MADISON, WI – After learning that Attorney Dexter Scott King, youngest son of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, passed away from prostate cancer at age 62, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am saddened to hear of the
WAUSAU, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) joined several of his Republican colleagues today to unveil a comprehensive tax relief plan that will return the state’s projected $4 billion surplus to its rightful owners: the hard-working taxpayers of Wisconsin.
Madison, WI – Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton) joined her Republican colleagues at a press conference on Tuesday morning to unveil a package of bills that will provide Wisconsinites much-needed tax relief. Representative Schutt issued the following statement: “I believe that people
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Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us APPLETON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in Appleton, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, January 23, 2024. At approximately 1:33 a.m.,
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced it is seeking sponsors to provide meals to children living in economically disadvantaged and rural areas in Wisconsin through its Summer Food Service Program. Through partnerships and creative collaboration, school districts work with area
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MADISON, WIS. – U.S. Attorney Timothy M. O’Shea announced today that the Western District of Wisconsin collected $7,596,171.74 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2023. Of this amount, $5,862,991.16 was collected in criminal actions and $1,733,180.58 was collected
Madison — The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) issued 60,696 initial licenses to professionals in 2023. That number represents a 38% increase over the 44,047 issued in 2022 and is the most the department has ever issued in
Download this Release MADISON – Today, AFSCME PEOPLE, representing Dane County public employees, announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “AFSCME PEOPLE, representing area members, including current employees and retirees of Dane County, is
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers celebrated the more than $1.05 billion federal grant jointly awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to replace the aging John A. Blatnik Bridge between Superior, Wisconsin, and Duluth, Minnesota. The funding … Please log in to
STURGEON BAY — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson, yesterday joined Door Community Child Development Center for a ribbon cutting ceremony
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor to highlight major bipartisan accomplishments, urge legislative action to address state’s generational workforce shortages MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight will deliver his 2024 State of the State address, focusing on addressing Wisconsin’s generational workforce challenges and highlighting
A pro-abortion rights group called Free & Just has launched a new TV ad encouraging voters to call for U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, to oppose a national abortion ban.
TOP STORIES Biden plans trip to Superior on Thursday … [location TBA] … plans to discuss how his “Bidenomics and Investing in America Agenda are rebuilding our infrastructure, lowering costs, spurring a small business boom, and creating good-paying jobs,” according
Subcommittee leaders on the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence say Wisconsin should invest in tax credits for AI development, assistance for workers displaced by the technology and industry-informed skills training. During yesterday’s virtual meeting of the task
Federal officials have announced nearly $640,000 in new funding for a Wisconsin-based project aimed at helping farmers markets reach new customers. The national nonprofit Farmers Market Coalition and UW-Madison were selected for this funding by the USDA Agricultural and Food
Federal officials at a stop in Wauwatosa touted newly announced grant funding for EV charging-related projects, including a training program in Wisconsin. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su argued “too many people have been left out of the promise of
As MAGA Republicans continue pushing their extreme antiabortion agenda, women across the country are fighting to protect their freedoms, just like our mothers and grandmothers did over half a century ago.
Walker at least, for all his faults, never had people wondering why he was nasty. When it comes to DeSantis one has to ask ‘Who hurt you as a child?’
MADISON, WI – After learning that Attorney Dexter Scott King, youngest son of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, passed away from prostate cancer at age 62, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dexter Scott King, who was taken from us
WAUSAU, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) joined several of his Republican colleagues today to unveil a comprehensive tax relief plan that will return the state’s projected $4 billion surplus to its rightful owners: the hard-working taxpayers of Wisconsin. The four-part proposal introduced by Legislative Republicans will cut taxes
Madison, WI – Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton) joined her Republican colleagues at a press conference on Tuesday morning to unveil a package of bills that will provide Wisconsinites much-needed tax relief. Representative Schutt issued the following statement: “I believe that people know best how to spend their own money. That should
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Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us APPLETON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in Appleton, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, January 23, 2024. At approximately 1:33 a.m., the Appleton Police Department received a report of shots fired
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced it is seeking sponsors to provide meals to children living in economically disadvantaged and rural areas in Wisconsin through its Summer Food Service Program. Through partnerships and creative collaboration, school districts work with area organizations to extend the SFSP beyond summer school programs to
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MADISON, WIS. – U.S. Attorney Timothy M. O’Shea announced today that the Western District of Wisconsin collected $7,596,171.74 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2023. Of this amount, $5,862,991.16 was collected in criminal actions and $1,733,180.58 was collected in civil actions. “Collecting money owed to crime victims and
Madison — The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) issued 60,696 initial licenses to professionals in 2023. That number represents a 38% increase over the 44,047 issued in 2022 and is the most the department has ever issued in a single year. “We’re issuing more licenses more quickly than
Download this Release MADISON – Today, AFSCME PEOPLE, representing Dane County public employees, announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “AFSCME PEOPLE, representing area members, including current employees and retirees of Dane County, is thrilled to endorse Senator Melissa Agard for our next Dane
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers celebrated the more than $1.05 billion federal grant jointly awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to replace the aging John A. Blatnik Bridge between Superior, Wisconsin, and Duluth, Minnesota. The funding … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click
STURGEON BAY — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson, yesterday joined Door Community Child Development Center for a ribbon cutting ceremony of their new facility in Sturgeon Bay. Photos from the
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor to highlight major bipartisan accomplishments, urge legislative action to address state’s generational workforce shortages MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight will deliver his 2024 State of the State address, focusing on addressing Wisconsin’s generational workforce challenges and highlighting the Evers Administration’s efforts to find long-term solution… Please log
A pro-abortion rights group called Free & Just has launched a new TV ad encouraging voters to call for U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, to oppose a national abortion ban.
TOP STORIES Biden plans trip to Superior on Thursday … [location TBA] … plans to discuss how his “Bidenomics and Investing in America Agenda are rebuilding our infrastructure, lowering costs, spurring a small business boom, and creating good-paying jobs,” according to a news release … Mayor Jim Paine said he
Subcommittee leaders on the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence say Wisconsin should invest in tax credits for AI development, assistance for workers displaced by the technology and industry-informed skills training. During yesterday’s virtual meeting of the task force, representatives of the group’s three subcommittees shared updates on
Federal officials have announced nearly $640,000 in new funding for a Wisconsin-based project aimed at helping farmers markets reach new customers. The national nonprofit Farmers Market Coalition and UW-Madison were selected for this funding by the USDA Agricultural and Food Research Initiative grant program. Their project’s main goal is to
Federal officials at a stop in Wauwatosa touted newly announced grant funding for EV charging-related projects, including a training program in Wisconsin. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su argued “too many people have been left out of the promise of a good job” during remarks at the Milwaukee Electrical Joint
As MAGA Republicans continue pushing their extreme antiabortion agenda, women across the country are fighting to protect their freedoms, just like our mothers and grandmothers did over half a century ago.
Walker at least, for all his faults, never had people wondering why he was nasty. When it comes to DeSantis one has to ask ‘Who hurt you as a child?’