CONTACT: Tom Sheehan Court Information Officer tom.sheehan@wicourts.gov (608) 261-6640 Madison, Wisconsin (June 12, 2020) – Wisconsin state court system staff are distributing 600,000 face masks purchased through the Director of State Courts Office to assist circuit courts statewide in advancing local
We are writing today to wish you a very happy Pride Month! Pride was born out of a movement not unlike what we see today, and as we celebrate the diversity and resiliency of the LGBTQ+ community this month, it
MADISON, WI—Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) today sent a letter to CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, asking if he believes states and localities should permit large indoor public events like President Trump’s planned June 19th rally in Tulsa, attended by thousands of
Wisconsin Right to Life’s Political Action Committee has endorsed President Trump for his 2020 re-election bid. “President Trump is one of the most pro-life presidents in the history of our country,” shares Kristen Nupson, PAC director of Wisconsin Right to
(WISCONSIN) — This week Wisconsin Democrats continued to hold Trump accountable for his disastrous response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has cost over 113,000 Americans lives and millions of jobs, his attacks on the health care system, and his divisive and
Two teams from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are advancing to the final round of a national competition for up to $1 million in funding to help boost the middle class in Dane County. The teams – Connect Rx and Opportunity
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) is pleased to announce Klint Trevino as the next superintendent of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools (LHS/CLS). Trevino is a law school graduate who found a home in corrections at LHS/CLS. He has
Madison, Wisconsin (June 12, 2020) – Wisconsin state court system staff are distributing 600,000 face masks purchased through the Director of State Courts Office to assist circuit courts statewide in advancing local plans to resume in-person proceedings and jury trials. Under
The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce (TWBCC) in collaboration with other community organizations is excited to host Activate MKE 2020. Activate MKE will be held during the 2020 Democratic National Convention in several Milwaukee County Parks located in the Central
Quotes of the Week I appreciate the strong support from the search committee at Wisconsin, and for all those who supported my candidacy, but it’s clear they have important process issues to work out. – Jim Johnsen, president of the
Today’s Midday podcast covers Jim Johnsen suddenly withdrawing his name from consideration for president of the UW System and saying Wisconsin university officials “have important process issues to work out.”
Madison – During a COVID-19 briefing, Governor Tony Evers told the media that his administration is working on a back-to-school plan that will be released in “the next couple weeks.” On Friday, State Senator Alberta Darling issued the following statement
As a result of meeting criteria outlined in Forward Dane, Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing an order to move Dane County to Phase 2. Order #5 is effective as of 8:00am on June 15, 2020. “Businesses and
MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) voted unanimously to lift the temporary moratorium on utility disconnections for nonpayment during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The move comes as the state continues to reopen and nearly a month
Madison…State Representative Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the candidate for UW System President, Jim Johnsen, withdrew his name from consideration. “This is a disappointment. If leftist liberals on campus can’t decide on the UW System President, they
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced new resources and tools for individuals to report suspected fraud against the Unemployment Insurance program. As reported across the nation, fraudsters are targeting state UI systems in the midst of
MADISON — First Lady Kathy Evers today announced that the Committee to Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Wisconsin’s Ratification of the 19th Amendment will be highlighting “Women Who Inspire” from across Wisconsin in a new website feature leading up to the 100th
Madison…State Representative Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the candidate for UW System President, Jim Johnsen, withdrew his name from consideration. “This is a disappointment. If leftist liberals on campus can’t decide on the UW System President, they
MADISON, Wis. – Geriatricians at UW Health want the community to know patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are vulnerable to complications associated with COVID-19 and there are steps caregivers can take during this global pandemic to assist with health
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) recently presented Sen. Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) with the 2020 “Champion of Economic Development” award for his leadership on legislative initiatives to drive economic growth and prosperity in Wisconsin. The award
CONTACT: Tom Sheehan Court Information Officer tom.sheehan@wicourts.gov (608) 261-6640 Madison, Wisconsin (June 12, 2020) – Wisconsin state court system staff are distributing 600,000 face masks purchased through the Director of State Courts Office to assist circuit courts statewide in advancing local plans to resume in-person proceedings and jury trials. Under a
We are writing today to wish you a very happy Pride Month! Pride was born out of a movement not unlike what we see today, and as we celebrate the diversity and resiliency of the LGBTQ+ community this month, it also is a reminder of the work we must do
MADISON, WI—Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) today sent a letter to CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, asking if he believes states and localities should permit large indoor public events like President Trump’s planned June 19th rally in Tulsa, attended by thousands of participants not practicing recommended social distancing or face-covering practices—particularly if
Wisconsin Right to Life’s Political Action Committee has endorsed President Trump for his 2020 re-election bid. “President Trump is one of the most pro-life presidents in the history of our country,” shares Kristen Nupson, PAC director of Wisconsin Right to Life. President Trump, the first sitting president in United States
(WISCONSIN) — This week Wisconsin Democrats continued to hold Trump accountable for his disastrous response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has cost over 113,000 Americans lives and millions of jobs, his attacks on the health care system, and his divisive and racist rhetoric in response to the national protests taking place
Two teams from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are advancing to the final round of a national competition for up to $1 million in funding to help boost the middle class in Dane County. The teams – Connect Rx and Opportunity Calculator – will take their proposals to raise the net
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) is pleased to announce Klint Trevino as the next superintendent of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools (LHS/CLS). Trevino is a law school graduate who found a home in corrections at LHS/CLS. He has served in several positions at the schools, starting as a
Madison, Wisconsin (June 12, 2020) – Wisconsin state court system staff are distributing 600,000 face masks purchased through the Director of State Courts Office to assist circuit courts statewide in advancing local plans to resume in-person proceedings and jury trials. Under a Wisconsin Supreme Court order issued May 22, circuit courts
The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce (TWBCC) in collaboration with other community organizations is excited to host Activate MKE 2020. Activate MKE will be held during the 2020 Democratic National Convention in several Milwaukee County Parks located in the Central City communities August 17th through August 21st, 2020. We expect more
Quotes of the Week I appreciate the strong support from the search committee at Wisconsin, and for all those who supported my candidacy, but it’s clear they have important process issues to work out. – Jim Johnsen, president of the University of Alaska system, withdrawing his name from consideration as
Today’s Midday podcast covers Jim Johnsen suddenly withdrawing his name from consideration for president of the UW System and saying Wisconsin university officials “have important process issues to work out.”
Madison – During a COVID-19 briefing, Governor Tony Evers told the media that his administration is working on a back-to-school plan that will be released in “the next couple weeks.” On Friday, State Senator Alberta Darling issued the following statement in response. “I’m glad Governor Evers is finally working on
As a result of meeting criteria outlined in Forward Dane, Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing an order to move Dane County to Phase 2. Order #5 is effective as of 8:00am on June 15, 2020. “Businesses and workplaces are reopening with required measures to help contain the
MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) voted unanimously to lift the temporary moratorium on utility disconnections for nonpayment during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The move comes as the state continues to reopen and nearly a month after the state Supreme Court struck down Safer at Home.
Madison…State Representative Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the candidate for UW System President, Jim Johnsen, withdrew his name from consideration. “This is a disappointment. If leftist liberals on campus can’t decide on the UW System President, they become critics and drive out a qualified leader. We can’t
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced new resources and tools for individuals to report suspected fraud against the Unemployment Insurance program. As reported across the nation, fraudsters are targeting state UI systems in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic through various schemes and identity theft. Since
MADISON — First Lady Kathy Evers today announced that the Committee to Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Wisconsin’s Ratification of the 19th Amendment will be highlighting “Women Who Inspire” from across Wisconsin in a new website feature leading up to the 100th anniversary of enactment of the 19th Amendment in August. “As
Madison…State Representative Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the candidate for UW System President, Jim Johnsen, withdrew his name from consideration. “This is a disappointment. If leftist liberals on campus can’t decide on the UW System President, they become critics and drive out a qualified leader. We can’t
MADISON, Wis. – Geriatricians at UW Health want the community to know patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are vulnerable to complications associated with COVID-19 and there are steps caregivers can take during this global pandemic to assist with health and safety. People over the age of 65 and people
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) recently presented Sen. Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) with the 2020 “Champion of Economic Development” award for his leadership on legislative initiatives to drive economic growth and prosperity in Wisconsin. The award is presented to state legislators who exemplify WEDA’s mission of