MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a multistate coalition of 25 attorneys general in submitting a letter to urge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen guidance and provide clear warning labels regarding incorrect pulse oximeter
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho.) and nine other Senate Finance Committee Republicans in sending a letter regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule to change Medicaid Drug Rebate
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he’s investing $36.6 million into building projects across the state in Janesville, Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Door County that were previously rejected by members of the Wisconsin State Legislature in the 2023-25 Capital
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to better protect Americans from getting sick and to end deaths from the flu by supporting our nation’s preparedness and response. The Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today launched a new service that will transform the support structure for families of children with delays, disabilities, special health care needs, or mental health conditions. Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network includes a
At a time when the world is reeling from the Russian assault on Ukraine and the bloody conflict in Israel-Palestine, the Madison-based Interfaith Peace Working Group, along with the UW-Madison’s Center for Interfaith Dialogue and the UW Nonviolence Project, are initiating a year-long conversation
The Madison Police Department has agreed to settle a records lawsuit brought by Madison journalistBill Lueders, formerly of Isthmus, Wisconsin Watch and The Progressive. Lueders sued in September after being told he would have to wait over a year to
(Madison, WI) – An Evening for Peace in Ukraine will include a panel discussion with World BEYOND War’s international director David Swanson, UW-Madison professor of community & environmental sociology Samer Alatout and UW-Madison professor of political science Andrew Kydd. The topic: “What
Madison, WI — At its annual conference, the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office honored staff and partners who initiated programs, went above the call of duty, and skillfully represented their clients. The Public Defender Board bestowed its highest honor, the
[Madison, Wis.] – Tuesday, October 31st, marked the final day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition – along with patient advocates and breast cancer specialists – garnered statewide media attention advocating for
MADISON – In response to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip and Israel, Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement: “No one can deny that the Hamas attacks on October 7th were horrifying. For an armed group to
COTTAGE GROVE, Wis., Nov. 2, 2023 – Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small today announced $19.5 million in investments across three U.S. Department of Agriculture initiatives that are helping farmers adopt new climate-smart agricultural practices, supporting community infrastructure, and increasing
“This evening, I voted against the measure on the House floor to expel Rep. George Santos. The underlying reasoning for my decision hinges on the principle that Congress must be deliberate when it decides to regulate or discipline an individual
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined an overwhelming bipartisan majority of her colleagues to pass a package of three funding bills that support veterans, invest in agriculture and rural communities, and
Sen. Andre Jacque is seeking cosponsors for a bill that would require health insurers to cover certain costs related to participating in a clinical trial. In a memo sent to other lawmakers, the De Pere Republican says the legislation aims
A group billing itself as the Wisconsin Elections Committee is up with a new TV ad that threatens to oust Assembly Speaker Robin Vos unless he allows the impeachment process against the state’s top elections official to proceed.
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard’s (D-Madison) bipartisan Child Victims’ Act received a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families. Currently, civil charges regarding the sexual assault of a child must be
Viroqua, WI – Today, at Fifth Season Cooperative in Viroqua, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced a package of bills to invest in Wisconsin agriculture and fight food insecurity. These bills provide funding to connect food
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Trempealeau County. The deer was harvested in the town of Hale. This detection will cause the following: Trempealeau and Jackson
“Addressing the lack of treatment options for Wisconsinites experiencing a mental health crisis has been one of our agency’s top priorities. Far too many people who are in crisis are brought to an emergency room with a long wait time
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a multistate coalition of 25 attorneys general in submitting a letter to urge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen guidance and provide clear warning labels regarding incorrect pulse oximeter readings for patients of color. This letter comes on the
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho.) and nine other Senate Finance Committee Republicans in sending a letter regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule to change Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) operations in ways that offer no material benefit
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he’s investing $36.6 million into building projects across the state in Janesville, Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Door County that were previously rejected by members of the Wisconsin State Legislature in the 2023-25 Capital Budget process. The governor’s investment is projected to support over 400 jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to better protect Americans from getting sick and to end deaths from the flu by supporting our nation’s preparedness and response. The Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2023, or Influenza Act, will invest in vaccine development, promote
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today launched a new service that will transform the support structure for families of children with delays, disabilities, special health care needs, or mental health conditions. Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network includes a user-friendly website and toll-free helpline that lets families easily connect
At a time when the world is reeling from the Russian assault on Ukraine and the bloody conflict in Israel-Palestine, the Madison-based Interfaith Peace Working Group, along with the UW-Madison’s Center for Interfaith Dialogue and the UW Nonviolence Project, are initiating a year-long conversation on the power of nonviolence to achieve social justice and
The Madison Police Department has agreed to settle a records lawsuit brought by Madison journalistBill Lueders, formerly of Isthmus, Wisconsin Watch and The Progressive. Lueders sued in September after being told he would have to wait over a year to receive records of internal investigations. After being sued, the department
(Madison, WI) – An Evening for Peace in Ukraine will include a panel discussion with World BEYOND War’s international director David Swanson, UW-Madison professor of community & environmental sociology Samer Alatout and UW-Madison professor of political science Andrew Kydd. The topic: “What should be done to end the war in Ukraine?” Experts
Madison, WI — At its annual conference, the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office honored staff and partners who initiated programs, went above the call of duty, and skillfully represented their clients. The Public Defender Board bestowed its highest honor, the Eisenberg Award, to the Wisconsin Judicare Legal Aid’s Indian Law
[Madison, Wis.] – Tuesday, October 31st, marked the final day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition – along with patient advocates and breast cancer specialists – garnered statewide media attention advocating for Senate Bill 121. Authored by Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) and Rep.
MADISON – In response to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip and Israel, Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement: “No one can deny that the Hamas attacks on October 7th were horrifying. For an armed group to attack, capture, and kill unarmed civilians is deplorable, and has
COTTAGE GROVE, Wis., Nov. 2, 2023 – Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small today announced $19.5 million in investments across three U.S. Department of Agriculture initiatives that are helping farmers adopt new climate-smart agricultural practices, supporting community infrastructure, and increasing economic development in rural Wisconsin towns and communities. “Thanks to
“This evening, I voted against the measure on the House floor to expel Rep. George Santos. The underlying reasoning for my decision hinges on the principle that Congress must be deliberate when it decides to regulate or discipline an individual Members’ words or actions through expulsions. Throughout my service in
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined an overwhelming bipartisan majority of her colleagues to pass a package of three funding bills that support veterans, invest in agriculture and rural communities, and expand access to affordable housing. By a vote of 82-15,
Sen. Andre Jacque is seeking cosponsors for a bill that would require health insurers to cover certain costs related to participating in a clinical trial. In a memo sent to other lawmakers, the De Pere Republican says the legislation aims to ensure clinical trial participants don’t face “unnecessary denial and
A group billing itself as the Wisconsin Elections Committee is up with a new TV ad that threatens to oust Assembly Speaker Robin Vos unless he allows the impeachment process against the state’s top elections official to proceed.
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard’s (D-Madison) bipartisan Child Victims’ Act received a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families. Currently, civil charges regarding the sexual assault of a child must be brought forward before the alleged victim turns 35 years old.
Viroqua, WI – Today, at Fifth Season Cooperative in Viroqua, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced a package of bills to invest in Wisconsin agriculture and fight food insecurity. These bills provide funding to connect food assistance organizations and schools with farmers, market Wisconsin products through
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Trempealeau County. The deer was harvested in the town of Hale. This detection will cause the following: Trempealeau and Jackson counties will renew the baiting and feeding bans already in
“Addressing the lack of treatment options for Wisconsinites experiencing a mental health crisis has been one of our agency’s top priorities. Far too many people who are in crisis are brought to an emergency room with a long wait time and transferred to a mental health facility while in law enforcement