MADISON – President Joe Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the PM2.5 rule on Wednesday that would make significant changes to National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter, resulting in devastating economic consequences and exponentially higher costs for employers. Following the release of the new rule, WMC Executive Vice President

MADISON — The University of Wisconsin—Madison will build on its 175 years of excellence with several bold new initiatives designed to address global challenges, notably artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability. In her second address before the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents today, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, Chancellor Jennifer L.

Milwaukee, WI – Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorsed Rep. Evan Goyke today in his bid for Milwaukee City Attorney. This endorsement highlights the organization’s confidence in Goyke’s commitment to prioritizing and defending reproductive freedom and health care in Milwaukee. Rep. Evan Goyke expressed his gratitude for the endorsement, stating,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), questioned the CEOs of Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Bristol Myers Squibb on the exorbitant prices they charge hard-working families as their companies turn record profits. Senator Baldwin juxtaposed

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Town of Crescent, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in Town of Crescent, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, January 20, 2024. At approximately 8:39 p.m., Oneida County Sheriff’s Office received two hang-up

MADISON, Wis. — Law enforcement officers, firefighters, forest rangers, conservation workers and other state, county and municipal employees who dedicate their lives to serving our communities deserve to retire with dignity and security. Today, Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) introduced LRB 5707/1, a bill that would provide a state tax

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MADISON, Wis. — Today, an article from Urban Milwaukee emphasized the bipartisan praise Tammy Baldwin receives for her work for Wisconsin, dedication to constituent services, and rare ability to overperform in rural and traditionally Republican counties. Key Excerpts: Urban Milwaukee: Even Republicans Praise Tammy Baldwin “Democrat’s ability to court rural

Milwaukee WI – Since 2015, The Get The Lead Out Coalition (GTLO), a Milwaukee community frontline group dedicated to the eradication of lead from our environment has pushed Milwaukee to remove toxic lead pipes tainting our water with lead.  GTLO is responding to the recent announcement made by the Milwaukee Water Works (MWW).

MADISON – Representative Mark Born (R – Beaver Dam) released the weekly radio address onbehalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hi, State Representative Mark Born here. Recently, Assembly Republicans introduced four billsthat, if signed into law, will reduce taxes on Wisconsinites by over two billion dollars. These cutsare targeted to the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his administration’s efforts to bolster mental health supports statewide and the creation of the Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health, as announced in his 2024 State of the State address.  Gov. Evers had previously declared 2023 the Year of Mental

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senate conservatives in a press conference to expose how the Senate border supplemental does more harm than good by not only failing to secure the border but also by hindering a future president’s ability to do so. Additionally, Sen. Johnson joined Fox News

Madison, Wis. – February 8, 2024 – The Center for Black Excellence and Culture is excited to announce the launch of the Attorneys for Black Excellence Initiative, a new fundraising effort with a goal of raising $250,000 from Greater Madison law firms and individual attorneys. This important initiative will help The

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has awarded brownfield assessment services to Juneau County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at a former auto salvage yard in the town of Necedah.The award is from the DNR’s Wisconsin Assessment Monies program, which provides

February 8, 2024 For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608-266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Wisconsin DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section uncovered a growing number of fraud instances against consumers from an influx of out-of-state businesses licensed as wholesale dealers in Wisconsin. In the last two months, 32 wholesale dealer licenses were revoked

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 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 Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible grow… Please log in

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024, which extends this critical program for another five years through 2031 and increases its annual funding. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)