Kohl, U.S. senator, Bucks owner, dies
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2023
Herb Kohl, the millionaire grocery store owner who served four terms in the U.S. Senate and twice helped keep the NBA in Milwaukee, has died. He was 88.
Herb Kohl, the millionaire grocery store owner who served four terms in the U.S. Senate and twice helped keep the NBA in Milwaukee, has died. He was 88.
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today voted to fire UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow for what President Jay Rothman called “abhorrent” actions that subjected the university to “significant reputational harm.” The UW statement didn’t include details on what
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark Pitsch Universities of Wisconsin 608-265-3419, mpitsch@uwsa.edu UW-La Crosse Provost Betsy Morgan has been appointed interim chancellor MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UW System Board of Regents President Karen Walsh issued the following statements today regarding
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement regarding the passing of former Senator Herb Kohl: “The Republican Party of Wisconsin expresses its condolences on the passing of Senator Herb Kohl. Our thoughts and prayers are
Contact: Sen. Pfaff 608.266.5490 Madison, WI – State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl: “I am sad to hear of the passing of US Senator Herb Kohl. I
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the passing of former Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl. “Herb was my role model. Herb was a true public servant, leading with compassion and humility, and uncompromising
Contact:Matthew Handverger, (508) 561-5226 MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement on former Senator Herb Kohl who passed away earlier this afternoon. “Senator Kohl was a unique fixture in American politics. His giving spirit,
CONTACTJonathan Fera414.559.7850, press@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley today released a statement regarding the passing of former Wisconsin U.S. Senator Herb Kohl. “Herb Kohl was a true champion for Milwaukee County. Throughout his life and career in public service,
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the passing of former Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl. “A Milwaukeean and Wisconsinite through and through, U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl dedicated his life to serving our kids, our communities,
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl: “Senator Herb Kohl was a pillar of the U.S. Senate, generous philanthropist, business leader, and former chair of the Democratic
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today in reaction to the passing of former Wisconsin Sen. Herb Kohl. “I am devastated to hear of the passing of our champion for public education and school kids, Sen. Herb
It is with deep sadness that the Herb Kohl Foundation announces the death of its benefactor, U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, at the age of 88 following a brief illness. Senator Kohl leaves behind an unmatched legacy. He grew up in
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Jefferson, Wis. – For the eleventh consecutive year, Jefferson County has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and receiving it represents a significant
MADISON — Wisconsin Act 12, bipartisan legislation passed earlier this year, addressed the need for increased revenue and funding for local government services. Part of that legislation allowed for a new tax and a tax increase in the city of Milwaukee and
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for November 2023. In brief, the
[Milwaukee, WI] – At 2pm on Friday, December 29, 2023, the Save Milwaukee Healthcare Coalition will be rallying and holding a press conference at the intersection of 27th St and Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin to commemorate the 1-year closing of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Buckhorn State Park has been selected to receive an outdoor wheelchair through a grant from the Ford Bronco Wild Fund and administered by the National Association of State Park Directors. The outdoor wheelchair
MILWAUKEE, WI – The workers of the Tammy Baldwin for Senate campaign have organized a union with Local 494 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and have successfully negotiated and unanimously ratified their first union contract with campaign management.
Herb Kohl, the millionaire grocery store owner who served four terms in the U.S. Senate and twice helped keep the NBA in Milwaukee, has died. He was 88.
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today voted to fire UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow for what President Jay Rothman called “abhorrent” actions that subjected the university to “significant reputational harm.” The UW statement didn’t include details on what Gow allegedly did that prompted his termination. He and his
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark Pitsch Universities of Wisconsin 608-265-3419, mpitsch@uwsa.edu UW-La Crosse Provost Betsy Morgan has been appointed interim chancellor MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UW System Board of Regents President Karen Walsh issued the following statements today regarding the Board of Regents’ unanimous decision to terminate UW-La Crosse
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement regarding the passing of former Senator Herb Kohl: “The Republican Party of Wisconsin expresses its condolences on the passing of Senator Herb Kohl. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time.”
Contact: Sen. Pfaff 608.266.5490 Madison, WI – State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl: “I am sad to hear of the passing of US Senator Herb Kohl. I loved the man. “I learned so much from Senator Kohl.
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the passing of former Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl. “Herb was my role model. Herb was a true public servant, leading with compassion and humility, and uncompromising in putting Wisconsin first. It didn’t matter how powerful the
Contact:Matthew Handverger, (508) 561-5226 MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement on former Senator Herb Kohl who passed away earlier this afternoon. “Senator Kohl was a unique fixture in American politics. His giving spirit, both during and after public service, made him such an
CONTACTJonathan Fera414.559.7850, press@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley today released a statement regarding the passing of former Wisconsin U.S. Senator Herb Kohl. “Herb Kohl was a true champion for Milwaukee County. Throughout his life and career in public service, philanthropy, and business, Herb Kohl worked to lift people up
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the passing of former Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl. “A Milwaukeean and Wisconsinite through and through, U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl dedicated his life to serving our kids, our communities, our state, and our country. “Sen. Kohl was, without a
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl: “Senator Herb Kohl was a pillar of the U.S. Senate, generous philanthropist, business leader, and former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. The son of Jewish immigrants, Herb Kohl’s
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today in reaction to the passing of former Wisconsin Sen. Herb Kohl. “I am devastated to hear of the passing of our champion for public education and school kids, Sen. Herb Kohl. Not only a senator, but also a successful businessman,
It is with deep sadness that the Herb Kohl Foundation announces the death of its benefactor, U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, at the age of 88 following a brief illness. Senator Kohl leaves behind an unmatched legacy. He grew up in the Sherman Park neighborhood of Milwaukee and after graduating from the
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Jefferson, Wis. – For the eleventh consecutive year, Jefferson County has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and receiving it represents a significant accomplishment for that government. The decision to award Jefferson County
MADISON — Wisconsin Act 12, bipartisan legislation passed earlier this year, addressed the need for increased revenue and funding for local government services. Part of that legislation allowed for a new tax and a tax increase in the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County, respectively. For periods beginning on or after January
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for November 2023. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary November
[Milwaukee, WI] – At 2pm on Friday, December 29, 2023, the Save Milwaukee Healthcare Coalition will be rallying and holding a press conference at the intersection of 27th St and Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin to commemorate the 1-year closing of the Labor and Delivery unit at St. Francis Hospital and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Buckhorn State Park has been selected to receive an outdoor wheelchair through a grant from the Ford Bronco Wild Fund and administered by the National Association of State Park Directors. The outdoor wheelchair joins the fleet of adaptive equipment at Buckhorn State Park,
MILWAUKEE, WI – The workers of the Tammy Baldwin for Senate campaign have organized a union with Local 494 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and have successfully negotiated and unanimously ratified their first union contract with campaign management. “We could not be more proud to have unionized with