About 100 law enforcement agencies, including the Wisconsin State Patrol, will join states across the Midwest to step up patrols for Speed Enforcement Day on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The campaign is a 24-hour, high-visibility enforcement effort involving state, county
Nearly 150 WI Medical Professionals Sign Letter Supporting BadgerCare Expansion MADISON, Wisconsin – On the 59th anniversary of Medicaid, Wisconsin physicians today called on state legislators to expand BadgerCare – Wisconsin’s Medicaid program – and join the 40 other states
MADISON, Wis. — Today, on the 59th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Everyone deserves access to affordable health care for themselves and their families, and for 59 years, Medicare and Medicaid have
Today, in Madison and La Crosse, sexual assault survivor and reproductive rights advocate Hadley Duvall, local leaders, U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez, and U.S. Representative Diana DeGette – co-chair of the House of Representatives Pro-Choice Caucus – will campaign for Vice
MADISON, Wis. — In commemoration of the 59th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on state and federal lawmakers to protect these programs that have helped Wisconsinites afford and access healthcare for nearly six decades. “Protecting access to
On Saturday, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris in Wausau and Stevens Point, highlighting the stakes of the 2024 election for Wisconsinites. Second Gentleman Emhoff delivered remarks at the 7th Annual Hmong Wausau Festival with Governor
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Christopher S. Wilson, 28, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 5 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute 40 grams
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in next month’s Fall Primary election (August 13, 2024). Wisconsin driver licenses or
From August 3 – August 10, neighbors, visitors and business owners will celebrate Bronzeville Week with community events MILWAUKEE – As part of Bronzeville Week, the City of Milwaukee’s annual celebration of African American culture, history, art, commerce, and entertainment, the
The endorsement builds on Shankland’s experience as a leader on environmental issues in the State Legislature, in contrast to MAGA extremist Derrick Van Orden STEVENS POINT, WI — The League of Conservation Voters (LCV), a leading national advocate for environmental conservation,
The Wisconsin State Patrol welcomed 23 new officers on Friday, July 26, 2024, at its annual graduation ceremony in Wisconsin Dells. The new troopers are part of the agency’s 69th Recruit Class and 70th Recruit Class. This milestone recognizes the completion of
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued a statement following the introduction of his new bill, the Ensuring State Attorney General Accountability Act. This bill would prohibit private interest funding to any attorney general of a state for the purpose of a lawsuit,
MILWAUKEE – Today, July 26, 2024, is the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley celebrated this occasion during a proclamation ceremony and community resource fair at Gordon Park with local leaders, advocates,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the detection of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Burnett County, which means the pest has now been confirmed in all 72 of Wisconsin’s counties. DNR staff responded to a report
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 153 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted to 1,264. “Learning about the lives, jobs, and families of the folks who’ve worked hard to learn and grow from their past mistakes continues to be one of many rewarding parts of
Grandmother Ignored and Frustrated, Decides To Run For Governor of WI When: Saturday July 26, 1:00pm Where: Urban Park, 1070 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, (located just south of the Art Museum and
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(MILWAUKEE, WI) — On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Milwaukee Public Schools launched a website to provide members of the public with enhanced information about its Long-Range Facilities Master Plan (LRFMP). The LRFMP is a 10-year plan for MPS buildings to support
Unique Electric Vehicle Road Tour Rallies Elected Officials and Local Leaders to Promote the Benefits of Climate Progress and Clean Energy GREEN BAY, Wis.–Today, the Climate Action Campaign (CAC) announced the launch of its Clean Energy REVolution Tour in Wisconsin, which aims
MADISON, Wis. — Today marks 100 days since the Republican majority of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) first refused Governor Tony Evers’ call to release $140 million in funds to address PFAS water pollution clean up and hospital closures that have left western
About 100 law enforcement agencies, including the Wisconsin State Patrol, will join states across the Midwest to step up patrols for Speed Enforcement Day on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The campaign is a 24-hour, high-visibility enforcement effort involving state, county and local law enforcement agencies. The Wisconsin State Patrol will
Nearly 150 WI Medical Professionals Sign Letter Supporting BadgerCare Expansion MADISON, Wisconsin – On the 59th anniversary of Medicaid, Wisconsin physicians today called on state legislators to expand BadgerCare – Wisconsin’s Medicaid program – and join the 40 other states that have already done so. They’re among nearly 150 Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Today, on the 59th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Everyone deserves access to affordable health care for themselves and their families, and for 59 years, Medicare and Medicaid have made that possible for millions of Americans and their families.
Today, in Madison and La Crosse, sexual assault survivor and reproductive rights advocate Hadley Duvall, local leaders, U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez, and U.S. Representative Diana DeGette – co-chair of the House of Representatives Pro-Choice Caucus – will campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris and sound the alarm on Donald Trump
MADISON, Wis. — In commemoration of the 59th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on state and federal lawmakers to protect these programs that have helped Wisconsinites afford and access healthcare for nearly six decades. “Protecting access to programs like Medicare and Medicaid is more important than ever
On Saturday, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris in Wausau and Stevens Point, highlighting the stakes of the 2024 election for Wisconsinites. Second Gentleman Emhoff delivered remarks at the 7th Annual Hmong Wausau Festival with Governor Tony Evers and Senator Tammy Baldwin and launched a canvass
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Christopher S. Wilson, 28, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 5 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. The prison term will be followed
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in next month’s Fall Primary election (August 13, 2024). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most common form of identification used for
From August 3 – August 10, neighbors, visitors and business owners will celebrate Bronzeville Week with community events MILWAUKEE – As part of Bronzeville Week, the City of Milwaukee’s annual celebration of African American culture, history, art, commerce, and entertainment, the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District (BID) will present three
The endorsement builds on Shankland’s experience as a leader on environmental issues in the State Legislature, in contrast to MAGA extremist Derrick Van Orden STEVENS POINT, WI — The League of Conservation Voters (LCV), a leading national advocate for environmental conservation, has endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in the
The Wisconsin State Patrol welcomed 23 new officers on Friday, July 26, 2024, at its annual graduation ceremony in Wisconsin Dells. The new troopers are part of the agency’s 69th Recruit Class and 70th Recruit Class. This milestone recognizes the completion of academy training as the officers soon begin serving communities across
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued a statement following the introduction of his new bill, the Ensuring State Attorney General Accountability Act. This bill would prohibit private interest funding to any attorney general of a state for the purpose of a lawsuit, investigation, or renumeration of personnel. “Private money directly funding official
MILWAUKEE – Today, July 26, 2024, is the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley celebrated this occasion during a proclamation ceremony and community resource fair at Gordon Park with local leaders, advocates, and residents, in recognizing the landmark legislation’s impact in providing
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the detection of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Burnett County, which means the pest has now been confirmed in all 72 of Wisconsin’s counties. DNR staff responded to a report of EAB at a private residence in the town of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 153 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted to 1,264. “Learning about the lives, jobs, and families of the folks who’ve worked hard to learn and grow from their past mistakes continues to be one of many rewarding parts of my job as governor,” said Gov. Evers. “I am glad we have
Grandmother Ignored and Frustrated, Decides To Run For Governor of WI When: Saturday July 26, 1:00pm Where: Urban Park, 1070 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, (located just south of the Art Museum and behind Summerfest). Disheartened and angry after 18 months of constant
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(MILWAUKEE, WI) — On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Milwaukee Public Schools launched a website to provide members of the public with enhanced information about its Long-Range Facilities Master Plan (LRFMP). The LRFMP is a 10-year plan for MPS buildings to support student success by making sure the district’s learning spaces meet
Unique Electric Vehicle Road Tour Rallies Elected Officials and Local Leaders to Promote the Benefits of Climate Progress and Clean Energy GREEN BAY, Wis.–Today, the Climate Action Campaign (CAC) announced the launch of its Clean Energy REVolution Tour in Wisconsin, which aims to highlight how clean energy investments have driven climate progress
MADISON, Wis. — Today marks 100 days since the Republican majority of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) first refused Governor Tony Evers’ call to release $140 million in funds to address PFAS water pollution clean up and hospital closures that have left western Wisconsin families stranded for health care access. “Regardless of zip