Van Someren campaign: Releases public safety plan
PEWAUKEE–Congressional candidate Mike Van Someren (WI-5) released a Public Safety Plan today as polls suggest violent crime is again reaching the top of lists of voter concerns in advance of the 2022 fall election. “I’m a family man, and
County Executive Parisi, Alliant Energy & SunVest Solar: Kick off construction of solar farm to make Dane County 100% renewable
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi joined Alliant Energy and SunVest Solar executives to kick off the construction of a 90-acre solar project on county-owned land in the Town of Cottage Grove. Known as the Yahara Solar Project, construction of this
Greater Whitewater Committee, Inc.: The Discover Whitewater series supports UW-Whitewater students by providing discounted race entries
WHITEWATER–June 21, 2022– the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is thrilled to announce that it will be offering 25% off discounted race entries to all University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W) students. The DWS 10th
Olikara campaign: U.S. Senate candidate Steven Olikara has a solution for gun violence
New Berlin – U.S. Senate Candidate Steven Olikara commits to building diverse coalitions to address the most difficult issues and holds Higher Ground Town Hall on Gun Violence. “We hope to highlight the importance of open and inclusive conversations about gun violence
Protect Our Care: New Video: Women’s health care is facing a national crisis
WISCONSIN —Today, Protect Our Care is releasing a new video explaining how Republicans have waged a war against women’s health care. In the coming weeks, right-wing Justices on the Supreme Court are expected to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade
Kleefisch campaign: Calls out Evers’ executive order on gas prices
[Waukesha, Wis.] — Candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement Tuesday after Gov. Tony Evers announced his election-year executive order attempting to hide his true record on gas prices: “Tony Evers’ disingenuous executive order is nothing more
Public Health Madison & Dane County: Stay cool, hydrated & connected: heat advisory issued in Dane County
Temperatures are predicted to be dangerously hot with heat indices approaching 105° on Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 12pm through 7pm Tuesday. Extremely high temperatures coupled with high humidity can have some serious effects on your health
Dept. of Public Instruction: Will hold public hearing on proposed rule related to educator preparation programs and licensing revisions
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will hold a preliminary public hearing and comment period to consider promulgation of administrative rules under a statement of scope on a proposed permanent rule relating to educator preparation programs and licensing revisions.
Sen. Agard: Applauds Gov. Evers’ executive order to ban price gouging of gas and diesel
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Emergency Order #170 prohibiting price gouging of gasoline and diesel. Wisconsin is one of many states facing significant price increases in gas and diesel due to higher oil demand, limited global supply,
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce: MilliporeSigma is newest gold member of Wisconsin LGBT Chamber
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome MilliporeSigma as the organization’s newest gold member. MilliporeSigma has previously been a regular corporate member of the LGBT Chamber since early 2021. “We are honored that MilliporeSigma has decided to
Van Orden campaign: ICYMI: House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy joins Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd district for Dairy Month
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy Joined 3rd Congressional District Candidate Derrick Van Orden yesterday in La Crosse to discuss the impact of Biden and Pelosi’s failed economic policies on Wisconsin farmers. First, they held a
Wisconsin Arts Board: Announces 37 Creative Communities Grant Awards
Madison, WI – Thirty-seven (37) Wisconsin non-profit organizations will receive grants for collaborative community arts projects through the Wisconsin Arts Board’s FY2023 Creative Communities grant program. This statewide program provides grants of up to $6,000 for collaborative endeavors carefully planned
Dept. of Revenue: Second payment of ARPA Coronavirus relief funding, totaling over $205 million, distributed to more than 1,800 communities
MADISON— The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and on behalf of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), distributed the second tranche payment of American Rescue Plan Act – State and
Larsy campaign: ICYMI: Alex Lasry on MSNBC: “We’re now tied in the primary because voters see our economic message and are looking for a change.”
Milwaukee – Yesterday, Alex Lasry appeared on MSNBC to highlight his significant rise in the polls over the past several months and to discuss about why he’s the best choice to take on Ron Johnson in November. Since last fall, Alex
Jacobson campaign: Rep. Vruwink endorses Jenna Jacobson for State Assembly
Wisconsin Representative Don Vruwink (D-Milton) is endorsing Jenna Jacobson to be the next Representative of District 43 in the State Assembly. “Jenna Jacobson is the best choice for State Assembly in Wisconsin’s 43rd. Her leadership and dedication to the people
UW-Madison: UW Scientist wins Blue Planet Prize
MADISON — Steve Carpenter, one of the world’s foremost lake ecologists and professor emerit at the University of Wisconsin¬–Madison, has been awarded the Blue Planet Prize. The Blue Planet Prize has been awarded annually by the Asahi Glass Foundation since
Gov. Evers: Signs order prohibiting gas and diesel price gouging, urges federal government to act amid nationwide inflation
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Emergency Order #170 prohibiting price gouging of gasoline and diesel. Due to increasing oil demand, limited global supply, and low refinery capacity, states across the nation have seen significant price increases for gasoline and diesel, including
Clean Wisconsin Action Fund: Announces first round of 2022 candidate endorsements for state and federal offices
Madison, Wis. — Today, the Clean Wisconsin Action Fund proudly announces its first slate of endorsements for candidates seeking federal and state office ahead of the August 9 primary. Clean Wisconsin Action Fund endorses the following candidates for Wisconsin Constitutional
UW-Madison: Erin Silva named UW Endowed Chair in Organic Agriculture and Outreach
MADISON — Erin Silva, associate professor and extension specialist in the UW–Madison Department of Plant Pathology, has been selected as the first recipient of the Clif Bar Endowed Chair in Organic Agriculture and Outreach. The new chair, established through a
UW-River Falls: School counseling alum named Bush Foundation Fellow
June 21, 2022. – During Kaltun Abdikarani’s first semester at University of Wisconsin-River Falls as a school counseling program graduate student, she learned not to advise people. “Counseling is about using tools to bring out people’s inner wisdom and to help them