MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin legislators prepare to convene next Wednesday for Governor Tony Evers’ special session on reproductive healthcare, the majority of Wisconsinites — 61% — support safe and legal access to abortion. Reproductive healthcare decisions should be made by individuals and their doctors, not legislators, justices, and special interests in the U.S. Supreme Court or legislature. That’s why Gov. Evers called a special session on reproductive healthcare, because if the Supreme Court overturns Roe, Wisconsin’s archaic abortion ban — which provides no exceptions for abortion in the cases of rape or incest — could go back into effect, effectively turning back the

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-GA) recently introduced H.R. 8006, the Student Loan Accountability Act. This legislation prohibits the Biden Administration from canceling student loan debt on a mass scale. Additionally, this bill prevents forgiven loans from being tax-exempt and blocks the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from sharing American’s tax data for the purpose of implementing mass loan cancellation. “Inflation hit a record 40-year high last week, pummeling Americans at the pump and the grocery store. The last thing the administration should be considering at this time is exacerbating this crisis by canceling student debt, which experts estimate

MADISON – Yesterday, Ron Johnson said it was too soon to support the bipartisan gun safety framework that would put the safety of Wisconsin families before the gun lobby. Today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski is urging Wisconsin voters to tell Ron Johnson to prioritize commonsense gun legislation that protects our communities, not his NRA donors. Since the tragic Uvalde school shooting, there have been 54 mass shootings in the U.S. “Thinking it’s ‘too soon’ while new gun violence tragedies occur every single day shows how little Ron Johnson cares about keeping our communities and our children safe,” said Sarah Godlewski. “How many more

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., June 14, 2022 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced that the Department has made $200 million available to strengthen the food supply chain and create opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs in rural communities. Today’s funding opportunity is one of many ways USDA is transforming the nation’s food system through a more equitable, diverse, and resilient meat and poultry supply chain. “Having grown up on a farm, I know that farmers and producers face challenges even during the good times, let alone when the economy is recovering from a global

Dr. Ellen M. Hartenbach, a gynecologic oncologist and expert in gynecologic cancer clinical trials, will become the next chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a faculty member in the department since 1995, Hartenbach has held numerous leadership roles and established several unique training practices and programs, including the UW Obstetrics and Gynecology Rural Residency track, which is the first of its kind in the United States. She has served as the department’s vice chair of education and faculty development since 2007 and foresees a bright future that builds on the exceptional strengths of the department.      

MADISON, Wis. – This morning, during a speech at the AFL-CIO Quadrennial Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, President Biden laid out what Republican control could mean for Americans across the country – higher taxes for working people, lower taxes for the ultra-wealthy, and putting Medicare and Social Security on the chopping block every five years. President Biden also highlighted how working people and unions are the backbones of the American economy and how Democrats are working to grow the economy, tackle inflation, and lower costs for families across the country. WATCH PRESIDENT BIDEN’S SPEECH HERE Key highlights from President Biden’s remarks:  “Republicans

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld has announced a new webinar series to help established and aspiring Wisconsin small business owners and organizations to grow their skills and business, learn about contracting with the State of Wisconsin, and other upcoming opportunities. “We know that growing a business or organization can be a daunting task, and our goal is to make the process easier to navigate by developing and sharing valuable tools and resources,” said Blumenfeld. “Working with our agency partners, we’re proud to support the Evers Administration mission to create an economy that works for everyone.”

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough highlighting first-hand accounts from VA employees who fear the Biden administration’s coercive COVID-19 vaccine mandates will exacerbate VA workforce shortages and potentially limit care for veterans. “On May 27, 2022, I met with a group of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees regarding their concerns with the quality of care received by veterans.  These health care professionals described the significant workforce shortages at the VA facilities in Wisconsin and Michigan and that the vaccine mandate is only exacerbating these shortages. 

Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced a $400,000 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to build a rail spur in Pleasant Prairie that will help Balcan Innovations, Inc. add 80 manufacturing jobs.   “Balcan is making a major investment in Pleasant Prairie to grow their business and add good jobs to southeast Wisconsin,” Gov. Evers said. “We are pleased to work with the village of Pleasant Prairie to support this growing business by investing in transportation infrastructure.”   Balcan is a leading North American producer of flexible packaging and lamination films. In 2021, Balcan

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Aquatic Plant Management (APM) Program has completed its final edits to the proposed administrative rule chapter NR 107, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the chemical, mechanical and manual management of aquatic plants. A public hearing was held Feb. 22, and a public comment period concluded on March 1. The action is a merger and update of two older rules that are intended to improve program administration, native plant and habitat protection and the control of invasive aquatic plants. Some of the more significant updates include: Changes to the

MILWAUKEE (June 14, 2022) – Milwaukee Public Schools announced that it will close schools early on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, due to the weather forecast of extreme heat. All schools will start at their regular times with dismissals as follows: Schools that begin at 7:20 a.m. will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Schools that begin at 9:00 a.m. will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. All Summer Academy sites will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Buses will be available to pick up students at early dismissal. Families that typically pick up their child from school