MADISON – Earlier today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski released her latest policy plan which focuses on addressing the mental health crisis in Wisconsin and across America. Following this release, she traveled to Green Bay to meet with addiction and mental health care providers, advocates, and community leaders to discuss the mental health crisis in Wisconsin that has gone unaddressed for too long. “No matter where I am or what I’m talking about, mental health comes up constantly for families and community leaders — it’s a shadow epidemic that makes people feel unheard and abandoned,” said

(WISCONSIN) –  On May 2, 2022, an initial majority draft opinion circulated within the U.S. Supreme Court and obtained by POLITICO revealed the Supreme Court is planning to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision which guarantees federal constitutional protections of abortion rights. Wisconsin already has severe restrictions on accessing legal abortions, but if overturned, abortion will become a felony per a state law passed in 1849 which includes no exception for cases of rape or incest. The implications of this decision would have a devastating impact on women and families living in Wisconsin, and even more so on immigrant communities and women of color. In response to

The City of Madison invites the community to celebrate the City’s Public Works agencies and infrastructure progress for Infrastructure and Public Works weeks, May 16-20, 2022. Both weeks celebrate different topics, but are designated on the same week. Infrastructure Week is an opportunity for national and local leaders to elevate infrastructure as a critical issue impacting all Americans, according to the National League of Cities. National Public Works Week  is about sharing how Public Works projects and agencies work together to serve the community while being resilient and ready for any situation, according to the American Public Works Association. The City of

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently announced that five exemplary educators have been named 2023 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. These five educators were surprised by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly in separate announcements over the past two weeks at their respective schools. “It was an incredible experience letting them know they are 2023 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year, and I congratulate them on this achievement,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly said. “These past two weeks have been so fulfilling because I heard stories firsthand from students about how each of these educators has positively impacted their lives.

De Pere, Wis.: Jeff Nally, president of the Nally Group, will present “Key Questions Every CEO Should Ask Right Now – And the Answers to Solve Them,” on Monday, June 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Hendrickson Dining Room in the F. K. Bemis Conference Center (299 3rd Street) on the St. Norbert College campus. Nally will present to regional CEOs and other business leaders, as well as business associates and colleagues. It’s an opportunity to gain important insights you can apply right now to some of your most significant organizational challenges. Nally’s presentation for C-suite and talent leaders will

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to avoid burning due to very high fire danger across most of Wisconsin. Warm, dry and breezy conditions are expected again today, which makes burning of any kind extremely risky. Areas with VERY HIGH fire danger today include Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Green Lake, Iron, Jackson, Juneau, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Trempealeau,

State Rep. Don Vruwink received the 2021 Property Taxpayer Champion award from the Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc., today. Presentation of the award was delayed due to the covid pandemic. In announcing the honor, the organization cited Rep. Vruwink’s vote in favor of legislation to repeal a tax imposed on small business for the fixtures and equipment they use in daily operations, as well as his vote in favor of the 2021-2023 state budget bill. “While the property tax repeal was not enacted into law this legislative session, I intend to work with my colleagues in the majority party to advance

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi is recognizing the efforts of the highly trained individuals who work to serve their communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with prompt and effective emergency services. This recognition comes as communities across the country celebrate EMS Week and honor those in the chain of survival. “Dane County is proud to have a robust EMS community and is incredibly appreciative of the dedication our emergency dispatchers, fire, police, and medical service providers showcased throughout the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said County Executive Parisi. “We thank everyone involved in the chain

Madison – Tomorrow, Tuesday May 17, 2022, Attorney Erick Kaardal will ask the Courts for a judicial review against the Wisconsin Elections Commission for dismissing legitimate citizen complaints. Included in the complaints are the contracts between the Zuckerberg-funded Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) and five Wisconsin cities: Racine, Madison, Kenosha, Green Bay and Milwaukee. State Representative Janel Brandtjen, chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, refers to page 19 of Justice Gableman’s Second Interim Investigative Report: “The record created by public document requests shows that CTCL, a private company headquartered in Chicago, engaged in an election

Milwaukee – In the wake of the gun violence travesties taking place across the nation, Alex Lasry released the following statement: “Our country should be alarmed at what we’ve seen in these past couple of days, shooting after shooting—it’s clear, we need real change. “The Friday night shootings downtown after the Bucks game, the five homicides across Milwaukee over the weekend, and the attack in Buffalo are just the latest examples of the gun violence epidemic ravaging communities across our country. “Extremism and gun violence are destroying our communities. It’s too easy to obtain deadly weapons. It’s too easy to

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the grant opportunity application period is now open for nonprofit organizations that may be at risk of a terrorist attack due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a federal grant administrated by WEM that provides support for nonprofit organizations that are operating a facility in Wisconsin and meet certain criteria. This funding opportunity can be used on security-related activities, such as planning, exercises, training, contracted security personnel, and the acquisition and installation of security equipment. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that their nonprofit organization