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Organization Launches Two Six-Figure Media Blitzes ThankingReps. Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil for Supporting International Assistance that Saves Lives and Keeps Americans Safe More Than 7 in 10 Wisconsin Voters Support American-Made International Assistance 5/06/2026, Washington, DC – The Campaign for

Even as earlier concerns around AI in healthcare are being addressed, new issues are popping up for the quickly evolving technology.

If we are serious about affordability, we must take a more balanced approach, one that prioritizes reliability, phases in new technologies responsibly, and stops forcing families to pay twice for the same electricity system.

Change the law so that custodians can charge location costs only if the records are produced within a strict deadline — perhaps 10 business days.

The slow-moving, inconvenient, expensive Madison-to-Milwaukee train idea is back.

Like Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and California U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna at the federal level, she’s taking the AI debate seriously.

The bottom line is that it’s way too early to declare this a big victory for Republicans or even to claim with much confidence that it will reduce the number of Black representatives. And, if it makes us consider voters as individuals with a simple right to vote, rather than as faceless members of a bloc that votes all the same, so much the better. Now, that would be true progress.

People can find points of connection in the stories of others, even if they’re of a different political party, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Listening is the key to building relationships.

A doctor friend of mine predicted this would happen 10 years ago: Measles is back.
In Wisconsin, we typically see an increase in deer activity in May and June as they look for places to give birth and young deer separate from their mothers. In turn, this means more deer crossing the roads and a
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and turtle, which may result from the Tim Andrews Horticulture Expansion Project in Dane County. Incidental take refers to
In recognition of Children’s Mental Health week, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is highlighting solutions to the stress that students face this time of year, including how adults can help them cope and easy conversation starters as
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill near the village of Athens in Marathon County. On Tuesday, May 5, the DNR was notified of manure discharging from a waste storage structure at
WASHINGTON, DC, May 5, 2026 — The ONE Campaign, a global advocacy organization advancing economic opportunity and health across Africa, today announced Ambassador Mark Green as its next President and CEO, effective May 25, Africa Day. Green succeeds Dr. Ndidi Okonkwo
VIROQUA, WI – Today, Democrat for Governor and former head of Wisconsin Economic Development, Missy Hughes outlined her plans to defend Wisconsin families and stand up to Trump’s chaos and Tom Tiffany’s obedience. In releasing her plan, Missy stated: “Right now Wisconsin families
Organization Launches Two Six-Figure Media Blitzes ThankingReps. Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil for Supporting International Assistance that Saves Lives and Keeps Americans Safe More Than 7 in 10 Wisconsin Voters Support American-Made International Assistance 5/06/2026, Washington, DC – The Campaign for America First International Assistance (CAFIA) launched a six-figure paid media campaign

Even as earlier concerns around AI in healthcare are being addressed, new issues are popping up for the quickly evolving technology.

If we are serious about affordability, we must take a more balanced approach, one that prioritizes reliability, phases in new technologies responsibly, and stops forcing families to pay twice for the same electricity system.

Change the law so that custodians can charge location costs only if the records are produced within a strict deadline — perhaps 10 business days.

The slow-moving, inconvenient, expensive Madison-to-Milwaukee train idea is back.

Like Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and California U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna at the federal level, she’s taking the AI debate seriously.

The bottom line is that it’s way too early to declare this a big victory for Republicans or even to claim with much confidence that it will reduce the number of Black representatives. And, if it makes us consider voters as individuals with a simple right to vote, rather than as faceless members of a bloc that votes all the same, so much the better. Now, that would be true progress.

People can find points of connection in the stories of others, even if they’re of a different political party, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Listening is the key to building relationships.

A doctor friend of mine predicted this would happen 10 years ago: Measles is back.
In Wisconsin, we typically see an increase in deer activity in May and June as they look for places to give birth and young deer separate from their mothers. In turn, this means more deer crossing the roads and a greater chance for crashes. “Drivers should have their full attention
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and turtle, which may result from the Tim Andrews Horticulture Expansion Project in Dane County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or
In recognition of Children’s Mental Health week, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is highlighting solutions to the stress that students face this time of year, including how adults can help them cope and easy conversation starters as kids head into summer break. Spring can be an especially
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill near the village of Athens in Marathon County. On Tuesday, May 5, the DNR was notified of manure discharging from a waste storage structure at Deercreek Holsteins LLC, a permitted Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, to
WASHINGTON, DC, May 5, 2026 — The ONE Campaign, a global advocacy organization advancing economic opportunity and health across Africa, today announced Ambassador Mark Green as its next President and CEO, effective May 25, Africa Day. Green succeeds Dr. Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, who will remain on ONE’s Board of Directors and
VIROQUA, WI – Today, Democrat for Governor and former head of Wisconsin Economic Development, Missy Hughes outlined her plans to defend Wisconsin families and stand up to Trump’s chaos and Tom Tiffany’s obedience. In releasing her plan, Missy stated: “Right now Wisconsin families are facing a never-ending series of crises caused by Donald