FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2024Contact: Caleb Kulich, Public Information Officer, (608) 621-1290, caleb.kulich@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – Related to yesterday’s uncharacteristically warm February weather, recent storms – including a tornado in southern Wisconsin – have led consumers to seek contractors who can complete repair work as soon as possible. The Wisconsin Depart… Please

WEST ALLIS — School Choice Wisconsin Action and its legal ally, the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL), won a major legal victory Thursday with a judge ruling against the Department of Public Instruction’s “perfection rule” that serves as a major barrier for some families applying to participate in a choice program.

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from American Journal News revealed how California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) opposes the bipartisan bill to secure our border, which included Senator Tammy Baldwin’s “FEND Off Fentanyl” proposal to target the illegal fentanyl supply chain by disrupting and disbanding the Mexican cartels engaged in fentanyl trafficking. At a closed

Madison – Sen. Jesse James (R – Altoona) announced plans Friday morning to reallocate $15 million in previously unused funds to support emergency departments in Chippewa and Eau Claire counties. This move would ensure continued access to essential services in the wake of HSHS’ departure. “HSHS served over 22,000 patients

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will offer a bachelor of science in professional studies major starting in fall 2024 to promote bachelor’s degree completion for students who have either earned an associate degree or have significant college credits. The UW System Board of Regents on Feb. 9 approved the new

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) just won a major victory in its lawsuit challenging several Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) policies governing applications to participate in a parental choice program. The judge agreed with WILL that DPI’s actions do not comply with statutory rulemaking requirements

Milwaukee, Wis. – Ballots from a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election were counted on February 8 and the initial tally indicates the majority of employees who voted chose to be represented by the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals.  Joint statement from Tanya Atkinson, President & CEO of Planned Parenthood

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2024Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 29, 2024 for three seats on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Producers who grow and sell potatoes in the follow… Please log

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges users of all recreational vehicles to be mindful of safety in this year’s changing conditions when operating throughout the state. With climbing temperatures across the state, many of Wisconsin’s trails are again being used by ATV/UTV riders. However, a lack

EAU CLAIRE – Marshfield Clinic Health System is more than doubling its labor and delivery beds at Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire to meet the needs of the community in the wake of the recently announced hospital closures.  MMC-Eau Claire will expand its obstetrics unit from eight beds to 20 beds,

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services details how Wisconsinites are already saving money on prescription drug costs thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. According to the report, nearly 300,000 Wisconsinites will save an average of $475 a year

MADISON, Wis. – Construction work is on schedule at UW Health Eastpark Medical Center with a plan to begin seeing patients on Oct. 28. More than two dozen specialties will open their doors to patients in three phases, with most areas operational by mid-November. Eastpark Medical Center is across from East Madison Hospital on

This month, Democratic Lieutenant Governors held events on issues top of mind to voters across the country, from a roundtable on abortion access in Wisconsin, to a summit on gun violence prevention in Michigan, to tackling food insecurity in Minnesota.  See more highlights from our Lt. Govs. below:  KENTUCKY Lt.

Milwaukee, Wis. – Ordering flowers for Valentine’s Day? Don’t procrastinate, or you may end up falling for a scam. BBB.org/ScamTracker has received numerous reports from shoppers who turned to online florists for last-minute orders. They paid for a beautiful arrangement but got disappointing flowers – or nothing at all.  How the scam works Unfortunately, you wait…

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on President Joe Biden’s classified documents case, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “The Special Counsel report confirms what every American has known since his inauguration: Joe Biden is not mentally up for the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today filed a response to the expert report submitted to the Wisconsin Supreme Court last week in ongoing redistricting litigation regarding Wisconsin’s legislative districts. In January, Gov. Evers submitted fair maps to the Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider that are responsive to the will of