Jennie Brand
@jenniecivic.bsky.social
Community Manager for Civic Media 📣 🏘️ 💬
Helping WI feel informed, represented, and heard
60% of the body is water, and the rest is cheese
https://civicmedia.us/
Helping WI feel informed, represented, and heard
60% of the body is water, and the rest is cheese
https://civicmedia.us/
“I think it’s the same story. It’s corporations coming and looking for resources and looking for small towns. And hoping they can get away with it without people pushing back.”
A plan to add a data center in the Village of Caledonia has inched forward — but opposition has forged unexpected alliances.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
“I think it’s the same story. It’s corporations coming and looking for resources and looking for small towns. And hoping they can get away with it without people pushing back.”
Since joining Congress, Tiffany’s only legislative win has been renaming a post office in Necedah, WI. That’s a long way from the kind of real problem-solving a governor is supposed to deliver.
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September 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Since joining Congress, Tiffany’s only legislative win has been renaming a post office in Necedah, WI. That’s a long way from the kind of real problem-solving a governor is supposed to deliver.
www.congress.gov/member/thoma...
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Businesses in one rural Wisconsin county are backfilling costs of a smaller Local Food Purchase Assistance program following funding cuts by the Trump administration — residents and farmers hope donations will sustain the program in an area with few grocery stores, reports @wisconsinwatch.org.
Juneau County keeps healthy food program alive despite federal funding cuts
This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. On a Wednesday morning at about 11 a.m., Dustin Ladd turned the ignition on the county's ...
pbswisconsin.org
September 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Businesses in one rural Wisconsin county are backfilling costs of a smaller Local Food Purchase Assistance program following funding cuts by the Trump administration — residents and farmers hope donations will sustain the program in an area with few grocery stores, reports @wisconsinwatch.org.
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To all the powerful Bs in our LGBTQ+ community, we see you today and beyond. We know that our Bi+ Community members face barriers to economic, health, and gender justice. That is why advocacy for bisexual people is essential as we work towards a fair Wisconsin. 🩷💜💙 🩷 💜 💙
September 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
To all the powerful Bs in our LGBTQ+ community, we see you today and beyond. We know that our Bi+ Community members face barriers to economic, health, and gender justice. That is why advocacy for bisexual people is essential as we work towards a fair Wisconsin. 🩷💜💙 🩷 💜 💙
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An Uber driver, a dairy farmer and a therapist walk into the Capitol: Many Wisconsin lawmakers have a second job
In Wisconsin, it’s common for state lawmakers to have a second job. The state Senate and Assembly each only meet for part of the year, allowing time for legislators to seek additional…
In Wisconsin, it’s common for state lawmakers to have a second job. The state Senate and Assembly each only meet for part of the year, allowing time for legislators to seek additional…
An Uber driver, a dairy farmer and a therapist walk into the Capitol: Many Wisconsin lawmakers have a second job
In Wisconsin, it’s common for state lawmakers to have a second job. The state Senate and Assembly each only meet for part of the year, allowing time for legislators to seek additional work.
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September 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
An Uber driver, a dairy farmer and a therapist walk into the Capitol: Many Wisconsin lawmakers have a second job
In Wisconsin, it’s common for state lawmakers to have a second job. The state Senate and Assembly each only meet for part of the year, allowing time for legislators to seek additional…
In Wisconsin, it’s common for state lawmakers to have a second job. The state Senate and Assembly each only meet for part of the year, allowing time for legislators to seek additional…
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‘They’re Small but They’re Mighty.’ Meet the Wisconsin Sisters Healing the Land. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/c...
‘They’re Small but They’re Mighty.’ Meet the Wisconsin Sisters Healing the Land.
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September 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
‘They’re Small but They’re Mighty.’ Meet the Wisconsin Sisters Healing the Land. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/c...
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On September 28, in Madison, Wisconsin, we’ll march for solar power, clean energy jobs, science, environmental justice, conservation & democracy. We have the technology and solutions. Now we need the political will to make clean energy accessible to all!
Join us: tinyurl.com/SignUpWIClimateMarch
Join us: tinyurl.com/SignUpWIClimateMarch
September 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On September 28, in Madison, Wisconsin, we’ll march for solar power, clean energy jobs, science, environmental justice, conservation & democracy. We have the technology and solutions. Now we need the political will to make clean energy accessible to all!
Join us: tinyurl.com/SignUpWIClimateMarch
Join us: tinyurl.com/SignUpWIClimateMarch
"I've long felt that the most important thing you can do for election security is to have a paper copy of a ballot. We do audits after the fact, we do testing of machines beforehand, tabulators in Wisconsin are not connected to the internet—so it seems to me that it's very secure." Don Millis, WEC
Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites rely on mail-in voting to safely & securely make their voices heard in our elections.
As Trump & MAGA Republicans continue to attack vote-by-mail, we must demand that the state legislature stand up to protect our freedom to vote.
📲 Call 1-800-362-9472.
As Trump & MAGA Republicans continue to attack vote-by-mail, we must demand that the state legislature stand up to protect our freedom to vote.
📲 Call 1-800-362-9472.
September 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"I've long felt that the most important thing you can do for election security is to have a paper copy of a ballot. We do audits after the fact, we do testing of machines beforehand, tabulators in Wisconsin are not connected to the internet—so it seems to me that it's very secure." Don Millis, WEC
@angelalang8.bsky.social said it perfectly, "Our communities have been clear: We want care, not combat." 📣 📣 📣
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Weaponizing the National Guard is fascism
"Bringing in the National Guard would only further destabilize an already tense situation in Milwaukee."
www.therecombobulationarea.news
September 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
@angelalang8.bsky.social said it perfectly, "Our communities have been clear: We want care, not combat." 📣 📣 📣
www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/weaponizin...
www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/weaponizin...
In Oct 2024, the Biden Administration implemented a new EPA rule requiring local governments to replace all lead service lines by 2037, providing $43 million to Wisconsin for the project.
Trump’s budget bill cut the program. Wisconsin's children deserve better.
Trump’s budget bill cut the program. Wisconsin's children deserve better.
We all want our families to grow up healthy, happy, & safe.
But instead of supporting our vision, MAGA Republicans like Tom Tiffany & Bryan Steil voted to gut critical climate investments & green energy initiatives.
Demand better for our families & our future at 202-224-3121.
But instead of supporting our vision, MAGA Republicans like Tom Tiffany & Bryan Steil voted to gut critical climate investments & green energy initiatives.
Demand better for our families & our future at 202-224-3121.
September 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
In Oct 2024, the Biden Administration implemented a new EPA rule requiring local governments to replace all lead service lines by 2037, providing $43 million to Wisconsin for the project.
Trump’s budget bill cut the program. Wisconsin's children deserve better.
Trump’s budget bill cut the program. Wisconsin's children deserve better.
CALLING ALL DIGITAL ARTISTS
I’d like to build a photo retouching database to connect people who can help restore photos for folks impacted by the recent flash flooding in SE Wisconsin ❤️🩹📸
I’d like to build a photo retouching database to connect people who can help restore photos for folks impacted by the recent flash flooding in SE Wisconsin ❤️🩹📸
August 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
CALLING ALL DIGITAL ARTISTS
I’d like to build a photo retouching database to connect people who can help restore photos for folks impacted by the recent flash flooding in SE Wisconsin ❤️🩹📸
I’d like to build a photo retouching database to connect people who can help restore photos for folks impacted by the recent flash flooding in SE Wisconsin ❤️🩹📸
HOW TO HELP WISCONSIN FLOOD VICTIMS
Here is a community spreadsheet to support those impacted by the recent flash flooding in Wisconsin.
Please add goods you can donate or services you can offer, and SHARE it within your networks: tinyurl.com/mr3v6y6e
Here is a community spreadsheet to support those impacted by the recent flash flooding in Wisconsin.
Please add goods you can donate or services you can offer, and SHARE it within your networks: tinyurl.com/mr3v6y6e
August 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
HOW TO HELP WISCONSIN FLOOD VICTIMS
Here is a community spreadsheet to support those impacted by the recent flash flooding in Wisconsin.
Please add goods you can donate or services you can offer, and SHARE it within your networks: tinyurl.com/mr3v6y6e
Here is a community spreadsheet to support those impacted by the recent flash flooding in Wisconsin.
Please add goods you can donate or services you can offer, and SHARE it within your networks: tinyurl.com/mr3v6y6e
Reimbursement for special ed costs in public schools is just 42–45%—half of what private voucher schools receive. This means WI will shoulder even more of the burden at a time when special ed is already drastically underfunded.
Add this into the mix, and special ed students are being left behind.
Add this into the mix, and special ed students are being left behind.
The Trump Administration’s attack on the Department of Education will have severe consequences for students with disabilities.
Learn more below & demand your representatives take action to protect the Department of Education at 202-224-3121.
Learn more below & demand your representatives take action to protect the Department of Education at 202-224-3121.
August 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Reimbursement for special ed costs in public schools is just 42–45%—half of what private voucher schools receive. This means WI will shoulder even more of the burden at a time when special ed is already drastically underfunded.
Add this into the mix, and special ed students are being left behind.
Add this into the mix, and special ed students are being left behind.
Wisconsin artists captured the magic of Wisconsin State Fair during the Plein Air at the Fair competition 🎡 🎨 🎟️
Watching them in action on the fairgrounds earlier this week and seeing their submissions showcased in the Expo Center was such a sweet treat! Recognize anyone you know?
Watching them in action on the fairgrounds earlier this week and seeing their submissions showcased in the Expo Center was such a sweet treat! Recognize anyone you know?
August 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Wisconsin artists captured the magic of Wisconsin State Fair during the Plein Air at the Fair competition 🎡 🎨 🎟️
Watching them in action on the fairgrounds earlier this week and seeing their submissions showcased in the Expo Center was such a sweet treat! Recognize anyone you know?
Watching them in action on the fairgrounds earlier this week and seeing their submissions showcased in the Expo Center was such a sweet treat! Recognize anyone you know?
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We're NUMBER THREE!
Congrats to the @wisconsinstatefair.bsky.social for the national ranking on @usatoday.com 10Best list!
P.S. #Wisconsin State Fair is number one on my list...
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Congrats to the @wisconsinstatefair.bsky.social for the national ranking on @usatoday.com 10Best list!
P.S. #Wisconsin State Fair is number one on my list...
10best.usatoday.com/awards/wisco...
Wisconsin State Fair
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August 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We're NUMBER THREE!
Congrats to the @wisconsinstatefair.bsky.social for the national ranking on @usatoday.com 10Best list!
P.S. #Wisconsin State Fair is number one on my list...
10best.usatoday.com/awards/wisco...
Congrats to the @wisconsinstatefair.bsky.social for the national ranking on @usatoday.com 10Best list!
P.S. #Wisconsin State Fair is number one on my list...
10best.usatoday.com/awards/wisco...
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The MAGA budget bill makes higher education more expensive & less accessible by overhauling the student loan system—specifically when it comes to eligibility & repayment options.
📲 Tell your representative you support accessible higher education at 202-224-3121.
#StudentLoanDebt
📲 Tell your representative you support accessible higher education at 202-224-3121.
#StudentLoanDebt
August 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The MAGA budget bill makes higher education more expensive & less accessible by overhauling the student loan system—specifically when it comes to eligibility & repayment options.
📲 Tell your representative you support accessible higher education at 202-224-3121.
#StudentLoanDebt
📲 Tell your representative you support accessible higher education at 202-224-3121.
#StudentLoanDebt
THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN!
One of my favorite State Fair traditions is the annual Fairtastic Poster Art Competition 🎡 🐷 🎨
Every year, Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation invites artists to create the official poster seen by thousands of fairgoers. This year's winner is South Milwaukee's Lauren Marvell!
One of my favorite State Fair traditions is the annual Fairtastic Poster Art Competition 🎡 🐷 🎨
Every year, Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation invites artists to create the official poster seen by thousands of fairgoers. This year's winner is South Milwaukee's Lauren Marvell!
July 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN!
One of my favorite State Fair traditions is the annual Fairtastic Poster Art Competition 🎡 🐷 🎨
Every year, Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation invites artists to create the official poster seen by thousands of fairgoers. This year's winner is South Milwaukee's Lauren Marvell!
One of my favorite State Fair traditions is the annual Fairtastic Poster Art Competition 🎡 🐷 🎨
Every year, Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation invites artists to create the official poster seen by thousands of fairgoers. This year's winner is South Milwaukee's Lauren Marvell!
EVERYTHING'S COMING UP LAVENDER 💜🚜🌾
Lavender season is in full swing across Wisconsin, and the fields are as beautiful as they are fragrant. Washington Island gets a lot of well-deserved attention, but lavender farms are blooming all over the state right now.
Lavender season is in full swing across Wisconsin, and the fields are as beautiful as they are fragrant. Washington Island gets a lot of well-deserved attention, but lavender farms are blooming all over the state right now.
July 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
EVERYTHING'S COMING UP LAVENDER 💜🚜🌾
Lavender season is in full swing across Wisconsin, and the fields are as beautiful as they are fragrant. Washington Island gets a lot of well-deserved attention, but lavender farms are blooming all over the state right now.
Lavender season is in full swing across Wisconsin, and the fields are as beautiful as they are fragrant. Washington Island gets a lot of well-deserved attention, but lavender farms are blooming all over the state right now.
These babies come with free initial vaccinations, microchipping, spay/neuter surgery, small bag of food to help with the transition, 30 days of pet insurance, AND THE CUTEST FACES EVER 😍 www.wihumane.org/adopt/tryouts
July 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
These babies come with free initial vaccinations, microchipping, spay/neuter surgery, small bag of food to help with the transition, 30 days of pet insurance, AND THE CUTEST FACES EVER 😍 www.wihumane.org/adopt/tryouts
Wisconsin when it's @EAA AirVenture week ✈️ 🛩️ 🌤️
July 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Wisconsin when it's @EAA AirVenture week ✈️ 🛩️ 🌤️
SCONNIE SPOTLIGHT 🌾🏡✨
In the heart of Butternut, Wisconsin (pop. 372), muralist Kelly Meredith brought her vision of a rural art gallery and studio back home. She opened Fanatical Fish in May 2015 off Main Street.
In the heart of Butternut, Wisconsin (pop. 372), muralist Kelly Meredith brought her vision of a rural art gallery and studio back home. She opened Fanatical Fish in May 2015 off Main Street.
July 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
SCONNIE SPOTLIGHT 🌾🏡✨
In the heart of Butternut, Wisconsin (pop. 372), muralist Kelly Meredith brought her vision of a rural art gallery and studio back home. She opened Fanatical Fish in May 2015 off Main Street.
In the heart of Butternut, Wisconsin (pop. 372), muralist Kelly Meredith brought her vision of a rural art gallery and studio back home. She opened Fanatical Fish in May 2015 off Main Street.
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Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Population: 11,041
Photos from Google Places API
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Rivers,_Wisconsin
Population: 11,041
Photos from Google Places API
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Rivers,_Wisconsin
July 16, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Population: 11,041
Photos from Google Places API
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Rivers,_Wisconsin
Population: 11,041
Photos from Google Places API
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Rivers,_Wisconsin
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SNAP-Ed, a federal nutrition education program, was creating 'magic' in Wisconsin: introducing kids to new fruits and veggies, helping families save on groceries, and encouraging more physical activity in residents old and young.
But that program has now been cut by Trump.
More here from me:
But that program has now been cut by Trump.
More here from me:
Nutrition education program cut by Trump was creating ‘magic’ in Wisconsin
SNAP-Ed, a federally funded nutrition education program that accompanied SNAP benefits, was eliminated in President Donald Trump’s budget law.
wisconsinindependent.com
July 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
SNAP-Ed, a federal nutrition education program, was creating 'magic' in Wisconsin: introducing kids to new fruits and veggies, helping families save on groceries, and encouraging more physical activity in residents old and young.
But that program has now been cut by Trump.
More here from me:
But that program has now been cut by Trump.
More here from me:
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I haven't been to D.C. in a few years, so writing this for @civicmedia.us has been eye-opening, in several ways👇
A sobering visit to #WashingtonDC:
Dr. Kristin Lyerly on what she witnessed; also, how program cuts will put the future of medical care at risk.
civicmedia.us/news/2025/07...
A sobering visit to #WashingtonDC:
Dr. Kristin Lyerly on what she witnessed; also, how program cuts will put the future of medical care at risk.
civicmedia.us/news/2025/07...
Dr. Kristin Lyerly Describes Sobering Visit to Washington, D.C. - Civic Media
Lyerly shares what she witnessed in the nation’s capital and why cuts to Medicaid and student loan programs are putting medical care at risk
civicmedia.us
July 15, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I haven't been to D.C. in a few years, so writing this for @civicmedia.us has been eye-opening, in several ways👇
A sobering visit to #WashingtonDC:
Dr. Kristin Lyerly on what she witnessed; also, how program cuts will put the future of medical care at risk.
civicmedia.us/news/2025/07...
A sobering visit to #WashingtonDC:
Dr. Kristin Lyerly on what she witnessed; also, how program cuts will put the future of medical care at risk.
civicmedia.us/news/2025/07...
A Wisconsin Medicaid advocate is making moves—quite literally!
July 15, 2025 at 12:28 AM
A Wisconsin Medicaid advocate is making moves—quite literally!