IIDA: Wisconsin passes historic interior design initiative
(March 21, 2022 – Madison, WI) – The Wisconsin Chapters of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), and the Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ), announce the passage of Senate Bill 344 on
WisDems: The American Independent, Ron Johnson opposes federal aid to help US microchip industry compete against China
MADISON, Wis. – A new report highlights Ron Johnson’s opposition to investing in chip manufacturers in Wisconsin and across the United States despite the impact it would have on bolstering supply chains and fighting inflation. See the key points
UW-Stout: Employment among recent graduates rises to 98.4%
Menomonie, Wis. — A new report by University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Career Services found that despite economic impacts from COVID-19 the school’s graduates remained in very high demand. The First Destination Report revealed that 98.4% of graduates from August 2020
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins bipartisan, bicameral group urging administration to help unite Ukrainian children with American adoptive families
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of 73 Members of Congress in urging the Biden administration to take immediate action to unite Ukrainian children going through the
WisGOP: Democrats fail farmers during National Agriculture Week
[La Crosse, WI] – While Republicans fight for our farmers and rural communities, Democrats have abandoned rural Americans and undermine their way of life. In 2021, Wisconsin lost hundreds of farms and 100,000 acres of farmland as a result of failed Democrat policies. This
IBEW Local 494: Celebrates the final decision of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on the Colectivo Coffee workers successful unionization campaign Effort
Milwaukee, WI – The following statement was released by Business Manager Dean A. Warsh of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 494 in regards to the NLRB’s final decision regarding the IBEW being the rightfully elected and NLRB certified
WILL: Appeals religious liberty case to U.S. Supreme Court
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court in St. Augustine v. Underly, urging the high court to review whether the Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction violated the
Van Orden Campaign: ICYMI: Van Orden calls for inflation accountability, receives Grocers Association endorsement
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden was joined by three members of the 3rd District community – a farmer, a truck driver, and a mom – to talk about the impact inflation and rising gas prices is
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Gallagher, Pocan introduce bill to strengthen medical supply chains
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Mark Pocan (D-WI) introduced the Medical Supply Chain Security Act. This bill would strengthen medical supply chains by giving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to analyze sourcing locations of
Gov. Evers: Appoints Elmer Moore Jr. to serve as WHEDA CEO and Executive Director
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Elmer Moore Jr. to serve as CEO and executive director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) effective April 11, 2022. “Access to affordable housing is critical in supporting Wisconsin’s
Hesselbein Campaign: Verona Mayor and Alders endorse Hesselbein for State Senate
VERONA – City of Verona Mayor Luke Diaz and City Alders Kate Cronin, Chad Kemp, Rye Kimmett, Mara Hemke, and Heather Reekie today announced their support for State Representative Dianne Hesselbein for State Senate. “I’ve known Dianne for years and
Sen. Marklein: Ag committee action
Even though legislative floor sessions have come to a close, legislative committees continue to meet and take action on important issues. This week, the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Tourism joined the Assembly Committee on Agriculture for a joint public
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Defense Spending Reduction Caucus Co-chairs Pocan and Lee Urge POTUS to resist increasing defense spending in FY 2023 budget request
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Barbara Lee (CA-13), Co-Chairs and Founders of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, sent a letter to President Biden urging him to resist pressures to increase defense spending in his Fiscal Year 2023
AARP: Reeseville library plan to develop Naturalist To Go Kits wins AARP WI ‘Small Dollar, Big Impact’ grant
REESEVILLE, WI – A proposal submitted by the Reeseville Public Library to purchase materials that will be packed into nearly a dozen “Naturalist To Go Kits” for families to check out from the library and utilize in various nature/science settings has been selected
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation: 30 years. $150 million. A stronger community.
Green Bay, WI – With tremendous community support from individuals, groups and businesses through the area, the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation has reach two significant milestones – 30 years since its founding and $150 million invested in the community. “Founded by
DNC: IN THE STATES: Democrats call out Republican plans to raise health care costs on ACA anniversary
This week in the states, as Democrats across the country celebrated the Affordable Care Act (ACA) being signed into law 12 years ago, they also sounded the alarm on Republicans pushing an agenda that would gut coverage, make health care more
Voces de la Frontera: Latinx voters & allies will hold “Freedom to Vote Early” celebration this Saturday
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – Amidst relentless election lies and attacks on the freedom to vote by Republicans in Wisconsin, members of Voces de la Frontera Action (VDLF Action) and allies are planning to hold a “Freedom to Vote Early” celebration this Saturday, March 26. The
UW Health: Medicine storage safety critical to preventing accidental poisoning in kids
MADISON, Wis. – Each year UW Health’s BerbeeWalsh Emergency Department sees hundreds of unintentional poison ingestion cases in kids younger than 10 years old. This week marks National Poison Prevention Week, which is designed to
Gov. Evers: Appoints Ashley Morse to the Rock County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ashley Morse to the Rock County Circuit Court–Branch 4. The appointment fills the vacancy being created by Judge Daniel T. Dillon’s resignation, effective April 5, 2022. Morse will complete a term ending
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Portage County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Portage County Circuit Court–Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Thomas B. Eagon’s resignation, effective July 3, 2022. The new judge will complete