Milwaukee Press Club: An Evening with Chuck Todd

Contact: Joette Richards, (262)894-2224 admin@milwaukeepressclub.org www.milwaukeepressclub.org MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce that Chuck Todd, moderator of Meet the Press, NBC News political director and recipient of the club’s 2019 Sacred Cat Award, will be our honored guest

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Supports State Food Labeling Bills

Contact: Debi Towns, Senior Director of Governmental Relations, 608.828.5712 MADISON – On Tuesday, February 9, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted testimony to the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism in support of three food labeling bills related to truth in

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Applauds 10-Years Savings for Taxpayers

CONTACT: Nicole Tardif, NTardif@afphq.org  MADISON – Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today issued a statement following the release of the MacIver Institute’s study on taxpayer savings stemming from Act 10’s implementation following its ten-year anniversary. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement: “Taxpayers across Wisconsin continue to reap benefits from Act

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Milwaukee Press Club: An Evening with Chuck Todd

Contact: Joette Richards, (262)894-2224 admin@milwaukeepressclub.org www.milwaukeepressclub.org MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce that Chuck Todd, moderator of Meet the Press, NBC News political director and recipient of the club’s 2019 Sacred Cat Award, will be our honored guest February 24 for a virtual discussion about the unprecedented challenges

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Supports State Food Labeling Bills

Contact: Debi Towns, Senior Director of Governmental Relations, 608.828.5712 MADISON – On Tuesday, February 9, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted testimony to the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism in support of three food labeling bills related to truth in labeling of milk, meat and dairy products. Senate Bills 81, 82 and 83 relate to

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Environmental Review Of City Of Mayville Project For Safe Drinking Water Loan Program

Contact: Kevin Olson, DNR Community Financial Assistance Specialist Kevin.Olson@wisconsin.gov or 608-234-2238 MADISON – The City of Mayville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects primarily include the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City

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Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network: Governor Evers Proposed Budget Investments Reflect Current Needs

CONTACT: Robert Kellerman Bob.Kellerman@gwaar.org, 608-243-5672 MADISON – With the release of his 2021-23 Caregiver and Long-Term Care budget recommendations proposal, Governor Evers has demonstrated a commitment to the needs of Wisconsin’s most vulnerable populations. Both inflation and Wisconsin’s growing number of older adults and persons with disabilities have seriously stressed

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Stop the COVID Spread! Coalition: The Fight’s Not Over Yet

MADISON – The statewide coalition to combat the spread of COVID-19 launched a new ad campaign today calling on Wisconsinites to stay vigilant in the effort to curtail the spread of COVID-19. The ad campaign that will broadcast statewide on digital and broadcast media stresses the importance of wearing face

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Marquette University: To confer honorary degrees on Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., Sister Josephe Marie Flynn, SSND

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University will confer honorary doctorates on Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy Industries, and Sister Josephe Marie Flynn, SSND, co-founder and chair of the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Justice for Immigrants Committee, in conjunction with the university’s Mission Week, Feb. 7-14, 2021. Father Boyle will receive a Doctor

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WisDems: Statement On Day One of Trump Impeachment Trial

Contact: Vanessa Harmoush (vanessa@wisdems.org) MADISON – On day one of an impeachment trial of former President Trump, who is facing a single charge of “incitement of insurrection” for his role in the deadly January 6 assault on the Capitol, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement: “The impeachment

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