MADISON, WI (October 8, 2020) — Chancellor Rebecca Blank wants alumni to know that, while she’s a realist, she’s also confident about UW–Madison’s future. “We’ll come out of [the COVID-19 pandemic] with some budget problems,” she said. “We’ll come out of it
MADISON — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirms that dead mink at a Taylor County mink farm have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. This is the first confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection among Wisconsin’s
Yesterday in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske penned an op-ed urging Wisconsin voters to support Joe Biden as a leader who will uphold the constitutional rule of law. The op-ed comes after Geske recently endorsed Joe
Many people have expressed concern about casting an absentee ballot in this year’s election. Is it going to be counted; will it be safe to drop it in the ballot box; will it be counted after the election if it
John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump and ambassador to the United Nations under President George W. Bush, will be the featured speaker for the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service’s Public Issues Series on October 21 at 7
This week, the DNC War Room released a new television ad, “Had Enough?,” that contrasts Trump’s claim that his administration has done a “great job” responding to the pandemic with the reality of Trump and Pence’s failed response, which has
In a recent op-ed in the Milwaukee Courier, Wisconsin State Senator LaTonya Johnson highlighted Joe Biden’s plan to bring down health care costs and protect care for people with pre-existing conditions. Johnson writes about Joe Biden’s fight to protect and expand access to
MADISON, Wis. – United States District Judge Gary S. Feinerman approved the proposed final judgment against Dairy Farmers of America this week, noting that the proposed divestiture will save jobs at those facilities. Attorney General Kaul, along with the U.
(Madison, Wis.) – VoteSafe WI announced the addition of five new coalition members today as the group continues to grow its influence and lend its voice across the state highlighting the need for voting that is secure and safe during
Sun Prairie, WI – Didion is honored to support the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office efforts to add a fourth K-9 unit to their team with a $5,000 donation. Didion’s gift helped to push the Sheriff’s Office over their goal of $20,000, which
MILWAUKEE — Sari Horwitz and Scott Higham, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters for The Washington Post, will virtually deliver, “Pulling Back the Curtain: The Hidden Story of a Nation’s Opioid Epidemic,” at Marquette University’s annual Burleigh Media Ethics Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 15,
MADISON — The Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board announced funds for additional family support to strengthen families through increasing protective factors to reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. “We know parents are struggling to balance work, parenting and
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Senator-Jacque-GOP-Radio-Address-10-7-2020.m4a Stand with Survivors, End Domestic Violence This is State Senator André Jacque from Northeast Wisconsin. As a Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence Legislative Champion, I’m proud to advocate for survivors of abuse. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and
Audio file of address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his direction to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to limit public gatherings to 25 percent of the room or building capacity and encouraged Wisconsinites
As reports indicate that rates of lead testing for children have dropped during the pandemic, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congressman Dan Kildee are leading efforts to call on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to take steps to help states
MADISON – Dan Kapanke of La Crosse has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee for the 32nd Senate District. The VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Kapanke was endorsed because of his track record
Wisconsin voters again face an Election Day deadline to return their absentee ballots after a split federal appeals court stayed a decision that had pushed it back six days. In the 2-1 ruling Thursday, the majority found Judge William Conley’s
Pollster and political scientist Ken Goldstein says Joe Biden’s steady lead over President Trump in Marquette University Law School polls over the last five months is “stunning” given the number of potentially game-changing events that have transpired. But when comparing
A pro-Trump super PAC is out with a new TV ad saying Joe Biden’s plan means higher taxes for all income groups. America First Action PAC said the ad will run in the Milwaukee, La Crosse/Eau Claire and Wausau markets
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s fourth TV ad of the campaign cycle portrays him as a bipartisan problem-solver who is tackling surprise medical billing. The spot, titled “Surprise,” is running online, on broadcast and on cable for the next week in
MADISON, WI (October 8, 2020) — Chancellor Rebecca Blank wants alumni to know that, while she’s a realist, she’s also confident about UW–Madison’s future. “We’ll come out of [the COVID-19 pandemic] with some budget problems,” she said. “We’ll come out of it with some people who are more or less happy about
MADISON — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirms that dead mink at a Taylor County mink farm have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. This is the first confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection among Wisconsin’s mink population. The NVSL confirmed the positive result after preliminary
Yesterday in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske penned an op-ed urging Wisconsin voters to support Joe Biden as a leader who will uphold the constitutional rule of law. The op-ed comes after Geske recently endorsed Joe Biden, citing his integrity and ability to unite the country.
Many people have expressed concern about casting an absentee ballot in this year’s election. Is it going to be counted; will it be safe to drop it in the ballot box; will it be counted after the election if it is postmarked before Election Day on November 3? This
John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump and ambassador to the United Nations under President George W. Bush, will be the featured speaker for the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service’s Public Issues Series on October 21 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Bolton will speak on “Populism, National Security
This week, the DNC War Room released a new television ad, “Had Enough?,” that contrasts Trump’s claim that his administration has done a “great job” responding to the pandemic with the reality of Trump and Pence’s failed response, which has led to approximately 1,400 Wisconsinites’ deaths and hundreds of thousands
In a recent op-ed in the Milwaukee Courier, Wisconsin State Senator LaTonya Johnson highlighted Joe Biden’s plan to bring down health care costs and protect care for people with pre-existing conditions. Johnson writes about Joe Biden’s fight to protect and expand access to health care for all Americans and praised his commitment to
MADISON, Wis. – United States District Judge Gary S. Feinerman approved the proposed final judgment against Dairy Farmers of America this week, noting that the proposed divestiture will save jobs at those facilities. Attorney General Kaul, along with the U. S. Department of Justice and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, filed a
(Madison, Wis.) – VoteSafe WI announced the addition of five new coalition members today as the group continues to grow its influence and lend its voice across the state highlighting the need for voting that is secure and safe during COVID-19. Former Assembly Majority Leader Scott Suder (R), Milwaukee County
Sun Prairie, WI – Didion is honored to support the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office efforts to add a fourth K-9 unit to their team with a $5,000 donation. Didion’s gift helped to push the Sheriff’s Office over their goal of $20,000, which now allows for a $20,000 matching gift from an anonymous
MILWAUKEE — Sari Horwitz and Scott Higham, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters for The Washington Post, will virtually deliver, “Pulling Back the Curtain: The Hidden Story of a Nation’s Opioid Epidemic,” at Marquette University’s annual Burleigh Media Ethics Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 4 p.m. CST. The lecture is hosted by the
MADISON — The Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board announced funds for additional family support to strengthen families through increasing protective factors to reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. “We know parents are struggling to balance work, parenting and self-care,” said Vicki Tylka, Board Chair. “Children are more likely
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Senator-Jacque-GOP-Radio-Address-10-7-2020.m4a Stand with Survivors, End Domestic Violence This is State Senator André Jacque from Northeast Wisconsin. As a Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence Legislative Champion, I’m proud to advocate for survivors of abuse. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and with the current challenges in our communities there’s a lot
Audio file of address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his direction to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to limit public gatherings to 25 percent of the room or building capacity and encouraged Wisconsinites to stay home as much as possible to help flatten
As reports indicate that rates of lead testing for children have dropped during the pandemic, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congressman Dan Kildee are leading efforts to call on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to take steps to help states and local government boost testing measures and efforts, including making
MADISON – Dan Kapanke of La Crosse has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee for the 32nd Senate District. The VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Kapanke was endorsed because of his track record partnering with farmers on water issues, promoting land stewardship and
Wisconsin voters again face an Election Day deadline to return their absentee ballots after a split federal appeals court stayed a decision that had pushed it back six days. In the 2-1 ruling Thursday, the majority found Judge William Conley’s ruling violated a U.S. Supreme Court standard guarding against changes
Pollster and political scientist Ken Goldstein says Joe Biden’s steady lead over President Trump in Marquette University Law School polls over the last five months is “stunning” given the number of potentially game-changing events that have transpired. But when comparing Marquette Poll Director Charles Franklin’s findings to nationwide polling averages,
A pro-Trump super PAC is out with a new TV ad saying Joe Biden’s plan means higher taxes for all income groups. America First Action PAC said the ad will run in the Milwaukee, La Crosse/Eau Claire and Wausau markets as part of a previously announced $2.8 million buy this
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s fourth TV ad of the campaign cycle portrays him as a bipartisan problem-solver who is tackling surprise medical billing. The spot, titled “Surprise,” is running online, on broadcast and on cable for the next week in the Green Bay media market. A Gallagher spokesman did not