Reps. Hong, Clancy, Sen. Carpenter: Members of JLAC statement against approval of DEI audit
(MADISON)—Today, Representatives Hong and Clancy and Senator Tim Carpenter issued the following statement in opposition to the approval of the audit proposal of DEI activities in state agencies and the Universities of Wisconsin. “We know why Republicans approved an audit
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Sues Wisconsin Department of Revenue on behalf of Wisconsin small businesses
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) on behalf of two Wisconsin Wedding Barns. The lawsuit is seeking to mitigate the harmful impacts of Wisconsin Act
Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Distinguished Public Leadership Award to be given to David Obey and Thomas Petri
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce that David Obey and Thomas Petri will be honored as the 2023-2024 Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award recipients. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Adams and Columbia County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the River Road Reconstruction Project in Adams and Columbia counties. Incidental take refers to
Mayadev campaign: State Senator Kelda Roys endorses Democrat Renuka Mayadev for 77th Assembly District
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) announced her endorsement of Renuka Mayadev to represent the 77th Assembly District. “As a fighter for reproductive freedom, a public policy expert, and lifelong child advocate, Renuka Mayadev stands out in
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Bipartisan group of senators urge USDA to strengthen coordination in avian flu outbreak response
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues called on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to strengthen interagency coordination in the avian flu outbreak response. The senators urge the USDA, Food
Page campaign: Announces campaign for Assembly District 30
RIVER FALLS, WI — River Falls resident Alison Page announced her candidacy today for the new 30th Assembly District which includes the Cities of River Falls and Hudson, the Village of North Hudson, and the Towns of St. Joseph, Hudson,
Anderson campaign: Phil Anderson advocates for student loan reform and bankruptcy protection
Middleton, WI – Today, Phil Anderson, libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate, unveiled his plan for addressing the student debt problem facing millions of Americans. With student debt surpassing $1.7 trillion and President Biden relentlessly pursuing loan forgiveness schemes, Anderson believes
Sen. Larson: State-sanctioned inequity
Milwaukee, WI – If you live in Wisconsin, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve been asked to raise your own property taxes to fund local schools at some point in the past decade. All told, there have been 1,077 public school
Baldwin campaign: Tammy Tuesdays May 7, 2024
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families
Gov. Evers: Celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Week
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, on Teacher Appreciation Day, shared a video message with Wisconsinites celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week, in addition to proclaiming May 6 through May 10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the state of Wisconsin.
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Menominee County register of deeds
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Menominee County. The new register of deeds will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends Jan. 5, 2025.
USDA NASS: Wisconsin crop progress and condition
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USDA NASS: Wisconsin dairy products
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Baldwin campaign: Hovde’s allies’ attack ad on Tammy Baldwin pulled after being proven false
MADISON, Wis.— Today, the news broke that Restoration PAC, a special interest, out-of-state billionaire-backed group supporting Eric Hovde, was forced to take down a false TV ad because of blatant and egregious lies about Tammy Baldwin’s record of fighting for Wisconsin seniors. “Eric
CROWE: White paper series “The Economics of UW–Madison” – Fifth paper addresses the question “Is the Wisconsin taxpayer stingy?”
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Milwaukee Area Labor Council: Statement on Jackson appointment to Common Council committees
The Milwaukee Area Labor Council is pleased to congratulate our union brother DiAndre Jackson on his appointment to Common Council committees, including: Zoning, Neighborhoods, and Development; Community and Economic Development; and the chair position for the Judicial and Legislative Committee.
Dept. of Natural Resources: National Drinking Water Week is May 5-11
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of clean drinking water and recognizing the dedicated professionals working to keep our water clean in celebration of National Drinking Water Week, May 5-11. First established in
Office of Children’s Mental Health: Listen and connect with youth to recognize Children’s Mental Health Week
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) invites families, schools, and organizations across the state to join in recognizing Children’s Mental Health Week, May 5-11, 2024. This year, OCMH has released new resources inspired by Wisconsin’s high school students.
Non-Protesting Students at UW-Madison: Urgent call for calance: Non-protesting students request action from university leadership
Madison, WI: At 12 p.m. on Monday, May 6, students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison met with Chancellor Mnookin and other members of administration to present requests to resolve a week of campus unrest related to the pro-Palestinian encampment on