STEVENS POINT, Wis. — In case you missed it, Tammy hosted a roundtable this weekend with Stevens Point-area seniors to talk about the positive impact of her work to make health care affordable and accessible for all. Tammy meeting with Stevens Point-area seniors to hear their health care stories. From

MADISON – Today, Senator Agard released legislation that would require retention ponds across the state of Wisconsin to incorporate certain protective measures to prevent life-threatening accidents. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “In light of the devastating recent tragedies in Sun Prairie, where two young boys’ lives

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)  announced a total of $1.5 million has been awarded to nine organizations for the Wisconsin Local Food  Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) Community Partners Grants. These grants were awarded  through a competitive review process and range from

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 16th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 9 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations. Each recipient

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As first reported by the Daily Caller, Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced legislation to secure the southern border and help put an end to Biden’s border crisis. The bill, called the WALL Act of 2024, would require the president to finish building the wall along our southern border to safeguard American national

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Up North News detailed how California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) wants to put Social Security benefits out of reach for more and more Americans by raising the retirement age to as high as 72 years. Hovde has said he “absolutely” wants to cut Social Security benefits. Meanwhile, Tammy

If you had asked me, when I took my oath of office in 2013, what I’d guess one of my proudest achievements would someday be as a legislator, I never would have guessed that it would be a dental care bill that took me 8 years to pass. Dental therapists

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers who like spending time outside, helping other outdoor enthusiasts and are passionate about Wisconsin’s natural resources to serve as volunteer campground hosts. Volunteer opportunities are available at DNR properties in all parts of the state. Host responsibilities generally include:

MADISON, Wis. — Black History Month is a time to celebrate the rich history of Black Wisconsinites and Black Americans across the country. Just as we celebrate the trailblazers, leaders and gains made in generations past, it’s also important that we celebrate the progress we are making today. Thanks to the Biden-Harris

Madison, Wis. —Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed February 4-10, 2024, Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize our state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage.  “Now is the time to prepare for spring flooding and consider getting flood insurance coverage,” said Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a total of $1.5 million has been awarded to nine organizations for the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) Community Partners Grants. These grants were awarded through a competitive review process and range from

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff members on Feb. 7 at the DNR’s Green Bay Service Center for the second meeting of a six-part series focused on northeast Wisconsin fisheries management.   The spotlight series will highlight various fisheries in

MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyelden last night to discuss the U.S. leverage in Israel, the Senate security supplemental deal, and UNRWA allegations. Click here to watch the full interview, and find excerpts of Rep. Pocan’s remarks below. On the U.S. Leverage on Israel

Madison, Wis. – Secretary Blumenfeld today announced that the Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program (WHH), funded by the Homeowners Assistance Fund established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, will close applications on March 8, 2024. Since launching in March 2022, WHH has provided close to $70 million in assistance statewide

Racine, Wi. — Today Lorenzo Santos is announcing a major endorsement by Madison Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford in his effort to win Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. “As someone who has had to choose between healthcare and paying my rent, I know intimately how flawed our healthcare systems are. No American

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in this month’s primary (February 20, 2024). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most common form of identification used for voting purposes. A federally

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has awarded brownfield assessment services to Portage County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the former Spiritland Store Service Center in the town of Almond. The award is from the DNR’s Wisconsin Assessment Monies program,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024. The 2023-25 budget signed by Gov. Evers provided a one-time increase of $1.6 million for the Meat

In compliance with s. 19.84, Wisconsin statutes, notice is hereby given that the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Review Board and its committees will meet on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison. Board committees will meet according to the following schedule: Architecture Committee,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) sent a letter to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers urging him to utilize state and federal resources to provide medical care alternatives in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. This letter follows the announcement of the closure of the Hospital Sisters Health System’s (HSHS) Sacred