Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul announces multistate settlements with Lannett and Bausch totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition, announces new complaint against Novartis AG, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG

If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States from May 1, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money February 2, 2026 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that a

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Rep. Phelps: Co-authors cannabis legalization proposal

MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) co-authored legislation Monday with Rep. Madison (D–Milwaukee) and Sen. Johnson (D–Milwaukee) to legalize medical and recreational cannabis in Wisconsin, a long-overdue change that would catch Wisconsin up to the standards of our

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Latest round of DSPS Youth Firefighter Training grants opening

Wisconsin’s safety agency continues investment in future of state fire departments Madison – Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth announced today his department will be opening applications for Youth Volunteer Firefighter Training Program grants on Monday, February 2. This marks the fifth round of funding distributed through

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Rep. August: Thanks Senator Nass for his service

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) issued the following statement on State Senator Steve Nass’ retirement: “Fighter. That’s the one word that comes to mind when thinking about Steve. “Steve has been an integral part of the conservative movement in

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Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul announces multistate settlements with Lannett and Bausch totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition, announces new complaint against Novartis AG, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG

If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States from May 1, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money February 2, 2026 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that a coalition of 48 states and territories have joined two additional

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Rep. Phelps: Co-authors cannabis legalization proposal

MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) co-authored legislation Monday with Rep. Madison (D–Milwaukee) and Sen. Johnson (D–Milwaukee) to legalize medical and recreational cannabis in Wisconsin, a long-overdue change that would catch Wisconsin up to the standards of our neighboring states. Representative Phelps released the following statement: “There are

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Tiffany campaign: Calls on the Democratic Party of Wisconsin to return millions in donations from Epstein-Island visitor Reid Hoffman

WAUSAU, WI – Today, Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor of Wisconsin, called on the Democratic Party of Wisconsin to return the millions of dollars it has received from Epstein-Island visitor Reid Hoffman. Since 2019, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin has accepted more than $15 million from LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, including

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Rep. Anderson: Joins legislative Democrats to introduce legislation legalizing marijuana

MADISON, Wis – Today, Representative Anderson joined Legislative Democrats on introducing legislation that will legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use in Wisconsin (LRB-4219). The bill would establish a comprehensive, state-regulated cannabis framework focused on consumer safety, public health, and accountability, while ensuring Wisconsin benefits from the associated economic activity.

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Latest round of DSPS Youth Firefighter Training grants opening

Wisconsin’s safety agency continues investment in future of state fire departments Madison – Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth announced today his department will be opening applications for Youth Volunteer Firefighter Training Program grants on Monday, February 2. This marks the fifth round of funding distributed through this DSPS grant program, which helps address recruitment concerns of Wisconsin fire departments. 

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Rep. Rivera Wagner: Backs comprehensive cannabis legalization bill

MADISON – Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner (D-Green Bay) today announced his support for LRB-4219, legislation to legalize cannabis for responsible adult use in Wisconsin, create a regulated medical cannabis system, generate new state and local revenue, and provide a pathway to expunge or adjust past marijuana related convictions. Wisconsin is currently surrounded

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Minocqua Brewing Company: Launches national Kickstarter to expand pro-democracy boycott marketplace ahead of 2026 elections

Minocqua, WI – The Minocqua Brewing Company today announced the launch of a national Kickstarter campaign to expand the Minocqua Marketplace, an online platform designed to help consumers boycott corporations that financially support MAGA extremism and authoritarian politics. Founded by brewery owner and activist Kirk Bangstad, the Minocqua Marketplace connects

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WisDems: ICYMI: Obamacare enrollment drops after enhanced premium subsidies expire

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting reveals over 22,000 in Wisconsin did not sign up for ACA coverage compared to the previous year. This decline comes after health care costs skyrocketed because Republicans, including Wisconsin’s Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil, voted against continuing enhanced premium subsidies. Nationally, more than one million fewer people enrolled

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Wisconsin Wetlands Association: Strong Wisconsin support for the federal Floodplain Enhancement & Recovery Act

Madison, WI… Wisconsin support is growing for the federal Floodplain Enhancement & Recovery Act. This bipartisan legislation reforms antiquated policies within the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program that discourage restoration of degraded floodplains. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) recently announced his support and co-sponsorship of the measure,House Bill 6256, which addresses

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Dept. of Health Services: Confirms case of measles in Dane County

Health officials investigating The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Public Health Madison Dane County have confirmed a case of measles in a resident of Dane County, representing the second confirmed case of measles in Wisconsin this year. The case was exposed to measles during international travel and is not related

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State Senate Democratic Committee: Another one bites the dust, Sen. Ness retires amidst falling Republican expectations

MADISON, WI – SSDC Communications Director Will Karcz on Senator Steve Ness’ retirement:  “Senator Ness’ retirement, the second high profile Republican retirement in as many weeks, is yet another proof point that Republicans are expecting to lose control of the Senate in November. After embarrassing January fundraising reports showing democratic candidates

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Rep. August: Thanks Senator Nass for his service

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) issued the following statement on State Senator Steve Nass’ retirement: “Fighter. That’s the one word that comes to mind when thinking about Steve. “Steve has been an integral part of the conservative movement in Wisconsin for decades.  Over his years of service to his

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Hulsey campaign: Groundhog, Rep. Tom Tiffany, Pres. Trump predict more ICE

Madison, WI—Democratic governor candidate Hulsey today says the Pennsylvania Groundhog,[1] Rep. Tom Tiffany and Pres. Trump predicted more ICE. Brett Hulsey is a carpenter, former state representative, and governor candidate in 2014 against Governor Scott Walker when he got 51,300 votes. Hulsey debated against the Tiffany/Walker Unfair Despair ACT 10 for

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Rep. Madison: Calls for just cannabis legalization and regulation in Wisconsin

Bill creates evidence-driven cannabis regulations, accessible markets for growers and sellers, and justice for victims of Wisconsin’s racist cannabis laws MADISON, Wis. – This morning in the Wisconsin Assembly’s parlor, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) joined Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-6) and Rep. Andrew Hysell (D-48) to propose legalization of recreational and

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Rep. Hysell: Celebrates the introduction of legislation to legalize recreational cannabis in Wisconsin

MADISON – Today, Rep. Hysell, Rep. Madison, Sen. LaTonya Johnson, and other legislative Democrats introduced legislation to legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use.  In response, Rep. Hysell (D-48) released the following statement: “Legalization is about freedom. Adults in Wisconsin deserve the freedom to make their own decisions, including whether

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