Brookfield, WI – Americans have access to higher education from community colleges to major universities, but are higher education outcomes failing young adults?  Democrat Tom Palzewicz, running for Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District seat, is a staunch believer in education that prepares people for making a living wage. In decades past, a

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is pleased to see that Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles is expanding DMV hours in Madison, Milwaukee, and a number of rural locations. A high percentage of Wisconsinites who have a disability are nondrivers. They do not have a driver’s license and

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined farmers, agronomists, and conservationists for his fourth annual Save the Bay Field Day. The event included a tour of farms in Denmark and Greenleaf, both of which are using innovative strategies and technologies to improve their soils and improve water quality. “Save

Brookfield, WI – Wisconsin is in pain. The state witnessed tragedy in Kenosha, WI, with the shooting of Jacob Blake and the killing of two protesters by an out-of-state gunman. The painful ripples are felt across the state and through our communities in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District. Through these tragedies, Kenosha

MADISON, WI (September 2, 2020) —  “My dream,” says Lisa Barroilhet, “is to never tell anyone’s mother, daughter, or sister that she has cancer.” During the Wisconsin Medicine Livestream event on September 1, Barroilhet, an assistant professor of medicine at the UW’s School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and faculty fellow

MADISON, Wis.—Many college students will set their sights on securing their post-graduation plans shortly after classes begin. Career fairs have typically provided an opportunity for students to network with a room full of possible employers, but COVID-19 has changed that. In light of restrictions in place due to the pandemic,

Paramedics and EMTs on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 were denied access to $100 million in federal CARES funding which was designated by Governor Evers for EMS and long-term health care providers which incurred significant unreimbursed costs related to the pandemic. “We’re at a complete loss as

(WISCONSIN) — During his divisive visit to Kenosha, Donald Trump proved what Wisconsinites knew all along — that he once again could not meet the moment the Kenosha community needs to heal. KEY POINTS BELOW: TMJ4: Kenosha business owner declines President Trump photo-op, former owner replaces him A Kenosha business owner is

MADISON – Applications are being accepted now from young companies that want to tell their stories to investors at our annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium #ESSWI, to be held Nov. 9-11 on a virtual platform. The 2020 format includes two pitch opportunities – the Tech Council Investor Networks track (five-minute

MADISON – In Wisconsin, 82 lawmakers repeatedly voted to promote job creation and wage growth during the 2019-20 legislative session. Each of these legislators, including Representative John Jagler, supported pro-growth policies and reforms aimed at improving the state’s business climate. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressmen Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Gerry Connolly  (VA-11) today led a letter of 18 Democrats to House Democratic leadership demanding that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence be held accountable for their refusal to provide in-person intelligence briefings to Congress, by explicitly requiring Congressional briefings in any upcoming

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement: “In light of the announcement that Joe Biden plans to visit Kenosha on Thursday, I’m waiting for Governor Evers and Lieutenant Governor Barnes to ask that he reconsider. The absence of a statement confirms the Governor and Lt. Governor are only interested

To address the growing problem of suicide and suicide behavior in Wisconsin, Prevent Suicide Wisconsin(link is external), a public-private partnership that includes the Department of Health Services (DHS), has just released a call to action to guide and support suicide prevention in Wisconsin over the next five years. This guidance is included in

Milwaukee—Yesterday, the federal government announced a moratorium on evictions for low-income renters who meet certain requirements. Attached are frequently asked questions for tenants about the moratorium. The moratorium will prevent eviction in many circumstances, but tenants must take certain steps in order to be protected. The moratorium will not prevent

Today, Senator Sherrod Brown launched a Biden for President Wisconsin Leadership Tour during an event with Green Bay workers. During the listening session, Senator Brown and the workers discussed Donald Trump’s failure to support essential workers on the front lines of this pandemic and Joe Biden’s comprehensive plan to build our economy back better.

On Thursday, September 3, Jill and Joe Biden will travel to Wisconsin. In the afternoon, Vice President Biden will hold a community meeting in Kenosha to bring together Americans to heal and address the challenges we face. After, Vice President Biden and Dr. Biden will make a local stop.