Dept. of Health Services: Salmonella infections linked to fresh basil sold in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), along with the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), local health departments, and federal partners, is working to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to fresh basil. According to the Centers
Americans for Contreceptions: Legislators rally for the Right to Contraception Act amid right-wing assault on reproductive freedoms
Washington, DC — Thursday, state legislators from across the United States came together virtually to underscore the urgency and importance of protecting the right to contraception in response to the right-wing assault on reproductive freedoms. The landmark legislation, supported by over 80
Zeteo Community: To host second annual benefit for sex trafficking survivors
Madison, WI – Zeteo Community is proud to announce its second annual benefit event, “Rebuilding Dreams Together,” to be held at Monona Terrace in Madison, WI, on Friday, May 3rd. This year’s event aims to tackle the urgent issue of
Wisconsin Historical Society, UW-Madison: Wisconsin folksong Collection added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry
The Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures (CSUMC), University of Wisconsin- Madison’s Mills Music Library and the Wisconsin Historical Society are thrilled to announce that the Library of Congress, following advice from the National Recording Preservation Board (NRPB),
Rep. Stubbs: Mourns the death of Sade Robinson
MADISON, WI –Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “My heart and prayers go out to the parents, family, and friends of Sade Robinson, who was murdered in Milwaukee earlier this April. I stand with her mother, Ms. Sheena
Jacque campaign: West De Pere High School football coach Chris Greisen endorses André Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, proudly announces the endorsement of Chris Greisen, a teacher and football coach at West De Pere High School. Greisen is also a retired NFL Quarterback. In
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights historic legislation to support and expand Wisconsin’s electric vehicle infrastructure
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting the historic legislation he signed into law last month, Senate Bill 791 and Senate Bill 792, now 2023 Wisconsin Acts 121 and 122, respectively, enabling the Wisconsin Department
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Marklein talks about combating opioid addiction and Drug Take-Back Day
Hi, this is State Senator Howard Marklein. I represent the 17th Senate District in southwestern Wisconsin. Did you know that more people die of opioid overdoses than car crashes in Wisconsin each year? In 2022, 1,464 people died from opioid
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Confronts Sec. Mayorkas over border catastrophe: “why did you do it?”
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a hearing titled, The Fiscal Year 2025 DHS Budget: Resources and Authorities Requested
Dept. of Administration: Represents Wisconsin as Finalist for 2024 Golden Post Awards
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) was named a finalist for the 2024 Golden Post Awards for outstanding use of social media by government agencies, at the annual Government Social Media conference. The Wisconsin DOA was a finalist for Best LinkedIn
Dept. of Revenue: Mark Meyer selected Division of Alcohol Beverages administrator
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue announced Mark Meyer has been selected to serve as the Administrator for the newly created Division of Alcohol Beverages. The creation of the new division was one of many changes to the regulation of alcohol
Biden-Harris campaign: Highlights Black Maternal Health Week nationwide
Throughout Black Maternal Health Week, the Biden-Harris campaign and Black women in key battleground states including Nevada, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Georgia sounded the alarm on the ways Donald Trump would make the delivery room even more dangerous
Dept. of Administration: Represents Wisconsin as finalist for 2024 Golden Post Awards
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) was named a finalist for the 2024 Golden Post Awards for outstanding use of social media by government agencies, at the annual Government Social Media conference. The Wisconsin DOA was a finalist for Best LinkedIn
WisDems: On yet another Derrick Van Orden outburst
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Derrick Van Orden devolved into yet another rage-fueled outburst—this time on the House floor when he “dramatically” escalated an argument, calling fellow Republican Matt Gaetz “tubby.” “Today’s outburst by Derrick Van Orden is just another tally in a