WisDems: On Donald Trump endorsing Derrick Van Orden

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump endorsing Wisconsin’s most disappointing congressman for reelection, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Sarah Abel released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s early endorsement of Derrick Van Orden should be a red warning sign for the House GOP that

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Enters new phase of lead cleanup 

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today released the district’s Lead Action Plan that will guide the strategy to remove lead hazards from MPS school buildings where elementary students are in attendance. As part of the plan that will drive the

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SHINE expanding distribution to UAE under new agreement

SHINE Technologies is expanding distribution of a cancer treatment product to the United Arab Emirates through an agreement with Modawina Medical Company of Dubai.  The Janesville nuclear technology company recently announced the distribution partnership, which will bring SHINE’s Illumira product

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Sen. Quinn, Rep. Green: React to judge’s threat to close court

Madison, Wis. – Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Birchwood) and Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) reacted to the announcement made by Sawyer County Circuit Court Judge Monica Isham, in which she said she may refuse to hold court, following the actions of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan. Senator Quinn and Representative

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WisDems: On Donald Trump endorsing Derrick Van Orden

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump endorsing Wisconsin’s most disappointing congressman for reelection, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Sarah Abel released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s early endorsement of Derrick Van Orden should be a red warning sign for the House GOP that their razor thin majority is in serious jeopardy. Even before

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Enters new phase of lead cleanup 

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today released the district’s Lead Action Plan that will guide the strategy to remove lead hazards from MPS school buildings where elementary students are in attendance. As part of the plan that will drive the work in each school, the district announced that two school

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Recruiting wardens for 2026 class

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will accept applications for the next class of conservation wardens through May 6. The DNR expects to hire about 10 full-time wardens for the upcoming 2026 class. Successful applicants will begin their law enforcement officer training in January 2026 or April

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Pamela Feustel as Ashland County Coroner

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Pamela Feustel to serve as the next Ashland County Coroner. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Barbara Beeksma, effective May 3, 2025. Feustel will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on Jan. 5, 2027. “With

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American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations: Report: 112 Wisconsin Workers Died on the Job in 2023

(April 28, 2025 Milwaukee, WI) – Today on Workers Memorial Day, the Wisconsin AFL-CIO is highlighting the 34th annual AFL-CIO Death on the Job report, a comprehensive analysis of safety and health protections for America’s workers. This report features national and state information on workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses, as well as

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Dept. of Public Instruction: With Wisconsin student homelessness at new high, state superintendent urges reinstatement of critical support withdrawn by feds

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today called on the U.S. Department of Education to reinstate vital funding that supports Wisconsin students experiencing homelessness. Her message follows a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report showing student homelessness has reached an all-time high – with 20,195 students identified as homeless during the 2023-24

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Sen. Carpenter: Statement on the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan on April 25th by the Trump administration: I was absolutely shocked to hear about the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan, a well-respected member of our community who has spent her legal career looking

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Rep. Fitzgerald: Announces Marshall & Deerfield office hours

MADISON ­– Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) will hold two in-district office hours sessions this May in Marshall and Deerfield. The details for the sessions are as follows: Monday, May 12 1:00pm to 2:00pm Deerfield Public Library 12 W Nelson St, Deerfield, WI 53531 Friday, May 30 12:00pm to 1:00pm

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SHINE expanding distribution to UAE under new agreement

SHINE Technologies is expanding distribution of a cancer treatment product to the United Arab Emirates through an agreement with Modawina Medical Company of Dubai.  The Janesville nuclear technology company recently announced the distribution partnership, which will bring SHINE’s Illumira product to patients in the UAE. Under the agreement, Modawina Medical

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Democracy Defense Project WI: New poll shows voter faith is increasing but Wisconsin voters want election reforms

WISCONSIN – The Democracy Defense Project released a new poll following the April Spring Election to identify where reputational concerns remain regarding Wisconsin’s electoral process and where voter faith is increasing. See the following statement from members of the Democracy Defense Project Wisconsin board, including former Attorney General JB Van Hollen,

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