Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Partnering with Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office and InCourage to host silhouette art display at Manitowoc County Courthouse

Manitowoc, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with InCourage and the Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office, is raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes Feb. 19-March 1 at the Manitowoc County Courthouse. Attendees

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UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education: Announces March programs

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW Extended Campus connects people with possibilities by providing degrees and certificates for working adults, professional and workforce development, youth and community programs and resources for business. Following are upcoming programs that provide the opportunity

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WILL: Hires new storyteller and content creator

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has announced the newest addition to the Communications department—Katarina Velazquez, our Storyteller and Content Creator. Katarina will help modernize WILL’s communication efforts, enhance our digital presence, and help tell the

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WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats welcome Dr. Jill Biden back to the Badger State

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Dr. Jill Biden’s visit to Green Bay today to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s investments in education and job training programs, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Cassi Fenili released the following statement: “We’re excited to once again welcome Dr. Jill Biden back to Wisconsin. Thanks to the efforts of

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Trump campaign: Statement on fake news New York Times article

“As President Trump has stated, he would sit down with both sides and negotiate a deal that everyone will be happy with. President Trump appointed strong Constitutionalist federal judges and Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade and sent the decision back to the states, which others have tried

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Sen. Hesselbein: Senate Republicans reject protecting contraception access

MADISON, Wis – On Tuesday, February 13, the State Senate took action on several proposals. With limited session days remaining this year, Senate Democrats attempted to pass the Right to Contraception Act, a bill authored by Senator Dianne Hesselbein and Representative Lisa Subeck to create a statutory right to access birth control. 

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Jefferson County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of rare fish, which may result from the Cole Memorial Bridge project along State Highway 19 in Jefferson County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Partnering with Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office and InCourage to host silhouette art display at Manitowoc County Courthouse

Manitowoc, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with InCourage and the Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office, is raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes Feb. 19-March 1 at the Manitowoc County Courthouse. Attendees will experience an interactive display of red-painted silhouettes that represent

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FRI News Summary: Hovde to challenge Baldwin in Senate race

TOP STORIES Hovde to enter Wisconsin US Senate race against Baldwin … Hovde campaign spokesperson Ben Voelkel said Thursday that Hovde, 59, will get into the race next week after months of preparation. Baldwin is critical to tenuous Dem majority [w/Sanders-I and Synema-I], defending 23 seats compared to 11 GOP.

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UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education: Announces March programs

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW Extended Campus connects people with possibilities by providing degrees and certificates for working adults, professional and workforce development, youth and community programs and resources for business. Following are upcoming programs that provide the opportunity for individuals to grow professionally and personally:Orientation, Time Ma… Please

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Organic Advisory Council nominations due March 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2024Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council (OAC) through March 8, 2024. Seats are available in each of the following categories: orga… Please log

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Sen. Wanggaard: Governor’s council on domestic abuse violates open meetings and open records law blames domestic abuse on ‘white supremacy’

MADISON – Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) expressed shock at the discovery that Governor Evers’ Council on Domestic Abuse (GCDA) had failed to follow Wisconsin’s Open Meeting and Open Records Laws, while blaming domestic violence on “White Supremacy.” Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona) and Representative Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) discovered through open records requests that

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Help shape the future of conservation in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) reminds Wisconsinites there’s still time to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on equipment quality control issues at the Tomah VA Medical Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | February 16, 2024 Contact: Ashley.Haines@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after defects with Prothrombin/International Normalized Ratio (PT/INR) lab equipment were discovered at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin: “The findings related to defective medical equipment at the …

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WILL: Hires new storyteller and content creator

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has announced the newest addition to the Communications department—Katarina Velazquez, our Storyteller and Content Creator. Katarina will help modernize WILL’s communication efforts, enhance our digital presence, and help tell the stories behind our legal and policy work.   The Quote: WILL

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UW-Green Bay: Offers a Certified Financial Planner preparation course

Green Bay, WI — UW-Green Bay is now offering a Certified Financial Planner Exam preparation course that will enable eligible practicing financial planners, investment and portfolio managers, wealth management or retirement advisors, financial analysts and new graduates of a CFP® Board Registered Program to gain better retention of the necessary financial planner

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