OPEIU 39: Trustage workers to hold march and rally July 29th
Madison, WI – The Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39 will hold a march and a rally in downtown Madison on Saturday, July 29th, 2023, from 9am to 11am. The Union invites community members to join a
WEC: Voter Education Project wins national award
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission this week received the 2023 Innovators Award from the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) for the WEC’s “Elections 101” voter education project launched in 2022. The WEC was presented with the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Legislation to increase transparency online advances with bipartisan support
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Online Act, led by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and JD Vance (R-OH) passed the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with bipartisan support. This legislation would ensure that all goods sold
Gov. Evers, AG Kaul: Join bipartisan coalition in opposing 3M’s proposed PFAS settlement
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, joining a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general, announced their opposition to a proposed class action settlement that fails to adequately hold accountable the 3M Company (3M) for contaminating Americans’ drinking
Rep. Brandtjen: Election fraudster in court
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) has issued the following statement regarding Kimberly Zapata’s court appearance: “I just learned that Kimberly Zapata, the former Deputy Clerk for the City of Milwaukee, will be in court today to face
Essentia Health, Marshfield Clinic Health System: Sign integration agreement
Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System today announced the two health systems have entered into an agreement to form a new integrated regional health system serving rural and mid-urban communities across four states. The agreement is the latest step
Protect Our Care: New University of Wisconsin study finds Medicare beneficiaries filled more insulin prescriptions under the Inflation Reduction Act
WISCONSIN – A new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Southern California Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics finds that Medicare recipients have filled more insulin prescriptions since the
MLG Capital: MKE CRE executives named National Women of Influence
Brookfield, Wis. (July 27, 2023) – MLG Capital, a national leader in private equity investments in commercial real estate, today announced that Assistant Vice President Lindsey Collings and Associate General Counsel Carol Muratore were both named GlobeSt Real Estate Forum 2023 Women of
Cranberry Growers Association: New fair food cranberry éclair, tribute to state’s fruit to debut at Wisconsin State Fair
WEST ALLIS – With opening day of the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair quickly approaching, the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA) knows there’s one thing on every fairgoer’s mind – the food. Today, WSCGA unveiled a new product for cran-fans to enjoy.
Milwaukee Repertory Theatre: Casting announced for the world premiere of “Run Bambi Run”
July 27, 2023 [Milwaukee] –Milwaukee Repertory Theater is pleased to announce the casting for the World Premiere musical Run Bambi Run, featuring a book by Academy Award-winner Eric Simonson (Lombardi), music and lyrics by Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes and directed by Rep Artistic Director Mark Clements, premiering
Garding Against Cancer: Golf fundraiser raises $55,000 for cancer research
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — A June fundraiser at the Hickory Hills Golf Club in rural Eau Claire brought in $55,000 that will be donated to support cancer research, according to the event’s organizer. “We are extremely thankful and overjoyed at
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Celebrates County Board vote to secure fiscal future and preserve critical services for most vulnerable residents
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, in a meeting of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, members board members voted to enable an update to the current countywide sales tax, avert a looming fiscal cliff, and preserve critical services residents rely on each
A Better Wisconsin Together: President Biden’s infrastructure bill continues delivering for Wisconsin with funds to keep kids safe from toxic lead
MADISON, Wis. — This week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced nearly $1 million being sent to Wisconsin to remove sources of toxic lead from schools and child care facilities in the Badger State. The funds are made possible through the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Aug. 8-9
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the August board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, originating from
Dept. of Public Instruction: New DPI program aims to reduce special education staffing challenges, support new special educators
MADISON — As staffing challenges impact the education profession, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has introduced a new program designed to assist school districts in attracting, preparing, and retaining special educators. The Wisconsin Special Educators Induction Program, funded through
Sen. Tomczyk: GOP Radio Address: Republicans continue fighting for lower taxes
Hello, I’m State Senator Cory Tomczyk. A few weeks ago, we witnessed the Governor radically use his line-item veto in the budget. The Legislature passed a commonsense budget that would have cut taxes for all Wisconsinites and made sure that
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Cornyn: Introduce bipartisan legislation to protect American businesses’ intellectual property from foreign theft
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the American IP Defense and Enforcement Advancement (IDEA) Act, bipartisan legislation that helps protect American businesses from foreign actors stealing their intellectual property (IP) and supports law enforcement
Dept. of Natural Resources: Plans drawdown for Cruson Slough in August 2023
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will be conducting a full drawdown on Cruson Slough in Richland County beginning this August. The drop in water levels is necessary to prepare the site for upcoming
Dept. of Natural Resources: Asks public for help completing surveys of deer and game birds
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking the public’s help collecting crucial deer and game bird management data. The data will be collected starting Aug. 1 through the Operation Deer Watch Survey and the Game Bird Brood Observations Survey.
Gov. Evers: State announces launch of new tool to help Wisconsinites find free, discounted internet service
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), announced the launch of the Internet Discount Finder website to help Wisconsin households find and access affordable internet. The new