UnityPoint Health – Meriter: Launches innovative Cardiac Procedure Unit
MADISON, WI – UnityPoint Health – Meriter today announced the opening of its new Cardiac Procedure Unit, a facility designed to deliver faster, more personalized cardiac care for Dane County residents. This unit will now serve as the primary destination
Primary interview series: Luna challenges Ortiz-Velez in 8th AD Dem primary
Incumbent Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, D-Milwaukee, faces a primary challenge in the 8th AD that she’s represented since 2020 after breaking from the Dem caucus last fall amid allegations that she threatened several colleagues.
Bennett campaign: Juliana Bennett earns endorsement from The Collective PAC
MADISON, WI — Juliana Bennett, candidate for Wisconsin’s 76th Assembly District, today announced she has earned the endorsement of The Collective PAC, the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political representation at every level of government. The
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: WMC announces legislative award recipients
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – announced Wednesday the 72 lawmakers who have been awarded the organization’s prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award. The award recognizes state legislators who demonstrated a strong
Primary interview series: Republicans Stacey, Wicklund running to succeed Vos in 33rd AD
The GOP candidates in the 33rd Assembly District are looking to fill the shoes of Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, the longest-serving Assembly speaker in the history of the state.
U.S. Rep. Wied: Wied introduces resolution recognizing small firearm manufacturers
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced a resolution this week to recognize the contributions of small business firearm manufacturers to our economy and designate the month of August as National Shooting Sports Month. “Wisconsin is home to many
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Moran roll out comprehensive bill to reform and strengthen 340B Drug Discount program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) led their colleagues, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Boozman (R-AK), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) – members of the Senate 340B Bipartisan Working Group
Primary interview series: Four Republicans vie for open 57th AD seat
It’s a packed race for GOP nomination in the 57th Assembly District as four candidates seek the seat held by retiring Rep. Kevin Peterson, R-Waupaca.
Primary interview series: 13th AD Dem primary candidates differ on data centers
The Dem primary candidates in the Milwaukee area’s 13th Assembly District hold conflicting opinions on a possible data center development moratorium.
UW-Stout Polytechnic: Student’s sustainable vision takes root through native plantings on UW-Stout Polytechnic campus
A UW-Stout Polytechnic student is applying personal enthusiasm and academic experience to an on-campus summer job designing and creating landscapes that add native plants to the university grounds. The landscapes will enhance the beauty and sustainability of several campus locations,
LIBRE Initiative-Wisconsin: Latino org endorses five state legislative candidates ahead of November election
Milwaukee, WI — The LIBRE Initiative-Wisconsin, the largest center-right Latino organization in the state, announced the endorsement of five candidates for the Wisconsin State Legislature, backing a slate of policy champions committed to expanding opportunity for families, small business owners, and
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin demands military release its investigation into iranian attack that killed 6 servicemembers
ASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding the U.S. military release its investigation into a March drone strike on a U.S. military post at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait that killed six servicemembers and injured dozens of others.
SEIU Wisconsin: SEIU Wisconsin Healthcare and Service Workers endorse Francesca Hong for Governor
MADISON, Wis. — SEIU Wisconsin is proud to endorse Francesca Hong for Governor of Wisconsin. Hong, a longtime advocate and fighter for the working class, is committed to building back strong labor protections by overturning Act 10 and so-called “Right-to-Work”
John Torinus: Crowley a long shot versus Hong
Let’s do some gubernatorial math with fewer than two weeks to go before the August 11 primary. It’s not over yet, even though Rep. Francesca Hong has an apparently unstoppable lead in the polls.
Mark Belling: Fellow Democrats tell Tony Evers to just go away
Lame-duck governor’s Crowley endorsement lands with a thud