Common Cause Wisconsin: What you need to know to vote and have it counted and to have your voice heard
It’s no exaggeration to say that this has been one of the most eventful political Summers in memory and it’s not even over yet. Today, we the people can actively begin to weigh in and shape the future of our
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Ahead of White House announcement, Protect Our Care releases profiles on the 10 high-cost drugs selected for Medicare negotiation
Washington, DC – Protect Our Care is releasing updated profiles of the first ten drugs whose prices will be lowered as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act. Following months of negotiations with drug manufacturers, the Biden-Harris administration is scheduled
Dept. of Military Affairs: Army Guard installs 10th state command sergeant major
MADISON, Wis. — There was a changing of the Guard Aug. 10 as Command Sgt. Maj. Curtis Patrouille passed the sword to Command Sgt. Maj. Duane Weyer, signifying the transfer of responsibility for the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s senior enlisted
Dept. of Natural Resources: Awards brownfields grants to Calumet County and the cities of Manitowoc and Brillion
Funds Will Support Assessment Activities Needed For Redevelopment MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced three grants of $75,000 each to Calumet County, the city of Manitowoc and the city of Brillion to investigate environmental contamination
Dept. of Military Affairs: ReadyWisconsin reminds everyone to keep safety in mind as a new school year begins
MADISON, Wis. – As families are preparing for students heading back to the classroom over the coming weeks, ReadyWisconsin is encouraging parents to add safety to their back-to-school planning. “It’s important to prioritize safety as we transition from summer break
Dept. of Natural Resources: Eligible hunters sign up for fall gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities
Deadline To Apply Is Sept. 15 a young white tailed doe (female) looks back as she walks along a field in the morning. MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible hunters hoping to participate in the Gun
WisDems: Memo: What to know about California bank owner Eric Hovde
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of the Wisconsin primary tonight, here’s what you need to know about California bank owner Eric Hovde, the three-time winner of one of Orange County, California’s most influential people: he’s got more ties to California than Wisconsin, he can’t stop insulting Wisconsinites, he’s a “walking
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR seeking volunteers for rare plant monitoring program
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that they are seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that gives plant enthusiasts an opportunity to conduct surveys for rare plants around the
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Craig Heilman appointed DFI deputy secretary
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary Cheryll Olson-Collins today announced she appointed Craig Heilman as the agency’s deputy secretary. DFI Deputy Secretary Heilman started in the position on August 12, 2024. Prior to serving as deputy secretary, Heilman served as
National Federation of Independent Business: NFIB’s Jeff Brabant joins WCUB in Green Bay, discusses campaign to stop massive tax hike on Wisconsin small business
NFIB urges Congress to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent GREEN BAY, WISC. (August 13, 2024) – Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business trade association,
Baldwin campaign: Tammy Tuesdays, August 13, 2024
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families
UW-Green Bay: Celebrates 85,883 annual continuing education and workforce training learners, enough to fill Lambeau Field
Green Bay, Wis.—It’s one thing to fill a professional football field with fervent fans of the green and gold on a Sunday afternoon in fall. It’s another to surpass that same stadium’s capacity of 81,441 by filling it with learners.*
WisDems Press: ICYMI: Rep. Hong, First Responders Gather in Madison, Mayor Reynolds and Elected Leaders Gather in La Crosse to Encourage a No Vote on August Primary Ballot Questions
MADISON, Wis. — Today in Madison, State Representative Francesca Hong and first responders gathered outside the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin headquarters to discuss the negative impacts the passage of the constitutional amendment ballot questions could have on emergency relief and
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee: Wisconsin Republicans wield toxic majorities to push ballot measures that upend Democratic Gov’s power
Ahead of a battleground election on new maps, Wisconsin Republicans are pushing last-minute power grabs to maintain as much control as possible WASHINGTON — Wisconsin Republicans are yet again weaponizing their legislative majorities to upset the balance of power
WILL: Defends First Amendment rights of Wisconsin driver in new lawsuit
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) is challenging a state law that unlawfully restricts Wisconsin drivers’ First Amendment rights. The state uses subjective and arbitrary decisions to decide what drivers can print on their personalized license plates.
UW-Green Bay: Marinette campus theatre unveils new season as Bayshore Arts Center
Marinette, WI — Community theatre and arts are vibrant in the Real North. UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus unveils the 2024-2025 season, featuring the announcement of a new name for the venue: Bayshore Arts Center (BAC). “This new identity reflects how we
U.S. Dept of Agriculture: Wisconsin Ag News – Crop Production
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WisDems: Roundup – Wisconsinites, distrustful of GOP legislature, urge ‘no’ vote on August 13 ballot questions
MADISON — Over the last few weeks, Wisconsinites from across the Badger State have written to their local newspapers to urge fellow voters to vote ‘NO’ on tomorrow’s ballot. If passed, these constitutional amendments would give Republican politicians in Madison—who turned Wisconsin’s
Thurston campaign: Response to DDA Boese’s August 12, 2024 press release
This morning, on the eve of the election, Boese’s press release betrays her. It is factual – Boese botched a case relating to four alleged offenders. The facts of this case are revealing. On or around February 28, 2021, the
Goodwin campaign: Launches compelling video ad ‘Your advocate, your voice, your fighter for change’
Milwaukee, WI – Former Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. campaign is excited to announce the release of its new Video Ad today. In the 1:20 ad, titled ‘Your Advocate, Your Voice, Your Fighter For Change,’ Goodwin passionately pledges