LaToya Bates
@latoyabates.com
Spent part of my day at our winter farmers market. LOVE supporting other farmers and small business owners. It was a snowy start, but a great day. Really had fun.
January 11, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Spent part of my day at our winter farmers market. LOVE supporting other farmers and small business owners. It was a snowy start, but a great day. Really had fun.
Read my full statement on my website, LaToyaBates.com.
January 9, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Read my full statement on my website, LaToyaBates.com.
Congress voted to extend ACA subsidies. Call your senator and tell them to support providing healthcare for the millions of Americans impacted.
January 9, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Congress voted to extend ACA subsidies. Call your senator and tell them to support providing healthcare for the millions of Americans impacted.
A hearing for Wisconsin Senate Bill 682, the Testin/Kurtz hemp regulation bill is scheduled for January 8th 10 am. Learn more and support this bill. You can go to Madison or use link below to send a letter online.
January 8, 2026 at 3:41 AM
A hearing for Wisconsin Senate Bill 682, the Testin/Kurtz hemp regulation bill is scheduled for January 8th 10 am. Learn more and support this bill. You can go to Madison or use link below to send a letter online.
Part two of my conversation with Laura, founder of Playground Movement - Beaver Dam . Laura shares how people came together to build this community and fosters its growth. The full video will be posted on my youtube channel. Please support this wonderful organization.
January 7, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Part two of my conversation with Laura, founder of Playground Movement - Beaver Dam . Laura shares how people came together to build this community and fosters its growth. The full video will be posted on my youtube channel. Please support this wonderful organization.
Part two of my conversation with Rachael, owner at Sweet Pea's WI . Rachael talks about Wisconsin resources that help her grow her wholesale business and distribution, both in Wisconsin and all over the US. The full interview will be posted on my YouTube channel after 12 days ends.
January 6, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Part two of my conversation with Rachael, owner at Sweet Pea's WI . Rachael talks about Wisconsin resources that help her grow her wholesale business and distribution, both in Wisconsin and all over the US. The full interview will be posted on my YouTube channel after 12 days ends.
Part two of my conversation with Renae from Community Care Preschool & Child Care, Inc. Renae shares the impact their new partnership with BD schools has had on their children and staff. The full video will be posted on my YouTube channel at the end of 12 days.
January 4, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Part two of my conversation with Renae from Community Care Preschool & Child Care, Inc. Renae shares the impact their new partnership with BD schools has had on their children and staff. The full video will be posted on my YouTube channel at the end of 12 days.
I made a visit to Confections for Any Occasion by Joel, an award-winning chocolatier, right in our backyard. Joel's story is just as amazing as his chocolate. His is blind, and his store was damaged by fire less than two years ago. Confections is open again and has so much to offer.
January 4, 2026 at 2:48 AM
I made a visit to Confections for Any Occasion by Joel, an award-winning chocolatier, right in our backyard. Joel's story is just as amazing as his chocolate. His is blind, and his store was damaged by fire less than two years ago. Confections is open again and has so much to offer.
What's the sweetest business in downtown Mayville? Sweet Pea's WI! Here is part one of my conversation with owner, Rachael about how the pie shop got started. Stay tuned for part two. The full interview will be posted on my YouTube channel after 12 days ends.
January 2, 2026 at 11:21 PM
What's the sweetest business in downtown Mayville? Sweet Pea's WI! Here is part one of my conversation with owner, Rachael about how the pie shop got started. Stay tuned for part two. The full interview will be posted on my YouTube channel after 12 days ends.
Part two of my talk with with Susan, who runs Friendship International in Beaver Dam. Susan talks about some of the work they are doing and why it matters. The full video will be posted to my Youtube channel after 12 days.
January 1, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Part two of my talk with with Susan, who runs Friendship International in Beaver Dam. Susan talks about some of the work they are doing and why it matters. The full video will be posted to my Youtube channel after 12 days.
Let's get it done in 2026. Have a happy and blessed new year!
January 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Let's get it done in 2026. Have a happy and blessed new year!
I sat down with Susan, who runs Friendship International in Beaver Dam. Susan shares how she became involved. Stay tuned for more with Susan. The full video will be posted to my Youtube channel after 12 days.
December 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I sat down with Susan, who runs Friendship International in Beaver Dam. Susan shares how she became involved. Stay tuned for more with Susan. The full video will be posted to my Youtube channel after 12 days.
Please go to LaToyaBates.com to make a donation or sign up to volunteer.
December 31, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Please go to LaToyaBates.com to make a donation or sign up to volunteer.
I had a great talk with Laura, founder of Playground Movement - Beaver Dam. This is the first part of our conversation. Stay tuned for much more. I am grateful for the work Laura and her team are doing, you'll meet two other leaders of the movement in later videos.
December 31, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I had a great talk with Laura, founder of Playground Movement - Beaver Dam. This is the first part of our conversation. Stay tuned for much more. I am grateful for the work Laura and her team are doing, you'll meet two other leaders of the movement in later videos.
Community Care Preschool & Child Care, Inc. is a non-profit childcare center in Beaver Dam. We sat with Renae to learn more about the center and the challenges of running a center in Wisconsin.
December 30, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Community Care Preschool & Child Care, Inc. is a non-profit childcare center in Beaver Dam. We sat with Renae to learn more about the center and the challenges of running a center in Wisconsin.
Part two of my conversation with Kris, owner of Art on the Town in Downtown Beaver Dam, part of our Twelve Days of Small Businesses Series.
December 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Part two of my conversation with Kris, owner of Art on the Town in Downtown Beaver Dam, part of our Twelve Days of Small Businesses Series.
Part on of our conversation with Kris, owner of Art on the Town in Downtown Beaver Dam, part of our Twelve Days of Small Businesses Series. artonthetownwi.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Part on of our conversation with Kris, owner of Art on the Town in Downtown Beaver Dam, part of our Twelve Days of Small Businesses Series. artonthetownwi.com
First in our 12 Days of Small Businesses Showcase is Downtown Mayville. Supported by our chamber of commerce, Downtown Mayville has utilized WEDC funds to support small businesses and create a robust mainstreet.
December 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
First in our 12 Days of Small Businesses Showcase is Downtown Mayville. Supported by our chamber of commerce, Downtown Mayville has utilized WEDC funds to support small businesses and create a robust mainstreet.
Dodge County Dems elected our new Executive Committee last night. I am excited to return as a Co-Chair with Jim. Welcome to our new members!
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Dodge County Dems elected our new Executive Committee last night. I am excited to return as a Co-Chair with Jim. Welcome to our new members!