WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that Wisconsin is receiving $14.8 million in federal funds to connect more Wisconsinites to high-speed internet. The grant was awarded to Dairyland Power Cooperative to retrofit more than 240 miles of fiber optic communications to help connect more Wisconsinites in hard-to-reach and unserved

MADISON, Wis. – The UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center and UW Program for Advanced Cell Therapy, or PACT, will soon begin a clinical trial using a recently developed cell therapy to treat severe dry mouth, which is a significant symptom of graft-versus-host disease and Sjögren’s syndrome. Previously, the research

MADISON – Last night, the Republican-led Joint Committee on Finance was in session voting on budget items, including the Child Care Counts program. Representative Joers released the following statement: “Last night, Legislative Republicans decided not to prioritize our children. Providing $340 million to sustain our Child Care Counts program was

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin, a grassroots coalition of Wisconsin residents fighting for working people, will highlight recent votes from Wisconsin’s Republican congressmen with mobile billboards outside the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s annual convention this weekend in La Crosse. “Wisconsinites expect their elected officials to fight for working families,

MADISON, WI—(June 16, 2023)—Unhealthy Air Quality warnings in Madison this week prompted Madison residents to ramp up action to protect the city’s mature trees due to their role in mitigating pollution such as forest fire particulates. More than 80 families have posted lawn signs urging the city to save mature

Madison – On Thursday, the Wisconsin Committee on Joint Finance (JFC) voted to dedicate state funding for a Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Program that will help flood-prone communities assess flood vulnerabilities and implement hydrologic restoration projects that restore the landscape’s natural capacity to reduce flooding. The measure approved by the Joint

Disability and aging advocates thank the Joint Finance Committee for increasing funding for some key transportation programs. Many older adults and people with disabilities are nondrivers and rely on transportation programs to access nutrition, healthcare, and other basic needs. It is encouraging to see the 11% increase in the Seniors

June 16, 2023 – GREEN BAY, WI: To continue its support of one of Wisconsin’s largest industries, the Wisconsin Paper Council will host its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 20 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. As part of this strategic meeting Wisconsin Paper Council in partnership with Ahlstrom, a

Today, President Joe Biden announced that Michael Tyler will serve as Communications Director for the Biden-Harris 2024 reelection campaign.  “Michael Tyler is an exceptionally talented leader and communications professional, with a deep well of political expertise and experience,” said Biden-Harris 2024 Campaign Manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez. “We are so grateful to have

MADISON — Today, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) squandered opportunities to take action on agencies that have an incredible impact on the health and wellbeing of Wisconsinites — Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Department of Health Services (DHS). These agencies are pivotal to ensuring the safety of

Madison, Wis.–When the doors close on the American Girl Benefit Sale the afternoon of Sunday, June 25, it will mark the end of an era. This will be the last benefit sale Madison Children’s Museum will run. For over three decades, American Girl has donated their overstock and returned inventory

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers and Department of Children and Families Secretary Emilie Amundson release the following joint statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court Brackeen v. Haaland decision:  “For decades, the Indian Child Welfare Act has not only protected Native American children, but also kept them connected to

RACINE—Mayor Cory Mason released the following statement today: “We envision a city and state where every kid has the opportunity to reach their first birthday. Unfortunately that’s not the case in Racine. Infant mortality rates in the city and county are unacceptably high, especially for our babies who are African-American. “For

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Democrats called on JFC Republicans to do the right thing for Wisconsin families by fully funding the Child Care Counts program, ensuring child care is affordable and accessible for working Wisconsin families. In his 2023-25 biennial budget, Governor Evers proposed investing $340 million to make the

MADISON, WI —During yesterday’s floor session, Rep. Shelia Stubbs voted in favor of passing the shared revenue bill package. Rep. Stubbs released the following statement: “Yesterday the Wisconsin State Legislature passed the debated shared revenue bill package. It took time and much negotiation among our Governor and GOP legislative leaders

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230615GOPAddress.mp3 MADISON – Representative Rodriguez (R – Oak Creek) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. This week the state’s budget-writing committee voted to make historic investments in K through 12 education in our state! The proposal our committee approved provides over one billion dollars in

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230615DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating 2022 economic impact data showing Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated $23.7 billion in total economic impact, surpassing the previous record year of $22.2 billion set in 2019. More information on Wisconsin’s record-breaking year can be found here, and more information on

MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County Supervisor Liz Sumner today announced her candidacy for the office of Milwaukee County Comptroller, the county’s chief financial officer, in the April 2024 election. Sumner’s candidacy stands strong on a platform of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and collaboration. She is committed to ensuring the financial health

Madison – A freshman lawmaker voted in support of two historic investments in Wisconsin today. Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) voted yes on the Shared Revenue Modernization bill and the School Choice Program Improvements bill. Following passage of these two unprecedented compromises, Rep. Rettinger said: “The work done negotiating these long-awaited

MADISON, WI – The Assembly passed historic legislation yesterday during a busy floor session. Rep. Plumer released the following statement: “After months of negotiation, we delivered wins for local communities, families, law enforcement, and small businesses all over the state. We also delivered common sense conservative wins that will help