TUE PM Update: Dallet calls for more expansive reading of rights protected in Wisconsin Constitution, drawing rebuke from Rebecca Bradley
From WisPolitics … — Liberal Justice Rebecca Dallet today called for a more expansive reading of Wisconsin’s Constitution to provide broader protections for individual liberties than the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. That drew a rebuke from conservative Justice
WisDems: JFC Republicans did this, new pause on labor and delivery in Rice Lake
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake announced a pause in labor and delivery services, citing ongoing staffing issues as a result of hospital closures in western Wisconsin by HSHS and Prevea Health. In February, Gov. Evers approved Act 97, securing
Protect Our Care: Moore, Vining join Protect Our Care Wisconsin to call on State Republicans to finally expand Medicaid
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Representative Gwen Moore, Wisconsin State Representative Robyn Vining, and Wisconsin resident Peggy McDowell joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to mark the seventh annual Medicaid Awareness Month and call on Republicans to expand Medicaid and provide coverage
Forward Together Wisconsin: President Mandela Barnes applauds the announcement of solar for all funding in Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI – Forward Together Wisconsin President Mandela Barnes applauds the announcement that Wisconsin is a recipient of $62,450,000 through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All program. This funding will connect Wisconsin residents across the state with affordable, resilient
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Lafayette County Circuit Court. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by the passing of Judge Duane M. Jorgenson on April 21, 2024. The new judge will
UW-Madison: An electrifying discovery may help doctors deliver more effective gene therapies
MADISON — In an effort to improve delivery of costly medical treatments, a team of researchers in electrical engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has developed a stimulating method that could make the human body more receptive to certain gene
Steffen campaign: Steffen announces reelection candidacy
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Clean Lakes Alliance: To launch 2024 Greater Madison Lake Guide featuring the 2023 State of the Lakes Report
MADISON, Wis., May 1, 2024 – Clean Lakes Alliance is excited to announce the release of the 2024 Greater Madison Lake Guide, a comprehensive publication showcasing the beauty and vitality of Greater Madison’s lakes, to be mailed on Wednesday May 1st
The Nature Conservancy: Hillary Vedvig joins The Nature Conservancy as new Director of Government Relations
MADISON, Wis – The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Hillary Vedvig as the Wisconsin chapter’s Director of Government Relations. Vedvig will focus on working with partners, local leaders, and elected officials to advance TNC’s policy objectives
Kirsch campaign: Karen Kirsch announces campaign for 7th Assembly District
April 30, 2024-GREENFIELD–Healthcare advocate and community leader Karen Kirsch announced today that she will be a candidate for the State Assembly in the 7th District, representing portions of West Allis and Greenfield, as well as neighborhoods in the western part
Public Service Commission: With Federal Affordable Connectivity Program Set to Expire, PSC reminds residents about existing internet assistance options
MADISON – The Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding Wisconsin residents that, due to congressional inaction, the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is currently winding down, and no further ACP payments will be provided after the month of
Biden campaign: Wisconsin labor leaders and workers hold Donald Trump accountable for Anti-Union agenda ahead of visit to Waukesha
Today, ahead of Trump’s visit to the Badger State, the Biden-Harris campaign, joined by Wisconsin labor leaders and workers and former Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, held a press conference to slam Donald Trump for attacking unions, killing jobs, and
Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center: Transitions to new incident support model
MADISON, Wis. – During a major disaster, Wisconsin’s State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Madison serves as a central location for state agencies to coordinate their efforts. The work done in the SEOC directly supports the county, tribal, and municipal
Marshfield Clinic Health System: Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake to temporarily pause labor and delivery
RICE LAKE, WI – Labor and delivery services at Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake will be temporarily paused beginning May 1 due to staffing limitations that supports the service. The pause is anticipated to last 30-60 days. We understand this diversion
WisDems: Eric Hovde puts on cowboy hat to star in bank ads in Arizona
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Politico uncovered that California bank owner Eric Hovde is continuing to star in western-style TV ads for his bank. The ads are airing in Arizona, and in one Hovde is “wearing a cowboy hat and riding a horse outside