MONONA, Wisconsin, May 8 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: A Better Wisconsin Together is calling out state Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) for refusing to act today on releasing funds for clean water and hospital access in a special meeting called by Governor Tony Evers. This is the second time in less than a month that JFC Republicans have failed to release $140 mi  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 8 -- The State Bar of Wisconsin issued the following news on May 7, 2024: The State Bar of Wisconsin's Board of Governors in a special meeting today (May 7) approved a motion appointing Dist. 2 Gov. Ryan Billings president-elect for the remainder of fiscal year 2024 (now until June 30, 2024). Billings, who in April was elected to serve as the next State Bar president-elect for FY 2025 (starting July 1, 2024), will instead become president on July 1, 2024. Billings is wi  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 8 (TNSres) -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has released its annual global report with an emphasis on blasphemy laws that the Freedom From Religion Foundation wants to amplify. The quasi-official commission's 96-page report mentions blasphemy almost once per page and includes a separate compendium on the topic. As it points out, blasphemy laws are inconsistent with Articles   more

MANKATO, Minnesota, May 8 -- The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance issued the following news: SSGA Executive Director Eric Wenberg met with members during a week-long journey across the Midwest last week. He traveled to Indiana where he saw the Pence Group, IOM Grain and Indiana Crop Improvement Association; Illinois for visits with US Nisshin Shokai, WeFarm Organics and Hang Tung Resources; and Wisconsin, where he stopped by The DeLong Co. Representing a trade association that listens, Wenbe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Proudly sponsoring the annual Wisconsin Governor's Fishing Opener over the weekend, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) joined Wisconsin outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate the significant economic impact of recreational boating and fishing in the state. "This is an event that transcends politics," said Wisconsin Governor, Tony Evers in his remarks. Fi  more