WisGOP: Farm team candidates claim victories

MADISON, Wis. — In yesterday’s April 1st Spring Election, the majority of WisGOP Farm Team candidates were victorious in their local races. This was the fifth year of the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s Farm Team Initiative​​​​​. “I am grateful for all of the

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Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates Autism Acceptance Day

MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined autism advocates and autistic Wisconsinites and their families in celebration of Autism Acceptance Day at the State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “It was an honor to join

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment on Master Plan variance for Vernon Wildlife Area and Bloomfield State Habitat Area

Public comment period open through April 17 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a variance to the Southern Region Planning Group Master Plan. The proposed variance would designate nonmotorized trails at Vernon Wildlife Area and Bloomfield State Habitat Area.   As described in

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UW Health: Tips to cope with kids’ spring allergies

MADISON, Wis. – As spring arrives, so do seasonal allergies, which impact one in five kids in the United States.  Many kids start getting symptoms like sneezing, watery or itching eyes, runny nose and sniffling as the weather warms up. These symptoms are triggered when their immune system overreacts to something

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Marquette Law School: New national survey finds 70% oppose impeaching judges; 83% say president must follow Supreme Court decisions

Approval of the Supreme Court rises to 54%, highest since March 2022, but partisan differences on opinions of the Court and what motivates justices remain strong Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Raises alarms on Trump tariffs slapping higher prices on Wisconsin agriculture, manufacturing, and families

WATCH: Senator Baldwin delivers remarks ahead of Trump tariff announcement WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs and 10% minimum across the board tariffs that promise to raise costs on Wisconsin businesses and consumers. “Donald

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DNC: ICYMI: Chair Martin, WI and FL state party Chairs tout Dem momentum following last night’s election results as voters reject Trump-Musk agenda

Coming off the heels of last night’s election results, where Wisconsin voters resoundingly rejected Elon Musk’s attempt to buy a state Supreme Court seat and Democrats won down the ballot and Florida Democrats historically overperformed in some of the reddest districts in the country, the DNC hosted a press call

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: And Blumenthal, Hawley open investigation into Meta for alleged collaboration with CCP

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced an investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) for its alleged work to censor and provide artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including surveillance software, for the Chinese Communist…

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WisGOP: Farm team candidates claim victories

MADISON, Wis. — In yesterday’s April 1st Spring Election, the majority of WisGOP Farm Team candidates were victorious in their local races. This was the fifth year of the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s Farm Team Initiative​​​​​. “I am grateful for all of the hard work our team of candidates, grassroots activists, and staff

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent urges increased investment in public education following reelection, amid federal funding concerns

KAUKAUNA — After her reelection by Wisconsin voters, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly delivered a powerful message about the urgent need for adequate funding for public schools and libraries during testimony today before the Joint Committee on Finance at its first “Budget Listening Session.” Dr. Underly’s comments come on the

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Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates Autism Acceptance Day

MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined autism advocates and autistic Wisconsinites and their families in celebration of Autism Acceptance Day at the State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “It was an honor to join the Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin, advocates, and Wisconsinites

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Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Highlights potential impacts of expected federal funding cuts for health and human services

MILWAUKEE – This week, County Executive David Crowley penned an op-ed for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel following last week’s news of the Trump Administration’s plans to cut over $210 million in federal funding from health services in Wisconsin. The funding had been dedicated to supporting mental and behavioral health services, addressing substance use

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Fair Wisconsin ad Glaad: Response to spring election results in Wisconsin

(April 2, 2025 – Madison, WI, and New York, NY) GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and transgender (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, and Fair Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, are responding to the results of the April 1 election which elevated Susan Crawford to

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