MADISON, WI—At a hearing today, a Waukesha County Circuit Court agreed to extend a temporary stay on an April decision that limits the state’s authority to address toxic PFAS contamination under Wisconsin’s Spills Law. The ruling preventing the decision from taking effect will allow the Department of Natural Resources to

Jefferson and Waukesha Counties, WI – June 7, 2022 – Along with warmer temperatures and sunnier skies, this spring will bring the arrival of the Grow Solar Waukesha +  Jefferson Counties group buy program. Returning after a successful launch last year, this program offers the opportunity to learn about solar

MILWAUKEE – Today Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and County Supervisors Peter Burgelis, Ryan Clancy, Felesia Martin, Juan Miguel Martinez, Shawn Rolland, Liz Sumner, Kathleen Vincent, and Sheldon Wasserman released the following statement in support of the Milwaukee Brewers hosting their annual Pride Night on Wednesday, June 8: “We

MADISON, Wis. – While Wisconsin Republicans in Congress exploited the baby formula shortage to score cheap political points, Wisconsin Democrats held GOP Reps. Steil, Fitzgerald, Grothman, Tiffany, and Gallagher accountable for voting against legislation that will put formula back on the shelves: Milwaukee Courier: Democrats Blast Republicans on Lack of Response to Baby

MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released the following statements after state Representative Samantha Kerkman (R-Salem Lakes) announced she is resigning from the state Assembly to focus on her new role as county executive for Kenosha County: “Representative Kerkman has been a staple of our Assembly Republican caucus for over two

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, UpNorthNews highlighted how Governor Tony Evers has led Wisconsin schools to Top Ten in America, after being ranked 18th just five years ago. As a lifelong educator, Gov. Evers has long said that what’s best for our kids is best for our state — because

MAUSTON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating a critical incident that occurred in the Township of New Lisbon, Wis. the morning of Friday, June 3, 2022. On Friday, June 3 at approximately 6:30 a.m. the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office received a call

The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new investments from the American Rescue Plan to help provide every American with access to affordable, high-speed internet. The American Rescue Plan funding is in addition to the $65 billion investment in high-speed Internet access in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and recent announcements to lower the cost of high-speed

Today’s bipartisan Senate vote to advance the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 is a critical step towards delivering health care and benefits to veterans and survivors impacted by toxic exposures. Veterans and advocates across the country have spoken out about the importance of this legislation, which

MADISON, WIS. – Yesterday, the White House released a new Wisconsin-specific fact sheet that highlights how President Biden and Democrats are leading an economic recovery that is driven by a record-low unemployment rate and an influx of new businesses. These historic economic gains are thanks in part to Democrats’ American Rescue Plan, which

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with support from the Johnson Controls Foundation, have announced a new partnership, the “President’s and Chancellor’s Challenge: A Crosstown Collaboration to Address Poverty,” which will focus on poverty, its root causes and its subsequent effects on members of Milwaukee’s various communities.

Today, we received additional news underscoring the strength of our economic recovery. U.S. goods exports hit a record in April, even after adjusting for inflation, which in turn narrowed the trade deficit. While monthly trade data can be volatile, this suggests American businesses and farmers are selling record numbers of

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., June 7, 2022 — Today, during the first full week of June, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa kicked off National Homeownership Month. As part of this nationwide celebration, USDA is highlighting programs that help people in rural, Tribal, and underserved areas

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statements after learning that the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) has received a recommendation from the Evaluation Committee to award a contract to Wisconsin Clearinghouse, LLC – which is a subsidiary of RES, a national company

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2022 Drug Take Back. Wisconsin collected 59,840 lbs. of unwanted medications this spring. “Thank you to everyone who has helped make Wisconsin

WASHINGTON—On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox News’ “The Story with Martha MacCallum” and Fox Business’ “Kudlow” to discuss how President Biden’s war on fossil fuels and American energy independence has increased gas and energy prices.  The interviews can be found here and here. Excerpts are below. “I think in Wisconsin,