U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee agreement with Pro-Palestinian protestors
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement after University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee made an agreement with protestors and the University sided with Hamas. “As I understand, Chancellor Mark A. Mone has since modified his stance
Rep. Myers: Responds to criticism leveled at UWM Chancellor
MADISON– Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding criticism by Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) who took issue with UWM Chancellor Mark Mone’s statement condemning antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all other forms of hatred. “College campuses are institutions where dialogue,
Rep. Stubbs: Awards citation to Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee, Jr.
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs awarded a citation to Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee, Jr. in collaboration with Senator Kelda Roys in recognition of his receiving an honorary doctorate of humane letters from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Rep. Kitchens: Congratulates Taiwan’s new leadership
(Madison) – On Monday, Dr. Lai Ching-te was sworn in as President of Taiwan, and Hsaio Bi-khim was sworn in as Vice President. State Representative Joel Kitchens issued the following statement congratulating the new leaders of Taiwan: “I would like
Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll: Half of swing-state voters fear violence around US election
TikTok Ban Is Popular With Voters as AI Stirs Privacy Fears, Poll Shows The poll shows: Trump leads Biden 48%-44% across the seven swing states being polled by Bloomberg News and Morning Consult. Six in 10 swing-state voters worried about
Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine: UWM agreement with UWM Popular University for Palestine
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UW-Milwaukee: Chancellor Mone message on listening and moving forward as a community
Chancellor Mark Mone shared the following message to UWM students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members on May 21, 2024. Dear UWM Students, Faculty and Staff, In recent days, I have heard from some on our campus and in our
Wisconsin Technology Council: Franchise leader Valerie Carter-Daniels to accept ‘Seize the Day’ award June 6 in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Milwaukee native Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter, president and chief executive officer of V&J Holding Co., the largest female-owned franchise organization in the United States, will receive the Ken Hendricks Memorial “Seize the Day” award June 6 at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference.
WisDems: Republican games already taking a toll on Western Wisconsin hospitals
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WPR revealed how Joint Finance Republicans’ refusal to release $15 million in approved funding to support health care in the Chippewa Valley is already taking a toll on providers in western Wisconsin. Eau Claire hospitals are struggling
Voces de la Frontera Action: Demands Biden use executive action to provide work permits to long-term immigrants
(Milwaukee) – On Wednesday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. CT, Voces de la Frontera Action (VDLFA) will join the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) in a press conference calling on President Biden to grant legal work permits to long-term immigrants, including
Dept. of Health Services: ‘Saying, Not Saying’ campaign aims to reduce mental health stigma
“How are you?” On the surface, it’s such a simple question—and it usually gets a simple answer. For those experiencing a mental health concern, the answer may not be simple. What they say and how they feel can be very
Children’s Wisconsin: 26th annual 96.5 WKLH Miracle Marathon raises more than $1,024,000 for Children’s Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (May 21, 2024) — Thanks to the amazing generosity of the community, the 26th annual WKLH Miracle Marathon presented by Mars Family Foundation raised more than $1,024,000. Hosted by Dave Luczak and Dorene Michaels from 96.5 WKLH, the two-day, 36-hour
Rep. O’Connor: AG Kaul selling the Dep. of Justice to the highest bidder
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s report on Attorney General Josh Kaul’s decision to sell a new office in the Department of Justice to out-of-state Democrat megadonor Michael Bloomberg:
Dept. of Natural Resources: Monitoring manure spill near Village of Norwalk, Monroe County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill that occurred at a dairy farm in Monroe County last week. Spill response continued throughout the week, and DNR staff continue to monitor the situation. At
WisGOP: To open new regional field office in Waukesha
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced Tuesday it will open a new South East Regional field office at 1701 Pearl Street, #5-0 in Waukesha. This office will serve as a hub for the state party, the Hovde campaign,
Rep. Anderson: Awarded fellowship to attend Midwestern leadership institute
MADISON, Wis. – Representative Clinton Anderson was among 39 select lawmakers chosen to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. He will meet with fellow lawmakers from Wisconsin and 10 other
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Slams border bill “charade”
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor to expose Democrats’ charade of a border bill that doesn’t secure the border and is worse than doing nothing by making processing and dispersing illegal immigrants more efficient. Sen. Johnson
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Sheboygan Falls Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Sheboygan Falls is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the
WisDems: What they’re saying: Eric Hovde’s “history of invoking antisemitic slurs”
MADISON, Wis. — On Sunday, Haaretz, one of Israel’s leading newspapers, broke the news that Eric Hovde has a long history of using antisemitic slurs and spreading antisemitic conspiracies. This comes as Hovde is facing increasing scrutiny over his numerous insulting comments about
Dept. of Natural Resources: Buy your state park, trail passes online to save time
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2024 annual vehicle admission sticker and state trail passes online. Everyone can find their adventure in Wisconsin with 50 state