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

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MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Dustin Deming understands when he meets a patient newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer how it will impact their life – because of how it has impacted his, twice. Deming, a medical oncologist and laboratory researcher at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, who focuses on gastrointestinal

Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced the kickoff of its “Prosperity is Possible” tour, a series of statewide events focused on providing relief to Wisconsinites who are struggling to make ends meet under Biden’s disastrous economic agenda. The tour will shed light on the economic implications of “Bidenomics,” and hold

Beginning March 8, accounting students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will provide free income tax return preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a service of the IRS and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. To qualify for the service, clients should have income of $64,000 or less.

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MADISON, Wis. — Today, parties in the case for fair maps responded to the court-appointed independent experts’ recent analysis of submitted maps. According to the experts’ reports, the maps submitted by Republicans and right-wing intervenors Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) were obvious partisan gerrymanders, and in responses submitted today, Republicans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to advance the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act out of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill included several Senator Baldwin-authored provisions to expand access to flight education to train more commercial pilots, invest in aviation workforce training …

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