Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Organizations and community want action from County Board and MCSO
[Milwaukee, WI] – The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will hold a press conference at 5PM on Monday, October 30th, ahead of the Milwaukee County Board Public Hearing. The press conference will be held outside of the Marcus
WisDems: On historic GDP growth under Bidenomics
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement after the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that real gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 4.9 percent in the third quarter of 2023, showing remarkable economic growth nationwide.
A Better Wisconsin Together: Advisor to fake Trump elector scheme in Wisconsin pleads guilty to felony charge for similar plot in Georgia
MADISON, Wis. — The promoter of a fake elector scheme intended to keep 2020 presidential election loser Donald Trump in office, Kenneth Chesebro, will plead guilty to a felony charge for his role in the scheme in Georgia. He joins several other defendants who
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: Launches new service line to provide PrEP and PEP
Madison, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin today announced pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) are available by prescription at all PPWI Family Planning health centers. PrEP and PEP are innovative and safe medications prescribed to those at risk
Alliant Energy Foundation: $515,000 donated to support food insecure families in Iowa and Wisconsin
MADISON, WI - (Oct. 26, 2023) – Alliant Energy Foundation raised $515,000 to support programs that fight hunger and food insecurity in Iowa and Wisconsin. The amount is the largest on record in the company’s 17 years of hosting their annual Drive Out Hunger event.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Edgar, Hayward, Medford, Mellen and Phillips Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Edgar and the cities of Hayward, Medford, Mellen and Phillips are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in
ABC for Health: Patient medical debt and inequities persist
Madison, WI – Uncompensated care in Wisconsin hospitals was $1.28 billion in 2022, according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s “Uncompensated Health Care Report, Wisconsin Hospitals Fiscal Year 2022.” The report identifies a slight drop in overall uncompensated care, a measure
WVA: Citizens file federal civil rights lawsuit against Wisconsin Election Commissioners and Administrator
October 25, 2023. Kewaunee Wisc. Ron Heuer, Wisconsin Voter Alliance (WVA) President announced that he, the WVA, and WVA member Ken Brown are plaintiffs in a civil rights lawsuit seeking declaratory and injunctive relief in the United States District Court
Lakes At Stake Wisconsin: Launches efforts to preserve Wisconsin lakes
Madison… Lakes At Stake Wisconsin, (LSW) a Wisconsin-based bipartisan group, has formed with a single focus, stopping the damage being done to Wisconsin lakes caused by wake enhanced boating. “Wisconsinites love our lakes and are very concerned by the impact
Dept. of Natural Resources: Board approves 2023 Wolf Management Plan and rule
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) today approved with amendments the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) revised 2023 Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan and an administrative rule for wolves. The board approved the wolf plan with an amendment to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on emergency funding to address child care crisis, curb opioid and fentanyl epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, released the following statement in response to the President’s emergency funding request that includes resources to
Wisconsin Historical Society: Granted authority to construct new history center
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin History Center project reached another significant milestone today when the State Building Commission unanimously approved the Society’s request for authorization to construct the new facility. The approval effectively moves the project into the demolition and construction phase.
Gov. Evers: Order flags to half-staff in honor of former state Rep. Klenke
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #215 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 28, 2023, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. John Klenke, who passed away on
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on H.Res. 771
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the House vote on H.Res. 771 – Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists: “I am a proud cosponsor
Protest Our Care: U.S. Rep. Moore, advocates discuss Biden Administration’s latest action to lower costs for Wisconsinites
MILWAUKEE – Today, US Rep Gwen Moore (WI-04) and healthcare advocates from Milwaukee joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss how Medicare negotiations will lower prescription drug costs for Wisconsinites. The Biden administration recently announced the first 10 drugs that
DCCC: U.S. Rep. Van Orden puts new extreme speaker and fellow election denier over Wisconsinites
Derrick Van Orden gave a ringing endorsement of House Republicans’ new Speaker of the House, Rep. Mike Johnson. After churning through a slew of other candidates, Van Orden went all in for Johnson and his extremism: In case you haven’t
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Applauds the election of Speaker Johnson
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI-06) issued the following statement after Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected Speaker of the House: “I am proud to congratulate Mike Johnson on becoming the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives,” said Grothman. “As
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Statement on wolf management plan approval
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz released this statement regarding approval of the Wisconsin DNR’s Wolf Management Plan: “Today the Department of Natural Resources missed an opportunity to restore trust from Wisconsin’s rural residents. By approving the
Gov. Evers: Announces State Building Commission approves approximately $388.7 million in projects across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $388.7 million in key projects located across the state. “The projects approved today by the Commission will not only support jobs, bolster our
UW–Stout: Assistant in Dean of Students Office honored by statewide organization
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