Today, the Governor’s Health Equity Council released its full report “Building a Better Wisconsin: Investing in the Health and Well-being of Wisconsinites” that includes descriptions of each recommendation. Established under Gov. Tony Evers’ Executive Order #17, the council was charged with creating a comprehensive plan to achieve long-lasting and equitable health

MADISON, Wis. – In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (WAHTTF) are debunking myths about human trafficking. “Human trafficking impacts communities across the state and country, and it’s important for people to know the facts,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “By

WASHINGTON, DC — The Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network (WISHIN) announced today that it has earned the Validated Data Stream designation in the new National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Data Aggregator Validation program. It is part of the latest NCQA cohort to voluntarily seek and earn the new NCQA validation. “The

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is highlighting legislation President Biden signed into law to support Wisconsin’s farmers, rural communities, and Made in Wisconsin agriculture economy. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Senator Baldwin worked to pass

Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced that community-based organizations can now apply for the Partner in Equity (PIE) Food Project Grant, which was created to encourage the innovative development of projects that advance equity and access in local food systems across Dane County through educational and outreach services. Vulnerable

Jan. 30, 2023 – The Badger Institute, the state’s oldest free market public policy research organization, announced today it has opened an office in Madison, across the street from the Capitol. The office, located at 25 W. Main St. on the fifth floor, will be used by Badger Institute lobbyists Jim

Washington, DC — Today, Protect Our Care released a health care agenda detailing steps Congress should take to build on the health care victories over the past two years. The agenda lays out legislative actions to expand coverage, lower costs, strengthen protections, and address inequities in care. The agenda comes

MADISON, Wis. – While taxpayers prepare their 2022 state and federal tax returns, they can also minimize the risk of identity theft by keeping their personal information private and secure. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) are teaming up during

MADISON, Wis. – on January 7, 2023, Wisconsin College Republicans (WICR) Chairman William Terry officially announced his resignation from the position after preparing for his graduation from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Following constitutional procedure laid out in Article IV, Section 4, Subsection A of the WICR Constitution the Vice

Milwaukee, Wis. –  Bitter cold temperatures are in the forecast. Use these winter tips to keep yourself and your family safe and warm. Prevent carbon monoxide dangers: Make sure carbon monoxide detectors are working properly and learn the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Oven safety: Never use a stove or oven to heat your home. Not

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin sent a letter today to United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai calling for a second dispute settlement panel with Canada under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to ensure fair market access for American dairy products.  The dispute settlement mechanism included in the USMCA was an

MADISON, Wis. – A coalition of Wisconsin agricultural groups shared priorities they are seeking support for in the 2023-25 biennial state budget on Monday.  “Wisconsin Farm Bureau and our fellow agricultural groups want to see a budget proposal best suited for Wisconsin’s farm families,” said Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Executive

CHILTON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Calumet held their annual caucus on Saturday, January 28th at the Eagle’s Club in Chilton. Last year, the county party nearly reached 250 members and are already over 170 members in 2023. Caucus guest speakers were Justice Dan Kelly, Judge Jennifer Dorow, Congressman

MADISON, Wis. – Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee), issued the following statement regarding the death of Mr. Tyre Nichols by Memphis City Police: “Like most Americans, I was horrified by video footage showing the beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee. The manner in which Mr. Nichols was kicked, bludgeoned, and

MADISON – Following tonight’s release of videos involving the beating of Memphis, Tennessee motorist Tyre Nichols, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee), released the following statement: “It’s hard to believe that the shock and visceral response to the video of George Floyd’s death could be matched, but it has. The injuries inflicted

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representatives Darrin Madison (D-10) and Ryan Clancy (D-19) are furious and heartbroken after viewing the footage of Tyre Nichols being beaten to death by law enforcement. Tyre Nichols was stopped by police officers for “reckless driving” approximately 100 yards from his home in Memphis, Tennessee. The

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Edgerton City Administrator Ramona Flanigan was in attendance at an event at the White House today, where Vice President Kamala Harris announced the founding of the Biden-Harris Get the Lead Out Partnership , a network of more than 100 communities and organizations that have committed to seven

WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and 22 of their Republican conference colleagues in a letter to President Biden expressing opposition to a debt-ceiling hike without real structural spending reform that reduces deficit spending. The signatories expressed their intention to abide by

WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administer Billy Nolen and Office of Aerospace Medicine Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup highlighting accounts from individuals in the aviation industry who experienced adverse events after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.  The FAA Office of

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today introduced the Putting Investors First Act, legislation to disrupt the woke attack on American capitalism.  This legislation, first proposed by Rep. Steil at the end of the last session of Congress, reins in proxy advisors and limits their influence over American corporate governance.