Today, Democrat Tara Johnson, former La Crosse County Board Chair, announced her campaign for the newly drawn 96th Assembly District. She lives in the Town of Shelby in southern La Crosse County, which is now at the heart of the previously red district which includes southern La Crosse County and

MADISON, WI – On March 5, 2024, Senate Bill 568–relating to: creating a task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls was removed from the Senate Committee on Government Operations and was re-referred to the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families, where

Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address to U.S. Congress tonight, Informing Democracy Executive Director Jenna Lowenstein issued the following statement: “In the years since President Biden’s first address at the Capitol, which took place just months after a deadly insurrection, our country has faced a growing movement

Delafield, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) continues to expand internal capabilities as the organization has named Courtney Mullen to the role of Director of External Affairs. In her new role, Courtney will oversee IRG’s day-to-day external communications and marketing strategies and help build bridges throughout the state by

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and seven of their Senate GOP colleagues in the introduction of a resolution fighting reckless government spending. “Earmarks are the gateway drug to more massive deficit spending,” Sen. Johnson said. “Even some Republicans joined with Democrats to contribute

Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address tonight, mayors from across the country penned op-eds in local newspapers highlighting the impact his Investing in America agenda continues to have on their cities. Thanks to unprecedented levels of funding to address longstanding infrastructure needs, improve public safety and build

Video of the press conference can be downloaded here WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson hosted a press conference to call attention to the fentanyl crisis in Wisconsin and highlight their work to combat it ahead of the State of the Union. Chief

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat snack stick product, Sweet Maple Bacon Sticks with Bacon, produced by Rackow Family Sausage in Juda. This alert is due to the product being misbranded and containing an

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address this evening, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement: “The Biden-Harris Administration has accomplished more for Wisconsinites in three years than most presidents have accomplished in two terms—defending freedoms, protecting democracy, helping create … Please log in

This week, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled that the City of Glendale violated the Open Records Law when it redacted information from a liquor license applications.  According to the Court of Appeals, “the public [has] a unique interest in knowing the details of the applicants for a license to sell alcohol beverages that would allow

MADISON, Wis. – Tammy Baldwin is morphing again. This time, she is cosplaying as a Trump-friendly Democrat to keep her political career intact. In her first television ad of the 2024 campaign, Baldwin went out of her way to brag about President Trump signing a bill into law that she proposed over half

Hi, State Senator Jesse James here. The Chippewa Valley was turned upside down two months ago when HSHS suddenly announced they would be leaving our area within 90 days. Their departure meant the closure of two emergency departments, 1400 people out of work, and 40,000 patients left without access to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on signing Assembly Bill 1023, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 101, which expands the current child and dependent care tax credit from 50 percent to 100 percent of the federal credit, helping reduce the tax burden for families struggling to

ALGOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Trinidad Shipwreck on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented the certificate to Brendon Baillod and Robert Jaeke. The shipwreck is located 9.5 miles east of the Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse, partially embedded in the

MOSEL, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Mojave Shipwreck on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to Steve Radovan. The shipwreck is located 12.5 miles northeast of the Sheboygan Breakwater Lighthouse, partially embedded in a lakebed 295 feet

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of Lakeview Hospital in Milwaukee (Milwaukee County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Lakeview Hospital was one of Milwaukee’s earliest and most successful osteopathic hospitals. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented the certificate to Carl Mueller and Jen

MADISON — The party Just. Keeps. Going! As the University of Wisconsin nears the close of its 175th anniversary year, there’s one final flagship event you won’t want to miss. It’s the biggest and best yet, with more than 60 events. UW–Madison is opening its doors wide, inviting everyone to

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) won its lawsuit against the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Wednesday in the District II Court of Appeals. The 2-1 decision confirms the DNR is violating the law by regulating so-called “emerging contaminants” as hazardous substances under Wisconsin’s Spills Law without written

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the biggest manufacturers of inhalers, today announced they will be capping the out-of-pocket cost for all their inhaler products at $35 per month. This follows Senator Baldwin and her colleagues launching an investigation into the high costs Americans pay for inhalers and demanding answers from the

Delafield, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) continues to expand internal capabilities as the organization has named Courtney Mullen to the role of Director of External Affairs. In her new role, Courtney will oversee IRG’s day-to-day external communications and marketing strategies and help build bridges throughout the state by