CONTACT: Ald. Tony Zielinski (414) 405-1483 A resolution prohibiting certain offensive or hostile displays on City infrastructure job sites has been recommended for approval by the Public Works Committee. Alderman Tony Zielinski, who sponsored the legislation, said the resolution directs the
CONTACT: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — International Women’s Day has been observed for over a century as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women around the world. It is also a day to
CONTACT: George Althoff, 608-261-4504, george.althoff@wisconsin.gov Kristin Paltzer, 414-316-2100 x126, kristinp@celticinc.com MADISON, Wis. (February 26, 2018) – The Wisconsin College Savings Program is excited to announce that the 2018 state tax deduction has been raised to $3,200 – making it even easier to
CONTACT: Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 Professionals responding to Wisconsin’s opioid crisis are learning how to be more engaging, empowering, and effective in prevention and treatment services through using trauma-informed care at a training held at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West
CONTACT: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 MADISON — In his latest reelection announcement video, Attorney General Brad Schimel attempts to cover up his career of blatant partisanship with a laughable claim that he has been “independent” as Wisconsin’s AG. “Wisconsin has never
CONTACT: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel today announced his 2018 election bid for Attorney General. The following are the statements of One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross: “Brad Schimel has failed to protect
CONTACT: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today introduced legislation that provides a better deal for young Americans by improving health coverage affordability while maintaining protections and access to essential services. With the Advancing Youth
CONTACT: Dennis Hughes (262) 455-1542 dennis@cathymyersforcongress.com Janesville, WI – This morning, election experts from the University of Virginia announced that the growing wave of support for Democrats across the country is threatening even Speaker of the House Paul Ryan’s Congressional seat.
CONTACT: Elizabeth Hizmi, Public Information Officer (608) 267-9460 elizabeth.hizmi@wisconsin.gov Madison, WI—Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance Ted Nickel has appointed Zach Bemis to serve as Chief Legal Counsel at the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI). “I am pleased to have Zach
CONTACT: Meredith McGlone, University Communications (608) 263-7523 meredith.mcglone@wisc.edu A groundbreaking atmospheric scientist, a brilliant U.S. diplomat and an esteemed businessman and philanthropist will be awarded honorary doctoral degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May. The recipients are David Fahey,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Today: WisPolitics Luncheon with Kathleen Vinehout Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday March 8 with Sen. Kathleen Vinehout about her bid for the Democratic nomination to
CONTACT: Bryan Kennedy (414) 517-3864 (Milwaukee) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today made the following statement regarding problems in Walker’s approach to addressing the needs of our communities of color. “For too long, politicians have come into communities they’re not part
CONTACT: Iris Riis 608-256-7549 x2132 iris.riis@ppwi.org MADISON – On Thursday, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) submitted its application for continued funding through Title X, the nation’s family planning program. This application would extend funding until the Department of Health and Human Services
Walker thought Foxconn would be a home run for his reelection prospects when it was announced last summer. But it turns out that voters are more than a little skeptical of the $3 billion state taxpayer giveaway and the free pass on environmental regulations.
CONTACT: Catoya Roberts, WISDOM Associate Director 414-264-0805 catoya@micahemke.org MICAH will celebrate 30 years of work for social justice in Milwaukee in 2018. During those years, MICAH has done influential work around Criminal Justice Reform and now they will be working to
While the focus has been on Racine County, we should challenge leaders to think beyond the boundaries of the project and consider how Foxconn can help spur a coordinated, long-term regional approach to enhancing the I-94 corridor.
The governor spends billions to build yesterday’s economy.
I believe you can support 2nd Amendment rights and work to ensure that Wisconsin families feel safe in schools, church or elsewhere. I hear and want action for what the children are saying!
CONTACT: Ald. Tony Zielinski (414) 405-1483 A resolution prohibiting certain offensive or hostile displays on City infrastructure job sites has been recommended for approval by the Public Works Committee. Alderman Tony Zielinski, who sponsored the legislation, said the resolution directs the Department of Public Works to include a clause in all
CONTACT: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — International Women’s Day has been observed for over a century as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women around the world. It is also a day to think about the vast amounts of work which still need
CONTACT: George Althoff, 608-261-4504, george.althoff@wisconsin.gov Kristin Paltzer, 414-316-2100 x126, kristinp@celticinc.com MADISON, Wis. (February 26, 2018) – The Wisconsin College Savings Program is excited to announce that the 2018 state tax deduction has been raised to $3,200 – making it even easier to save for college while enjoying significant tax savings. The increase in
CONTACT: Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 Professionals responding to Wisconsin’s opioid crisis are learning how to be more engaging, empowering, and effective in prevention and treatment services through using trauma-informed care at a training held at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West today and tomorrow. This training is sponsored by the Wisconsin
CONTACT: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 MADISON — In his latest reelection announcement video, Attorney General Brad Schimel attempts to cover up his career of blatant partisanship with a laughable claim that he has been “independent” as Wisconsin’s AG. “Wisconsin has never seen an attorney general more wedded to the GOP’s extreme,
CONTACT: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel today announced his 2018 election bid for Attorney General. The following are the statements of One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross: “Brad Schimel has failed to protect and serve the people of Wisconsin time and again with
CONTACT: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today introduced legislation that provides a better deal for young Americans by improving health coverage affordability while maintaining protections and access to essential services. With the Advancing Youth Enrollment Act, more than 4 million uninsured young adults could
CONTACT: Dennis Hughes (262) 455-1542 dennis@cathymyersforcongress.com Janesville, WI – This morning, election experts from the University of Virginia announced that the growing wave of support for Democrats across the country is threatening even Speaker of the House Paul Ryan’s Congressional seat. Sabato’s Crystal Ball rates every House seat nationwide and, for the
CONTACT: Elizabeth Hizmi, Public Information Officer (608) 267-9460 elizabeth.hizmi@wisconsin.gov Madison, WI—Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance Ted Nickel has appointed Zach Bemis to serve as Chief Legal Counsel at the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI). “I am pleased to have Zach as OCI’s Chief Legal Counsel,” said Commissioner Nickel. “Zach brings
CONTACT: Meredith McGlone, University Communications (608) 263-7523 meredith.mcglone@wisc.edu A groundbreaking atmospheric scientist, a brilliant U.S. diplomat and an esteemed businessman and philanthropist will be awarded honorary doctoral degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May. The recipients are David Fahey, whose research has helped protect the Earth’s ozone layer and
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Today: WisPolitics Luncheon with Kathleen Vinehout Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday March 8 with Sen. Kathleen Vinehout about her bid for the Democratic nomination to run against GOP Gov. Scott Walker. Check-in and lunch begins
CONTACT: Bryan Kennedy (414) 517-3864 (Milwaukee) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today made the following statement regarding problems in Walker’s approach to addressing the needs of our communities of color. “For too long, politicians have come into communities they’re not part of, made promises, and implemented their own solutions. They pat
CONTACT: Iris Riis 608-256-7549 x2132 iris.riis@ppwi.org MADISON – On Thursday, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) submitted its application for continued funding through Title X, the nation’s family planning program. This application would extend funding until the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) chooses the next grantee in September 2018. “PPWI remains
Walker thought Foxconn would be a home run for his reelection prospects when it was announced last summer. But it turns out that voters are more than a little skeptical of the $3 billion state taxpayer giveaway and the free pass on environmental regulations.
CONTACT: Catoya Roberts, WISDOM Associate Director 414-264-0805 catoya@micahemke.org MICAH will celebrate 30 years of work for social justice in Milwaukee in 2018. During those years, MICAH has done influential work around Criminal Justice Reform and now they will be working to expand to work directly with women who are incarcerated, those
While the focus has been on Racine County, we should challenge leaders to think beyond the boundaries of the project and consider how Foxconn can help spur a coordinated, long-term regional approach to enhancing the I-94 corridor.
The governor spends billions to build yesterday’s economy.
I believe you can support 2nd Amendment rights and work to ensure that Wisconsin families feel safe in schools, church or elsewhere. I hear and want action for what the children are saying!