Rep. O’Connor: Statement Fond du Lac County DA office files criminal complaints for child sex abuse and trafficking in FDL
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s office filed criminal complaints yesterday against two adults previously arrested for sex trafficking and child sex-abuse charges. “As Chair of
UW-Stout: Design Wisconsin coming to UW-Stout in 2025, student wins Merit Award during event at Milwaukee Tool
Menomonie, Wis. — Design professionals from around Wisconsin representing some of the state’s biggest and best-known brands gathered May 18 in Milwaukee for University of Wisconsin-Stout’s third annual Design Wisconsin. The event was hosted by Milwaukee Tool at its headquarters
Jacque campaign: Conservative Green Bay City Council Members Morgan & Wery endorse André Jacque for Wisconsin 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, announced today that he has received the endorsement of conservative Green Bay City Council Members Bill Morgan (District 3) and Chris Wery (District 8). “I have known
Biden campaign: Women blast Trump’s abortion bans across the battlegrounds
As Donald Trump and his MAGA allies rip away access to reproductive health care across the country, two women who directly faced the cruel consequences of Trump’s anti-abortion agenda are shining a light on the impact of Trump overturning Roe v.
Coulthard campaign: Run for Something endorses Brady Coulthard for State Assembly District 14
Brady Coulthard is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of Run For Something because
UW-Madison: Scientists develop most sensitive way to observe single molecules
MADISON — Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed the most sensitive method yet for detecting and profiling a single molecule — unlocking a new tool that holds potential for better understanding how the building blocks of matter interact
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Douglas County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the Interstate 535 Blatnik Bridge project in Douglas County. Incidental take refers to
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Cowles talks about investing in Wisconsin State Parks
Hello, I’m State Senator Rob Cowles, representing the 2nd Senate District in Northeast Wisconsin. Wisconsin is home to some of the most scenic state parks anywhere in the United States. From Devil’s Lake to Copper Falls and Wyalusing to Peninsula
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers kicks off June Dairy Month
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating the kickoff of June Dairy Month and highlighting his administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s dairy farmers and uplift the state’s dairy industry. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home nearly $23 million for Wisconsin schools to upgrade buses
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that 24 school districts across Wisconsin will receive funding to replace existing school buses, which have been linked to asthma and other harmful health conditions, with zero- and low-emission buses. The investment,
Mayadev campaign: City of Madison Ald. MGR Govindarajan endorses Renuka Mayadev for 77th Assembly District
Madison, WI – Today, City of Madison Alder MGR Govindarajan announced his endorsement of Renuka Mayadev to represent the 77th Assembly District. “I’m beyond excited to endorse Renuka Mayadev for Assembly. Renuka has a vision that I believe in, one necessary to propel our
Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation: Announces development of an unprecedented economic impact study
Keshena, Wis., May 30, 2024 — The Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation (WIEDC) is preparing an unprecedented Economic Impact Study, dedicated to assessing the vast economic contributions of both tribal enterprises and Indigenous-led small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin. This groundbreaking initiative, the
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Report: Recovery continues for restaurants and bars
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Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance: 12th annual Take Kids Fishing Day – June 1st
La Crosse, May 30, 2024 — For the 12th year, the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) is teaming up with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Boots on the Ground conservation program to host Annual Take Kids Fishing Day from 9 to noon
Sen. Hutton: Response to assault of Brookfield police officer
MADISON — Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in response to the assault of a Brookfield police officer at Brookfield Square Mall on Tuesday night: “This incident is yet another reminder of the life and death risks our law enforcement
Sen. Jacque: Evidence warrants revoking the UW campus registration of the Students for Justice in Palestine
DE PERE, WI… State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement today in support of two UW-Madison Class of 2024 graduates who submitted a formal 47-page complaint calling on administrators to revoke the registration of the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)
WisDems: Gov. JB Pritzker to deliver state convention keynote address
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as the keynote speaker at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Gov. Pritzker will address delegates during the convention’s main
Milwaukee Board of School Directors: Statement
MILWAUKEE, WI – On Friday, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors (Board) received a letter (attached) from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). We are aware of the matter and are working closely with DPI and multiple stakeholders to
Opportunity Wisconsin: Van Orden votes to advance Farm Bill, including cuts to food assistance programs
LA CROSSE, Wis. – In case you missed it, last week Congressman Derrick Van Orden voted to advance a Republican-written Farm Bill proposal out of the House Agriculture Committee, despite billions in potential cuts to food assistance programs that support
Wisconsin Historical Society: Little White Schoolhouse listed in the State Register of Historic Places
RIPON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has listed the Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon (Fond du Lac County) on the State Register of Historic Places. While the Little White Schoolhouse has been on the State Register since 1989, the