Joint Committee on Finance Democratic Members: Joint Finance Republicans take extended spring break
Madison – Today the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee met without considering funding and stewardship requests pending before the committee that are important to citizens across Wisconsin. Anonymous Republican objections, along with their failure to schedule hearings, leave these vital requests in
Port Milwaukee: Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announces first cruise ship arrival for 2022 season
MILWAUKEE, WI – Mayor Cavalier Johnson is announcing the Viking Octantis will be the first cruise ship to visit Port Milwaukee as part of the 2022 season. This Seawaymax vessel is scheduled to dock in Milwaukee’s Harbor on May 6, 2022. The Viking
Wisconsin Women in Conservation: Launches spring “Climate smart” events during Earth Month
Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) is celebrating Earth Month by kicking off their 2022 event schedule with six women-only in-person Spring Learning Circles. The series starts in the North Central region, with a morning gathering in Stevens Point on April
Wauwatosa School District: Wauwatosa East chess team wins national championship
WAUWATOSA, WI — The Wauwatosa East chess team has won the 2022 National High School Championship in the K-12 Unrated division, with three team members also placing in the individual top 15. Held April 8-10 at the Renasant Convention Center
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces new northern pike regulations for Big Muskego Lake and Bass Bay for 2022 fishing season effective May 7
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced new fishing regulations for northern pike in Big Muskego Lake, Bass Bay and connecting waters for the 2022 fishing season effective May 7. The regulation includes no minimum length
Sen. Agard: Attorney General Kaul, legislative Democrats renew commitment to progressive public safety
Madison, WI – Today, Attorney General Kaul and Legislative Democrats highlighted their commitment to public safety through the Safer Wisconsin legislation, a comprehensive package to reduce crime and support stronger communities. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:
Rep. Brandtjen: Milwaukee political thuggery hits new low
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding Russell Goodwin, who after losing his Milwaukee County Supervisor seat in last Tuesday’s election, called for a protest at the home of Deanna Alexander, who appears
American Bridge: How much did Ron Johnson cut his own taxes?
Johnson’s last-minute changes to the 2017 GOP tax law saved some of his biggest billionaire backers hundreds of millions in tax breaks. He needs to disclose how much he saved himself. In the interest of honesty and transparency, Ron Johnson needs
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Guard Environmental Quality Team focuses on training, energy reduction to make strides
By focusing on improving and innovating in training and delivery of content, and through targeted energy reduction strategies that will pay dividends for years, the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s team in charge of environmental quality and environmental management systems (eMS)
Edgewood College: Announces graduate degree in thanatology
Madison, Wis. (April 13, 2022) – Edgewood College is now enrolling students in a new Master of Science in Thanatology program, which will begin in fall 2022. The new advanced degree is offered in a fully-online format. The program will
Rep. Hebl: Will not seek re-election in 2022
(MADISON) Today State Representative Gary Hebl (Sun Prairie) is announcing that he will not seek election to a tenth term in 2022. He represents the 46th Assembly District, which currently consists of Cottage Grove, Sun Prairie, Stoughton, Dunkirk, and Pleasant Springs. He
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces changes to northern Wisconsin walleye regulations for 2022 fishing season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that new fishing regulations will go into effect on numerous northern water bodies for the 2022 fishing season. Regional Walleye Regulation Change The walleye regulation for multiple water bodies
Sen. Jacque: Evers’ DNR blocking Potawatomi Tower preservation
MADISON… The Evers Administration’s shifting blame for its failure to restore and preserve the historic 90-year-old Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower shows it simply does not want to do the project and never has, State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) said
Disability Rights Wisconsin: Our voices, our votes: Disabled voters speak out on voting rights
Today the Wisconsin Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Teigen v. Wisconsin Elections Commission. The Court will decide whether Wisconsin law will protect voters’ ability to return their absentee ballots and will impact the voting rights of thousands of Wisconsinites
Alexander Campaign: Opponents concede on Alexander win in Milwaukee County Board Race
Milwaukee, WI — Candidates Byron Marshall and Bruce Winter have been kind and supportive in conceding the race for Milwaukee County Supervisor – District 18 to former Supervisor, Deanna Alexander. Incumbent Russell Goodwin took a different position. He has called on
Common Ground: Invites community to The Golden Rule Workshop
APPLETON, Wis. (April 13, 2022) – Common Ground, a community organization focused on influencing future change, is inviting the community to gain lifelong skills that will strengthen resumes and career paths, personal and professional relationships and our communities as a whole
Jarchow Campaign: ICYMI: Eric Toney tries to distract from low bail debacle, fails miserably
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Eric Toney’s bad week turned even worse on Tuesday as he attempted and failed to pivot his message away from news that he allowed a career criminal out on low bail just weeks before the man went on
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public input on PFAS contamination in Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding virtual listening sessions on Wednesday, April 20 to provide project updates and seek public input on PFAS contamination in the city of Marinette, town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These
Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation: Patricia Téllez-Girón Salazar, MD, named Superhero of Medicine and Roger Kapoor, MD, MBA, FAAD, receives Young Physician Leadership Award
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Lasry Campaign: Releases “Strengthening Our Rural Economies” plan
Milwaukee — Today, Alex Lasry released his new “Strengthening Our Rural Economies” plan to help revitalize and invest in rural economies across Wisconsin. Lasry’s plan focuses on attracting and retaining new workers to move into our rural communities, reshoring manufacturing