde appearing with Donald Trump
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Reminds farmers to check runoff risk prior to spreading manure
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending