Madison, WI – A recent wave of Green Bay area news coverage is shedding light on a major issue impacting our communities, particularly healthcare professionals such as nurses and mental health counselors. An unprecedented backlog in state government processing of professional license and certification applications is preventing our frontline heroes

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the inland hook and line season for lake sturgeon will take place Sept. 3 – Sept. 30 on certain waters. Lake sturgeon in these waterbodies remain strong thanks to continued science-based management practices and habitat work. To harvest a sturgeon,

As part of week two of the Inflation Reduction Act themed weeks, Protect Our Care is highlighting provisions in the bill that will directly benefit America’s seniors. Democrats in Congress have been working tirelessly to put money back in the pockets of American seniors by giving Medicare the power to

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds travelers during Labor Day weekend to follow simple steps behind the wheel that can help prevent tragedies on Wisconsin highways. Motorists are urged plan ahead, buckle up, put their phone down, and be patient and courteous to other drivers. “As we prepare for

[Appleton, WI] – Today, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel released a report looking into extraordinarily outrageous expenditures by Lieutenant Governor Barnes and found that he abused taxpayer dollars and state-funded security for personal trips around the state. Highlights include: Barnes charged the taxpayers more than $600,000 worth of security expenses from the State Patrol for travel and

Madison, Wis – Recently released public comments include a major propane supplier warning the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that a Line 5 shut down could lead to regional propane shortages and price increases worse than the price increases and shortages that caused Wisconsin to declare a state of emergency

MADISON, Wis. — While Governor Evers has worked to properly fund and rebuild Wisconsin’s public education system after years of attacks by the previous administration, Tim Michels wants to undo those investments and do all he can to move schools backwards. Michels’ radical agenda would defund neighborhood public schools and

MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson has a long history of using his power in the Senate to enrich himself and his donors at Wisconsin’s expense. “Whether it was changing the 2017 tax bill in a way that benefited his biggest donors, using tax dollars to fly from his family’s Florida vacation

Washington, D.C. – Today, Defend Democracy Project released a report on the actions MAGA Republicans have taken in August alone to promote political violence and work to overturn the will of the voters. From directing violence against law enforcement after a search warrant was executed at Trump’s home to running

MADISON, Wis. – Following a monthslong negotiated rulemaking process by the U.S. Department of Education aimed at reaching new regulatory proposals, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a bipartisan group of states in providing comments commending the Department’s proposed improvements to the 90/10 Rule, which prohibits for-profit schools

MADISON – The Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund (WEJF) is pleased to announce that Dr. Thomas K. Zander will receive the 2022 Howard B. Eisenberg Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honors those who have devoted significant time, talents, or resources to the provision or advancement of pro bono civil legal aid

MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, released two new ads, correcting false Republican attacks and emphasizing his plan to bring jobs back to Wisconsin. ‘Hard Work’ and ‘Truth’ are part of a multi-million dollar ad campaign on broadcast, cable, and digital throughout the state. While

MADISON, WI – On August 25th and 26th, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended the Hunt Institute’s 2022 Early Childhood Leadership Summit in Phoenix, Arizona to learn more about innovative childhood development research that could inform public policies. After attending this institute, Representative Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “When it comes

The Bureau announces the release of State Retiree Health Insurance Reporting for the State of Wisconsin (report 22-10). The State Retiree Health Insurance program, which is one of the other postemployment benefits (OPEB) programs offered by the State of Wisconsin to eligible retirees, is administered by the Department of Employee

MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) to use their safety equipment and smart operating skills as trails and routes are expected to by busy over the holiday weekend. So far this

Madison ­­– Last week, August 24, 2022, the United States Department of Homeland Security released its final rule on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”). The final rule preserves the DACA program by maintaining the existing eligibility criteria to receive DACA and reaffirming the purpose behind DACA. RISE Law Center applauds

Winnebago, Wis. – Michael Blake walked away from the minimum security Winnebago Correctional Center in Winnebago this afternoon. The incident has been reported to local authorities. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this individual should immediately contact law enforcement. Name: Michael Blake Year of Birth: 1979 Gender: M Race: White

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that an unvaccinated yearling Standardbred gelding in Trempealeau County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). It is the state’s first confirmed case of WNV in a horse this year. Symptoms of WNV in horses