MADISON, Wis. – A population-based study of the autoimmune disease lupus in Black patients shows that the risk of cardiovascular disease is strikingly high in young patients –19 times higher than in non-Blacks in the first 12 years after diagnosis – and may be predicted by a characteristic rash.             The study, published in the Journal of Rheumatology, is also important because while lupus risk is two to three times higher in the Black population, most earlier research was done on white populations. While lupus, which is also known as systemic lupus erythematosus, can affect anyone,

Green Lake, WI – Rep. Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) released the following statement regarding his listening sessions in Wisconsin Dells and Portage. “Due to the Winter Weather Advisory, which is in place until 6:00 pm tonight, and the hazardous road conditions, I unfortunately have to reschedule my two listening sessions in the Dells and Portage” said Rep. Dallman. “My office will work to reschedule these two listening sessions for a future date. Please stay safe if you have to drive!” The following listening sessions have been canceled: Thursday, February 9, 2023 3:00 – 4:00 pmKillbourn Public Library620 Elm St, Wisconsin Dells, WI

MADISON, Wis. — Lotts-A-Meat in Bloomer, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall of packaged meats sold wholesale and at retail. Unless otherwise noted below, the recalled products carry a mark of inspection with establishment No. 398 and includes: Products were sold at retail in Bloomer, Cadott, Fall Creek and New Auburn. This is a Class I recall, initiated based on evidence collected during a routine inspection by state inspectors. Evidence shows that the products include undeclared allergens, undeclared restricted ingredients, and were produced without the benefit of inspection. More information on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recall

MADISON – Last week, Wisconsin Senate Democrats sent a letter to Senator Devin LeMahieu (R-Ootsburg) requesting that he remove Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Senate Democrats previously called on Bob Spindell to resign after he celebrated successful voter suppression efforts in Black and Hispanic areas of the state during the 2022 election. Bob Spindell chose not to resign and Senator LeMahieu has not responded to the letter, nor has he taken any action to remove Bob Spindell from his position. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Bob Spindell does not reflect Wisconsin’s values and is a

MADISON, WI – February is Black History Month and American Heart Month. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “As a member of the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (NOBEL) Women, I join my fellow members in celebrating both Black History Month and American Heart Month this February. It is an honor to be a part of this organization of strong Black women leaders and to have the opportunity to bring awareness to pressing matters affecting the health and well-being of Black women throughout our nation.” “It is of the utmost importance that we work hard to protect

MADISON, Wis. — In response to President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “We were thrilled to welcome President Biden back to Wisconsin today to discuss how his economic agenda is delivering real results for our state. Thanks to President Biden’s leadership, America has made historic progress over the past two years to create jobs, rebuild our infrastructure, and lower costs for working families. Now, as President Biden laid out last night, it’s time to finish the job.”

MADISON, WI – Last night, US President Joe Biden delivered the State of the Union Address. He outlined our nation’s progress under his administration and his agenda to keep us moving forward for the next two years. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “President Biden was elected to lead our nation out of turmoil and recession, and I applaud the progress made by him and his administration in two short years. His priorities are our priorities, and he and his administration can be relied upon to continue dismantling regressive policies while bolstering and advancing the progressive policies that will

MILWAUKEE — In conjunction with its annual Mission Week, Marquette University will confer an honorary doctorate on alumna Karen Lincoln Michel, CEO of IndiJ Public Media, a nonprofit news organization that covers the Indigenous world. Michel will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters during a conferral event on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., where she will also deliver a keynote address. “Karen Lincoln Michel has built a distinguished career on her deeply held values that honor Marquette’s mission. She has been recognized nationally for her servant leadership in advancing diversity in news coverage and newsroom staffing, as well as

Appleton, WIS.- Leaders, professionals and advocates from around the state will join together in the Fox Cities this April for Toward One Wisconsin 2023 (T1W 2023), a conference on equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI). Held at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel, the two-day event brings together a variety of sectors, including private business, non-profit, government, health and education, to prioritize the work of DEI and to empower and employ the full talent of all who live here in Wisconsin. “We need to be a beacon for talent, and this conference and us coming together as a community can help foster that,”

MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Langlade County in the town of Wolf River. This positive is also within 10 miles of the Menominee Reservation, Menominee County and Oconto County borders. The deer was a hunter-harvested 1-year-old buck and is the first confirmed wild deer CWD-positive detected in Langlade County. As required by state law, the DNR enacts three-year baiting and feeding bans in counties where CWD has been detected and two-year bans in adjoining counties that lie within 10 miles of a CWD detection. The recent