WisDems: Statement on George Floyd’s death

WISCONSIN) — The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler on the murder of George Floyd: “George Floyd should still be alive today. That he isn’t—due to a wrenching but, painfully, not surprising act of

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GOP Radio Address

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Dan Smith: Discovering the new essential

Many of our farm families and small business owners feel like they are on life support right now. It is understandable. We are all seeking restoration of opportunities lost to COVID-19. Just as we now have a new appreciation for what is essential, we also have a deeper appreciation for what is truly important in our lives. We know we must be better prepared for what lies ahead. There is no better way to do so than to learn the essential lessons of today.

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Sen. Darling: Statement after canceling of 2020 State Fair

Madison – On Thursday, the 2020 Wisconsin State Fair was canceled. State Senator Alberta Darling released the following statement: “The Wisconsin State Fair is one of the greatest summer traditions in the entire Midwest. While the cancellation is disappointing, I know the people planning the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair will

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UW-Madison: Wilcots named dean of College of Letters & Science

MADISON – Eric Wilcots has been selected as the next dean of the College of Letters & Science, the largest academic unit at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Wilcots has been serving as interim dean of the college since August, when he succeeded John Karl Scholz, who became the university’s provost.

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WisDems: Statement on George Floyd’s death

WISCONSIN) — The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler on the murder of George Floyd: “George Floyd should still be alive today. That he isn’t—due to a wrenching but, painfully, not surprising act of lethal police violence against a Black American—is a gross injustice

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Rep. Nygren: As hundreds of thousands suffer, Dept. of Workforce Development claims they are doing a “great job” while Gov. Evers cuts their budget

Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance released the following statement: “I watched with disappointment yesterday as Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Caleb Frostman and his staff downplayed and danced around the failure to pay 30% of all unemployment insurance (UI) claims,” said Rep.

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Wisconsin’s American Indian and Tribal communities speak out on COVID-19’s devastating impact

MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday evening, ahead of today’s weekly jobs report indicating more than 40 million Americans have filed unemployment insurance claims over the past 10 weeks, Opportunity Wisconsin, Protect Our Care Wisconsin, and Health Care Voter hosted a virtual roundtable with members of Wisconsin’s American Indian nations and

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GOP Radio Address

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Ebben campaign: Grant County Sheriff Nate Dreckman endorses Ebben for Congress

“Jessi’s commitment to community outreach, specifically to elected officials and law enforcement, gives me confidence that she will be a strong representative of Wisconsin’s 3rd District in Congress. Her lifelong connections to Grant County come through in her knowledge of our communities, and her professional experience working with law enforcement

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Dan Smith: Discovering the new essential

Many of our farm families and small business owners feel like they are on life support right now. It is understandable. We are all seeking restoration of opportunities lost to COVID-19. Just as we now have a new appreciation for what is essential, we also have a deeper appreciation for what is truly important in our lives. We know we must be better prepared for what lies ahead. There is no better way to do so than to learn the essential lessons of today.

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