MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced seven agencies across the state will receive more than $750,000 in grant funding through the Recovery Voucher Program to provide access to affordable, safe, and stable housing in recovery residences for individuals and their families who are experiencing homelessness and have been diagnosed with opioid use disorder

MADISON, Wis., January 9, 2024 – Working to bring about its vision of Greater Madison as a vibrant and generous place where all people thrive, Madison Community Foundation (MCF) announced $935,000 in grants to 19 local nonprofits across the Greater Madison area. These grants, directed to organizations working in critical areas like

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is pleased to announce $3.5 million in community grants awarded to seven new initiatives through its Community Impact Grant Program.  The awards of $500,000 each over three years provide support for innovative community-academic partnerships

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) is announcing that the application cycles are open for the Sustaining Grant Program and the Public Art Conservation Fund.  “Milwaukee’s arts organizations, public art installations, and creative spaces enliven our neighborhoods and help residents and families stay active in their community,” said Mayor

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Manitowoc is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes lead service line replacements in the city of Manitowoc. Activities related to this

Hi folks, happy New Year! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all want good paying jobs, affordable health

NEENAH, Wis. (January 8, 2024) – Reach Counseling, a sexual assault service provider in the Fox Valley, is raising awareness this January during Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human Trafficking is a serious problem nationwide, including Wisconsin. The National Human Trafficking Hotline reports that since its inception in 2007, Wisconsin has

SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Southeastern Wisconsin Assembly Republican colleagues in a press conference on Monday morning to unveil a bill that will legalize medical cannabis in Wisconsin. “For a few years now, our constituents have been asking us for a thoughtful, well-regulated medical cannabis

MADISON, Wis – Today, the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution, and Federalism recommended Senate Bill 300 (SB 300) for passage on a party-line vote. SB 300 would further restrict abortion access for Wisconsinites by enacting certain prohibitions on healthcare providers and other state employees. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the

MADISON — Today, the Republicans on the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism voted to approve a bill to gag public employees from sharing accurate information about abortion, and barring the use of public property for activities related to abortion care. This bill will certainly be vetoed by Gov.

A winter storm is expected to impact travel Tuesday into Wednesday (Jan. 9-10) across most of Wisconsin. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy snowfall and high winds throughout central and southern parts of the state.​ Road conditions and visibility will deteriorate quickly Tuesday. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) encourages

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin delivered remarks on the Senate floor, honoring the life and legacy of Senator Herb Kohl. An excerpt and full video of those remarks can be found below. “Senator Kohl served in this body for 24 years, but served the people of Wisconsin and our country

(Madison) – Patients with chronic illnesses could soon seek relief with medical marijuana under a bill cosponsored by Representative Joel Kitchens. If the bill becomes law, Wisconsin would become the 39th state to legalize medical cannabis. Representative Joel Kitchens says the bill will help patients with chronic illnesses. “Marijuana does have

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement regarding the Pentagon’s insufficient attempt to address concerns surrounding DoD processes following Secretary Austin’s incapacitation. “It has been four days since the Pentagon revealed Secretary Austin’s hospitalization. Until today, they had hidden why the Secretary was hospitalized, and now, they continue to