WMC Litigation Center: Expands to protect business & the public from government overreach
MADISON – The WMC Litigation Center – an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – announced on Monday its expansion as Nathan Kane joined the organization as Deputy Director. Nathan Kane
UW-Madison: Charles Lee Isbell Jr. named UW-Madison provost
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s next provost, Charles Lee Isbell Jr., has a deep and distinguished background that blends institutional leadership in computer science, research into machine learning and artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary collaboration. “I am tremendously excited to welcome Dr.
Dept. of Natural Resources: General inland fishing season opens May 6
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2023-2024 general inland fishing season will open on Saturday, May 6. All regulations and license requirements apply. Anglers participating in the opener will likely find a mixed bag
Wisconsin Safety Council: Recognizes National Stand-Down Week to prevent falls in the workplace
MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council, the state’s leading provider of safety training and products, is recognizing National Stand-Down Week from May 1-5, 2023, to raise awareness about fall prevention in the workplace. Falls from heights continue to be a leading cause
U.S. Rep. Grothman: May town hall meetings
(Fond du Lac, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) will be holding four town hall meetings on May 3 and 4, 2023. Press is welcome. Please contact Kyle.Amato@mail.house.gov if you plan to attend. Town hall meeting times and locations are as follows: Wednesday,
Wisconsin Women’s Council: 2nd Annual Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Day of Awareness
MADISON, WI – May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) movement. Woodland Women is working in collaboration with Wisconsin Women’s Council and the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ ) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Taskforce to
Greater Whitewater Committee: Crystal Singer to take over as Chairman of the Greater Whitewater Committee
WHITEWATER—May 1st, 2023—The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is proud to announce Crystal Singer is stepping in as the organization’s new Chairman replacing Larry Kachel who is stepping down. The group is excited for Crystal to step up as Chairman and feels
Kids Forward: This May Day, Wisconsin can lift up its immigrant families by restoring driver licenses for all
On May Day: A Day without Latinx and Immigrants, Wisconsin lawmakers can lift up every family by restoring driver licenses for all. This would help keep families together, increase economic opportunities for working families, ensure safer roads, and boost state
Dept. of Military Affairs: Sendoff ceremony for deploying Wisconsin Army Guard unit
State elected officials and senior Wisconsin National Guard leadership will join family and friends at a May 7 sendoff ceremony for the deploying members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD) at the unit’s headquarters
Dept. of Natural Resources: The DNR celebrates air quality improvements, accomplishments during Clean Air Month
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) welcomes Clean Air Month this May by celebrating the accomplishments of the last 20 years, including the improvement in overall air quality in Wisconsin. Air quality successes over the last twenty years
Gov. Evers: Appoints Carol Demko as Florence County Register of Deeds
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Carol Demko to serve as Florence County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Laurie J. Boren, effective May 1, 2023. Demko will serve
Milwaukee Press Club: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to headline Newsmaker Luncheon
MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, (R- Rochester) will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Friday, May 5, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Vos, who is in his 10th term in the Assembly, will take questions
Dept. of Transportation: DMV releases Ice Age Trail license plates
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers the new Ice Age Trail license plate on its website (wisconsindmv.gov/specialplates). Through the annual $25 tax-deductible contribution to the Ice Age Trail Alliance, a non-profit organization, this plate supports conservation,
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Nominations open for WFBF’s Heroes of Hope campaign
MADISON – To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is once again recognizing rural neighbors through its Heroes of Hope campaign. Heroes of Hope is focused on shedding light on rural heroes who have helped others
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition: Thank you, Wisconsin municipal clerks
The 54th Annual Municipal Clerks Week is April 30 – May 6, 2023. Municipal clerks play a key role in administering our elections and upholding voting rights. To recognize Municipal Clerks Week, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition (WDVC) has invited
U.S. Rep. Steil: Announces Union Grove High School student as 2023 Artistic Discovery Contest winner
OAK CREEK, WI – On Saturday, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Ryannah Glassen from Union Grove High School as the 2023 Artistic Discovery Contest winner. Ryannah’s self-portrait will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. Ryannah is a
Democratic National Committee: Biden-Harris running to finish the job
This week, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced their bid for reelection, highlighting their commitment to fighting for freedom in the face of MAGA Republicans who are trying to take us backward. Here’s what they were reading on front pages
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden votes to cut critical funding for more than 44,000 veterans in WI-03
This week, vulnerable Republican Derrick Van Orden joined extreme MAGA Republicans and voted to enact disastrous cuts to services that veterans in Wisconsin depend on. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, their plan would cut nearly 81,000 health service jobs within
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Air National Guard receives first F-35s
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing received their first F-35 Lightning II aircraft April 25, making it only the second Air National Guard unit with the advanced fighter. The fifth-generation fighters flown by pilots Capt.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Visits Beloit to highlight investment in small businesses and support for public safety
BELOIT, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Beloit to highlight her support for Made in Wisconsin small and minority-owned businesses through the American Rescue Plan and meet with the Beloit Police Department to discuss public safety. “I supported the