Marquette University: To host more than 400 high school students for Wisconsin-Dairyland Programming Competition, April 20
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Department of Computer Science will host the 10th annual Wisconsin-Dairyland Programming Competition virtually and in-person on Wednesday, April 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in buildings across campus, including Cudahy Hall, 1313 W. Wisconsin Ave.;
Wisconsin Clean Cities: Transportation & Innovation Expo 2022 set for Madison
MADISON, Wis. — Alliant Energy, the City of Madison Fleet Service, Madison Gas and Electric and Wisconsin Clean Cities are again partnering to co-host the state’s largest sustainable transportation conference and expo. “We’re excited to again co-host the Transportation &
Dane County Parks: Earth Day restoration at Stewart Lake County Park
MADISON – April 15, 2022 – The Friends of Stewart Lake County Park and Dane County Parks are hosting an Earth Day event for Operation Fresh Start participants, youth ages 16-24, on Thursday, April 21. The activities will run on from
Jarchow campaign: Jarchow visits southern border to discuss fentanyl crisis
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – This week, Adam Jarchow will be in Arizona to meet with law enforcement and local officials who are on the ground in Yuma dealing with a border crisis that has become exponentially more difficult given the
Dept. of Resources: Protect your valuable ash trees against emerald ash borer
Stay informed and be on the lookout for emerald ash borer. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages property owners with healthy, valuable ash trees to
Protect Our Care: Week three of Medicaid Awareness Month demonstrates urgent need to protect medical coverage for millions
WISCONSIN — Today, Protect Our Care is kicking off week three of Medicaid Awareness Month, which focuses on efforts to protect Medicaid against relentless threats by Republican lawmakers. Medicaid provides high-quality care to 79 million Americans, but too many families
Dean campaign: Jason Dean announces run for 31st Assembly District seat
LaGrange – Jason Dean, a Republican from LaGrange, today announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly. Jason is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, father, private sector business leader, and active community volunteer. He promises to bring experience, commitment, and
Citizen Action of Wisconsin: This Tax Day, Wisconsin working families are paying their fair share, but Wisconsin billionaires are not
STATEWIDE – Wisconsin’s eight billionaires grew $19.7 billion, or 50%, richer over the first two years of the pandemic, from March 2020 to April 5, 2022, according to Forbes data analyzed by Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF) and Citizen Action
WisDems: This Tax Day, GOP is pushing to raise taxes on one in three Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. – Today, as hard-working Wisconsinites are filing their taxes, Wisconsin Republicans want to talk about anything except the fact that the GOP has backed an agenda that could raise taxes on almost one in three Wisconsinites – including teachers, pipefitters, and firefighters. While
Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: Large and diverse group of Wisconsinites asks DNR to move forward with Line 5 pipeline project
Madison, Wis – Farmers, union workers, papermakers, small businesses and even a bait shop were part of the diverse voices from across the Badger State who have weighed in to support the Line 5 pipeline relocation project in northern Wisconsin.
Disability Rights Wisconsin: Applauds vetoes: AB934, AB936, AB966 and AB970
Madison, WI – Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) applauds Governor Evers’ recent vetoes of bills that would have had negative impacts for individuals with disabilities in the areas of Medicaid and publicly funded education. Regarding Medicaid, DRW appreciates Gov. Evers’ vetoes
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of city of Boscobel Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Boscobel is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes
NRSC: Tax Day reminder: WI Dems are tax cheats
Washington, D.C. – Today is Tax Day and there’s no better time to remind everyone that Wisconsin Democrat Senate candidates – Sarah Godlewski, Alex Lasry and Mandela Barnes – are tax cheats. Sarah Godlewski: The Wisconsin State Treasurer, no less, owed
Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation: MPS World Fair returns
MILWAUKEE — A downtown arena will soon be filled with nearly 3,000 students from 14 of the most diverse schools in Milwaukee Public Schools. Children will celebrate countries across the globe during the MPS World Fair 2022. This event is the culmination
Leiber Campaign: Fiscal conservative enters race for State Treasurer, attorney will focus on protecting the taxpayer
Racine, Wisconsin… Today John S. Leiber (Pronounced “LYE-burr”) announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Treasurer. Leiber’s hometown is Racine, Wisconsin, where his family ties go back four generations. “My great grandmother escaped from Armenia and came to Wisconsin 1921 looking for a
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Hagedorn blinks on maps
MADISON—The horrendous ruling on redistricting maps by Wisconsin’s Supreme Court on Good Friday marks a new low for our state. The 4-3 decision by the conservatives on the court imposed the rigged maps that the Republican Legislature passed last fall,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Keep wildlife wild: Know what to do if you encounter baby wild animals this spring
MADISON, Wis. – As warmer spring weather approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that wild animals and their young will be on the move across Wisconsin. Knowing what to do before you find a baby animal
Rep. Macco: Reacts to Supreme Court ruling on redistricting
Madison, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision on redistricting: “In our state constitution the responsibility to draw maps every ten years is relegated to the Legislature. Our government performed the way
WisDems: Republicans will not cut taxes*
*Except for the Wealthy, Large Corporations, and Their Donors MADISON, Wis. – Tax Day is today and Republican gubernatorial candidates would like Wisconsinites to think that the GOP cares about the middle class and will cut taxes. But actions speak louder