MONONA, Wisconsin, July 2 [Category: Economics] -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * 'No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, and No' * MADISON, Wis. -- Republicans in the state Senate had the same one word answer when given the chance to pass a better state budget for hard working Wisconsinites today: "No." Majority Republicans rejected   more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, July 4 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 3, 2025: * * * DHS is moving in the right direction, but daycare licensing rules still need further reform By Martha Njolomole It takes at least 18 months of combined education and work experience for a high school graduate to become a daycare teacher in Minnesota. Across the border in Wisconsin, i  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Big Bonanza for Billionaires * "Republicans claim Democrats are lying or exaggerating about the impact of this big ugly bill: the 17 million Americans losing their health care, the children who will lose access to SNAP and school meals, and the tax goodies that will flow to billionaires and big corporations. But the American people know this bill will hurt them, a  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 3 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging the Quilcene School Board not to adopt a proposed "Bible-based curriculum."  A concerned parent reported that the Quilcene School Board is considering adopting a " Bible-based curriculum," but has not yet voted on or adopted the proposed materials. FFRF's complainant stated that the board claimed that a bible-based cu  more

MONONA, Wisconsin, July 3 [Category: Economics] -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Evers Fighting for Families and Standing Up to Republican Extremism Delivers Compromise State Budget * MADISON, Wis. -- Early this morning, Governor Tony Evers signed the 2025-27 state budget. That Wisconsin now has a budget - after months of state legislative Republicans' partisan political posturing  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Grothman Celebrates Historical Wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill * Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) celebrated major victories today following the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a landmark reconciliation bill that advances President Trump's America First agenda, delivers crucial tax relief, and reins in waste, fraud, and abuse across the federal government. The legislation   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 3 -- The Madison Metropolitan School District issued the following news release on July 2, 2025: * * * Lake View Elementary School Receives Donation of Nearly $12,000 of Musical Instruments from Morgan Wallen Foundation Madison Metropolitan School District's (MMSD) Lake View Elementary School has received a donation of nearly $12,000 in musical instruments and accessories from the Morgan Wallen Foundation, coinciding with the country music performer's recent two-night  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 3 -- The Madison Metropolitan School District issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * MMSD Statement on State Budget Agreement The bipartisan state budget agreement, described as "pro-kid," shows a strong commitment to Wisconsin's early childhood learners, K-12 students and college scholars in public schools and institutions of higher education. The district anticipates an increase of approximately $12 million. The proposed budget establishes the high  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 4 -- The Medical College of Wisconsin issued the following news: * * * Medical College of Wisconsin Applauds Governor Evers, State Legislature For Supporting Investments in a New Eye Institute Facility and Family Medicine Residency Program Milwaukee, July 3, 2025 - Earlier today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed the state's biennial budget that included funding for the development and construction of a new Eye Institute facility at the Medical College of Wiscons  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Collaborates with Wisconsin Community to Promote Boating Safety * On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) partnered with the Pewaukee Police Department to host a highly successful life jacket giveaway at the Pewaukee Kiwanis Beach Party, presented by North Shore Bank. The event drew over 1,000 attendees, with ex  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on the Passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. "Just in time for the Fourth of July, we're sending the final version of the One Big Beautiful Bill to President   more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Tiffany Statement on Final Passage of Reconciliation Bill * WASHINGTON, DC \- Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 1. The legislation is set to be signed into law by President Trump. "The top priorities going into this election were clear: secure the border and deliver relief to hardworking families. This bill keeps those promises by providing tax cu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 4 -- People's Action issued the following statement on July 3, 2025: * * * True Cost of the GOP Budget in Dollars and Lives Community Organizations Across the U.S. Denounce Vote to Take Away Health Care, Food, and Irreplaceable Services From Millions To Give Tax Cuts to Billionaires and CEOs * Washington, D.C. - In a joint statement, Down Home North Carolina co-executive directors, Dreama Caldwell and Todd Zimmer, Maine People's Alliance co-executive directors, Jesse  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 3 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * Mnookin, Zumbrunnen, Cramer, Thompson: Update on the state budget process * The following message was sent to all employees from Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin, Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs John Zumbrunnen, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Robert Cramer and Vice Chancellor for University Relations Craig Thompson on July 3, following completion of  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 3 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * UW oncologist studies how viruses cause cancer -- and how we can better prevent them * Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison drives innovation, saves lives, creates jobs, supports small businesses, and fuels the industries that keep America competitive and secure. It makes the U.S. - and Wisconsin - stronger. Federal funding for research is a high-return investment that's worth  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Van Orden Votes for Tax Breaks for Families, Small Business Growth, SNAP & Medicaid Protection * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R.1 - the One, Big, Beautiful Bill : "This bill is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Americans - our seniors, veterans, families, farmers, manufacturers, and most vulnerable   more

MONONA, Wisconsin, July 3 [Category: Economics] -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * Wisconsinites Want Lower Costs, Property Tax Savings, Support for Public Schools. Assembly Republicans Do Not. * MADISON, Wis. -- In hours and hours of public comments at committee hearings and town halls people of all walks of life and from across the state made clear what their priorities are for the state b  more