Contact: Steven Michels, (608) 267-7874 Madison – Governor Scott Walker proclaimed September 2017 as Coastal Awareness Month in Wisconsin in recognition of the important impact the Great Lakes have on the state. “It’s critical we highlight the importance of our
Contact: Susan Sandford, 224-3617 Madison, Wisc. – Farms in DeForest, Waunakee, Sun Prairie and Fitchburg will be planting their cover crops a little differently this September as part of Dane County’s lakes cleanup efforts. Dane County farmers, in partnership with
Contact: Katie Schick, (608) 264-5501 First Lady Tonette Walker will host first spouses from across the nation in Milwaukee for a two-day conference focusing on trauma-informed care.First Lady Tonette Walker will host first spouses from across the nation in Milwaukee
Contact: Jason Rae, (715) 790-4334 jason@wislgbtchamber.com MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce announced today that U.S. Cellular has joined the Chamber as its newest gold founding member. “We are thrilled to welcome U.S. Cellular as our newest member
Contact: Nicole Armendariz Phone: 262-896-6811 Email: narmendariz@waukeshacounty.gov (WAUKESHA, WI) – Today, a new a new environmental education program kicks off for K—12 students in Waukesha County. The program is a collaboration between Waukesha County, the School District of Waukesha and
Two clear, simple things that can be done are ending the war on drugs and ending racial profiling within the police force.
Contact: Maggie Gau, 715-581-0406 Maggie@tonyevers.com MADISON – After nearly seven years of mismanagement and back-room dealing at Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Democratic gubernatorial candidate and State Superintendent Tony Evers pledged to restore independence to the DNR by returning
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — The State Senate is set to debate legislation today that would provide the largest ever state subsidy to a foreign corporation. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director characterized the
CONTACT: Sean Palecek, sppalecek@wisc.edu, 608-262-8931 MADISON – The National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $20 million to a consortium of universities, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to support a new engineering research center that will develop transformative tools and technologies
Contact: Keri O’KeefeKeri O’Keefe Wisconsin Historical Society Phone: 6082619597 E-Mail: keri.okeefe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday September 23, 2017, as part of “Smithsonian magazine’s” thirteenth annual Museum Day Live!, an
Contact: Brad Wojciechowski 920-540-5875; bmwojciechowski@gmail.com GREEN BAY – Beau Liegeois, a prosecutor in the Brown County District Attorney’s Office and Captain in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, announced his campaign for congress today against Congressman Mike Gallagher. Beau was raised
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 TOKYO, JAPAN – Governor Scott Walker and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Mark R. Hogan met with dozens of Japanese business executives in Tokyo today as part of their efforts to encourage
Contact: FOR DOC: DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov FOR THEDACARE: Megan Mulholland, 920-830-5847 Megan.Mulholland@thedacare.org APPLETON – Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jon Litscher joined Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, family and friends, community treatment providers, and other invited guests to recognize
CONTACT: Robert Dinndorf, Executive Director Philanthropy 608.246.6440 or redinndorf@madisoncollege.edu Jeff Wenzel, Health Simulation coordinator 608.246.6697 or JBWenzel@madisoncollege.edu Major Focus: In recognition of major gifts from the TGT Charity, Inc. and the New American Policy Institute, Madison College will name the
Join WisPolitics for lunch at the Madison Club on Tuesday, Sept. 26 for a discussion on the future of NAFTA and trade. Panelists include Consul Julian Adem, Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee, and Consul General John Cruickshank, Canadian Consulate General in
Business leaders and community members have an opportunity to learn from state and local experts about how they can better navigate the new economy during roundtables in Hudson, Richland Center and Sheboygan. The series of community conversations is brought to
Senate Dems today announced three amendments to the $3 billion Foxconn incentive package that they said would prioritize hiring Wisconsin workers, make the tax credits nonrefundable and nix all exemptions for the Taiwanese manufacturer from Wisconsin’s environmental regulations. Minority Leader
Contact: Steven Michels, (608) 267-7874 Madison – Governor Scott Walker proclaimed September 2017 as Coastal Awareness Month in Wisconsin in recognition of the important impact the Great Lakes have on the state. “It’s critical we highlight the importance of our Great Lakes,” said Governor Walker. “They drive Wisconsin’s economic growth
Contact: Susan Sandford, 224-3617 Madison, Wisc. – Farms in DeForest, Waunakee, Sun Prairie and Fitchburg will be planting their cover crops a little differently this September as part of Dane County’s lakes cleanup efforts. Dane County farmers, in partnership with Dane County Land and Water Resources Department, UW-Extension, Yahara WINS,
Contact: Katie Schick, (608) 264-5501 First Lady Tonette Walker will host first spouses from across the nation in Milwaukee for a two-day conference focusing on trauma-informed care.First Lady Tonette Walker will host first spouses from across the nation in Milwaukee for a two-day conference focusing on trauma-informed care. WHAT: First
Contact: Jason Rae, (715) 790-4334 jason@wislgbtchamber.com MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce announced today that U.S. Cellular has joined the Chamber as its newest gold founding member. “We are thrilled to welcome U.S. Cellular as our newest member of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber,” said Jason Rae, executive director
Contact: Nicole Armendariz Phone: 262-896-6811 Email: narmendariz@waukeshacounty.gov (WAUKESHA, WI) – Today, a new a new environmental education program kicks off for K—12 students in Waukesha County. The program is a collaboration between Waukesha County, the School District of Waukesha and Carroll University in order to create a regional environmental education
Two clear, simple things that can be done are ending the war on drugs and ending racial profiling within the police force.
Contact: Maggie Gau, 715-581-0406 Maggie@tonyevers.com MADISON – After nearly seven years of mismanagement and back-room dealing at Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Democratic gubernatorial candidate and State Superintendent Tony Evers pledged to restore independence to the DNR by returning the power to appoint the DNR Secretary to the Natural
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — The State Senate is set to debate legislation today that would provide the largest ever state subsidy to a foreign corporation. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director characterized the proposal in a word, “failure.” “The one word that sums
CONTACT: Sean Palecek, sppalecek@wisc.edu, 608-262-8931 MADISON – The National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $20 million to a consortium of universities, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to support a new engineering research center that will develop transformative tools and technologies for the consistent, scalable and low-cost production of high-quality living
Contact: Keri O’KeefeKeri O’Keefe Wisconsin Historical Society Phone: 6082619597 E-Mail: keri.okeefe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday September 23, 2017, as part of “Smithsonian magazine’s” thirteenth annual Museum Day Live!, an initiative in which participating museums across the United States emulate
Contact: Brad Wojciechowski 920-540-5875; bmwojciechowski@gmail.com GREEN BAY – Beau Liegeois, a prosecutor in the Brown County District Attorney’s Office and Captain in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, announced his campaign for congress today against Congressman Mike Gallagher. Beau was raised in the Green Bay area and like many people in
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 TOKYO, JAPAN – Governor Scott Walker and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Mark R. Hogan met with dozens of Japanese business executives in Tokyo today as part of their efforts to encourage overseas companies to invest in Wisconsin. “The more company leaders
Contact: FOR DOC: DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov FOR THEDACARE: Megan Mulholland, 920-830-5847 Megan.Mulholland@thedacare.org APPLETON – Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jon Litscher joined Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, family and friends, community treatment providers, and other invited guests to recognize the second group of participants to complete DOC’s Opioid Addiction
CONTACT: Robert Dinndorf, Executive Director Philanthropy 608.246.6440 or redinndorf@madisoncollege.edu Jeff Wenzel, Health Simulation coordinator 608.246.6697 or JBWenzel@madisoncollege.edu Major Focus: In recognition of major gifts from the TGT Charity, Inc. and the New American Policy Institute, Madison College will name the Health Simulation Center at the Truax Campus in honor of
Join WisPolitics for lunch at the Madison Club on Tuesday, Sept. 26 for a discussion on the future of NAFTA and trade. Panelists include Consul Julian Adem, Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee, and Consul General John Cruickshank, Canadian Consulate General in Chicago. Date: Tuesday, September 26 Time: Checkin begins at 11:30 a.m.,
Business leaders and community members have an opportunity to learn from state and local experts about how they can better navigate the new economy during roundtables in Hudson, Richland Center and Sheboygan. The series of community conversations is brought to you by WisPolitics.com and WisBusiness.com in partnership with UW Colleges and UW-Extension. The interactive sessions will provide
Senate Dems today announced three amendments to the $3 billion Foxconn incentive package that they said would prioritize hiring Wisconsin workers, make the tax credits nonrefundable and nix all exemptions for the Taiwanese manufacturer from Wisconsin’s environmental regulations. Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling said the three amendments are geared toward ensuring