MADISON, Wis. — The introduction of a nationwide abortion ban by Senate Republicans begs the question: where does Tim Michels stand? Michels seems likely to support the bill given his extreme stance on abortion.  He has called the 1849 abortion ban that doesn’t include exceptions for rape or incest is “an exact mirror” of

MAZOMANIE — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek, visited the Wisconsin Heights School District to meet some of the first GROW scholarship winners and hear how the effort is beginning to identify prospective teachers in

Today, Senator Lindsey Graham (R – SC) and Congressman Chris Smith (R – NJ) reintroduced the Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act.   This legislation would protect preborn children at 15 weeks, the point at which the child is capable of experiencing pain when killed by dismemberment or other late

MADISON — Today, Sen. Lindsay Graham re-introduced federal abortion ban legislation, and made clear it will be a top priority to enact if Sen. Ron Johnson is re-elected. Johnson has co-sponsored every version of this bill for the past ten years. Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate released the

MADISON, Wis. – Country Sausage in Phillips, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall for a variety of fully cooked/cured and smoked meat products produced and sold from their retail store, and raw or fully cooked/cured and smoked meat products sold from Totem Pole Liquors in Phillips. This includes

Baraboo, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society’s Circus World is sharing a multi-year vision to reimagine the Circus World grounds and guest experience, underscoring their continued commitment to celebrating and showcasing the American circus art form past and present. The first phase of Circus World’s future kicked off in spring

MADISON, Wis. – The workers of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW) represented by Local 494 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), have negotiated, and ratified their first union contract with DPW senior leadership.  Joining with Democratic state parties from around the country, whose workers have also organized with

MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today is proud to announce that the Wisconsin State Senate will again offer the Senate Scholar Program next year, and urged 1st District students to apply by the November 15, 2022 deadline. “The Senate Scholar Program is a leading initiative designed to challenge Wisconsin’s

JANESVILLE – During Workforce Development Month, Gov. Tony Evers’ Council on Workforce Investment (CWI) on Monday held its regular meeting in Janesville, where members learned about the positive impacts of the governor’s historic investments in developing Wisconsin’s workforce. Council members witnessed regional collaborations in action during a tour of the

MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson has supported legislation that would put in place a national abortion ban.  “Ron Johnson has made clear that taking away Wisconsinites’ right to make their own health care decisions is a top priority. Johnson’s dangerous abortion ban is a direct threat to Wisconsinites’ freedoms,” said Democratic Party

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a climate action report highlighting agency accomplishments in 2021 related to climate change and environmental equity. Wisconsin’s climate is changing, with far-ranging consequences for the people of Wisconsin, natural resources and major economic sectors. All communities are impacted by climate change. However, communities

LA CROSSE — Yesterday, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff demonstrated his willingness to fight for working families and discuss the kitchen table issues that matter most to them by issuing a debate challenge to his opponent, Derrick Van Orden. Today, Brad accepted an invitation from the UW-La

Today, Gov. Evers was in Waukesha promoting his Main Street Bounceback plan and announcing a Community Development Investment Grant for the Waukesha Civic Theater. “While grateful for the grant to this Waukesha organization, we need to pause and consider if Gov. Evers has really helped businesses as much as he

OSHKOSH – In a new “Just the Truth” column on WisFacts.com, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) explains his support for school choice to give parents the right to decide what is best for their children. He also outlines the volunteer work before becoming a U.S. Senator to improve both the private and

MADISON, Wis.—Today Americans from all walks of life, including many from the Badger State, will gather at the White House to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a historic bill that will make meaningful reforms to lower costs for working families – bringing down prescription drug prices by giving