TOP STORIES Judge rejects attempt to revive Vos recall Dane County Circuit Judge Stephen Ehlke ruled that the organizers’ attempt to force a vote under old legislative maps [AD63] violates the state Supreme Court’s order barring the use of those
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in a roundtable titled, “The Exploitation Crisis: How the U.S. Government is Failing to Protect Migrant Children from Trafficking and Abuse.” Sen.
Shank Hall owner Peter Jest discusses new memoir MILWAUKEE – Peter Jest, longtime Milwaukee concert promoter and operator of Shank Hall, will discuss his new book, We Had Fun and Nobody Died, at a special evening Newsmaker set for Wednesday, July 31.
MILWAUKEE – On Friday, July 12, 2024, a collaborative effort led by 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla Coggs-Jones will bring together community members and various organizations for a clean-up event at Moody Park. This event aims to foster community engagement and
Bipartisan Leaders Named Recipients of “Early Detection Life Saver Award” [Madison, Wis.] – The Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Early Detection Life Saver Awards, recognizing lawmakers who demonstrated outstanding commitment to
As Donald Trump continues to pathetically attempt to hide his dangerous and unpopular agenda from voters, new reporting yesterday by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel shows that the main think tank behind his plan – Project 2025 – is a sponsor for next week’s
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is proposing to deploy $8.5 million in opioid settlement dollars to fund seven projects focused on opioid use disorder (OUD) abatement, prevention, and recovery programs over the next three years. The projects would be administered
Funding, from Baldwin-supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will go toward zero-emission buses and new maintenance center for Northeast Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced the City of Appleton and the City of Green Bay will receive over
The upcoming August 13th partisan primary election in Wisconsin will determine who the nominees for the Wisconsin Assembly and State Senate will be for the upcoming November 5th general election. Currently, Democratic, Republican and Independent candidates for the Wisconsin Legislature
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke for Congress released “Hear,” the campaign’s first advertisement in Wisconsin’s Third District. The 30-second spot highlights Cooke’s deep roots growing up on a sixth-generation Wisconsin dairy farm and her deeply-held commitment to fighting for
Ad, “Barber,” highlights contrast in experience in Democratic primary STEVENS POINT, WI – This morning, State Rep. Katrina Shankland released her eighth ad across TV and multiple mediums in advance of the August 13 Democracy primary election for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional
We are very pleased to announce that Terrence Wall has now endorsed Erik Olsen for United States Congress in the 2024 Primary and General Election. Terrence Wall is an iconic Madisonian. He grew up in Madison and graduated from Edgewood High
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Renata Maulson to serve as Menominee County Register of Deeds. The appointment is effective July 10, 2024. Maulson will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on
We are very pleased to announce that Brandon Maly has decided to declare his personal support for Olsen For Congress in the 2nd Congressional District Wisconsin Primary. Thank you Brandon Maly! Over the last two years, Brandon has built up
Rebecca Witherspoon has sent me the following endorsement to share: “Candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly District 42 and current Village of DeForest Trustee Rebecca Witherspoon Endorses Erik Olsen for 2024 U.S. Congress Race for the 2nd Congressional District. Going
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs, as Ranking Democratic Member of the Assembly Committee on Corrections, attended an informational hearing regarding the deaths of 4 Persons In Our Care (PIOC) at Waupun Correctional Institution and issues within the Department
Madison, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) released the following statement after the Universities of Wisconsin System Board of Regents took action to give a second raise in less than four months to top administrative officials, along with significant
WASHINGTON, DC — Fincantieri ACE Marine (FAM) and Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) were recognized by the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) for their noteworthy safety efforts for 2023. FAM and FMM were among 16 U.S. shipyards who received “Excellence in
(Milwaukee, July 9, 2024) – Voces de la Frontera Action strongly condemns the Republican National Committee’s racist and anti-immigrant platform, which echoes Donald Trump’s extreme policy agenda and record. This simplistic document reflects Trump’s bigotry and tone and perpetuates a
WEST BEND, WI –Washington County will host a brief ceremonial signing of the sale of the Samaritan Campus to EOM Healthcare Group tomorrow. County Executive Josh Schoemann, County Board Chair Jeff Schleif and EOM Healthcare Group owner Jacob Jeidel will sign
TOP STORIES Judge rejects attempt to revive Vos recall Dane County Circuit Judge Stephen Ehlke ruled that the organizers’ attempt to force a vote under old legislative maps [AD63] violates the state Supreme Court’s order barring the use of those boundaries. … didn’t even address [sufficient signatures] issue because he
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in a roundtable titled, “The Exploitation Crisis: How the U.S. Government is Failing to Protect Migrant Children from Trafficking and Abuse.” Sen. Johnson called out the Biden administration for failing to protect migrant children
Shank Hall owner Peter Jest discusses new memoir MILWAUKEE – Peter Jest, longtime Milwaukee concert promoter and operator of Shank Hall, will discuss his new book, We Had Fun and Nobody Died, at a special evening Newsmaker set for Wednesday, July 31. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the program will
MILWAUKEE – On Friday, July 12, 2024, a collaborative effort led by 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla Coggs-Jones will bring together community members and various organizations for a clean-up event at Moody Park. This event aims to foster community engagement and enhance the area’s environmental health. Supervisor Coggs Jones shared the
Bipartisan Leaders Named Recipients of “Early Detection Life Saver Award” [Madison, Wis.] – The Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Early Detection Life Saver Awards, recognizing lawmakers who demonstrated outstanding commitment to advancing legislation aimed at early detection of breast cancer during
As Donald Trump continues to pathetically attempt to hide his dangerous and unpopular agenda from voters, new reporting yesterday by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel shows that the main think tank behind his plan – Project 2025 – is a sponsor for next week’s Republican National Convention. Project 2025, drafted by Trump’s close allies
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is proposing to deploy $8.5 million in opioid settlement dollars to fund seven projects focused on opioid use disorder (OUD) abatement, prevention, and recovery programs over the next three years. The projects would be administered by the Milwaukee County Departments of Health and Human Services
Funding, from Baldwin-supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will go toward zero-emission buses and new maintenance center for Northeast Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced the City of Appleton and the City of Green Bay will receive over $15 million to improve public transportation, invest in zero-emission buses,
The upcoming August 13th partisan primary election in Wisconsin will determine who the nominees for the Wisconsin Assembly and State Senate will be for the upcoming November 5th general election. Currently, Democratic, Republican and Independent candidates for the Wisconsin Legislature are making their case to Wisconsin voters about where they
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke for Congress released “Hear,” the campaign’s first advertisement in Wisconsin’s Third District. The 30-second spot highlights Cooke’s deep roots growing up on a sixth-generation Wisconsin dairy farm and her deeply-held commitment to fighting for Wisconsin’s family farms and communities. “Derrick Van Orden has done
Ad, “Barber,” highlights contrast in experience in Democratic primary STEVENS POINT, WI – This morning, State Rep. Katrina Shankland released her eighth ad across TV and multiple mediums in advance of the August 13 Democracy primary election for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. In the ad, Shankland shaves her husband Jed’s head
We are very pleased to announce that Terrence Wall has now endorsed Erik Olsen for United States Congress in the 2024 Primary and General Election. Terrence Wall is an iconic Madisonian. He grew up in Madison and graduated from Edgewood High School. He then went on to UW-Madison where he earned
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Renata Maulson to serve as Menominee County Register of Deeds. The appointment is effective July 10, 2024. Maulson will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on Jan. 5, 2025. “Renata Maulson’s background as deputy register of
We are very pleased to announce that Brandon Maly has decided to declare his personal support for Olsen For Congress in the 2nd Congressional District Wisconsin Primary. Thank you Brandon Maly! Over the last two years, Brandon has built up the Republican Party of Dane County, brought a new voice
Rebecca Witherspoon has sent me the following endorsement to share: “Candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly District 42 and current Village of DeForest Trustee Rebecca Witherspoon Endorses Erik Olsen for 2024 U.S. Congress Race for the 2nd Congressional District. Going into the general election we need the right candidate, and
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs, as Ranking Democratic Member of the Assembly Committee on Corrections, attended an informational hearing regarding the deaths of 4 Persons In Our Care (PIOC) at Waupun Correctional Institution and issues within the Department of Corrections. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:
Madison, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) released the following statement after the Universities of Wisconsin System Board of Regents took action to give a second raise in less than four months to top administrative officials, along with significant bonuses: “Eight chancellors from campuses across Wisconsin will receive hefty
WASHINGTON, DC — Fincantieri ACE Marine (FAM) and Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) were recognized by the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) for their noteworthy safety efforts for 2023. FAM and FMM were among 16 U.S. shipyards who received “Excellence in Safety” awards. The Marinette shipyard and its safety efforts have
(Milwaukee, July 9, 2024) – Voces de la Frontera Action strongly condemns the Republican National Committee’s racist and anti-immigrant platform, which echoes Donald Trump’s extreme policy agenda and record. This simplistic document reflects Trump’s bigotry and tone and perpetuates a series of lies and misleading statements. It clearly establishes the
WEST BEND, WI –Washington County will host a brief ceremonial signing of the sale of the Samaritan Campus to EOM Healthcare Group tomorrow. County Executive Josh Schoemann, County Board Chair Jeff Schleif and EOM Healthcare Group owner Jacob Jeidel will sign a certificate commemorating the sale. The campus has been under