Loneliness and social isolation are on the rise in Wisconsin and across the United States, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While people of all ages and backgrounds can experience loneliness and social isolation, older adults and people with disabilities are uniquely susceptible which puts them at risk for significant health

WAUKESHA, WI — Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson, who was just reelected to a third four-year term, shares his endorsement of Justice Daniel Kelly in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court with the following statement: “When it comes to public safety, I’m not willing to take a chance. That’s why

MADISON, Wis. – Following the 2022 November General Election, the Wisconsin Elections Commission issued the following list of things that Wisconsinites should know: Unofficially, 56.75% of Wisconsin’s eligible voters turned out to vote on Tuesday. That’s higher than almost all midterm elections in Wisconsin but does not exceed the record levels

MADISON, Wis. – The Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee is a legally-constituted political action committee established by Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. The committee, consisting of 18 Farm Bureau members across the state, endorsed 57 candidates in this year’s mid-term election. “With most elections now finalized, we are looking forward to working with

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – On November 11th, WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson announced that the stateselected an eight-lane expansion as the preferred alternative for the I-94 East-West project. TheCoalition for More Responsible Transportation (CMRT) strongly opposes this selection, which willperpetuate the negative impacts of highway expansions on Communities of Color, will make

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration today announced a preferred alternative for reconstruction of the I-94 East-West corridor between 70th Street and 16th Street in Milwaukee County.  “While a safer and smarter redesign of the I-94 corridor in District 15 is overdue, unfortunately, the Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program, along with event planner Stephanie Juhl, will be hosting a SSfW Holiday Market in Johnson Creek. The event will take place at the Johnson Creek Elementary School and be open from 9 a.m.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today the Board of Supervisors adopted [15-3] the 2023 Milwaukee County Budget. Supervisors Ryan Clancy and Juan Miguel Martinez made the following statements.  “Residents have been clear about their budget priorities,” said Supervisor Clancy. “As they have in all prior years, and even faced with a multi-million-dollar deficit, residents again said via the Balancing Act website and in

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced “Wisconsin Waters” as the theme for the 2022 State Capitol Holiday Tree and invited students to contribute handmade ornaments celebrating what Wisconsin’s waterways mean to them. “From the first Indigenous people who hunted and gathered in our freshwater sources before Wisconsin became a state, to our farmers who have been the backbone

Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Pewaukee) released the following statement after the Assembly Republican Majority Caucus re-elected her as Caucus Vice-Chair for the 2023-2024 legislative session: “I would like to thank my colleagues for re-electing me to the position of Majority Caucus Vice-Chair. I am honored that they have placed their trust

While the Milwaukee Common Council decided against cuts to libraries and the fire department, which the mayor can still veto until November 15, this budget still fails to meet the needs of the city’s residents. Instead, it increases the Milwaukee Police Department’s budget by $20 million. This status quo budget

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Last night the Board of Supervisors adopted [15-3] the 2023 Milwaukee County Budget. Adopted budget amendments avoided cuts to paratransit service and made substantial investments in the county park system. “After hearing from paratransit advocates, park lovers, and numerous county residents throughout this process I am proud

Madison, Wis. – State Representative Janel Brandtjen, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, responds to the loophole that puts military and active military member ballots at risk: “Last week, two veterans and I, on behalf of our brave military men and women, filed an injunction to give

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Veteran Loan Fund announced that in its first year of operations, its members have deployed more than $15 million across the country, helping 231 businesses create or retain close to 1,200 jobs. 60% of the business owners receiving financial and technical assistance were people of color, 50% low or

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Senate to pass a Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with needed protections to combat exposures to poly- and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) “forever” chemicals—a class of highly toxic and environmentally

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites homeowners and renters to sign up for 2023 growing season notices in the landscape pesticide registry through February 1, 2023. By submitting addresses of interest, registrants receive advance notice from commercial lawn care companies that apply

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is pleased to announce two new initiatives awarded through its Community Impact Grant Program.  The awards of $500,000 each over three years provide support for community-academic partnerships that are building distinct pathways

Wisconsin’s emergency responders work tirelessly to save lives and keep our highways safe, responding to approximately 134,700 traffic crashes in Wisconsin every year. Governor Tony Evers proclaimed November 14-18, 2022 as Crash Responder Safety Week and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds motorists to always practice safe driving habits

Milwaukee, Wis. – This Veterans Day, think of the needs of veterans, military service members, and/or their families. BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers some tips to help contributors make wise giving decisions about charities that address the community. For more giving advice and to access a list of BBB Accredited Charities (i.e., meets

Madison, Wis. – Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the Assembly Republican majority caucus re-elected him as speaker for the 2023-2024 legislative session.  “I’m honored that my colleagues have re-elected me to serve as the Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly. I look forward to leading our