Xcel Energy: Takes major step toward replacing coal-fired King plant with clean energy generation
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Aug. 9, 2023) – Xcel Energy is issuing one of northwest Wisconsin’s largest-ever calls for clean energy projects, which will add significant carbon-free energy for the company’s Upper Midwest customers while replacing a coal-fired plant on the Minnesota-Wisconsin
Rep. Rozar: Calls out Governor for rejecting choice
Madison — Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) released the following statement regarding the vetoes of Assembly Bills (AB) 141 and 142 by Governor Evers. “Last week, Governor Evers chose to reject consumer’s freedom of choice. By vetoing AB 141 and 142, state
Tundraland Home Improvements: Gives back and helps Stevens Point art students express creativity with window art
WAUSAU, Wis. [Aug. 9, 2023] – Tundraland Home Improvements, a LEAF Home owned company specializing in decks, baths and walk-in showers, is excited to launch its Stevens Point Student Art Series window decoration initiative on Saturday, August 12 at the Exhibitour Wausau Art + Wine
Alds. Dimitrijevic, Brostoff, Bauman, Westmoreland, Zamarippa, Murphy, Borkowski, Pérez: Legislature needs to act in support of families during special session
The call yesterday (Tuesday, August 8) by Governor Evers for a special session of the state Legislature to address workforce development and child care issues affecting families in Milwaukee and across the state is right on the money, and comes
UW–Madison: Richard Keller named chair of medical history and bioethics
MADISON, Wis. ‒ Richard Keller, a distinguished scholar of the social and historical dynamics of climate change and natural disasters, has become the next chair of the Department of Medical History and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin School of
Bayfield Heritage Association: To celebrate the life of one of its founders, Captain R.D. Pike
Bayfield, Wis. (Aug. 8, 2023) – The Bayfield Heritage Association (BHA) in partnership with the City of Bayfield will proclaim August 23 Captain Pike Day in honor of one of Bayfield’s founders, Robinson Derling Pike. Descendants of his family will be
Opportunity Wisconsin: Congressional Republicans’ debt limit extremism leads to US credit rating downgrade as new federal funding deadline approaches
MADISON, Wis. – Months after Congressional Republicans, including Reps. Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, and Tom Tiffany risked our economic recovery by pushing the country to the brink of default, Fitch Ratings cited the weaponization of debt limit negotiations as
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Appointed Chair of NACo Large Urban Counties Caucus
MILWAUKEE, WI – Last month, during the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Business Meeting held in Travis County, Texas, NACo President, Mary Jo McGuire, announced the appointment of County Executive David Crowley as Chairman of the NACo Large Urban Counties
Rep. Spiros: Responds to veto of consumer choice bills
Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after two bills to ensure consumer choice, Assembly Bills 141 and 142, were vetoed: “As a co-sponsor of these bills, I was incredibly disappointed to see that the Governor chose not
WisDems: On CHIPS and Science Act anniversary
MADISON, Wis. — On the first anniversary of President Biden signing the CHIPS and Science Act into law, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Haley McCoy released the following statement: “In the year since President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law,
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Guard’s historic ‘Red Arrow’ brigade gains new commander
CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team held a change of command ceremony Aug. 6 at the unit’s headquarters, with Col. Matthew Elder taking charge of the historic brigade after a
Cooke Campaign: Raises over $200,000 in first month in competitive WI-03
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, small business and nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke, Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District, announced raising more than $200,000 in her first four weeks in the race. Cooke’s surge of support comes from over 3,000 individual
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers $6 million investment to support Wisconsin’s agriculture businesses
STRATFORD, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin toured the Marshfield Agricultural Research Station (MARS) to learn how $6 million she secured in federal funding will help expand the facility to better support researchers and the Wisconsin agricultural community. Senator Baldwin also highlighted
Rep. Dallman: Responds to the Governor’s special session call
Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) released the following statement about Governor Evers calling on a special session regarding workforce challenges: “Yet again, actions speak louder than words. Governor Evers continues to push his left-wing agenda to grow
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America: Concert will celebrate life of Milwaukee anti-fascist hero Mildred Fish-Harnack
Mildred Fish-Harnack was a Milwaukee native who died fighting fascism during World War II. Notably, she is the only American known to have been executed on the direct order of Adolf Hitler. The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America and coalition
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul joins coalition calling for DuPont to pay more for contaminating Americans’ drinking water supply with toxic PFAS
MADISON, Wis. – Joining a coalition of five attorneys general, Attorney General Josh Kaul filed an amicus letter expressing strong concerns over the amount of money that DuPont and two spin-off companies would pay under a proposed class action settlement
UW–Madison: Welcomes Provost Charles Isbell
As he set up his office at Bascom Hall last week, Charles Isbell unboxed 19 framed 8-by-10-inch photos, each one of a PhD student he advised at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The photos will line the wall behind his
Road America: The Fanatec GT World Challenge America headlines an all-sportscar weekend at Road America August 18-20
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., August 8, 2023 – Brace yourselves for a spine-tingling, heart-pounding, and action-packed all-sportscar weekend at Road America from August 18-20. The prestigious Fanatec GT World Challenge America is set to take center stage, featuring an enthralling lineup of exhilarating
Reps. McGuire, Ohnstad: Gov. Evers calls special session to address workforce challenges
KENOSHA – Today, Gov. Tony Evers announced that he will be calling a special session to address the state’s workforce challenges. Gov. Evers is seeking to bring the Legislature back in to session on September 20, 2023 in order to
Rep. Vining: Stands with Gov. Evers to call special session to help Wisconsinites afford childcare
MADISON–Earlier this morning, Governor Evers held a press conference at the Tiny Green Trees Nature Based Childcare and Forest School in Milwaukee to call for a special session of the legislature to address the state’s workforce challenges. Included in this