Nate’s Mission: Time has run out for Pope Benedict, but it’s not too late for Pope Francis
This week, Pope Francis and the Vatican will orchestrate a global celebration, honoring the life and legacy of the late Pope Benedict. Heads of state, religious leaders, and prominent Catholics will travel to Vatican City acknowledging the historical, political, and
Rep. Vruwink: Named 2022 Friend of Housing
State Rep. Don Vruwink will accept the 2022 Friend of Housing award from the Wisconsin Builders Association Board of Directors on January 3rd at the State Capitol. The award recognizes Rep. Vruwink’s support for policies that reduce the cost of housing
AARP: Projects in Green Bay, Sheboygan, Ladysmith win AARP WI grants
MADISON, WI – Quick-action community improvement proposals submitted by organizations in three Wisconsin cities – Green Bay, Ladysmith and Sheboygan – have been selected to receive the final AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, BigImpact” grants of 2022. AARP Wisconsin has awarded
Sen.-elect: Hesselbein thanks Dept. of Veterans Affairs Secretary Kolar for her service
MIDDLETON – State Senator-Elect Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released a statement today upon the announcement from Governor Tony Evers that Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Mary Kolar will retire after four years as a cabinet secretary: “I want to congratulate Secretary
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Dodge County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Dodge County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Kurt F. Klomberg’s resignation, effective Jan. 13, 2023. The new district attorney
Rep. Sinicki: Announces committee assignments for the 2023-24 legislative session
“I am pleased to be reappointed by Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer for the new session as the ranking Democrat on the Assembly State Affairs Committee, and the Assembly Labor Committee. In addition, it will be good to return to
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Hansen Meat Service issues voluntary class I recall of smoked beef hearts
MADISON, Wis. — Hansen Meat Service in Franksville, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall for smoked beef heart pieces sold at its retail store. This includes products purchased on or before Dec. 27, 2022, and all products were
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Three individuals charged in relation to murder of postal employee
United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that on December 28, 2022, a federal criminal complaint had been issued charging three individuals with offenses related to the killing of an on-duty United States Postal
Berrios-Schroeder campaign: Announces first round of judicial endorsements
MILWAUKEE — The campaign for Ana Berrios-Schroeder in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 13, today announced her first wave of endorsements, including a majority of Milwaukee County Circuit Court judges and all of the county’s family court commissioners. “Ana Berrios-Schroeder
U.S. Rep. Kind: Releases bipartisan, bicameral trade policy recommendations for the 118th Congress
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) released bipartisan, bicameral recommendations to guide trade policy in the 118th Congress. The recommendations provide a framework for rebuilding a bipartisan, pro-trade consensus within Congress. “The economic growth enabled by freer trade is now in peril,” the members of Congress say in their recommendations. “In
Rep. Snodgrass: Announces committee assignments for 2023-2024
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer announced committee appointments for the 2023-24 legislative session. Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-57) has been appointed to the following committees: Ranking member on Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, Assembly Committee on
Rep. Shelton: Named ranking member on Education, Sporting Heritage committees
MADISON, WI – The Assembly Democratic Caucus announced the 2023-2024 biennial committee assignments today. Among member assignments on the committees on Workforce Development and Economic Opportunities and Jobs, Economy, and Small Business Development, Representative Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay) will now
Gov. Evers: Grants 171 pardons, bringing total Pardons Granted to 774
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 171 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted to 774. “A pardon is both an act of forgiveness and an acknowledgment that an individual has done the work to make amends for a past mistake and put forth
Gov. Evers: Announces DVA secretary Mary Kolar to retire
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Secretary Mary Kolar will retire from state service on Jan. 2, 2023. Secretary Kolar was appointed by Gov. Evers in 2019 and was among the first cabinet appointments made by the governor. “Mary
Reps.-elect Ratcliff, Jacobson: Invite public to inauguration open house in shared office
Representatives-Elect Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove, Assembly District 46) and Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon, Assembly District 43) invite the public to an open house on January 3, 2023, to celebrate their inaugurations to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Ratcliff, Jacobson, and their staff