Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced it has been awarded a $45 million grant to assess the statewide public health system to help build a stronger public health workforce through retention, recruitment, and training efforts. The funding is part of $3.2 billion being awarded from the U.S.

State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) has announced her intention to run for the 8th Senate District. State Senator Alberta Darling announced her resignation effective Thursday December 1st.  Brandtjen issued a heart-felt thank you to Darling for her years of service. Today Brandtjen issued the following statement.  “After long hours

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Lindsey Formanek to serve as Vernon County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Marilyn Hauge, effective Dec. 31, 2022. Formanek will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on Jan. 5, 2025.

A program that combines computer-based and driving simulator training may reduce the proportion of crashes and near crashes among teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a small study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Teens who took the training, which aims to reduce the number of long glances

Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement on the January 6th Select Committee. “Today I met with the January 6th Select Committee after previously receiving a subpoena for my testimony. I did not have any involvement with the events of January 6, 2021. My meeting with the Select Committee was

MADISON – Many businesses are unaware of legal requirements for sending the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) uncashed payroll checks, unclaimed customer refunds, and other unclaimed property they hold. Under law, businesses, organizations, or governmental units holding unclaimed property in Wisconsin have through February 28, 2023, to initiate an unclaimed

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the December board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, hearings and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, originating from public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF2), 101 S. Webster Street,

MADISON, Wis. — Jennifer Dorow, Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge appointed by former Republican Governor Scott Walker, today announced she is running for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court. Dorow, who has already labeled herself “conservative” in media interviews will be competing against right-winger Dan Kelly, who was defeated in his 2020

MADISON – The Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC) is seeking suggestions from stakeholders and the public for its next slate of recommended legislative changes. The Council will host a hybrid public hearing from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, using WebEx web conferencing technology and in person at 201 E. Washington

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Enrollment Services (MilES) opened a new location at 6055 North 64th Street. The new location will serve Milwaukee County residents who participate in state benefit programs. County Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones made the following statement.   “Milwaukee Enrollment Services has a new location that is now located at 6055 North 64th Street. I’d

Washington DC — New Navigator polling reveals 72 percent of voters support passing the “Momnibus” legislation to reduce preventable deaths in moms. America has the highest maternal mortality rate of any industrialized country in the world and 80 percent of deaths are entirely preventable. This legislation is also key to

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Chancellor Emeritus Larry Schnack — a longtime faculty member and campus leader — passed away Monday, Nov. 28. Schnack retired from UW-Eau Claire in January 1998 after a 32-year career on the campus, which included 19 years of teaching and administrative work followed by a 13-year

MADISON, Wis. — Judge Jennifer Dorow officially announced her entry into the Wisconsin Supreme Court race today. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “A few short weeks ago, Wisconsinites voted for a commonsense leader who supports freedom. Wisconsinites voted for their right to make their own health care decisions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her fellow co-chairs and co-founders of the Senate Comprehensive Care Caucus, Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), John Barrasso (R-WY), and Deb Fischer (R-NE), in passing a bipartisan resolution recognizing November 2022 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. National Hospice and Palliative Care

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined 12 of his Republican colleagues in a letter to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Republican Whip John Thune, Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso, and Senate Republican Policy Committee Chairman Roy Blunt expressing opposition to moving forward with the National

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement following Senator Alberta Darling’s (R-River Hills) announcement that she will retire from the state Senate effective December 1st: “Senator Darling has provided steadfast leadership and unmatched expertise for our caucus, the legislative body, her district, and the entire state of