WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats welcome President Biden to Badger State ahead of Labor Day
MADISON, Wis. — Following today’s announcement that President Biden will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Labor Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement welcoming the president to the state: “Joe Biden is the most pro-worker, pro-union, and pro-job president of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces 2022 wild rice harvest forecast shows varied outlook
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced its 2022 wild rice season shows another year of a varied outlook for harvesters. Based on ground and aerial surveys, this year’s manoomin (wild rice) crops appear to be relatively average
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Demands energy security for the Midwest
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to President Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging him to support the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) in Superior. Last month, the EPA said a Supplemental
Rep. Neubauer: Stands in solidarity with UW nurses
MADISON, Wis – Last week, UW Health nurses voted to authorize a strike in response to the UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority’s (UWHCA) choice not to recognize the UW Health nurses’ union. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement
DATCP: Consumer alert: Student loan debt scams
MADISON, Wis. – As the result of an August 24th announcement, the pause on federal student loan repayment has been extended through December 31, 2022. Several changes have also been made to Department of Education policy, including debt forgiveness, income-driven
League of Women Voters: Empowering the Disability Vote: Sept. 15 webinar
WHAT: Voting issues go far beyond wheelchair accessibility at polling places. Join “Empowering the Disability Vote: Civic Engagement for the Disability Community and Their Allies” for a virtual conversation on the barriers people with disabilities face when voting. Panelists will discuss ways to help
DATCP: Soil and water conservation efforts remain strong across Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Bureau of Land and Water Resource Management has released the 2021 Wisconsin Report on Soil and Water Conservation, which demonstrates the extensive state and local efforts to protect
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, DWD: Announce advanced manufacturing technical education equipment grants to serve more than 1,400 students
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced eleven Wisconsin school districts will receive more than $414,000 in grant funding to increase the number of students in career and technical education programs. Funded through the Wisconsin Fast Forward
WisDems: Tim Michels’ radical views from 2004 still the same In 2022
MADISON, Wis. — Throughout his political career, Tim Michels has always taken the most divisive positions. From his failed Senate race in 2004, to almost two decades later, Michels’ archaic and harmful views on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and guns remain exactly the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Yellowstone Shooting Range seasonal hours to start Sept. 1
FAYETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will adjust open hours beginning Sept. 1 at the Yellowstone Shooting Range, mirroring operation hours at other state-owned ranges while reducing early morning and evening noise impacts. The new hours for
Dept. of Administration: Announces more than $15 million in additional grants for diverse business assistance efforts
Milwaukee, Wis. – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced $15.7 million in grants as part of a second round of funding to chambers of commerce and nonprofit organizations providing assistance to small businesses in communities across the state that have been disproportionately impacted
Community Shares of Wisconsin: Community Change-Maker Awards
Madison, WI – On September 22, Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) will honor local leaders and organizations who are advancing social and environmental justice in our community. The annual Community Change-Maker Awards event will take place at Union South and
Rep. Allen: Community abortion discussion
Last week Thursday, Rep. Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) hosted a community engagement night at the Waukesha Public Library on the topic of abortion where an audience of 40 gathered. “Abortion is an important topic that deserves much consideration…Passion on
WisGOP: RPW Chairman Farrow statement on Biden visit
[Appleton, WI] – In response to President Biden announcing a stop at Laborfest in Milwaukee Monday, Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Paul Farrow issued the following statement: “President Biden’s appearance in Wisconsin is no surprise given the surge in the
Color of Change PAC: In Wisconsin, Color Of Change PAC endorsed Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
WISCONSIN — Color Of Change PAC, the political action committee of the nation’s largest online racial justice group, endorsed Democrat Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate. Over the next few months, Color Of Change PAC will mobilize thousands of Black voters in Wisconsin
Johnson campaign: Biden brings failed policies to Wisconsin
OSHKOSH – Joe Biden announced a Labor Day trip to Wisconsin, presumably to prop up the campaign of career politician Mandela Barnes. Barnes has previously welcomed the unpopular president to Wisconsin, saying he should “come on down.” “Lt. Gov. Barnes
Dept. of Natural Resources: Eligible hunters: Sign up for fall gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities by Sept. 1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible disabled hunters hoping to participate in the 2022 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities to contact and confirm their hunting location with a hunt sponsor before Sept. 1, 2022. Sponsors have
Protect Our Care: Continues Inflation Reduction Act themed weeks by celebrating lower costs for seniors
Washington DC — Today, Protect Our Care is kicking off week two of the Inflation Reduction Act themed weeks, which focuses on how seniors will save thousands of dollars a year thanks to the bill’s provisions to drive down prescription