DLGA: Announces $2 million investment in Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez’s campaign for Wisconsin governor
CONTACT: press@demlgs.org The Democratic Lt. Governors Association (DLGA) announced today that it will invest $2 million next year through an independent expenditure effort to support Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez’s campaign for Wisconsin governor. This investment marks the largest commitment made to
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Republican shutdown day one: Van Orden and Steil MIA, refuse to do their jobs
As America faces a looming health care crisis, Derrick Van Orden, Bryan Steil and House Republicans remain on vacation, refusing to lower health costs for Americans As Wisconsinites wake up to the first day of the Republican shutdown, Derrick Van
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help Wisconsin bats during International Bat Week 2025
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to take action to help bats during International Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, 2025, and attend an educational bat event throughout the state in October. As a group of mammals, bats
Parkinson’s Disease Alliance of Wisconsin: Patients, providers, researchers, and advocates celebrate the introduction of legislation to Create a Parkinson’s Disease Registry in Wisconsin
MADISON – Members of the newly created Parkinson’s Disease Alliance of Wisconsin are proud to join State Senator Rachel Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) and State Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) as they introduced new powerful, bi-partisan legislation that would establish a Parkinson’s Disease Registry in
Dane County Exec Agard: Announces intention to implement hiring freeze following Trump Shutdown
Federal uncertainty and County Structural Deficit are Key Factors in Decision DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced that she will go to the October 23rd Dane County Board Meeting to lay out her plan to implement a
Capitol Chats: Medical Society’s Halverson says government ‘getting in the way’ of vaccine access
In this week’s “Capitol Chats” episode, Wisconsin Medical Society Board Chair Jerry Halverson discusses top health care issues in Wisconsin, including vaccine access amid a shakeup at the federal level. Halverson, a psychiatrist, is the chief medical officer for Rogers Behavioral Health.
Wisconsin Wetlands Association: Wisconsin Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant application period open
Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) recently announced the opening of the application period for the Pre Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Program, with applications due December 12th. WEM is also requesting potential applicants to send in a notice of intent to apply
Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired: Pedestrian Safety Month: An opportunity to make communities more welcoming to non-drivers
Since 2021, October has been recognized nationally as Pedestrian Safety Month. Advocates across Wisconsin and the U.S. are taking this opportunity to encourage local leaders to improve pedestrian infrastructure in their communities, making our streets and intersections safer for everyone.
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Wisconsin Republicans shut down veterans housing facilities and cut recovery programs
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senators Dianne Hesselbein and Jamie Wall held a press conference to make it clear Wisconsin Republicans are responsible for the closing of the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program facilities in Chippewa Falls and Green Bay, as well as the
Rep. Fitzgerald: To hold Fort Atkinson and Waterloo office hours
MADISON – State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) will hold two constituent office hour sessions this October in Fort Atkinson and Waterloo. The details for the sessions are as follows: Thursday, October 23 4:00pm to 5:00pm Dwight Foster Public Library
UW-Stout: Championship UW-Stout esports program levels up with new $1M arena
Teams begin play in state-of-the-art space funded with Foundation gift Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s new $1 million Esports Arena is a real-worldexample of the expanding impact and importance of virtual sports. In just five years, UW-Stout’s esports program
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Statement on federal government shutdown
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement after the federal government shut down at midnight. “Just yesterday, I presented a budget for Milwaukee County that already made tough decisions about the health services we provide for
Wisconsin Professional Police Association: State’s largest police group condemns Dane County District Attorney’s mishandling of Law Enforcement Memorial vandalism
(Madison, WI) — The Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) strongly condemns the decision of the Dane County District Attorney’s Office to refer the June 14 vandalism of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial to the Community Restorative Court, a diversion program wholly
Opportunity Wisconsin: Republicans shut down federal government instead of lowering health care costs for working families
While families are already struggling with high costs due to Republican-backed tariffs, and face cuts to health care and SNAP benefits, a government shutdown could further damage our economy MADISON, Wis. – Congressional Republicans, including Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick
Wisconsin Emergency Management, Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Warn people to be vigilant for scammers amid Individual Assistance process
MADISON, Wis – Disasters can create a perfect storm for scammers to take advantage of survivors when they are most vulnerable. These bad actors can delay recovery, cause financial loss, and create mistrust in legitimate efforts to provide aid. As