Sen. Carpenter: Thank you for your service, Sec. Cole!

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement following the announcement of Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole’s retirement: “I would like to thank Secretary Preston Cole for his many distinguished years of service to our state and

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Sen. Roys: Statement on her appointment to Joint Committee on Finance

Madison Today State Senator Kelda Roys was appointed to the powerful Joint Committee on Finance by Democratic Leader Melissa Agard. The Committee is comprised of 16 members – 12 Republicans and 4 Democrats, and 8 Senators and Assembly Representatives each. Its duties include receiving the Governor’s biennial budget and reviewing all

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Midwestern state agriculture leaders give thanks for the people who help make Thanksgiving meals possible every year

Madison, Wis. – As consumers peruse store shelves, they are in search of ingredients for their traditional Thanksgiving meals. Maybe it’s a classic stuffing recipe or the special cranberry sauce that’s the hallmark of your family meal. Or the perfect pumpkin pie. Those tasty dishes are the product of hard

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UW Health: Antimicrobial resistance a growing threat to public health

MADISON, Wis. – Bacteria resistant to antibiotics cause more than a million deaths each year worldwide but taking steps to ensure they are properly used in healthcare settings can limit the spread of these “superbugs.” Common bacterial infections like ear and urinary tract infections or strep throat are often treated

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WILL, Dr. Anderson: File amicus in case against a Maryland School District policy that hides gender identity transitions from parents

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), on behalf of Dr. Erica E. Anderson, filed an amicus brief in the Fourth Circuit today, urging the federal court of appeals to reverse a District Court decision. This decision holds that a Montgomery County, Maryland, School District policy can exclude parents from significant

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U.S. Sens. Johnson, Shaheen, Tillis, Van Hollen: Release joint statement urging Serbia and Kosovo to continue on diplomatic track and prevent political escalation

OSHKOSH – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, joined U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, in a joint statement with U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)

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Forward Latino: Condemns mass hate crime in Colorado Springs and calls for the immediate passage of bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a non-partisan, non-profit service, and advocacy organization condemns the mass hate crime that occurred last night in Colorado Springs, Colorado and calls for the immediate passage of the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act. Darryl Morin, Forward Latino National President issued the following statement: “Last night

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Sen. Carpenter: Thank you for your service, Sec. Cole!

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement following the announcement of Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole’s retirement: “I would like to thank Secretary Preston Cole for his many distinguished years of service to our state and local community. “As the Commissioner of the Milwaukee Department of

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WED News Summary: Vos willing to require police report for rape, incest to get abortion; Wisconsin Republicans distance themselves from Trump

STORY TOPICS – White house – Governor’s race – State supreme court race – State government – Federal government – Consumer protection – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Military – Mining – Philanthropy – Transportation –

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