UW-Madison: Yeast study heals answer age-old biology question
MADISON – In a landmark study based on one of the most comprehensive genomic datasets ever assembled, a team led by scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Vanderbilt University offer a possible answer to one of the oldest questions
WILL: Opposes new effort from Planned Parenthood to make abortion a “constitutional right” in Wisconsin
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a response to a case brought by Planned Parenthood seeking an original action ruling from the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCoW) that would create a constitutional right to an abortion in Wisconsin. WILL believes ruling
UW-Milwaukee: Registration for UWM’s Osher Summer Programs opens April 30
MILWAUKEE, WI, April 25, 2024— UWM’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is excited to open registration for its summer programming, including talks, workshops, day trips and more. Registration opens April 30 at uwm.edu/sce/osher/. “The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is designed for adults
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls for immediate action to contain avian flu outbreak in dairy cattle
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take immediate action to contain the ongoing avian flu outbreak in dairy cattle. On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that
350 Wisconsin: Applauds strong climate leadership from the US EPA
Madison, Wisconsin, April 25 – Today’s announcement from the US EPA about its new package of standards to slash carbon, coal ash, mercury, wastewater, and other toxic pollution from power plants is a major win for climate justice. As the largest climate-focused grassroots
Brandtjen campaign: Announces candidacy
April 25, 2024 — State Representative Janel Brandtjen today announced that she willseek election to the newly-formed 24th Assembly District. “My family and I have beenblessed to enjoy the benefits of living in Menomonee Falls for almost 30 years, and
Trump to campaign in Waukesha on Wednesday
Donald Trump will be in Waukesha on Wednesday for his second trip to the state in the past month.
AG Kaul: Statement on brief filed asking Wisconsin Supreme Court to overrule ban on drop boxes in Wisconsin elections
MADISON, Wis. – Below is a statement from Attorney General Josh Kaul regarding the filing of a response brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court arguing that Wisconsin law does not prohibit the use of drop boxes as a way for
Souls to the Polls Wisconsin: Call for the removal of GOP head Andrew Iverson following the release of voter suppression plan
MILWAUKEE, WI—Souls to the Polls Wisconsin, faith and community partners, and voting rights activists call an emergency press conference for Thursday, April 25 at 2:00pm CDT in light of recent news that Andrew Iverson, the new executive director for the Wisconsin Republican
WisDems: Wisconsinites are seeing Eric Hovde for who he is: an out-of-touch rich guy who won’t work for them
MADISON, Wis. — California bank owner Eric Hovde has had a rough week on the campaign trail. A series of unearthed comments and news investigations have exposed Eric Hovde as an out-of-touch rich guy who won’t work for Wisconsin. Hovde spent
Healthy Climate Wisconsin: The EPA’s suite of four new safeguards to cut power plant pollution puts Wisconsin on a path toward better health, cleaner air and water, and a stable climate
Milwaukee, WI-In a historic announcement today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enacted a package of new safeguards to reduce power plant pollution, including the first ever standards to cut carbon emissions from coal-fired plants and new gas-fired plants. These new safeguards–which also cut
AG Kaul: Releases update at three-year anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin approaches the three-year anniversary of the launch of the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative, Attorney General Josh Kaul is releasing additional information, including statements from survivors who have reached
Dept. of Health Services: Honors Wisconsin health care providers with the Wisconsin BigShot awards
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded its annual Wisconsin BigShot awards to 208 Wisconsin health care providers for their efforts to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, and pertussis. The BigShot award recognizes and celebrates
Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition: Local governments awarded state funding for clean energy projects
Madison, WI – Six WLGCC members were awarded funding through the Public Service Commission’s Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP) for important local clean energy projects, bringing them closer to reaching their carbon reduction and clean energy goals. The City of Stevens
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host public meeting on St. Louis River walleye management
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an informational public meeting on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. to discuss walleye management in the St. Louis River and the western region of Lake Superior. This meeting