Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent appoints critical leadership positions
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USDA NASS: Wisconsin dairy products
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Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on arrest of Waupun Prison warden
“I appreciate Sheriff Dale Schmidt’s action to hold Waupun’s warden and personnel accountable for the disastrous conditions at his prison. Waupun has seen preventable prison deaths, rampant drug and contraband dealing, and a year-long lockdown. The warden may have been
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bill to protect local wildlife conservation
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Biodiversity Oversight Scaled-back And Fully Erased (BIOSAFE) Act, co-led by Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-WI). This bill will prevent the Biden Administration from forcing state and local wildlife conservationists to forego final
Gov. Evers: Administration requests Dodge County Sheriff’s Office keep investigation open into Waupun Correctional Institution as internal, federal investigations continue
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Evers Administration is requesting the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office does not close its investigation into Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI) and instead is requesting the investigation remain open as the Wisconsin Department of Corrections’
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: First round of endorsements for fall election
Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their first round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election. “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent the values of their constituents.
Dept. of Corrections: Statement from Secretary Hoy regarding Dodge County Sheriff announcement today
Madison, Wis. – The department has been in regular communication and collaboration with the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office throughout this process. We have cooperated fully with Dodge County’s investigation, and we will continue to do so as we also continue to fully
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on colleagues to protect Americans’ right to contraception
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) urged her colleagues to advance the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that would put into law Americans’ right to contraception. Americans’ access to contraception has been put in jeopardy since the Supreme Court
WisDems: Eric Hovde would let states ban certain forms of contraception
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the U.S. Senate will vote on the Right to Contraception Act, a Tammy Baldwin-backed bill which would protect the right of women across the country to access contraception. Meanwhile, Eric Hovde would let states ban certain forms of contraception and
Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition: Statement on the passing of women’s health champion Gail Zeamer
The Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition released the following statement concerning the untimely passing of Gail Zeamer, a women’s health advocate and member of the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition. Gail passed away on Sunday following a long battle with
Dept. of Health Services: Five crisis stabilization facilities now open across Wisconsin
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U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces legislation to protect Great Lakes, provide support for community harbors
WASHINGTON (June 5, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today introduced the Revitalizing and Enhancing America’s Community Harbors (REACH) Act. This legislation would provide more opportunities for underserved harbors on the Great Lakes to access federal funds for badly needed water infrastructure
JFC Co-chairs: Respond to Senator Hesselbein’s deceitful press release
MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement in response to Senator Hesselbein’s deceitful press release regarding the JFC’s ability to release
Sen. Hesselbein: Can JFC Republicans release millions to fight PFAS, respond to hospital closures in western WI? Legislature’s Attorneys: The short answer is yes
MADISON —Republican lawmakers have insisted for weeks and months that they cannot release hundreds of millions in investments the Legislature already approved to respond to pressing challenges facing Wisconsin like PFAS contaminants and rural hospital closures. A newly released legal
WED News Summary: Trump Jr. campaigns with 8th CD candidate, Dems aim to flip seats under new legislative maps
TOP STORIES Trump Jr. returns to WI CD8 to stump for Trump-endorsed candidate Wied … During [Tues’ De Pere] rally, Wied, Trump Jr. and other speakers railed against “career politicians” and framed Wied, the former owner of a gas station