Rep. Vorpagel: Statement on retiring from State Assembly
Madison- State Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) issued the following regarding his decision to not seek re-election. “Today I am announcing that I will not be running for reelection to the State Assembly. It has been an honor and a truly humbling
Venture Dairy Cooperative: Wisconsin’s dairy industry is under siege as town boards ignore farmers
MONDAY, April 11, 2022: Recently in Polk County, the Towns of Laketown, Trade Lake and Eureka passed extreme new local regulations on farmers. These ordinances, pushed by anti-farm activists, add almost limitless and unobtainable permitting conditions on growing farms. The so-called
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces Competency-Based Education Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced The Competency-Based Education Act to assist universities in cultivating learning environments that will allow students to learn at their own pace, called competency-based education (CBE), in an effort to more quickly lead young
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces 2022 Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest winners
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the winners of the Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest. This year’s theme is “If You Care, Leave Them There.” Submitted by fourth through sixth graders around the
Schroeder campaign: Schroeder wins 63% of the vote in the straw poll for Secretary of State
Momentum is building for the Secretary of State race in Wisconsin. The 3rd Congressional District caucus favored Schroeder 63% over his opponent in the straw poll April 9, 2022. I received more votes than any other statewide candidate in this poll that covers
Wauwatosa School District: Wauwatosa student, teacher recognized as Herb Kohl Educational Foundation award winners
WAUWATOSA, WI — A Wauwatosa School District student and teacher have each received 2022 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation awards. Nathan Foley, a senior at Wauwatosa East High School, was named a Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Excellence Scholar and will receive
Rep. Gundrum: Disappointed in Evers veto of Assembly Bill 518
Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) released the following statement after Governor Evers announced the veto of Assembly Bill 518. AB 518 would have removed a bureaucratic hurdle which makes Wisconsin’s present approach to concealed carry reciprocity confusing. Wisconsin’s
Wisconsin Technology Council: Bill to improve Wisconsin’s investor tax credit law signed by Gov. Evers following legislative action
Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law Assembly Bill 759, which will make it easier for young companies to stay put in Wisconsin as they grow and add jobs while expanding beyond its borders. It took effect Sunday, April 10.
Kleefisch Campaign: Rep. Tom Tiffany endorses Rebecca Kleefisch for governor
[Waukesha, WI] – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-7) announced his endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch for Wisconsin Governor on Monday, becoming the first sitting Republican congressman from Wisconsin to endorse any candidate for governor during 2022. WATCH: Congressman Tiffany endorses Rebecca Kleefisch
Dept. of Natural Resources: Survey finds more households recycling or reusing unwanted electronics
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new department survey finds there were more households recycling or reusing unwanted electronics instead of storing them in 2021. The survey highlights how many electronics are in Wisconsin households,
River Travel Media: “Welcome Back to Wisconsin’s Great River Road – On the Road Again” kicks off summer 2022!
Wisconsin Great River Road (April 2022): The Wisconsin Great River Road was awarded a Destination Marketing Organizations Grant for the continuation of its successful “Welcome Back to Wisconsin’s Great River Road – On The Road Again” promotion for Summer 2022. The multifaceted campaign was
Lake Geneva Business Improvement District: The streets of Lake Geneva come alive April 27-30 with Spring Fashion Week
Lake Geneva, WI April 8, 2022–The Lake Geneva Business Improvement District (BID), also known as The Streets of Lake Geneva, will host Spring Fashion Week in historic downtown Lake Geneva from April 27th to the 30th, creating memorable experiences for guests
Dane County Executive Parisi: Dane County awards $20,000 to advance equity & access to local food systems through Partners in Equity Food Grant program
Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced that ten local agencies have been selected to receive the Tamara D. Grigsby Office of Equity and Inclusion’s 2022 Partners in Equity (PIE) Food Grant. The PIE Food Grant was created to encourage
WMC: Sues Village of Pewaukee for illegally enacting a transportation tax
PEWAUKEE – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – filed a lawsuit on Thursday with the Village of Pewaukee for its unlawful and invalid “transportation user fee” that disproportionately raises costs for businesses operating
Sen. Jacque: Governor vetoes public safety funding
MADISON, WI… Gov. Evers vetoed a number of public safety bills authored by Sen. André Jacque (R- De Pere) on Friday afternoon, including one to release $1 million in federal pandemic funding to train more officers…after releasing $1 million in
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol now recruiting troopers, inspectors
The Wisconsin State Patrol is looking for the next generation of committed law enforcement officers to join the 68th Recruit Class. “It is our mission to continually grow and diversify our team of dedicated, hard-working troopers and inspectors. We want
Van Orden Campaign: Wisconsin’s 3rd District candidate Derrick Van Orden raises more than $900,000 in Q1
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – The Van Orden for Congress campaign is today announcing that Derrick raised more than $900,000 in the first quarter of 2022, continuing to display the overwhelming support that he has received throughout his campaign to
Rep. Callahan: Announces campaign for re-election
Over two years ago, I came to you with a vision that there should be no reason that your kid’s grandkids and great-grandchildren shouldn’t be able to raise their families here at home in Northern Wisconsin. So today, I come
Nicholson Campaign: Announces ‘Veterans Advisory Team’
DELAFIELD, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Nicholson announced a ‘Veterans Advisory Team’ – military veterans from across the state who have joined together to support his campaign. Members include veterans from the Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, Operation
Disability Vote Coalition: Statement on voting bills veto
The Disability Vote Coalition thanks Governor Evers for protecting our freedom to vote by taking action last Friday on voting bills that we have opposed. For our democracy to work, it must include all of us. Senate bills SB 939,