Madison, WI—Today, more than a dozen Wisconsin environmental and public health groups sent a joint letter urging Governor Evers to veto Senate Bill 312, a PFAS bill that the groups say fails to deliver much-needed aid to communities impacted by PFAS contamination and ultimately leaves those communities worse off by

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

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Forty Wisconsin National Guard Airmen and Soldiers spent the week of March 17-22 collaborating with, and training alongside, members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force in support of the State Partnership Program. The cost-effective State Partnership Program is administered by the National Guard

Our west-central Wisconsin community has an incredible opportunity in the 2024 elections. New, fairer legislative maps allow for meaningful collaboration between urban, suburban, and rural residents, to break from the status quo and achieve a positive, progressive future. That’s why I’m excited to announce my candidacy for the 93rd Assembly

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating today, April 4, 2024, as International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. The resolution acknowledges the global impacts of landmines and reaffirms the United States’ role in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges anglers to properly clean their gear after discovering the parasite Myxobolus cerebralis in Elton Creek in Langlade County. Elton Creek is a Class 1 trout stream that recently tested positive for Myxobolus cerebralis below Elton Springpond and at Highway 64. Myxobolus cerebralis is a microscopic parasite

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it has awarded brownfield assessment services to the city of Wausau in Marathon County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at several parcels along East Thomas Street. The award is from the DNR’s Wisconsin Assessment Monies program, which

(Green Bay, WI) – Joined by family members, dozens of community leaders, and citizens, Dr. Kristin Lyerly today announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district open-seat race to replace retiring member Rep. Mike Gallagher. Dr. Lyerly vowed to work with Democrats and Republicans, to lead the fight to rein

LA CROSSE, WI — Today, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) launched his re-election campaign for the new 32nd State Senate District outside a local childcare facility alongside community members, including union workers, farmers, and seniors. “I’m running for re-election because we need a State Senator who will champion working families by

Superior, WI – After months of robust public input from city residents, Tribal leaders, health professionals, and utility representatives, the Superior City Council voted yesterday against another public hearing and will move ahead with the recommendation of its Plan Commission to deny Minnesota Power’s requests to vacate city streets, rezone land,

MADISON, WI — Today, the State Legislature is sending sweeping PFAS relief legislation to the Governor that would unlock $125 million to help communities and victims battling pollution from forever chemicals. Authored by Green Bay Senators Eric Wimberger and Rob Cowles, the bill creates the framework for new PFAS-specific programs and grants

MADISON, Wis. — California bank owner Eric Hovde looks down on hard-working Wisconsinites trying to make a living for their families. Hovde has demeaned single moms, people struggling with their weight, farmers, and the alcohol industry. If Eric Hovde doesn’t even like Wisconsinites, how can he represent them? See below for California bank owner

[Appleton, WI…]  Dr. Anthony Phillips, a Republican, today announced his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 18th State Senate District. A former cancer physician and President of Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology (FVHO) in Appleton and Neenah, Phillips said the Fox Valley and Wisconsin will thrive if we unleash the private sector to

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, a new story from the Associated Press featured Tammy Baldwin’s  “go everywhere” approach as she seeks to defend her seat from Eric Hovde, a “Trump-backed millionaire” in what is shaping up as “one of the most competitive and expensive Senate races in

WAUSAU — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated Hmong Heritage Month by signing new, bipartisan legislation, Assembly Bill 232, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 266, requiring schools to include education on the contributions and history of Hmong Americans and Asian Americans in Wisconsin. “The Hmong and Asian American communities are a critical

Milwaukee, Wis. – April is Get Yourself Tested Month and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will be providing free STD testing for uninsured patients. The tests are quick, easy, and confidential and can be done in-person or via virtual visits. As many as one in five sexually active people in the

MILWAUKEE_The UW-Milwaukee Manfred Olson Planetarium is reaching out to help the local community enjoy the skies through two major efforts this spring. One is a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday, April 8, from 1-3 p.m. The other is a new program that is bringing 4,300 Milwaukee Public Schools students