WisDems: Michels on education: parents should sue schools
MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels released his radical education proposal today, and his big idea for education is dividing communities and inviting parents to sue schools. His extreme views on education use students as political props and pit community members against their
The White House: Biden-Harris Administration advances Democratic Renewal Agenda at the Ninth Summit of the Americas
Promoting democratic values and good governance has been a core component of the Summit of the Americas since the first Summit in 1994, with leaders at the Third Summit in 2001 articulating the principles that would later be embodied in
Rep. Vos: Statement: Rep. Kerkman’s departure from Assembly
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding Representative Samantha Kerkman (R-Salem Lakes) leaving the State Assembly to assume the role of Kenosha County Executive. “I want to thank Rep. Kerkman for her years of service, first as a
Fox Cities Chamber: CMD Corporation becomes gold-certified Fox Cities employee friendly workplace
FOX CITIES, Wis. – (June 7, 2022) – CMD Corporation has been certified as a 2022 gold-level Employee Friendly Workplace in the Fox Cities by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce. This certification recognizes employers who demonstrate a significant commitment to
Michael Best Strategies, Spectrum News 1, UW-Milwaukee and WisPolitics.com: Partner to present Wisconsin lieutenant governor primary debates
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President Biden: Announces five new nominees to serve as U.S. attorneys, two to serve as U.S. marshals
President Biden is announcing five new nominees to serve as U.S. Attorneys across the country, as well as two new nominees to serve as U.S. Marshals. These are officials who will be indispensable to upholding the rule of law as
State Treasurer Godlewski: Calls on SWIB to disclose and divest any holdings in gun manufacturers, ban future gun investments
MADISON, Wis. — In the aftermath of the latest horrific mass shootings to rock the country, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski today called on the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) to immediately identify and disclose any direct holdings in gun
Calumet County Ag Stewardship Alliance: Conservation success stories boost farmers’ confidence
CHILTON, Wis. — The journey toward implementing conservation practices can intimidate farmers, especially those with no prior experience. However, networking with other farmers and sharing experiences has given Mitchell Schaefer the confidence to try them on his own farm. Schaefer farms in
Sarah for Wisconsin: Kicking off National Dairy Month, Sarah Godlewski tours a family dairy farm, touts first in the race plan to invest in family farms
MADISON — Today, as part of National Dairy Month, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski traveled to Belleville to tour a family dairy farm and discuss the challenges that rural Wisconsinites and family farms are facing. “Wisconsin is proud to
UW System: Regents announce Academic Staff Excellence Awards for 2022
ICYMI: Gov. Evers launches Milwaukee coordinated campaign office
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — On Saturday, Governor Tony Evers and County Executive David Crowley launched the Forward for Wisconsin coordinated campaign office in Milwaukee. The historically unmatched midterm coordinated campaign, Forward for Wisconsin, will help re-elect Gov. Evers and elect Democrats up and
Wisconsin National Guard Release: Wisconsin Challenge Academy graduates 71 Cadets
FORT MCCOY, Wis. – 71 Cadets from 31 counties will graduate from the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy in a ceremony Thursday, June 9th at Stevens Point Area Senior High School. The Challenge Academy re-shapes the lives of at-risk 16-to-18-year-olds.
Local chef Joel Olson: Hosts Ukrainian Fundraising Dinner Friday, June 10, 2022
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DATCP: Appoints Aileen Switzer as Assistant Deputy Secretary
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Aileen Switzer as DATCP’s Assistant Deputy Secretary. In her current role as Division of Budget and Strategic Initiatives Administrator, Switzer oversees the Wisconsin
350 Wisconsin: Growing the climate movement with launch of Together for the Climate campaign
Madison, WI, June 6 – With an ever-narrowing window of opportunity in which to act on the climate crisis, 350 Wisconsin is launching Together for the Climate, a multi-year $500,000 fundraising campaign to grow its grassroots movement. Much like a
DSPS: Secretary Dawn Crim announces fee elimination for ePDMP integration
Madison, Wis. – Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dawn Crim is eliminating start-up and monthly fees associated with integrating the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program into electronic health record systems. The move is intended to expand access to the
Ratcliff for Assembly: Twenty-Four past and current Dane County Supervisors endorse Melissa Ratcliff for State Assembly
Twenty-four past and current Dane County Supervisors are endorsing Melissa Ratcliff in the contested primary for State Assembly, District 46. They join a growing list of more than 55 endorsers including Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, Dane County Treasurer Adam
MEUW: Hires director of legislative and regulatory relations
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin (MEUW) today announced the hiring of Tyler Vorpagel as the public power trade association’s Director of Legislative and Regulatory Relations. Vorpagel recently resigned from the Wisconsin Assembly where, since 2015, he
DATCP: Lifts movement restrictions from Barron County areas affected by Avian Influenza
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) today released three zones in Barron County where poultry movement restrictions were put in place to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). All restricted