Racine County Jail reports two overdoses treated by medical staff in three days
Wednesday, Jun 15, 2022
Office of Children’s Mental Health Director Linda Hall today announces the publication of a new fact sheet, Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning, and what parents, health care providers, and policymakers can do to make a difference. Lead is a toxic metal that
The Wisconsin Association of School Boards has voted not to renew membership in the national organization over concerns about its governance structure, fiscal management, and “failure to prioritize and serve state school board associations.” In a message to lawmakers late
June 19, referred to as Juneteenth, is the anniversary of the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved people in Texas and the former Confederacy on June 19th 1865. Though it has been celebrated in parts of the country for over 150
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that we are now accepting artwork entries encourages artists to submit their work for the 2023 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests. The winning designs
MADISON — Today, Mandela Barnes released his new policy agenda to cut taxes for the middle class and lower costs for working families. As the only candidate who can authentically connect with the challenges working families are facing, Mandela is laser-focused on helping
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Park System invites residents and visitors to come celebrate the completion of Phase 2 of the Discovery Trail Project at Retzer Nature Center on Wednesday, June 22 at 4:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day today by sharing tips to reduce the potential for financial exploitation in financial accounts and increase the likelihood of prosecution should such exploitation occur. “I’ve been proud of
MILWAUKEE (June 15, 2022) – Black Arts MKE is proud to present the third annual Milwaukee Black Theater Festival, returning to venues across the city from August 10-14. The week-long celebration of Black arts and culture features free and ticketed events
(Milwaukee, WI) Today, June 15, 2022 marks 10 years since immigrant youth won the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. There are roughly 700,000 DACA recipients living in the U.S., and according to the American Immigration Council, there are 6,540 active DACA
One Nation, a 501(c)(4) aligned with U.S. Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, is out with a third TV ad praising U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh. The group didn’t release details about where the ad is running. It previously announced plans
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — The Wisconsin Association of School Boards has voted not to renew membership in the national organization over concerns about its governance structure, fiscal management, and “failure to prioritize
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), the most significant investment in wildlife and habitat conservation in a generation. This bipartisan legislation will help promote and enhance our nation’s conservation efforts and ensure the long-term health of fish
MILWAUKEE—Judge Janet Protasiewicz spoke out today ahead of former Justice Dan Kelly’s involvement in the Republican Party’s misinformation tour, in which so-called “Election Integrity Roundtables” are being used to mislead the people of Wisconsin. “It’s incredibly disappointing to see former
MADISON, Wis. – When asked today whether he supports same-sex marriage or believes it should be banned, Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels said he believes “marriage should be between a man and a woman.” This comes two weeks after Governor Tony Evers raised
I recently attended the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Regional Fiscal Leaders meeting in Washington, DC. This conference was designed to gather, connect and educate fiscal leaders in state legislatures to provide information, best practices and opportunities to connect
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and five of their Republican colleagues in a letter to Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman
Office of Children’s Mental Health Director Linda Hall today announces the publication of a new fact sheet, Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning, and what parents, health care providers, and policymakers can do to make a difference. Lead is a toxic metal that poisons the brain and body. There is no safe blood
The Wisconsin Association of School Boards has voted not to renew membership in the national organization over concerns about its governance structure, fiscal management, and “failure to prioritize and serve state school board associations.” In a message to lawmakers late Monday, the WASB wrote many of its concerns “pre-date last
June 19, referred to as Juneteenth, is the anniversary of the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved people in Texas and the former Confederacy on June 19th 1865. Though it has been celebrated in parts of the country for over 150 years, it was finally made a federal holiday in 2021.
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that we are now accepting artwork entries encourages artists to submit their work for the 2023 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2023 collection of stamps. Each year,
MADISON — Today, Mandela Barnes released his new policy agenda to cut taxes for the middle class and lower costs for working families. As the only candidate who can authentically connect with the challenges working families are facing, Mandela is laser-focused on helping middle class workers and families keep more of what they
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Park System invites residents and visitors to come celebrate the completion of Phase 2 of the Discovery Trail Project at Retzer Nature Center on Wednesday, June 22 at 4:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony and pollinator activities. Retzer Nature Center is located at S14 W28167
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day today by sharing tips to reduce the potential for financial exploitation in financial accounts and increase the likelihood of prosecution should such exploitation occur. “I’ve been proud of our efforts to protect aging and older adults, including signing
MILWAUKEE (June 15, 2022) – Black Arts MKE is proud to present the third annual Milwaukee Black Theater Festival, returning to venues across the city from August 10-14. The week-long celebration of Black arts and culture features free and ticketed events throughout each day, including full-production and staged reading plays, an
(Milwaukee, WI) Today, June 15, 2022 marks 10 years since immigrant youth won the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. There are roughly 700,000 DACA recipients living in the U.S., and according to the American Immigration Council, there are 6,540 active DACA recipients living in Wisconsin as of March 2020. According to fwd.us, the
One Nation, a 501(c)(4) aligned with U.S. Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, is out with a third TV ad praising U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh. The group didn’t release details about where the ad is running. It previously announced plans to spend $9 million in Wisconsin as part of an
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — The Wisconsin Association of School Boards has voted not to renew membership in the national organization over concerns about its governance structure, fiscal management, and “failure to prioritize and serve state school board associations.” In a message to
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), the most significant investment in wildlife and habitat conservation in a generation. This bipartisan legislation will help promote and enhance our nation’s conservation efforts and ensure the long-term health of fish and wildlife throughout the country. Our nation is currently facing
MILWAUKEE—Judge Janet Protasiewicz spoke out today ahead of former Justice Dan Kelly’s involvement in the Republican Party’s misinformation tour, in which so-called “Election Integrity Roundtables” are being used to mislead the people of Wisconsin. “It’s incredibly disappointing to see former appointed Justice Dan Kelly attach himself to this aggressively dishonest
MADISON, Wis. – When asked today whether he supports same-sex marriage or believes it should be banned, Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels said he believes “marriage should be between a man and a woman.” This comes two weeks after Governor Tony Evers raised the Progress Pride Flag above the State Capitol and Tim
I recently attended the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Regional Fiscal Leaders meeting in Washington, DC. This conference was designed to gather, connect and educate fiscal leaders in state legislatures to provide information, best practices and opportunities to connect with our colleagues. As the Co-Chair of the legislature’s budget-writing
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and five of their Republican colleagues in a letter to Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, requesting