NextGen America: Young voters support the reintroduction of the Freedom to Vote Act
In response to the United States House and Senate reintroducing the Freedom to Vote Act, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “The Freedom To Vote Act would strengthen our democracy and empower millions of Americans to
City of West Allis: Celebrates active wellness community alongside Quartz and National Fitness Campaign with ribbon-cutting of the Fitness Court®
(WEST ALLIS, WI – July 18, 2023) — Quartz Health Solutions (Quartz) and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today celebrated a ribbon-cutting event in the City of West Allis becoming the first official partner in the Quartz statewide wellness campaign in Wisconsin. The Fitness Court at
City of Racine Unveils Tolemi: A powerful tool empowering renters to identify safe places to live
RACINE—The City of Racine is proud to announce the public release of Tolemi, an innovative and user-friendly mapping tool to empower renters to make informed decisions about where to live. The tool enables renters to gain access to important property
Road America: Sam Mayer, embraces road course challenges at Road America as the NASCAR XFINITY series takes center stage, July 29
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., July 18, 2023 – Road course racing doesn’t float to the top of a favorite list for many young NASCAR drivers, but one young talent is breaking the mold with his exceptional experience and passion behind the wheel. Meet
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Hosts telephone town hall with Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost
WASHINGTON, DC – In case you missed it, yesterday Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) hosted a telephone town hall with Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12) for veterans across Wisconsin’s Third District. During the meeting, they covered a host of
Milwaukee Alliance: Protesting is not a crime: Justice for the Tampa 5!
[Milwaukee, WI] – A joint rally between the Students for a Democratic Society at UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, and Freedom Road Socialist Organization will be held on Wednesday, July 19th, 5pm at 941 E Wisconsin Ave.
PEARLS For Teen Girls: Announces Tiffany Tardy as new president and CEO
MILWAUKEE, WI – July 2023 – The Board of Directors of PEARLS for Teen Girls, a leadership development non-profit serving girls in 5th through 12th grade, today announced Tiffany Tardy as the organization’s next President and CEO. Tardy brings deep
Dept. of Public Instruction: Income eligibility guidelines updated for school and day care meals
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service recently updated income eligibility guidelines for meals served at schools and day care programs based on federal poverty levels. The income guidelines, updated annually, are effective July 1, 2023, through June
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Invites Commerce Secretary to visit Wisconsin to see firsthand how Wisconsin manufacturing is rebuilding America’s infrastructure
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) invited Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to visit Wisconsin to highlight the state’s robust domestic manufacturing sector and discuss how the state is uniquely positioned to drive the country’s efforts to rebuild
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Solarium Co-Chairs support new cybersecurity certification and labeling program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Senator Angus King (I-ME), Co-chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), today released the following statement on the Biden administration’s announcement to institute a cybersecurity certification and labeling program, a policy move that was
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin and law enforcers nationwide announce enforcement sweep to stem the tide of illegal telemarketing calls to U.S. consumers
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other law enforcement partners nationwide, including attorneys general from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, announced a new crackdown on illegal telemarketing targeting operations responsible for
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin and law enforcers nationwide announce enforcement sweep to stem the tide of illegal telemarketing calls to U.S. consumers
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, with Wisconsin Department of Trade, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (DATCP), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other law enforcement partners nationwide, including attorneys general from all 50 states and the District of
Michael Best Strategies: Senate committee on health hears bill to increase access to life-saving breast imaging
[Madison, Wis.] – On Wednesday, July 12, the Senate Committee on Health held a public hearing on Senate Bill 121. The bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by over one-third of the Legislature, increases access to life-saving breast imaging by eliminating patient cost-sharing
Opportunity Wisconsin: New ad highlights Rep. Bryan Steil’s dangerous record on Social Security and Medicare cuts
RACINE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin’s latest TV ad in the 1st Congressional District highlights Congressman Bryan Steil’s record on Social Security and Medicare cuts, and his previous votes to give even more tax breaks to big corporations. “Working families across Wisconsin have
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Calls on key legislators to remove the poison pill from PFAS legislation
WISCONSIN – Wisconsin Conservation Voters launched a digital campaign today calling on Sens. Eric Wimberger, Robert Cowles, and Mary Felzkowski to remove the polluter loophole from SB 312, the legislation that could determine how $125 million in state budget PFAS
National Guard: Unit preparing to depart Horn of Africa
The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) transferred authority of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) headquarters staff mission to the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Carolina National Guard, July 14 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
Dept. of Justice: Janesville man sentenced to 13 years for multiple armed robberies and brandishing a firearm
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Devonti Wilson, 38, Janesville, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 13 years in federal prison for armed robbery and brandishing a firearm
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Key Committees recommend adoption of sales tax and use resolution authored by Chairwoman Nicholson
MILWAUKEE – Today, both the Committee on Personnel [5-0], as well as the Committee on Finance [4-3] voted to recommend the adoption of a resolution, authored by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, which amends Chapter 22 – Sales and Use Taxes of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances to enact an additional 0.4% County
Gov. Evers: Joins WisDOT officials, community leaders to celebrate WIS 50 improvements in Kenosha County
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) officials and community leaders in Kenosha to celebrate the improvements to Wisconsin Highway 50 (WIS 50) in Kenosha County. “Highway 50 serves as a critical east-west connector route in the