MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #230, raising the Juneteenth Flag for the fifth year in a row over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2024, as “Juneteenth” throughout
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) was named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters. He issued the following statement: “I’m honored to be recognized as a Conservation Champion and to earn a 100 percent score on the Conservation Scorecard.
MADISON, Wis. — As convicted felon Donald Trump brings his MAGA roadshow to the Badger State this afternoon, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling attention to just how out of step Trump’s radical agenda is with the future that hardworking Wisconsin families want
Today, ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Racine, local Racine leaders and community members held a press conference slamming Trump for his record of failure – from the Foxconn project in the city to the tens of thousands of jobs
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide agreement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. “Wisconsin DOJ is dedicated
Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their second round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election. “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent the values of their constituents.
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel wants to take away access to health care for hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites who have been able to access affordable coverage for themselves and their families through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Last year alone, the
STEVENS POINT – Last night, the Stevens Point Common Council unanimously voted to pass a resolution committing the city to 100 percent clean energy and carbon neutrality by 2050. The passage of this resolution is thanks to the support and
WISCONSIN – Wisconsin for Environmental Justice says it’s time for state and local officials to take action to make “Big Oil” pay their fair share after a new study shows that Wisconsin taxpayers face at least $16.7 billion in costs
“Thousands of Wisconsinites are going to gather in Racine to show their support for President Donald J. Trump. In less than one month, tens of thousands will gather in Wisconsin as President Trump formally accepts the Republican nomination. His America First
“Joe Biden continues to send mixed messages to the American people on illegal immigration, which will only force state Republicans to step up and take further action while the border crisis rages on,” said RSLC Deputy Communications Director Mason Di Palma. “No
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin’s number of reported antisemitic incidents rose again for the 8th consecutive year, marking a cumulative increase of 570% since 2015, according to the 2023 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents released today by the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the first annual Invasive Species Awareness Day will take place across Wisconsin State Park properties on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Several events will be held throughout the state
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced over a dozen Wisconsin farmers and rural small business owners will receive more than $2 million in grants to make energy efficiency improvements, cut costs, and strengthen the resiliency of their operations.
New Navigator polling reveals overwhelming support for work Democrats in Congress did to lower health care costs in recent years. The poll surveyed 61 battleground congressional districts. Americans say lower health care costs will have a positive impact on their
MADISON, Wis. – Today Attorney General Josh Kaul kicked off a series of visits to law enforcement agencies around the state that received grants from state opioid settlement funds that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) helped secure. Twelve Tribal
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WEDC will invest up to $2.15 million in performance-based tax credits as company creates hundreds of new jobs by 2026 MIDDLETON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined company officials and local leaders to celebrate the expansion of the PPD clinical
Some incoming freshmen at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are being rewarded for their competitive video gaming skills with esports scholarships. For the second straight year, UW-Eau Claire is offering five, one-time $2,000 scholarships to first-year students for the 2024-25
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Racine this afternoon, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Today, Donald Trump returns to the scene of his Foxconn failure for the first time since 2018—when he stuck a golden
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #230, raising the Juneteenth Flag for the fifth year in a row over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2024, as “Juneteenth” throughout the state of Wisconsin. A copy of the governor’s 2024
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) was named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters. He issued the following statement: “I’m honored to be recognized as a Conservation Champion and to earn a 100 percent score on the Conservation Scorecard. I prioritize clean air, clean water, and a healthy democracy.
MADISON, Wis. — As convicted felon Donald Trump brings his MAGA roadshow to the Badger State this afternoon, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling attention to just how out of step Trump’s radical agenda is with the future that hardworking Wisconsin families want for our state. “Donald Trump and his MAGA agenda have
Today, ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Racine, local Racine leaders and community members held a press conference slamming Trump for his record of failure – from the Foxconn project in the city to the tens of thousands of jobs Wisconsin lost while he was president. Again and again, Trump
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide agreement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. “Wisconsin DOJ is dedicated to protecting consumers against deceptive marketing, particularly when people’s safety
Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their second round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election. “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent the values of their constituents. Time and again people across the state have made it
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel wants to take away access to health care for hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites who have been able to access affordable coverage for themselves and their families through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Last year alone, the ACA health care plans reached record enrollment highs in Wisconsin. Now,
STEVENS POINT – Last night, the Stevens Point Common Council unanimously voted to pass a resolution committing the city to 100 percent clean energy and carbon neutrality by 2050. The passage of this resolution is thanks to the support and dedication of residents, business owners, local elected officials, city staff,
WISCONSIN – Wisconsin for Environmental Justice says it’s time for state and local officials to take action to make “Big Oil” pay their fair share after a new study shows that Wisconsin taxpayers face at least $16.7 billion in costs through 2040 to protect our families and communities from the
“Thousands of Wisconsinites are going to gather in Racine to show their support for President Donald J. Trump. In less than one month, tens of thousands will gather in Wisconsin as President Trump formally accepts the Republican nomination. His America First agenda will end Joe Biden’s crippling inflation, sky-high prices, the border
“Joe Biden continues to send mixed messages to the American people on illegal immigration, which will only force state Republicans to step up and take further action while the border crisis rages on,” said RSLC Deputy Communications Director Mason Di Palma. “No matter how Joe Biden and his Democrat allies in Washington
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin’s number of reported antisemitic incidents rose again for the 8th consecutive year, marking a cumulative increase of 570% since 2015, according to the 2023 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents released today by the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. There was a 13% uptick in reported antisemitic incidents
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the first annual Invasive Species Awareness Day will take place across Wisconsin State Park properties on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Several events will be held throughout the state to bring awareness to the impact of invasive species on
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced over a dozen Wisconsin farmers and rural small business owners will receive more than $2 million in grants to make energy efficiency improvements, cut costs, and strengthen the resiliency of their operations. “Wisconsin farmers and small businesses are the backbone of our
New Navigator polling reveals overwhelming support for work Democrats in Congress did to lower health care costs in recent years. The poll surveyed 61 battleground congressional districts. Americans say lower health care costs will have a positive impact on their lives, especially giving Medicare the power to negotiate lower prescription
MADISON, Wis. – Today Attorney General Josh Kaul kicked off a series of visits to law enforcement agencies around the state that received grants from state opioid settlement funds that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) helped secure. Twelve Tribal nations, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies received grants for
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WEDC will invest up to $2.15 million in performance-based tax credits as company creates hundreds of new jobs by 2026 MIDDLETON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined company officials and local leaders to celebrate the expansion of the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader
Some incoming freshmen at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are being rewarded for their competitive video gaming skills with esports scholarships. For the second straight year, UW-Eau Claire is offering five, one-time $2,000 scholarships to first-year students for the 2024-25 academic year. Billy Felz, UW-Eau Claire’s vice chancellor for enrollment
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Racine this afternoon, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Today, Donald Trump returns to the scene of his Foxconn failure for the first time since 2018—when he stuck a golden shovel in the dirt and promised Wisconsinites the eighth wonder