MADISON – This fall’s class of newly arrived freshmen at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is the second largest in the institution’s history and continues the university’s strong commitment to access and affordability for Wisconsin families. The university enrolled 7,306 freshmen, second only to last year’s record-breaking class of 7,550. This year’s freshmen were selected from a record 45,941 applicants, up 4.6 percent from last year. “During this time of great uncertainty, we could not be more appreciative that so many students have entrusted us with their education,” says Provost Karl Scholz. “We remain deeply committed to providing a world-class education

MILWAUKEE — Today U.S. District Court Judge William Conley ruled that absentee ballots postmarked through November 3, and received by November 9, should be counted in the upcoming general election. He concluded that during this global pandemic, any shorter deadline is an unlawful burden on the right to vote. Judge Conley also ruled that Wisconsinites can serve as poll workers in municipalities other than those in which they live, and extended the online and mail-in voter registration deadline until October 21. Wanda Lavender, a Wisconsin voter and leader in the Fight for $15 and a Union, issued the following statement: “Today’s

MILWAUKEE – We are proud to introduce our next Interim Commissioner of Health, Marlaina Jackson. Commissioner Jackson will serve as the next City of Milwaukee Commissioner of Health effective at 12:00am on Wednesday, September 23rd. This term will be in effect until the next commissioner is nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. As a Milwaukee native, Commissioner Jackson began her healthcare career working for Aurora Family Services as a Prenatal Care Coordination home visitor.  Marlaina worked for Froedtert Hospital for 15 years prior to the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) where she held various leadership

You already know that this upcoming election is likely to be the most important and consequential in your lifetime. So much is at stake for all of us and for our children and for future generations. Voting is our once chance to have a say — equal to that of everyone else in Wisconsin and in the nation — about the future for our families, our community, about the state of Wisconsin, and of the nation. Use today to get prepared for the November 3rd Election by registering to vote (if you have not yet done so) and encourage others

Today, Biden for President is announcing its radio advertising program across nine battleground states, including Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with two new spots. “Above All Else” is a 0:60 radio spot airing in all nine states, highlighting the dangers of Donald Trump’s America with 200,000 dead from a virus he lied about. The ad features excerpts of Joe Biden’s August speech in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that criticizes Trump for fanning the flames of violence and instilling fear among the American people. The ad also reiterates Biden’s commitment to protecting the American people from COVID-19, racial violence,

Washington, DC — As the United States’ death toll from the coronavirus pandemic climbs past 200,000, Donald Trump continues to push the central aim of his presidency: stripping Americans of their health care. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs and their health care coverage because of Donald Trump’s failure to control the coronavirus — but the Trump administration still prioritizes tax breaks for billionaires while threatening access to care for millions of Americans. With less than 50 days until the election, health care remains a major weakness for Donald Trump. With the tragic passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Donald

MADISON, Wis. – Wearing a mask has proven to be one of the best means of protection society has against COVID-19, but with so much misinformation out there, how can the public separate fact from fiction? UW Health and University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health experts are here to tackle some of those burning questions. For example – Myth: Does wearing a mask cause someone to breathe in unsafe levels of carbon dioxide? Fact: No, face coverings like medical masks, cloth face coverings, neck gators and hand-made masks are designed to be breathed through. In addition, medical

MADISON, Wis. (Sept. 22, 2020) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, today endorsed Scott Fitzgerald for election to the United States House of Representatives to represent Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District.   “Scott Fitzgerald has been one of small businesses’ strongest and most effective allies in the Wisconsin state Legislature,” said Bill G. Smith, NFIB’s Wisconsin State Director. “He has been a leading advocate on several issues important to small businesses, including regulatory reform, Right-to-Work, legal reform, and prevailing wage repeal. He is a five-time recipient of NFIB’s prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award, and

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Bucks announced Monday that a new “Bucks Vote” T-shirt will go on sale today, with proceeds benefiting the ACLU of Wisconsin and the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County. The sale begins on National Voter Registration Day, and the Bucks are encouraging Wisconsinites to register to vote as part of their “Bucks vote” campaign, an effort that the ACLU of Wisconsin is collaborating on.   “We’re incredibly grateful to the Bucks for their continued support and partnering with us as they ramp up their efforts to help get out the vote in 2020,” said Maxine

[MADISON, Wis.] – Today, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) is joining the country in celebrating National Voter Registration Day in advance of Election Day on November 3, 2020.   “The first step to participating in our democracy is registering to vote, and we want this process to be both exciting and accessible for eligible voters,” said Eileen Newcomer, LWVWI voter education manager. “We are proud to be a part of this celebration of voting and hope to continue this energy through November.”   With a historic presidential election approaching, every eligible Wisconsin voter should be able to

MADISON, Wis. – Hunters checking out the regulations before heading into the field might notice something a little different this year. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has combined its hunting regulations into one convenient document. The new regulations are printed on larger paper, with color photographs and graphics, along with simplified language for all huntable species in Wisconsin. “We think these condensed regulations will make things simpler for hunters,” said Scott Karel, DNR regulation policy specialist.  “Rather than needing to track down multiple hunting regulations pamphlets for different hunting activities, all have been condensed down to one, reducing the number