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MADISON, Wis. – To kick off Nurses Week, UW Health is spotlighting a nurse in the Burn and Wound Center whose innovation has helped improve patient care, promote the profession on a global level and earned him the title “unofficial
Most students expect to face some challenges during college, academically and otherwise. Nothing, however, could have prepared Emily Casey for the difficulties she faced in her first year at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — physical and emotional struggles that
MADISON – On Tuesday, May 6, conservation voters from around the state will attend Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ Conservation Lobby Day. This all-day event is one of the most impactful days of the year for pushing environmental policies forward in the
[Milwaukee, WI] – Earlier today, the District Attorney’s Office announced that the five Columbus Police Officers involved in the killing of Samuel Sharpe Jr. during the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 16th, 2024, will not face criminal charges. The
(Milwaukee, May 5th, 2025)—On May 1 and 2, Voces de la Frontera organized two days of action in Milwaukee and the State Capitol in Madison, which brought thousands of immigrant workers, students, families, and allies into the streets to march
WASHINGTON – Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are calling on the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to release all government records demonstrating the Biden administration’s role in advancing
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) today kicked off a Week of Action to demand that Congress move swiftly to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill that supports family farmers, rural communities, and consumers. The campaign is part of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a new lawsuit Wisconsin is joining against the Trump Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for reckless, devastating cuts that will effectively dismantle the
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and other Trump administration officials to stop the dismantling of HHS.
MADISON – On Tuesday, May 6, conservation voters from around the state will attend Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ Conservation Lobby Day. This all-day event is one of the most impactful days of the year for pushing environmental policies forward in the
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld has announced that with the heating season ending on May 15, residents still have an opportunity to receive Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) benefits during the current heating season.
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the winners of Wisconsin’s Seventh District 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Created in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity for young artists to have their work displayed in the U.S.
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after introducing LRB-0512, a bill that would require the State of Wisconsin and contractors with contracts totaling $50,000 or more to use the federal E-Verify program to ensure workers are legally
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers today are kicking off National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), which extends from May 4 through May 10 with a statewide tour to highlight Wisconsin’s booming tourism economy and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect white-tailed deer fawns by observing them from a safe distance this spring and summer. If you encounter a fawn while outdoors, do not touch it or
With the return of warmer weather, the Wisconsin State Patrol reminds everyone on the road to be alert and watch for others. We can expect to start seeing more motorcycles, bicycles and other smaller profile road users. Drivers may also
MADISON, Wis. – Beginning in May, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will treat areas in three western Wisconsin counties for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) as a part of the national Slow the Spread of the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in honor of National Small Business Week, today launched the new Environmental Responsibility Navigator (Enviro-Nav) to help small businesses with environmental compliance. This tool, which was funded through the 2023-2025 state budget, provides a one-stop
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in demanding that Keith Sonderling, the purported Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), promptly turn over key documents and information related to the dismantling
MADISON — This week, Wisconsin proudly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, as proclaimed by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly. The week represents a special time to thank the educators who make a lasting impact on students, schools and communities across the state.
MADISON, Wis. – To kick off Nurses Week, UW Health is spotlighting a nurse in the Burn and Wound Center whose innovation has helped improve patient care, promote the profession on a global level and earned him the title “unofficial unit barber.” Nursing is a special calling for Luke Markus
Most students expect to face some challenges during college, academically and otherwise. Nothing, however, could have prepared Emily Casey for the difficulties she faced in her first year at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — physical and emotional struggles that nearly pushed her to give up her college dreams. “In
MADISON – On Tuesday, May 6, conservation voters from around the state will attend Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ Conservation Lobby Day. This all-day event is one of the most impactful days of the year for pushing environmental policies forward in the state legislature. Participants will meet with their state legislators and
[Milwaukee, WI] – Earlier today, the District Attorney’s Office announced that the five Columbus Police Officers involved in the killing of Samuel Sharpe Jr. during the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 16th, 2024, will not face criminal charges. The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression condemns this decision
(Milwaukee, May 5th, 2025)—On May 1 and 2, Voces de la Frontera organized two days of action in Milwaukee and the State Capitol in Madison, which brought thousands of immigrant workers, students, families, and allies into the streets to march for immigrant and worker rights. The May Day mobilizations highlighted
WASHINGTON – Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are calling on the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to release all government records demonstrating the Biden administration’s role in advancing investigations into then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. The senat… Please log in
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) today kicked off a Week of Action to demand that Congress move swiftly to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill that supports family farmers, rural communities, and consumers. The campaign is part of a national effort coordinated by National Farmers Union (NFU), with
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a new lawsuit Wisconsin is joining against the Trump Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for reckless, devastating cuts that will effectively dismantle the federal agency that is responsible for helping keep Wisconsinites and
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and other Trump administration officials to stop the dismantling of HHS. Since taking office, Secretary Kennedy and the Trump administration have
MADISON – On Tuesday, May 6, conservation voters from around the state will attend Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ Conservation Lobby Day. This all-day event is one of the most impactful days of the year for pushing environmental policies forward in the state legislature. Participants will meet with their state legislators and
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld has announced that with the heating season ending on May 15, residents still have an opportunity to receive Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) benefits during the current heating season. “Despite recent news of federal staffing cuts, WHEAP benefits are
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the winners of Wisconsin’s Seventh District 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Created in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity for young artists to have their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building. This year’s theme was: A day in the life
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after introducing LRB-0512, a bill that would require the State of Wisconsin and contractors with contracts totaling $50,000 or more to use the federal E-Verify program to ensure workers are legally eligible for their positions: “Congress failed to address a gap
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers today are kicking off National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), which extends from May 4 through May 10 with a statewide tour to highlight Wisconsin’s booming tourism economy and Gov. Evers’ 2025-27 Executive Budget investments to continue uplifting travel
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect white-tailed deer fawns by observing them from a safe distance this spring and summer. If you encounter a fawn while outdoors, do not touch it or intervene in any way – there’s a good chance it’s
With the return of warmer weather, the Wisconsin State Patrol reminds everyone on the road to be alert and watch for others. We can expect to start seeing more motorcycles, bicycles and other smaller profile road users. Drivers may also encounter farm equipment and other slow-moving vehicles as spring planting
MADISON, Wis. – Beginning in May, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will treat areas in three western Wisconsin counties for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) as a part of the national Slow the Spread of the Spongy Moth program. Residents in the affected areas can expect
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in honor of National Small Business Week, today launched the new Environmental Responsibility Navigator (Enviro-Nav) to help small businesses with environmental compliance. This tool, which was funded through the 2023-2025 state budget, provides a one-stop shop for businesses to easily understand the envi… Please log
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in demanding that Keith Sonderling, the purported Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), promptly turn over key documents and information related to the dismantling of the agency and recent funding termination notices sent to
MADISON — This week, Wisconsin proudly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, as proclaimed by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly. The week represents a special time to thank the educators who make a lasting impact on students, schools and communities across the state. “We cannot thank our teachers enough for the extraordinary work