Sen. Ballweg: Endorsed by National Federation of Independent Businesses, earns 2023-24 Guardian of Business award
Madison, WI… Senator Joan Ballweg, incumbent senator for the 14th Senate District and candidate for re-election, has been endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) and has earned their award. “As a small business owner and operator with
DCCC: New poll shows Rebecca Cooke ahead of anti-abortion extremist Derrick Van Orden
In a new DCCC poll, Rebecca Cooke is leading vulnerable freshman Derrick Van Orden 49% to 48% in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. After Van Orden’s repeated public outbursts and attacks on reproductive freedom, Wisconsinites know he’s too extreme and out of touch. Cooke’s momentum couldn’t be
UW-Milwaukee: Achieves milestone toward Hispanic-Serving Institution status
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has become only the second four-year public university in Wisconsin to become an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution. UWM reached this significant HSI milestone because its Latino undergraduate student enrollment rate has reached 15.4%. This remarkable growth in
MATC: Electricity instructor and apprentice win awards at national competition
For the second time in three years, Milwaukee Area Technical College instructor Thomas V. Kennedy won first place in the professional division at the IDEAL Electrician National Championship competition held September 13-14, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. MATC construction electrician apprentice Kyle Bath took
Harris campaign: ICYMI – Gov. Walz talks a new way forward for rural America on local battleground TV and rural radio blitz
This week, Governor Tim Walz blitzed battleground and rural radio – taping several interviews across Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia and Wisconsin since just Monday. Walz hammered Donald Trump’s “dangerous” threats to send the military after the “enemy from within” the United
Emilys List Women Vote: Launches new ads in Wisconsin’s 8th and 14th State Senate districts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today EMILYs List’s Women Vote announced two new independent expenditure ads for Wisconsin state Senate Districts 8 and 14 in support of pro-choice champions Jodi Habush Sinykin and Sarah Keyeski. The ads highlight the dangerous priorities of Habush Sinykin and
Democracy Defense Project-Wisconsin: Bipartisan board on ongoing Wausau drop box controversy
WISCONSIN – Access to drop boxes in Wisconsin continues to make national headlines with just 20 more days until Election Day. Members of the Leadership Board of Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin, including former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, former Attorney General JB Van Hollen, former
WisDems: ICYMI — Derrick Van Orden goes AWOL when confronted about his a-h*le behavior
MADISON, Wis. — Today, in a new report from the Huffington Post showing that the race to beat keyboard warrior and belligerent Congressman Derrick Van Orden is tightening, Van Orden ducked from questions about his own behavior. Derrick Van Orden is a hothead who spends his
WIAA: Equips high schools with life-saving AEDs
Stevens Point, WI – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) is proud to announce an initiative aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of student-athletes, coaches and spectators across the state. The WIAA distributed Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to [24] high schools
Wisconsin Association for Home Healthcare: State Sen. Howard Marklein honored with the “Champion of Home Health Care” award
Today, the Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care (WiAHC) announced that State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) has been recognized as a “Champion of Home Health Care” for the 2023-2024 state legislative session. This designation is meant to publicly identify
UW-Milwaukee & Hmong American Peace Academy:Announce program to bolster teacher workforce
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education and the Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) have created a Grow Your Own Program to address teacher shortages in Milwaukee and diversify the teacher workforce. It will identify promising teachers while easing their
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Grant Program application period open through January 17
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) research grants through January 17, 2025. These grants aim to enhance the
WisDems: Independent fact checkers call our Eric Hovde’s lies
MADISON, Wis. — Eric Hovde continues to lie, lie, and lie again to Wisconsinites. He has been called out for lying a grand total of 19 times during his campaign. At his debate with Tammy Baldwin on Friday, Hovde is going to
UW-Madison: An ancient animal is helping scientists improve modern technology
Water bears, an ancient group of microscopic animals known for their pudgy, ursine appearance and their uncanny ability to survive under extreme conditions, are helping researchers uncover the basic forms and functions of life’s molecular building blocks using modern technology.
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces $90,000 penalty for alleged barium and lead hazardous waste violation sin Ozaukee County
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that his office obtained a stipulated civil judgment against Dielectric Materials, Inc., requiring it to pay a $90,000 monetary penalty for alleged violations of the State’s hazardous waste management laws at
WisGOP: ICYMI — “Barbados Barca”
MADISON, Wis. – Whether it be Lake Winnebago or Lake Michigan, Wisconsinites love the water. Peter Barca, however, prefers the crystal blue waters of Barbados. It turns out Barca’s former company Aurora Associates International was among the numerous corporations listed in
Harris campaign: ICYMI — First Lady Dr. Jill Biden campaigns for Harris-Walz in Madison
On Monday, First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden campaigned in Madison as part of her nationwide tour to support Vice President Harris’ plan for a New Way Forward to lower costs and protect access to our fundamental
Wisconsin Professional Police Association: Releases its 2024 Legislative Report Card & Election Endorsements
Today, the WPPA is releasing its biennial report card summarizing the actions taken on the legislative proposals related to law enforcement and public safety during the 2023-24 session of the state legislature. The WPPA is also issuing its endorsements of
WisDems: ICYMI – The OB-GYN running on abortion rights in conservative Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Last Friday, the New York Timeshighlighted Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s campaign in the 8th Congressional District and the enthusiasm fueling her campaign to be the first pro-choice OB-GYN in Congress. While Republican Tony Wied would serve as a rubber stamp for Donald Trump and
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Engages voters in large independent election campaign
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters Independent Expenditure Committee (WCV IEC) is conducting its largest independent state legislative campaign ever for the Nov. 5 election. The campaign includes paid and volunteer canvasses, digital campaigns, and mail in support of endorsed candidates