Madison – State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) issued the following statement regarding legislation authored by Rep. Elijah Behnke, Sen. André Jacque, and Rep. Ty Bodden prohibiting institutions of higher education from conducting gain of function experimentation in Wisconsin: “Gain of function research involves improving the ability of a pathogen to cause disease.

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement to highlight the benefits that veterans exposed to toxic substances can receive under the PACT Act and encourage veterans and their families to apply by an important August 9 deadline: “Last year, Democrats passed and President Biden

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – As Vice President Kamala Harris visits southeast Wisconsin today, communities and families across the state are already seeing relief thanks to programs backed by the Biden-Harris administration that were opposed by Wisconsin’s Republican congressional delegation. “Thanks to President Biden and Vice President Harris’ leadership, Wisconsinites are

Audio File of Radio Address.  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address kicking off the first day of the 172nd Wisconsin State Fair.  Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.  Today, I’m jazzed to help kick off the first day of the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair! 

WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Board of Directors is excited to announce that Nicholas (Nick) Ramos will become the organization’s next Executive Director, effective August 21, 2023. Nick comes to Wisconsin Democracy Campaign with a wide range of relevant experience and expertise in voting administration, state elections, and community outreach.

WHITEWATER—August 3, 2023—The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host Kim McDarison as guest speaker at its upcoming monthly meeting in August. Kim McDarison,  who recently created a new online news source for the Whitewater community: WhitewaterWise.com, also is the publisher of Fort Atkinson Online, which continues to cover

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Vice President Harris’ visit to Wisconsin today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement welcoming the vice president back to the Badger State: “With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Biden-Harris Administration delivered a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s roads, bridges, railroads, and

MADISON – Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc., the state’s largest taxpayer advocacy organization, has announced that Paul Rozeski was promoted to Director of Government Relations and Member Services.  “We are excited about what Paul’s leadership and business  experience will bring to WPT,” said Mike Marsch, President of WPT. “He was a clear choice for WPT

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Peninsula State Park now has an all-terrain wheelchair that is available to loan. The outdoor wheelchair is a donation from local business Kinect M1. Peninsula State Park is partnering with the Friends of Peninsula State Park to offer

MADISON, WI – In light of yesterday’s news that a lawsuit has been filed challenging the constitutionality of the Wisconsin legislative maps, the Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee (SSDC) launched a new program designed to put Senate Democrats in position to compete in all corners of Wisconsin, flip seats, and

Today in Wisconsin, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Nokia and Sanmina Corporation in Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County, Wisconsin to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to invest in high-speed internet, boost domestic manufacturing, and create good jobs. Vice President Harris’ visit coincides with Nokia announcing the manufacturing of broadband network

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, County Executive David Crowley announced Milwaukee County will hold four in-person town halls on the 2024 budget. Milwaukee County budget town halls are an opportunity for residents to hear about the county vision and mission, get connected to key resources, and share their thoughts regarding the upcoming budget.

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, on the 58th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Rep. Mike Bare outlined the stark differences between Democrats fighting to lower health care costs and strengthen critical programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and Republicans from Wisconsin to Washington, who are waging a war on health care by blocking Medicaid expansion and

MADISON, Wis. — Days after pronouncing that “bad press has never bothered me”, Derrick Van Orden now appears to be bothered by bad press, abruptly canceling a press conference scheduled for this afternoon in the La Crosse area. After reporting this morning that Van Orden would speak to press this afternoon in the town

MADISON – Wisconsin companies will pay 8.4% less in worker’s compensation insurance rates starting Oct. 1, 2023, benefiting businesses around the state, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported. The latest reduction in premiums is expected to save Wisconsin employers some $148 million on policies starting on or after October

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) was recently awarded $806,379 to expand Wisconsin Apprenticeship. Wisconsin was one of 45 states to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s $65 million investment in apprenticeship programs. “Wisconsin was first in the nation to offer a registered apprenticeship program in 1911,