Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service: New WIPPS report examines health, justice, and economic impacts of drug use and paraphernalia policies in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS), a unit of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, has released a report analyzing the health, justice system, and economic implications associated with Wisconsin’s drug paraphernalia policies, selected harm reduction strategies, and

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Rep. Neubauer: Appoints Rep. Tip McGuire as next Assembly co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance

Contact: Adam Wigger, Office of Representative Greta NeubauerRep.Neubauer@legis.wisconsin.gov(608) 237-9166 (office)(630) 276-6202 (cell) Office of Representative Tip McGuireRep.McGuire@legis.wisconsin.gov(608) 237-0164 Assembly Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance MADISON, Wis. — Today, incoming Speaker Greta Neubauer announced her appointment of the next

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Attorney General Josh Kaul: Joins lawsuit against Hims & Hers for alleged deceptive and unlawful privacy practices

MADISON, Wis. —  Attorney General Josh Kaul is announcing that Wisconsin has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and six other states in a lawsuit against telehealth provider Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (Hims). The amended complaint alleges that Hims shared consumers’ sensitive health information with third-party advertising platforms, despite claiming its

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Johnson campaign: Chairman Johnson releases statement on ongoing investigation into election integrity concerns in Alaska Senate race

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, released the following statement regarding his ongoing investigation into the alleged scheme to confuse voters in the U.S. Senate race in Alaska. “The reported conspiracy to confuse voters in the Alaska Senate election has fractured

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SEIU Wisconsin: UW Health nurses celebrate historic election victories, vow to pass the Patient Care and Worker Empowerment Act so they can regain full union rights to advocate for quality care

Madison, Wisc. – UW Health nurses are celebrating the recent historic election victories and vowing to pass the Patient Care and Worker Empowerment Act so they can regain their full union rights to advocate for quality patient care. Nurses at UW have been fighting for many years to restore their

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Gov. Evers: Appoints David Pierce to the Monroe County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of David Pierce to the Monroe County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Mark L. Goodman’s retirement. Pierce will complete a term ending July 31, 2028. “David Pierce is a respected attorney with

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Rusk County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 12, 2026Contact: Molly Mueller, Public Information Officer, (608) 910-1929, molly.mueller@wisconsin.gov MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry flock in Rusk County. Birds on the premises were depopulated

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Rep. Anderson: Unanimously elected as Democratic majority Assembly Caucus Chair

MADISON, Wis.- Following this month’s historic elections, the Democratic Assembly Caucus conducted elections on November 10th for their incoming majority. Representative Clinton Anderson, who previously served as the Democratic Assembly Caucus Vice Chair, was elected as the Democratic Assembly Majority Caucus Chair for the 2027-2028 legislative session.  “I am honored

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Evergreen Action: New analysis: Wisconsin households could save $380 on electricity bills by 2028 through action on utility profits and data centers

5 Lakes Energy study estimates savings could top $4,000 per household by 2040 with investments in data center guardrails, clean energy, efficiency, and electrification The average Wisconsin household could save $380 on its electric bill by 2028 if state lawmakers and regulators take action now to rein in utility profits

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Rep. Udell: Congratulates Assembly Speaker Neubauer and new leadership team

MADISON, WI. — On November 10th, the incoming Assembly Democratic majority elected their leadership team for the 108th Wisconsin Legislature, including new Assembly Speaker Greta Neubauer. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Congratulations to Assembly Speaker Neubauer and the rest of our new leadership team. It will

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Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service: New WIPPS report examines health, justice, and economic impacts of drug use and paraphernalia policies in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS), a unit of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, has released a report analyzing the health, justice system, and economic implications associated with Wisconsin’s drug paraphernalia policies, selected harm reduction strategies, and substance use. Health, Justice, and Economic Costs Associated with Drug

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Rep. Neubauer: Appoints Rep. Tip McGuire as next Assembly co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance

Contact: Adam Wigger, Office of Representative Greta NeubauerRep.Neubauer@legis.wisconsin.gov(608) 237-9166 (office)(630) 276-6202 (cell) Office of Representative Tip McGuireRep.McGuire@legis.wisconsin.gov(608) 237-0164 Assembly Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance MADISON, Wis. — Today, incoming Speaker Greta Neubauer announced her appointment of the next Assembly Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance. Representative Tip

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Sen. Hesselbein: Senate Majority Leader Hesselbein announces Sen. LaTonya Johnson as Joint Finance Committee co-chair

MADISON – Senate Majority Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) today announced the appointment of Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) as the Senate Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance for the upcoming legislative session.  Senator Johnson was first elected to the State Assembly in 2012 and has represented Milwaukee’s 6th Senate District

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Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address honoring Wisconsin veterans

Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address honoring the approximately 300,000 veterans who live across Wisconsin, thanking them for their service to the state and country, and emphasizing the importance of supporting veterans and their loved ones. This comes as earlier

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