Chippewa Falls, WI – Women farmers and landowners wear multiple hats and juggle various responsibilities, often providing key emotional support to family and community members. For many, the holiday season takes an extra toll on mental health, as do the winter months. Starting in January, Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC)

MADISON, Wis. – Thanks to strong leadership from President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Democrats in Congress, the national unemployment rate is now below 4%, the lowest of the pandemic. Under President Biden, the U.S. added over 6.4 million jobs in 2021 — hitting a record for highest job growth

City of Racine – Today, City of Racine Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox announced that National Guard COVID-19 testing at Festival Hall has been extended through January 27, 2022. Hours will continue to be Mondays and Thursdays from Noon until 6pm.   In a statement Dottie-Kay Bowersox, the Public Health Administrator for the

MADISON, Wis. – In response to reports that Senator Ron Johnson will break his two term pledge and run for a third term in the Senate, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Wisconsin voters will relish the opportunity to fire Ron Johnson, who has used

Madison, WI – Interim President of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Tommy G. Thompson announced he will resign, effect March 18. Statement from WTCS President Dr. Morna K. Foy regarding the service of Tommy G. Thompson as Interim President of the UW System: “I appreciate and admire Governor Thompson’s willingness to

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) led colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to ensure easy access to rapid COVID-19 tests for Americans across the country. In a letter Friday, the Senators pressed the Biden Administration to take needed steps to streamline

MADISON – Sarah Godlewski issued the following statement today after rabid right-winger Ron Johnson broke his word to the people of Wisconsin and his decision to run for a third term leaked to the press. A recent poll showed Godlewski is well-positioned to beat Johnson in November and the only candidate leading the longtime

MADISON – Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the announcement that Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) will not seek re-election to the State Senate after 25 years of state and local service:  “Senator Bernier has been a tremendous asset to our caucus, and I thank

Rep. Jesse James (R-Altoona) released the following statement on the retirement of Wisconsin State Senator Kathy Bernier: “Today, my esteemed colleague, State Senator Kathy Bernier, announced that she will not be seeking re-election for the 23rd Senate District. Her perseverance and passion as a legislator will be missed, and I

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after Senator Kathy Bernier announced her retirement from the Wisconsin State Senate at the end of this term. “I would like to thank my friend Kathy for her service to the Legislature and the state of Wisconsin. From her role as Chippewa

Madison – On Friday, interim UW-System President Tommy Thompson announced he would be stepping down from the post in March. State Senator Alberta Darling issued the following statement in response. “Tommy Thompson loves Wisconsin and it showed during his leadership for the UW-System. I want to thank Tommy for his continued

MADISON – Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement on Tommy Thompson’s resignation as interim President of the University of Wisconsin System: “President Tommy Thompson led the University of Wisconsin System through the last eighteen months of the COVID-19 pandemic, steering the ship with a steady hand through a

MADISON – Senator Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) released the following statement regarding Tommy Thompson’s announcement that he will resign on March 18 as President of the University of Wisconsin System: “When Governor Thompson took the helm of the UW System, it was because Wisconsin needed strong leadership for a critical institution