Dept. of Health Services: Honors Wisconsin health care providers with the Wisconsin BigShot awards
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded its annual Wisconsin BigShot awards to 208 Wisconsin health care providers for their efforts to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, and pertussis. The BigShot award recognizes and celebrates
Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition: Local governments awarded state funding for clean energy projects
Madison, WI – Six WLGCC members were awarded funding through the Public Service Commission’s Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP) for important local clean energy projects, bringing them closer to reaching their carbon reduction and clean energy goals. The City of Stevens
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host public meeting on St. Louis River walleye management
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an informational public meeting on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. to discuss walleye management in the St. Louis River and the western region of Lake Superior. This meeting
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Race discrimination discovered at American Bar Association
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is warning the American Bar Association (ABA) over its race-based Judicial Clerkship Program and Internship Opportunity Program. WILL told the ABA in a letter that these programs violate multiple federal, state,
Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: Announce Nestlé Purina’s $195 million expansion of Jefferson factory
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, which feeds more than 46 million dogs and 68 million cats every year, is expanding its production facility in Jefferson—a $195 million project that is expected to bring
Gov. Evers: Delivers weekly radio address celebrating Earth Day, highlighting Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge goal to plant 100 million trees by the end of 2030
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Earth Day and Earth Week and highlighting his announcement that the state has increased its Trillion Trees Pledge planting goal from planting 75 million trees by the end of 2030
Midwest Environmental Advocates: Files lawsuit on behalf of Portage County residents after state regulators strike deal with large livestock facility weakening environmental oversight
Madison, WI— Yesterday, a group of Portage County residents represented by Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed a lawsuit challenging an illegal settlement agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Gordondale Farms, a large livestock facility at the
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Hovde campaign bankrolled largely by Californians, like himself
MADISON, Wis. —According to a recently filed campaign finance report, mega-millionaire Eric Hovde’s Wisconsin campaign is funded largely by out-of-state Californians, like himself. Records show that Hovde, who owns a $7 million mansion in Laguna Beach California and lists his occupation
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Administration: Announce $4.6 million for coastal habitat conservation and restoration projects from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) is set to receive a total of $4.6 million through President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. These funds are part of a
Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America: Renowned author, professor, and political scientist August H. Nimtz to speak on “Beyond Lesser Evils: Rethinking the Importance of Elections”
Madison, Wisconsin – Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America and Young Democratic Socialists of America UW Madison is delighted to invite the general public to an upcoming speaking event featuring the distinguished Author and Professor August H. Nimtz. The event, titled
Terry Dittrich: Announces candidacy for Wisconsin Republican National Committeeman
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Trump campaign: Headed back to Wisconsin for A Badger State event In Waukesha
President Donald J. Trump will travel to Waukesha, Wisconsin, on May 1st to contrast the peace, prosperity, and security of his first term with Joe Biden’s failed presidency. The people of Wisconsin are bearing the brunt of Biden’s bad policies.
Helmer campaign: Announces candidacy for Wisconsin’s 40th Assembly District
Jerry Helmer Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin’s 40th Assembly District Prairie du Sac, WI – Jerry Helmer, a seasoned business owner and dedicated conservative, proudly announces his candidacy for the 40th Assembly District of Wisconsin. With a wealth of experience and
Dept. of Justice: Update on death investigation in Park Falls, Wis.
PARK FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating a death in Park Falls, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of, April 13, 2024. At approximately 4:09 p.m., officers with the Park
WisDems: What people are saying, Eric Hovde-owned bank sued for elder abuse and wrongful death in nursing home
MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, the New York Times published a bombshell report that the bank owned by Eric Hovde, Sunwest Bank, is being sued for wrongful death and elder abuse at a nursing home owned by the bank in California.
Richland County Administrator: Statement
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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul asks Congress to expand access to reproductive health services after Alabama IVF decision
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Access to Family Building Act, legislation that would protect the right to access assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as in-vitro
Schimel campaign: Earns endorsement of the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association
Judge Brad Schimel today proudly announced The Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association’s (MPFA) endorsement of his campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The MPFA, a local chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters representing hundreds of Milwaukee’s public safety heroes, joined
Rep. Shankland: Receives the 2023-2024 Legislative Excellence Award from Dairy Business Association
MADISON— Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) announced she has been awarded the 2023-2024 Legislative Excellence Award from the Dairy Business Association. Upon receiving the award, Rep. Shankland released the following statement: “While serving in the State Assembly, it has
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans continue obstructing Wisconsin’s priorities
MADISON, Wis. — According to new reporting from the Cap Times, an anonymous lawmaker on the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee is blocking funding intended to combat the opioid epidemic. “Do-nothing Republicans in the Legislature are holding hostage funding to address real and immediate