Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin’s jobless rate ticked up, but the number of people employed in May hit a record total of 3,059,300, new government stats show. In addition, the state’s labor force participation rate in
MADISON, Wis. – Today, in the shadow of high profile shootings across the U.S., Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and State Representatives Deb Andraca and Kalan Haywood condemned the NRA’s State Conference happening this weekend in Brookfield. “I join my Democratic colleagues and I
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) are partnering to increase equitable access to Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance (UI) program after DWD received $3 million in competitive grant funding from the federal government. Through
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Glenn Grothman (WI-06), joined by the entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation, introduced the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the distinguished service of the Hmong people in the fight against communism throughout the Vietnam
WISCONSIN – The third hearing concluded with testimony about the events of January 6th, which include details of Trump harassing Mike Pence for refusing to overthrow the election results and later inciting the violent mob to go to the Capitol to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined 21 of her colleagues in urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to notify state and local law enforcement of rising threats against election workers and
Green Bay, Wis.—This July, Theatre on the Bay (TOB) performs “9 to 5 The Musical,” a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era, based on the book by Patricia Resnick and seminal 1980 hit movie, featuring music
HALES CORNERS—LuAnn Bird will be announcing her run for the open seat in the newly-drawn 84th Assembly District on Friday at 5:00 pm at her home in Hales Corners, 5155 Brandons Court. She is a compassionate activist who people can
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) led the entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation in introducing the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the distinguished service of the Hmong people in the fight against communism throughout the Vietnam War. The bill has
Wausau, WI – Today, HER BOLD MOVE has endorsed Gillian Battino for WI State Treasurer, highlighting the importance of electing progressive pro-choice women candidates at this historical moment when the rights of women are under attack. As a mother, women’s
MADISON, Wis. – Thanks to steadfast leadership from President Biden, Governor Evers, and Wisconsin Democrats in Congress, our state’s economy is getting back on track. Since President Biden took office in January 2021, our state’s economy has added 72,100 jobs – recovering 84 percent
MADISON, Wis. – In the spring of 2013, just before she was confirmed as the next UW-Madison chancellor by the Board of Regents, Rebecca Blank was criticized by some Republican state legislators for her “radical policies.” On her way out
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Jennifer Evans, associate professor of biomedical sciences in Marquette University’s College of Health Sciences, has been awarded an R01 research grant from the National Institutes of Health, with an expected value of about $1.8 million over five years,
De Pere, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld and Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dawn Crim made a visit to the City of De Pere Fire Department to award a $206,831 grant for
Madison: At a News Conference at the State Capitol today, Citizen Action of Wisconsin joined State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde and State Senator Chris Larson to unveil the a framework for what will be the first comprehensive legislation ever introduced
Milwaukee, WI – June 15, 2022 – First Stage, one of the nation’s leading theaters for young people and families, is delighted to announce the third season of their Amplify BIPOC Play Series beginning August 13, 2022. In support of First Stage’s ongoing commitment to the development
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted for bipartisan legislation that will give all generations of toxic-exposed veterans their earned health care and benefits under the Veterans Affairs (VA) for the first time in the nation’s history. The Sergeant First
MILWAUKEE – The County Board’s Finance Committee unanimously recommended for adoption a resolution by Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman to fund the design and execution of repairs to make McKinley Beach safe. Supervisor Steve F. Taylor, Shawn Rolland, and Willie Johnson Jr. are
OSHKOSH – Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) joined RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel in a new episode of her podcast “Real America,” where they discussed his experience as a business owner in Wisconsin manufacturing, the impacts of rising inflation, and the importance
he Wisconsin Right to Life Political Action Committee (PAC) is pleased to announce another round of endorsements for the 2022 Fall Primary Election. The full list* of endorsed candidates: Governor Rebecca Kleefisch Tim Michels Lieutenant Governor Roger Roth Patrick Testin
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin’s jobless rate ticked up, but the number of people employed in May hit a record total of 3,059,300, new government stats show. In addition, the state’s labor force participation rate in May was 66.5 percent, which is 4.2 percentage points higher
MADISON, Wis. – Today, in the shadow of high profile shootings across the U.S., Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and State Representatives Deb Andraca and Kalan Haywood condemned the NRA’s State Conference happening this weekend in Brookfield. “I join my Democratic colleagues and I join so many Wisconsinites in condemning the National Rifle Association,
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) are partnering to increase equitable access to Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance (UI) program after DWD received $3 million in competitive grant funding from the federal government. Through the UI Navigator program, DWD and UMOS will support improved
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Glenn Grothman (WI-06), joined by the entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation, introduced the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the distinguished service of the Hmong people in the fight against communism throughout the Vietnam War. The bill has a total of 38 bipartisan cosponsors.
WISCONSIN – The third hearing concluded with testimony about the events of January 6th, which include details of Trump harassing Mike Pence for refusing to overthrow the election results and later inciting the violent mob to go to the Capitol to attack Pence himself. Rep. Pete Aguilar closed his portion of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined 21 of her colleagues in urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to notify state and local law enforcement of rising threats against election workers and to highlight the federal resources available to election officials for
Green Bay, Wis.—This July, Theatre on the Bay (TOB) performs “9 to 5 The Musical,” a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era, based on the book by Patricia Resnick and seminal 1980 hit movie, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Set in the late 1970s, the
HALES CORNERS—LuAnn Bird will be announcing her run for the open seat in the newly-drawn 84th Assembly District on Friday at 5:00 pm at her home in Hales Corners, 5155 Brandons Court. She is a compassionate activist who people can trust to get things done. “A small fringe group of
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) led the entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation in introducing the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the distinguished service of the Hmong people in the fight against communism throughout the Vietnam War. The bill has a total of 38 bipartisan cosponsors. “I cannot emphasize
Wausau, WI – Today, HER BOLD MOVE has endorsed Gillian Battino for WI State Treasurer, highlighting the importance of electing progressive pro-choice women candidates at this historical moment when the rights of women are under attack. As a mother, women’s health care provider and experienced leader, Gillian understands the importance
MADISON, Wis. – Thanks to steadfast leadership from President Biden, Governor Evers, and Wisconsin Democrats in Congress, our state’s economy is getting back on track. Since President Biden took office in January 2021, our state’s economy has added 72,100 jobs – recovering 84 percent of the jobs lost in-state between February 2020 and April 2020.
MADISON, Wis. – In the spring of 2013, just before she was confirmed as the next UW-Madison chancellor by the Board of Regents, Rebecca Blank was criticized by some Republican state legislators for her “radical policies.” On her way out the door nine years later, she received a compliment of
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Jennifer Evans, associate professor of biomedical sciences in Marquette University’s College of Health Sciences, has been awarded an R01 research grant from the National Institutes of Health, with an expected value of about $1.8 million over five years, to study the differences in how men and women are
De Pere, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld and Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dawn Crim made a visit to the City of De Pere Fire Department to award a $206,831 grant for the city’s future EMS mobile unit. The stop highlighted the
Madison: At a News Conference at the State Capitol today, Citizen Action of Wisconsin joined State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde and State Senator Chris Larson to unveil the a framework for what will be the first comprehensive legislation ever introduced in Wisconsin or in the Upper Midwest to actually meet
Milwaukee, WI – June 15, 2022 – First Stage, one of the nation’s leading theaters for young people and families, is delighted to announce the third season of their Amplify BIPOC Play Series beginning August 13, 2022. In support of First Stage’s ongoing commitment to the development of new work, with an intentional focus on lifting voices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted for bipartisan legislation that will give all generations of toxic-exposed veterans their earned health care and benefits under the Veterans Affairs (VA) for the first time in the nation’s history. The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics
MILWAUKEE – The County Board’s Finance Committee unanimously recommended for adoption a resolution by Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman to fund the design and execution of repairs to make McKinley Beach safe. Supervisor Steve F. Taylor, Shawn Rolland, and Willie Johnson Jr. are co-sponsors of the resolution. “The Finance Committee’s action this morning
OSHKOSH – Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) joined RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel in a new episode of her podcast “Real America,” where they discussed his experience as a business owner in Wisconsin manufacturing, the impacts of rising inflation, and the importance of unifying our nation. “I know that you are tenacious,
he Wisconsin Right to Life Political Action Committee (PAC) is pleased to announce another round of endorsements for the 2022 Fall Primary Election. The full list* of endorsed candidates: Governor Rebecca Kleefisch Tim Michels Lieutenant Governor Roger Roth Patrick Testin David Varnam Attorney General Adam Jarchow Eric Toney Secretary of