Wisconsin Conservative Coalition: Releases 2023-24 Legislator Scorecard
The Wisconsin Conservative Coalition (WCC) released on July 1, 2024 its 2023-2024 Northeast Wisconsin State Legislator Scorecard. Fourteen members of the Assembly and six members of the Senate representing Northeast Wisconsin were rated on how they voted on ten key bills. The
Biden campaign: U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn condemns Trump’s assault on democracy at voting rights roundtable in Milwaukee
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn held a roundtable with state and local leaders to condemn Donald Trump’s assault on American democracy. In Milwaukee, Rep. Clyburn was joined by County Executive David Crowley, State Senator LaTonya Johnson, State Representative Kalan Haywood,
UW-Eau Claire: On Money’s list of best colleges in the country
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is again among the best universities in the country for quality, affordability and student outcomes in Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America rankings. Money looked at more than 2,400 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges in the
WisDems: REMINDER: Schimel still supports enforcing 1849 abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced that it will hear a case on constitutional protections for reproductive freedom. The Court’s action comes as extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel continues to campaign on his opposition to reproductive freedom. Last week
WILL: Statement on recent SCOWIS decision to consider original action in Planned Parenthood abortion case
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has issued a statement after the Supreme Court of Wisconsin has agreed to hear a case from Planned Parenthood that attempts to create a constitutional right to an abortion in Wisconsin. The Quotes: WILL
UW-Stout: STEAM camps offer nearly 275 area middle, high schoolstudents hands-on preview of education at UW-Stout
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A Better Wisconsin Together: Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court Order to hear abortion rights case
MADISON, Wis. — In a positive step toward fully protecting safe and legal abortion access in the Badger State, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that it will take up the case of Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski, in which the justices could rule
Dept. of Natural Resources: Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing application deadline is Aug. 1
Oshkosh, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license holders
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: Statement on WI Supreme Court action
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s petition for original action and will consider the question of a state constitutional protection for bodily autonomy, including the right to abortion. The following is a statement from Michelle Velasquez,
American Dairy Coalition: USDA issues draft FMMO decision
GREEN BAY, Wis., July 2, 2024 – USDA issued its draft decision on Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) changes, which will be the Recommended Decision when published in the Federal Register in early July. At that point, industry feedback will be collected
Coulthard campaign: Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 endorses Brady Coulthard for state Assembly district
WEST ALLIS, WI — Brady Coulthard, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 14, proudly announced his campaign’s endorsement from the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 on July 2, 2024. “Brady Coulthard’s experience, commitment to public safety and unwavering support for
Wisconsin Technical College System: Board announces finalists for system president position
MADISON – The Wisconsin Technical College System Board today announced its finalists for the WTCS president position. The finalists are Robert Griggs and Layla Merrifield. “I am delighted that our national search yielded a wealth of exceptional candidates,” said S. Mark
UW-Madison: Serendipity reveals new method to fight cancer with T cells
MADISON — A promising therapy that treats blood cancers by harnessing the power of the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells could now treat solid tumors more efficiently. Thanks to a recent study published in Molecular Therapy –
Shankland campaign: Eric Sorensen, Democratic Frontliner in IL-17, endorses Katrina Shankland for Congress
STEVENS POINT, WI – Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen, representing Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, has endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Sorensen joins Congressman Mark Pocan, former Congressman Dave Obey, and more than four dozen local
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces drawdown of Bakken’s Pond in Lower Wisconsin State Riverway
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will conduct a full drawdown on Bakken’s Pond in Sauk County in mid-July. The drop in water levels is necessary to prepare the site for upcoming construction and
Universities of Wisconsin: Announce interim vice presidents of finance and administration and of university relations
MADISON, Wis.— Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) President Jay Rothman today announced two interim vice presidents. Rothman announced that Julie Gordon will serve as interim Vice President of Finance and Administration effective September 9, 2024. She will replace Sean Nelson, who has
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Poll shows Wisconsinites want action on clean water, but state Republicans refuse to act
MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is calling attention to results from the most recent Marquette Law School poll that show an overwhelming majority of Wisconsin voters are, ‘very or somewhat concerned about PFAS chemicals contaminating their water supply.’ “These poll results
Coalition to March on the RNC 2024: Statement on Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity
Milwaukee, WI – On July 1st the Supreme Court released a ruling in the Trump v United States case that US presidents have immunity for official acts committed as part of their role as president. Lawyers will undoubtedly continue to
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol partners with Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association to elevate focus on safe driving
Wisconsin State Patrol troopers will have a higher vantage point to spot dangerous driving behaviors in July thanks to a partnership with the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association. Troopers will riding along with semi-truck and bus drivers to enforce traffic laws
Our Revolution: Releases findings of post-debate survey of more than 17,000 progressive Democratic voters
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the heels of last week’s presidential debate, Our Revolution, the largest grassroots-funded progressive political organizing group in the United States, is releasing the findings of a sweeping new survey of more than 17,000 progressive Democratic voters