MPS Foundation: Launches back-to-school supply drive

The seventh annual No Empty Backpacks School Supplies Drive is launching today and runs through September 16, 2022. Considering the growing needs of Milwaukee families post-pandemic and the rising costs of supplies, the MPS Foundation and its partners are setting out to raise $50,000

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Sen. Carpenter: Don’t reinvent the wheel, let DSPS hire staff

(MADISON)— Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following comments after the first meeting of the 2022 Legislative Council Study Committee on Occupational Licensure: “When I learned that Sen. Rob Stafsholt would chair the 2022 Study Committee on Occupational Licenses, I assumed it was because he was up to date on

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MPS Foundation: Launches back-to-school supply drive

The seventh annual No Empty Backpacks School Supplies Drive is launching today and runs through September 16, 2022. Considering the growing needs of Milwaukee families post-pandemic and the rising costs of supplies, the MPS Foundation and its partners are setting out to raise $50,000 to assist with back-to-school expenses. MPS Foundation, a separate 501c3,

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Gov. Tommy G. Thompson: Statement regarding Speaker Robin Vos

“No one could ever doubt that Robin is a conservative Republican. He’s been an activist for the conservative cause since we worked together when I was Governor and he was a college student. He’s a powerful check on the woke liberal agenda. He’s smart. He’s a listener. He’s an extraordinary

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American Bridge: Ron Johnson signals support for cutting Social Security and Medicare

Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Journal reported that Wisconsin GOP U.S. Senator Ron Johnson suggested Social Security and Medicare should be turned into discretionary spending — leaving these entitlement programs that millions of Seniors and people with disabilities rely on susceptible to Republican budget cuts each year.  Despite its overwhelming popularity, Republican have repeatedly floated

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Michels campaign: I don’t know why Universal School Choice hasn’t happened yet in Wisconsin, but it will when I am governor.

West Allis, Wisc. – Tim Michels, the 12-year veteran Army Ranger officer, successful businessman, and outsider running for governor promises to trust and empower parents with universal school choice. “The Walker-Kleefisch administration led the state government for eight years and yet proposed only small steps to expand school choice,” said Michels. “Now my

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City of Madison: Polling place listing for August 9, 2022

MADISON, WI – Some polling places have changed since the April election. The City of Madison Clerk’s Office recently sent postcards to voters in areas impacted by polling place changes. The City Clerk’s Office encourages you to confirm your polling place before heading out to vote on August 9. You

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WED News Summary: Trump backs Steen against Vos; Protesters demand charges against Harry Wait for requesting other voters’ absentee ballots

STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – Governor’s race – Us senate race – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Civil liberties – Elections – Law and order – Technology – Tourism – Transportation – Utilities – Editorials – Columns TOP STORIES Trump backs

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