Lasry campaign: Releases new TV ad “Made”
Milwaukee – Today, Alex Lasry’s campaign released a new TV ad focusing on the economy and his track record as a “make it in America Democrat”. Lasry talks about his efforts building Fiserv Forum using progressive values, including sourcing 80% of the materials
UW-Madison: UW chemist Randall Goldsmith named a Schmidt Science Polymath
MADISON — Randall Goldsmith likens the work he does — measuring the characteristics and behavior of single chemical molecules — to listening to a group of 100 people in a room together, simultaneously belting out “On, Wisconsin!” Everything’s fine, the
Rape Crisis Center: 27th annual Java Jive fundraiser – food, music & community!
(MADISON, WI) – The Rape Crisis Center (RCC) is excited to announce their annual and premier fundraiser, Java Jive, will be held at Breese Stevens Field on Saturday, August 20th from 9am to noon! Join them for a morning of
Children’s Wisconsin: Honors two state representatives with Children’s Champion Policy Awards
MILWAUKEE, Wis., July 5, 2022 — Children’s Wisconsin is excited to award State Representatives Mark Born (R- Beaver Dam) and Evan Goyke (D- Milwaukee) with the ninth annual Children’s Champion Policy Award. These awards were presented on June 30 by Peggy
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Rally for Jayland Walker
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will hold a rally at Lucille Berrien Park on Saturday, July 9, at 5:00PM. The rally will be an expression of solidarity with the family and friends of Jayland
Kleefisch campaign: Lt. Gov. Barnes makes “Awful” comment about America
[Waukesha, Wis.] — While Wisconsin was celebrating America’s birthday over the long weekend, a video uncovered by Dan O’Donnell shows Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes trashing the founding of America as “awful.” Does Tony Evers agree? “I love America and our founding principles
Rep. Ohnstad: Responds to recent gun violence
On Monday, July 4th, 2022, there was a mass shooting during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, IL and a murder in Kenosha. Rep. Ohnstad offered the following statement: “I am grieving with the families who lost a
Clean Wisconsin Action Fund: Announces candidate endorsements in State Senate races
Madison, Wis. — Today, the Clean Wisconsin Action Fund proudly endorses the following candidates for Wisconsin State Senate in this year’s elections: Senate District 3: Tim Carpenter Senate District 5: Tom Palzewicz Senate District 7: Chris Larson Senate District 15:
WHEDA Foundation: Opens 2022 housing grant cycle
MADISON, Wis. – Organizations throughout Wisconsin that provide emergency shelter, transitional residences, and extremely low-income housing are encouraged to apply for grants from the WHEDA Foundation. Administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, the WHEDA Foundation grants aim to improve
Godlewski campaign: Sees surging momentum five weeks before August Primary
With five weeks to go until the August 9th primary, Wisconsin State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski’s campaign has seen a surge in momentum in the last seven days, putting her in the spotlight as the race
UW-River Falls: Schlies elected as Student Government Association president
Schlies, who is the 2022-23 president of the Student Government Association and recently was one of eight students who received a Chancellor’s Award for Students, was a Wisconsin Association of FFA state officer for two years. He was the FFA
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2022 Elk Hunt application winners announced
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that three lucky Wisconsin residents won a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hunt elk during the 2022 elk season, which opens Saturday, Oct. 15. The DNR randomly selected the three hunters
Madison and Dane County Public Health: Heat advisory issued in Dane County
Temperatures are predicted to be dangerously hot with heat indices approaching 105°. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 12pm through 8pm Tuesday. Extremely high temperatures coupled with high humidity can have some serious effects on your health such
McGrath campaign: Former Wisconsin Sen. Vinehout endorses Deb Baldus McGrath
Menomonie, WI—Today, former Wisconsin State Senator Kathleen Vinehout endorsed Deb Baldus McGrath in her campaign for Wisconsin’s third Congressional District. Deb is a former Army Captain, CIA officer, and working mom of three. Kathleen Vinehout represented Wisconsin’s 31st State Senate
Treasurer Godlewski: Highlights BCPL infrastructure investments
MADISON, Wis. — Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski announced that the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) has provided almost $150 million in financing for over 230 infrastructure projects since Godlewski became chair in January 2019. From roadwork to bridge
WisGOP: Mandela Barnes: The founding of America was “Awful”
This Fourth of July weekend, Wisconsinites will celebrate the independence of our nation and honor the sacrifices of those who have fought our freedoms. But at an event last year, Wisconsin Lt. Governor and Democrat Senate candidate Mandela Barnes had
Barnes campaign: Rep. Gallego endorses Mandela Barnes for Senate
MADISON — Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) announced his endorsement of Mandela Barnes in the Democratic Senate primary. “It’s an honor to have earned the endorsement of Rep. Gallego, who has dedicated his entire life to serving his community and his
Lasry campaign: Lasry lookback
Milwaukee – This week, a new poll from the Alex Lasry campaign showed a majority of Democratic Primary voters believe that Alex Lasry is the best Democrat to beat Ron Johnson in December, and that the race is still in a
Dept. of Health Services: Identifies the first case of Monkeypox in a Wisconsin resident
On June 30, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) identified the first confirmed case of orthopoxvirus, presumed to be monkeypox, in a resident of Dane County. The patient is currently isolating and the risk remains low for the
Sen. Cowles: Applauds the implementation of the sexual assault kit testing and handling procedures law
GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement on the effective date of 2021 Wisconsin Act 116, which was authored by Senator Cowles to create timelines and protocols for the testing and handling of sexual assault kits. Senator