UW-Milwaukee: To celebrate 414 Day
MILWAUKEE_As the city celebrates all things Milwaukee on 414 Day (April 14), UWM will celebrate the powerful impact the university has on the region during the fourth annual 414 for UWM Giving Days, April 14-16. The fun begins with a
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home over $500,000 to help build resilient infrastructure in Western Wisconsin
MONROE COUNTY, WISCONSIN. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she successfully brought home more than $500,000 to help make infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather and climate change. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Promoting Resilient
Sen. Wanggaard: Evers Administration admits no plan to close Lincoln Hills
Admission comes during a hearing on Juvenile Correction Rules MADISON – Six years after the law to close Lincoln Hills was enacted, the Department of Corrections (DOC) revealed today that the opening of the new juvenile prison on Milwaukee’s north
Jacque campaign: André Jacque, candidate for Congress in WI-08, had remarkable fundraising success in Q1, despite short campaign period
Over $140,000 raised in just 28 days GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the only true conservative candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, has demonstrated extraordinary fundraising prowess in just 28 days since entering the race on March 4th. Jacque’s
WILL: Files appeal to help part-time law enforcement officer keep his job
The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a Petition for Judicial Review in Burnett County Circuit Court to appeal the decision of the Law Enforcement Standards Board that has denied WILL client, Noah Gausman, the ability to
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul supports the EPA’s listing of nine PFAS compounds as hazardous constituents
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a multistate coalition of 12 states in submitting a comment letter strongly supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposed rule that would list nine PFAS compounds as hazardous constituents under the Resource
Dept. of Natural Resources: Apply now for the 2024 elk season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the application period for the 2024 elk hunt is now open through May 31. New this year, the Black River Elk Range will be open to hunting for
Clean Wisconsin: New EPA standards for PFAS will protect millions of Wisconsinites
Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the first ever national drinking water standards for harmful PFAS “forever chemicals.’ Public water systems across Wisconsin will now be required to meet strict Maximum Contaminant Levels for five different types of PFAS compounds, levels
UW-Madison: Cicada experts and resources available from UW-Madison
A historic double brood of cicadas is expected to emerge this spring, with hatchings centered on the Eastern and Midwestern parts of the U.S. Experts from UW–Madison are available for interviews about the biology of the deafening insects and their
Protect Our Care: Celebrates 7th Annual Medicaid Awareness Month
NEW VIDEO: Protect Our Care Celebrates 7th Annual Medicaid Awareness Month Washington, D.C. — Protect Our Care released a new video in celebration of the seventh annual Medicaid Awareness Month this April. One in four Americans rely on Medicaid for
Van Orden campaign: Van Orden criticizes Biden’s latest student debt scheme
PRAIRIE DU CHEIN, Wisc. – In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden called out Joe Biden’s latest plan to pass the buck of student loans onto the backs of blue-collar workers and their families. The comments followed Biden’s visit to Wisconsin
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village of Weston Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Weston is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes upgrading two of
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Money Smart Wisconsin Scholarship Contest awards $15,000
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, in partnership with Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct-sold 529 college savings plan, and the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt, today announced 15 Wisconsin high school seniors as the scholarship recipients for this year’s 2024 Money Smart Wisconsin
Anderson campaign: Announces candidacy for State Assembly District 19
MILWAUKEE — Jarrod Anderson, a dedicated community advocate and Democrat, announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly District 19. Anderson brings a rich background in community health and legal advocacy to his campaign, emphasizing his commitment to making Milwaukee
Baldwin campaign: Cap Times: How Tammy Baldwin wins votes in Wisconsin’s Trump country
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, a new cover story from the Cap Times highlighted Tammy Baldwin’s commitment to showing up and working for all Wisconsinites, earning her support from Democrats and Republicans alike in Wisconsin’s rural communities. Read below for
WisDems: Eric Hovde thinks seniors in nursing homes shouldn’t be allowed to vote
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, California bank owner Eric Hovde announced that he believes senior citizens shouldn’t be allowed to vote if they are living in a nursing home because they “only have five, six months life expectancy.” “Almost nobody
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Exposes weaponized federal government during COVID at Heritage Foundation Event
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke at the ‘Weaponization of U.S. Government’ Symposium hosted by the Heritage Foundation. Interviewed by Children’s Health Defense President Mary Holland, the senator gave an account of the federal government’s weaponization during
Bad River Band: Responds to US Brief on Line 5
Chicago, IL — Chairman Robert Blanchard of the Bad River Band shared the following statement in response to the legal brief filed yesterday by the United States Department of Justice and pending approval in the Seventh Circuit: For over a
Dept. of Transportation: Watch for Adopt-A-Highway crews on Wisconsin roadsides
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding drivers to stay alert and give space to Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, who routinely collect trash and recyclables along state highways. “Each year, Wisconsinites generously take time out of their schedules to pick up
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Justice: Host 3rd Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Conference
Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Conference. The free, virtual event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 18. It will feature a