Brookfield, WI –  Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for America’s youth. Overall it is the tenth leading cause of death, and each day 20 veterans die by suicide. Democrat Tom Palzewicz, a U.S. Navy veteran, running for the Fifth Congressional District seat, understands that our healthcare system needs revision to turn that trend around. There is a stigma attached to those suffering from mental health issues, and many who need care do not have access to care because of financial constraints.   The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) defined mental health treatment as essential. “Healthcare is a human right and

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will declare Thursday that it is “the policy of the United States” to protect people with preexisting conditions, while also suing to toss out current preexisting condition protections. Trump plans to sign an executive order in North Carolina laying out the policy, according to White House officials. But even they concede it will have no legal effect. At the same time, the White House has joined a lawsuit brought by 20 Republican-led states attempting to repeal the entire Affordable Care Act, which bans insurers from denying coverage or jacking up prices on people with preexisting

Milwaukee – The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal from Supervisor Eddie Cullen to allocate $28,000 for expanded bus service on Election Day and supplement a social media campaign educating bus riders on transit options to polling locations. “It is unmistakable that voting is essential to a functioning democracy,” said Supervisor Cullen. “But only 61% of Milwaukee County residents cast a ballot in the 2016 presidential election; a far lower turnout than in Waukesha and Dane counties. We must ensure that all eligible voters have equitable access to the ballot in what may be the most consequential election in

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sep. 26, 2020, in honor of the Silent Procession Ceremony honoring firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities as members of the fire services at the Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids. “Our firefighters go to work every day putting their health and safety on the line in order to protect their friends, neighbors, and communities,” said Gov. Evers. “On behalf of the state of Wisconsin, we are grateful for their selfless service to our state and honor

(Syracuse, NY) The Hawkins/Walker campaign has announced Virginia Rodino as Press Secretary for the Green Party’s presidential campaign. This follows the recent passing of Press Secretary Kevin Zeese. “I’ve known Virginia since she was earning her PhD in communications at Syracuse University in my hometown before she did press work for the Nader campaign in 2004. I can’t think of a better person for the job,” Howie Hawkins said. Rodino has a background in public relations and is co-chair of the Maryland Green Party. In 2004, Rodino served as Deputy Press Secretary to the Ralph Nader/Peter Camejo presidential campaign while Zeese

Today, more than 60 small business owners from across Wisconsin announced their endorsement of Joe Biden for President of the United States. The owners from every corner of Wisconsin, who operate businesses across numerous industries, cited their confidence in Vice President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan to get our economy back on track and his ability to fight for Main Street and working class families instead of Wall Street. “As a small business owner myself, I know what a Joe Biden presidency would mean for hardworking small businesses across Wisconsin and our country,” said Congressman Mark Pocan. “Donald Trump’s incompetence and lies have

MADISON – Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released its review of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program’s call centers (report 20-13). The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) manages the program’s call centers through which some individuals file initial claims for unemployment benefits. DWD operates one call center, and two entities under contract with DWD operate two additional call centers. LAB found that from April 6, 2020, through August 22, 2020, only 6.6 percent of initial claims were filed by individuals who telephoned the call centers. LAB found that from March 15, 2020, through June 30, 2020, 38.3 million of the 41.1 million total telephone

President Donald Trump’s visit to Doral today is a good opportunity to contrast his achievements for Hispanic Americans with Joe Biden’s record of betraying our communities. While President Trump has delivered record-breaking prosperity for Hispanic Americans and strongly proclaimed that America will never be a socialist or communist country, Joe Biden has proven himself to be a puppet of the Castrochavistas who control the Democrat Party.  Biden has pledged to be “one of the most progressive presidents in American history.” Hispanics know exactly what “progresista” means—and we do not want that garbage ideology in America. Biden refuses to say whether he will do in America the same thing that Nicolás Maduro did in Venezuela and pack the Supreme Court

Racine, WI – Democrat Roger Polack, a Racine native who served in Afghanistan and in both the Bush and Obama administrations, today released his first ad in the general election to represent Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. The ad focuses on Republican opponent Bryan Steil’s corporate PAC contributions (over $510,353 as of 9/14), as well as his votes directly counter to the interest of Wisconsin families, including voting against lowering prescription drug prices and against the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act—in the face of a virus ravaging our country that has killed over 1,200 Wisconsinites. In contrast, the ad highlights Roger

MILWAUKEE – On May 15, 2020, the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) issued a public health and safety order called ‘Moving Milwaukee Forward.’ This order uses a measured, phased approach that utilizes data-driven gating criteria that aligns with federal and state guidance. This plan outlines the measures needed for the City of Milwaukee based on the latest science. Milwaukee has made steady progress in reducing the impact of COVID-19. Below are the Five Key Indicators and Gating Criteria that drive our City’s advancement through the phases and guide our reopening. These measures are reassessed every Friday but advancement through

HAGER CITY, WI – It’s safe to say: Derrick Van Orden has Ron Kind’s attention.   Yesterday, the Congressional Leadership Fund announced a $2 million dollar campaign supporting Derrick Van Orden in his race against Ron Kind in the 3rd Congressional District capping off a dominant week for Derrick.   Earlier in the week, the Van Orden campaign launched the first TV ad of the general election, “Tradesman,” highlighting Derrick’s background as a Navy SEAL and lifelong tradesman. The ad contrasts Derrick’s 26 years of Navy service with Kind’s more than two decades of influence peddling.   On Wednesday, President Trump hosted a telerally

MADISON, Wis. – In August, UW Health’s Med Flight first all-female crew took to the sky. On Aug. 17, Kai Ficek, Med Flight pilot, Cynthia Griffin, flight physician, and Deborah Volgarino, critical care registered nurse, became the first crew comprised of only women to take flight for UW Health. Ficek, is also UW Health’s first female pilot. The team is grateful for the opportunity to fly together, and hopes their story can show young people that your gender doesn’t have to define your career. “We want little girls out there to see us and be inspired,” Volgarino said. “Our work