Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Secretary-designee Dan Hereth announces new service to help physicians, physician assistants, and others manage continuing education requirements
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary-designee Dan Hereth today announced a new partnership with CE Broker to offer a cloud-based continuing education management platform to Wisconsin credential holders. Wisconsin joins states including Texas, Wyoming, and New Mexico
Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding meeting with Lac du Flambeau tribal leadership
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding his meeting with leaders of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The governor met with President John Johnson and the Tribal Council on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation this weekend regarding an ongoing, private dispute over right-of-ways on land that is part of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation. Gov. Evers released the following statement: “I
Protect Our Care: U.S. Sen. Wyden celebrates health care victories ahead of the State of the Union address
Washington DC — Today, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) joined patient advocates and Protect Our Care for a virtual press conference to discuss how Democrats have delivered the most important health care improvements since the passage of the
Sen. Testin: Hooked on fishing
Madison – Fishing is a sport enjoyed by people of all ages and a passion that many pursue throughout their lives. Today, State Representative Ron Tusler (Harrison) and Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point) circulated a proposal to create a lifetime fishing license
Protasiewicz campaign: Releases additional television ads, teaches Wisconsinites how to pronounce her name
CONTACT: press@janetforjustice.com MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released two ads today, part of a statewide media buy totaling more than $1 million ahead of the February primary. Both ads highlight Judge Janet’s belief in
The Long Run PAC: Mandela Barnes launches new PAC to support the next generation of changemaking candidates
Press ContactMaddy McDanielpress@mandelabarnes.com or 914-471-7716 The Long Run PAC will Invest in Working Class Candidates, Young Candidates, Candidates of Color, and LGBTQ+ Candidates in Wisconsin and Nationwide Mandela’s Historic U.S. Senate Campaign Broke Wisconsin Fundraising Records and Came One Point From Unseating
The White House: Announces guest list for the first lady’s box for the 2023 State of the Union address
WASHINGTON, D.C. – First Lady Jill Biden will welcome guests to join her in the viewing box for President Biden’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Each of these individuals were invited by the White House because they personify issues or
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Visits southern border, highlights need for increased border security and comprehensive immigration reform
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 McALLEN, Texas – Over the weekend, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas to meet with immigration and border officials and to see challenges at the Southwest Border
Gov. Evers: Appoints Dr. Joan M. Prince to UWS Board of Regents
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of Dr. Joan M. Prince to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Tracey Klein. “Dr. Prince has an impressive and
Dept. of Revenue: Wisconsin sales tax system scores high nationally
MADISON, Wis. – The Council on State Taxation’s (COST) 2022 Sales Tax Scorecard ranked Wisconsin as one of the top four state sales tax systems in the nation. The COST Scorecard found Wisconsin has fair sales tax processes and surpasses all states
Sinykin campaign: Endorsed by IBEW Wisconsin State Conference
February 6, 2023 – Whitefish Bay, WI – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Wisconsin State Conference has endorsed Jodi Habush Sinykin for State Senate in District 8. “The State Senate currently holds a gerrymandered supermajority here in Wisconsin
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Reintroduces bill with Sen. Young to ensure American students remain globally competitive
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced the Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act. The bipartisan legislation will ensure that American students have access to quality international and foreign language education programs that meet the
Swing Left: Launches national campaign to support Wisconsin Supreme Court race critical to 2024 election integrity
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 – Swing Left—the national organization that is one of the largest drivers of grassroots volunteers and donors to support Democrats in competitive elections—announced today that it will be mobilizing its national membership to help flip the Wisconsin
Sen. Agard: Shauntay Nelson to step down from Ethics Commission
MADISON, wis. – Shauntay Nelson has announced her resignation from the Wisconsin Ethics Commission due to a new professional opportunity. She was first appointed by Senator Janet Bewley in 2021. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:
Dept. of Natural Resources: Begins winter prescribed burns
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn. DNR crews will
Dept. of Natural Resources: Concludes investigation into 2019 fatal boat crash on Mississippi River
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with partner agencies, today announced the investigation into a 2019 fatal boat crash has come to a conclusion with a conviction. The DNR and partner agencies worked together on the
Rep. Anderson: Schedules local swearing in ceremony in Beloit
BELOIT, Wis. – Representative Clinton Anderson has scheduled a local swearing in ceremony as Representative for the 45th Assembly District. The ceremony will be performed by Circuit Court Judge Ashley Morse at the Beloit Public Library at noon on Saturday,
Gov. Evers: Appoints Kirsten Johnson to DHS secretary
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.go MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Kirsten Johnson to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), effective Feb. 27, 2023. The appointment fills the vacancy created by former Secretary Karen Timberlake’s departure at the end of last year.
Gov. Evers: Appoints Dr. Joan M. Prince to UWS Board of Regents
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of Dr. Joan M. Prince to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Tracey Klein. “Dr. Prince has an impressive
Gena campaign: Over 50 attorneys endorse Molly Gena for Judge
MILWAUKEE, WI — Molly Gena, candidate for Milwaukee Municipal Court judge Branch 2, announced today the endorsement of more than 50 Milwaukee area attorneys in the April 4 election. “The Municipal Court is where most residents of our city interact