MILWAUKEE – Business activity indicators in the metro area showed signs of economic slowdown in July, according to a monthly report by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC), as 10 of 22 available July indicators improved from year-ago levels.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in anticipation of National Read a Book Day on Sept. 6, 2022, shared a video message reading the book “Why Not You?” by Ciara and Russell Wilson. Additionally, Gov. Evers proclaimed Sept. 6, 2022, as “National Read a Book
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Washington County. This is Wisconsin’s first confirmed case of HPAI in a
MADISON — A new report shows that Ron Johnson has received over $77,000 from executives and companies who have outsourced jobs outside of Wisconsin. Time and time again, he has backed taking valuable jobs from the Wisconsin workforce to please his
MADISON — It’s easy to see how droughts, fires and other features of the environment alter and determine the shape of a forest, from the trees that compose it, to where and which trees grow and live together. But another
MILWAUKEE – The Findley Foundation, which operates the Findley Medical Clinic, is a complete back-to-school health care resource for families as children return to the classroom for the new school year. The Findley Foundation will conduct a Back To School
MADISON, WI– Wisconsin State Representative Samba Baldeh (D-48) was among 38 lawmakers to complete a leadership-training program that identifies and assists emerging state and provincial leaders from around the Midwest. Representative Baldeh joined lawmakers from Wisconsin, 10 other Midwestern states,
AARP has been fighting to protect the rights of all Americans 50+ to vote freely, easily and safely for more than 35 years. We have long advocated for fair and straightforward election procedures that help increase the participation of voters
Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced their plans to offer abortion access and abortion counseling to veterans and eligible dependents in cases of rape, incest, and pregnancies that endanger the life or health of the mother. This ruling would allow
[Madison, WI] – Angel Brown received the national Excellence in AmeriCorps Award for the Most Impactful Member Service on September 1st during the 2022 AmeriCorps State and National Symposium. Angel served as an AmeriCorps member for the last three years with
In recognition of generous support from the founders/owners of Skyward Inc., the multi-activity center (MAC) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point today was named Skyward Fieldhouse. Skyward founders/owners, Jim King, class of ‘68, and his wife, Jean, created the Skyward
Senator Ron Johnson (WI) this week discussed how to “coax” retirees back into the labor force during a tele town hall on Wednesday night. Earlier, Johnson suggested that earned benefits should be re-approved by Congress on an annual basis, and
MADISON, Wis. – In a new interview with the Associated Press, Eric Toney refused to commit to supporting Trump should he run in 2024, muddling the narrative on his political support for the former president. Throughout his primary campaign, Eric Toney tied himself
Gov. Evers Has a Plan to Combat Rising Costs, While Michels Plays Political Games MADISON, Wis. — After months of claiming the governor has a limited role in inflation and failing to release a plan to address rising costs, Tim Michels has
MADISON — Ron Johnson’s continued attacks on Social Security and Medicare are putting hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinite retirees at risk of losing their livelihoods and the benefits they have paid into throughout their lives. From his out-of-touch and self-serving agenda to voting
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Gov. Tony Evers directing an additional $90 million in ARPA funds for K-12, the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s plan for a new inspector general’s office, President Biden’s planned Labor Day visit to Milwaukee and more.
Michels embraces divisive and radical agenda, acknowledges he doesn’t agree with most Wisconsinites on key issues MADISON, Wis. — At a campaign event this week, Tim Michels underscored how divisive and radical he would be as governor and also acknowledged how deeply
A new TV ad launched by Johnson’s D.C. allies is falsely attacking Lt. Governor Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, for his record of working to keep all Wisconsin communities safe. Lt. Governor Barnes has prioritized policies and reforms that would
OSHKOSH – The Barnes campaign released a new ad of Lt. Gov. Barnes unpacking groceries onto a kitchen counter while he attempts to defend his failed policies. The campaign must have spent a pretty penny at the grocery store to
Although Not Selected for the Build Back Better Grant, the Coalition Remains Focused on Creating Pathways to Progress for the Forest Products Industry. Madison …The Wisconsin coalition vying for the federal Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Build Back Better Regional Challenge
MILWAUKEE – Business activity indicators in the metro area showed signs of economic slowdown in July, according to a monthly report by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC), as 10 of 22 available July indicators improved from year-ago levels. July’s performance is down from the 13 upward pointing indicators
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in anticipation of National Read a Book Day on Sept. 6, 2022, shared a video message reading the book “Why Not You?” by Ciara and Russell Wilson. Additionally, Gov. Evers proclaimed Sept. 6, 2022, as “National Read a Book Day” in Wisconsin. A copy of the governor’s National Read a
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Washington County. This is Wisconsin’s first confirmed case of HPAI in a domestic flock since May. This year, 23 flocks in 15
MADISON — A new report shows that Ron Johnson has received over $77,000 from executives and companies who have outsourced jobs outside of Wisconsin. Time and time again, he has backed taking valuable jobs from the Wisconsin workforce to please his donors. UpNorthNews: Companies and Executives Sent Jobs Out of Wisconsin—and
MADISON — It’s easy to see how droughts, fires and other features of the environment alter and determine the shape of a forest, from the trees that compose it, to where and which trees grow and live together. But another happenstance of nature plays an underappreciated role in the overall
MILWAUKEE – The Findley Foundation, which operates the Findley Medical Clinic, is a complete back-to-school health care resource for families as children return to the classroom for the new school year. The Findley Foundation will conduct a Back To School Community Event on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 1 to 5
MADISON, WI– Wisconsin State Representative Samba Baldeh (D-48) was among 38 lawmakers to complete a leadership-training program that identifies and assists emerging state and provincial leaders from around the Midwest. Representative Baldeh joined lawmakers from Wisconsin, 10 other Midwestern states, and 3 Canadian provinces on August 27-31, in Madison, WI,
AARP has been fighting to protect the rights of all Americans 50+ to vote freely, easily and safely for more than 35 years. We have long advocated for fair and straightforward election procedures that help increase the participation of voters aged 50 and older. To that end, we are encouraged
Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced their plans to offer abortion access and abortion counseling to veterans and eligible dependents in cases of rape, incest, and pregnancies that endanger the life or health of the mother. This ruling would allow VA physicians to perform abortions on federal property in states
[Madison, WI] – Angel Brown received the national Excellence in AmeriCorps Award for the Most Impactful Member Service on September 1st during the 2022 AmeriCorps State and National Symposium. Angel served as an AmeriCorps member for the last three years with Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) AmeriCorps – Recovery Corps, and
In recognition of generous support from the founders/owners of Skyward Inc., the multi-activity center (MAC) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point today was named Skyward Fieldhouse. Skyward founders/owners, Jim King, class of ‘68, and his wife, Jean, created the Skyward Scholars Program. This new endowed program will provide four-year tuition
Senator Ron Johnson (WI) this week discussed how to “coax” retirees back into the labor force during a tele town hall on Wednesday night. Earlier, Johnson suggested that earned benefits should be re-approved by Congress on an annual basis, and insisted that Social Security was “set up improperly” and should
MADISON, Wis. – In a new interview with the Associated Press, Eric Toney refused to commit to supporting Trump should he run in 2024, muddling the narrative on his political support for the former president. Throughout his primary campaign, Eric Toney tied himself in knots attempting to play both sides of the aisle,
Gov. Evers Has a Plan to Combat Rising Costs, While Michels Plays Political Games MADISON, Wis. — After months of claiming the governor has a limited role in inflation and failing to release a plan to address rising costs, Tim Michels has released a campaign ad blaming Gov. Evers for making inflation “worse.” Michels
MADISON — Ron Johnson’s continued attacks on Social Security and Medicare are putting hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinite retirees at risk of losing their livelihoods and the benefits they have paid into throughout their lives. From his out-of-touch and self-serving agenda to voting to raise the retirement age, Johnson is waging a war
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Gov. Tony Evers directing an additional $90 million in ARPA funds for K-12, the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s plan for a new inspector general’s office, President Biden’s planned Labor Day visit to Milwaukee and more.
Michels embraces divisive and radical agenda, acknowledges he doesn’t agree with most Wisconsinites on key issues MADISON, Wis. — At a campaign event this week, Tim Michels underscored how divisive and radical he would be as governor and also acknowledged how deeply unpopular his agenda would be with Wisconsinites. He said: “So we
A new TV ad launched by Johnson’s D.C. allies is falsely attacking Lt. Governor Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, for his record of working to keep all Wisconsin communities safe. Lt. Governor Barnes has prioritized policies and reforms that would make Wisconsin safer and prevent tragedies like the Waukesha parade.
OSHKOSH – The Barnes campaign released a new ad of Lt. Gov. Barnes unpacking groceries onto a kitchen counter while he attempts to defend his failed policies. The campaign must have spent a pretty penny at the grocery store to do his new ad, as whole milk (+11.78%), a loaf
Although Not Selected for the Build Back Better Grant, the Coalition Remains Focused on Creating Pathways to Progress for the Forest Products Industry. Madison …The Wisconsin coalition vying for the federal Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Build Back Better Regional Challenge Grant released the following statement regarding today’s announcement: “While we