MADISON – On Thursday, October 26, the Organization of MISO States (OMS) Board of Directors elected Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Commissioner Tyler Huebner as its new President beginning in January 2024. Established in 2003, the OMS represents the
[Milwaukee, WI] – The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will hold a press conference at 5PM on Monday, October 30th, ahead of the Milwaukee County Board Public Hearing. The press conference will be held outside of the Marcus
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement after the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that real gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 4.9 percent in the third quarter of 2023, showing remarkable economic growth nationwide.
MADISON, Wis. — The promoter of a fake elector scheme intended to keep 2020 presidential election loser Donald Trump in office, Kenneth Chesebro, will plead guilty to a felony charge for his role in the scheme in Georgia. He joins several other defendants who
Madison, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin today announced pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) are available by prescription at all PPWI Family Planning health centers. PrEP and PEP are innovative and safe medications prescribed to those at risk
MADISON, WI - (Oct. 26, 2023) – Alliant Energy Foundation raised $515,000 to support programs that fight hunger and food insecurity in Iowa and Wisconsin. The amount is the largest on record in the company’s 17 years of hosting their annual Drive Out Hunger event.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Edgar and the cities of Hayward, Medford, Mellen and Phillips are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in
Madison, WI – Uncompensated care in Wisconsin hospitals was $1.28 billion in 2022, according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s “Uncompensated Health Care Report, Wisconsin Hospitals Fiscal Year 2022.” The report identifies a slight drop in overall uncompensated care, a measure
October 25, 2023. Kewaunee Wisc. Ron Heuer, Wisconsin Voter Alliance (WVA) President announced that he, the WVA, and WVA member Ken Brown are plaintiffs in a civil rights lawsuit seeking declaratory and injunctive relief in the United States District Court
Madison… Lakes At Stake Wisconsin, (LSW) a Wisconsin-based bipartisan group, has formed with a single focus, stopping the damage being done to Wisconsin lakes caused by wake enhanced boating. “Wisconsinites love our lakes and are very concerned by the impact
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) today approved with amendments the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) revised 2023 Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan and an administrative rule for wolves. The board approved the wolf plan with an amendment to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, released the following statement in response to the President’s emergency funding request that includes resources to
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin History Center project reached another significant milestone today when the State Building Commission unanimously approved the Society’s request for authorization to construct the new facility. The approval effectively moves the project into the demolition and construction phase.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #215 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 28, 2023, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. John Klenke, who passed away on
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the House vote on H.Res. 771 – Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists: “I am a proud cosponsor
MILWAUKEE – Today, US Rep Gwen Moore (WI-04) and healthcare advocates from Milwaukee joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss how Medicare negotiations will lower prescription drug costs for Wisconsinites. The Biden administration recently announced the first 10 drugs that
Derrick Van Orden gave a ringing endorsement of House Republicans’ new Speaker of the House, Rep. Mike Johnson. After churning through a slew of other candidates, Van Orden went all in for Johnson and his extremism: In case you haven’t
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI-06) issued the following statement after Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected Speaker of the House: “I am proud to congratulate Mike Johnson on becoming the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives,” said Grothman. “As
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz released this statement regarding approval of the Wisconsin DNR’s Wolf Management Plan: “Today the Department of Natural Resources missed an opportunity to restore trust from Wisconsin’s rural residents. By approving the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $388.7 million in key projects located across the state. “The projects approved today by the Commission will not only support jobs, bolster our
MADISON – On Thursday, October 26, the Organization of MISO States (OMS) Board of Directors elected Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Commissioner Tyler Huebner as its new President beginning in January 2024. Established in 2003, the OMS represents the collective interests of state and local utility regulators in the Midcontinent
[Milwaukee, WI] – The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will hold a press conference at 5PM on Monday, October 30th, ahead of the Milwaukee County Board Public Hearing. The press conference will be held outside of the Marcus Performing Arts Center (929 N. Water St.). The Milwaukee Alliance
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement after the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that real gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 4.9 percent in the third quarter of 2023, showing remarkable economic growth nationwide. “Today’s staggering GDP numbers are just further proof that Biden…
MADISON, Wis. — The promoter of a fake elector scheme intended to keep 2020 presidential election loser Donald Trump in office, Kenneth Chesebro, will plead guilty to a felony charge for his role in the scheme in Georgia. He joins several other defendants who have pleaded guilty in the criminal case brought by prosecutors there.
Madison, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin today announced pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) are available by prescription at all PPWI Family Planning health centers. PrEP and PEP are innovative and safe medications prescribed to those at risk of HIV exposure. To learn more and make an appointment,
MADISON, WI - (Oct. 26, 2023) – Alliant Energy Foundation raised $515,000 to support programs that fight hunger and food insecurity in Iowa and Wisconsin. The amount is the largest on record in the company’s 17 years of hosting their annual Drive Out Hunger event. In total, the event has raised over $5.9 million for hunger relief
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Edgar and the cities of Hayward, Medford, Mellen and Phillips are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in their public drinking water systems. These projects are all located
Madison, WI – Uncompensated care in Wisconsin hospitals was $1.28 billion in 2022, according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s “Uncompensated Health Care Report, Wisconsin Hospitals Fiscal Year 2022.” The report identifies a slight drop in overall uncompensated care, a measure that combines both charity care and bad debt totals at
October 25, 2023. Kewaunee Wisc. Ron Heuer, Wisconsin Voter Alliance (WVA) President announced that he, the WVA, and WVA member Ken Brown are plaintiffs in a civil rights lawsuit seeking declaratory and injunctive relief in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The plaintiffs are represented
Madison… Lakes At Stake Wisconsin, (LSW) a Wisconsin-based bipartisan group, has formed with a single focus, stopping the damage being done to Wisconsin lakes caused by wake enhanced boating. “Wisconsinites love our lakes and are very concerned by the impact from wake enhanced boats. We have heard from people throughout
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) today approved with amendments the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) revised 2023 Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan and an administrative rule for wolves. The board approved the wolf plan with an amendment to subzone 1B that allows the department to close any subunit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, released the following statement in response to the President’s emergency funding request that includes resources to address the child care crisis and the opioid epidemic: “When
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin History Center project reached another significant milestone today when the State Building Commission unanimously approved the Society’s request for authorization to construct the new facility. The approval effectively moves the project into the demolition and construction phase. Demolition is slated to begin in early 2024, while construction is
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #215 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 28, 2023, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. John Klenke, who passed away on Tues., Oct. 10, 2023, at the age of 65. “Representative
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the House vote on H.Res. 771 – Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists: “I am a proud cosponsor of H.Res. 771, and I am very glad to see it
MILWAUKEE – Today, US Rep Gwen Moore (WI-04) and healthcare advocates from Milwaukee joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss how Medicare negotiations will lower prescription drug costs for Wisconsinites. The Biden administration recently announced the first 10 drugs that will have lower prices negotiated by Medicare under the Inflation
Derrick Van Orden gave a ringing endorsement of House Republicans’ new Speaker of the House, Rep. Mike Johnson. After churning through a slew of other candidates, Van Orden went all in for Johnson and his extremism: In case you haven’t heard of him, here’s a bit about Johnson: Johnson pushed for
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI-06) issued the following statement after Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected Speaker of the House: “I am proud to congratulate Mike Johnson on becoming the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives,” said Grothman. “As a former constitutional lawyer and man of deep Christian faith,
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz released this statement regarding approval of the Wisconsin DNR’s Wolf Management Plan: “Today the Department of Natural Resources missed an opportunity to restore trust from Wisconsin’s rural residents. By approving the wolf management plan, the Natural Resources board chose out of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $388.7 million in key projects located across the state. “The projects approved today by the Commission will not only support jobs, bolster our economy, and improve the quality of life here in Wisconsin,