Madison, Wis. –  Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dawn Crim is eliminating start-up and monthly fees associated with integrating the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program into electronic health record systems. The move is intended to expand access to the ePDMP, which is a key tool in the state’s ongoing

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) today released three zones in Barron County where poultry movement restrictions were put in place to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). All restricted zones in Wisconsin have now been released. The statewide special order prohibiting

Milwaukee – On Friday, Alex Lasry released an opinion piece in the Milwaukee Courier slamming do-nothing incumbent Ron Johnson for his inaction on gun violence–saying that “after accepting over $1.2 million and an ‘A rating’ from the National Rifle Association, Ron Johnson is compromised.” Lasry recently released a public safety plan dedicated to

WISCONSIN – In response to the news that the Supreme Court is poised to end constitutional protections for abortion potentially making it a crime in Wisconsin, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is providing ‘Make a Plan’ pregnancy prevention kits to patients at all 22 health centers across the state. Planned Parenthood of

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued

Menomonie, WI—Today, La Crosse County Board Member Margaret Larson endorsed Deb Baldus McGrath in her campaign for Wisconsin’s third Congressional District. Deb is a former Army Captain, retired CIA officer, and working mother of three. “My representative in Congress needs to support democracy, not subvert it. That’s why I wholeheartedly

Milwaukee, Wis. – On Tuesday, June 7, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld will visit with small business owners in Milwaukee to highlight the impact of the Live Event Venue Assistance Grants. These grants previously announced by Governor Tony Evers aimed at ensuring a strong recovery from the COVID-19

MADISON — Today, AFSCME Council 32 announced it would endorse Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes in the Democratic Senate primary. AFSCME Council 32 is a conglomerate of county, state, municipal, and private sector unions across Wisconsin. “I’m so proud to receive the endorsement of AFSCME Council 32. Some

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, concluded a multi-year law enforcement investigation into the poaching and over-harvesting of hundreds of vulnerable spawning lake whitefish from the Menominee River. The multi-state investigation concluded

A coalition of doctors, hospitals and nurses have joined together to call for the confirmation of Steve Dettelbech, President Biden’s nominee to lead lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. In letters released today, the coalition of eight medical organizations emphasized the health risks of gun violence, particularly to

APPLETON, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson is outraged to see a Democrat Senate Forum in Chequamegon canceled next weekend after most all other Senate candidates canceled or declined. The Chequamegon Dems, representing critical Ashland and Bayfield Counties, said, “Due to candidate declines,

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind joined fellow members of the New Democrat Coalition Rural Reinvestment Task Force in urging the Department of Commerce to ensure rural America is a top priority when distributing funds and resources made available in the bipartisan innovation legislation.    The lawmakers are continuing to push for swift

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced that the application process for Military Service Academy nominations for the Class of 2027 is now open. As a member of Congress, Rep. Gallagher can nominate high school students in his district to attend a Military Service Academy, including the U.S. Military Academy,

Today, the White House released new state-by-state fact sheets that highlight several economic indicators —including state employment, unemployment insurance claims, gross domestic product, supplemental poverty, and vaccination rates—which demonstrate the robust economic progress under President Biden’s leadership. This wasn’t by accident. This is the result of President Biden’s plan to

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers announced last week that “the state will soon award $125 million in grants to expand broadband internet across Wisconsin.” Gov. Evers is committed to providing high-speed and affordable internet access to every home and business in Wisconsin. That’s why Gov.