Madison – This Thursday, March 2nd, the Legislative Bi-Partisan Trails Caucus will host an informational hearing featuring speakers highlighting regional partnerships for trail development happening on opposite ends of the state. The hearing will take place Thursday, March 2nd at 11:00 a.m. in 328 NW at the State Capitol. A presentation

Gov. Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) have awarded $1 million in grants to increase access to mental health and substance use care for underserved communities. Ten organizations will each receive $100,000 to develop projects that build on the ability of behavioral health professionals to support people

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting today detailed the deep relationship between Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Dan Kelly and some of the state’s leading anti-abortion special interest groups. Kelly’s allies include Pro-Life Wisconsin, an extremist group which has endorsed Kelly and opposes abortion in every circumstance — even to protect the life

MADISON – Department of Workforce Development Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek has appointed Jeremy Simon as assistant deputy secretary and Arielle Exner as legislative liaison for DWD, strengthening the department’s leadership on legislative and policy matters. “As we work to efficiently deliver effective and inclusive services to meet Wisconsin’s diverse workforce needs,

Contact: Jim Flaherty, Communications DirectorOffice 608/ 286-6308 – Cell 608/ 698-0928, jflaherty@aarp.org CUMBERLAND, WI – A proposal to double or possibly even triple the size of a small native plant garden exhibit on the grounds of the Thomas St. Angelo Public Library, 1305 2 nd Ave., has been selected to

Madison – Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) will hold additional State Budget Listening Sessions in the 81st Assembly District throughout March and April. As previously announced, Rep. Considine will also be holding listening sessions on March 4th in Sauk City and Baraboo with Sen. Dianne Hesselbein.  “I encourage all to come and speak their

Twenty-two years ago my husband and I learned at birth that one of our children had a rare genetic condition. We were shocked at this rare disease diagnosis – overwhelmed with sadness, helplessness in what this would mean for our child’s life, our family’s, the treatments and care, costs and

MIDDLETON, Wis. — The 55th Annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management & Homeland Security will take place Feb. 28 – Mar. 1 at the Madison Marriott West located in Middleton. The conference, hosted by Wisconsin Emergency Management, will focus on the evolving challenges and risks everyone faces while serving

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement on reports that the U.S. Department of Energy believes a lab leak was the likely origin of the COVID-19 pandemic. “For over a year, anyone who suggested that COVID-19 may

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announces online resources to help local communities compete for federal grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). WisDOT’s new Summary Guide of Discretionary Grants, Letter of Support request form, and other items help guide local governments through the grant application process so they can

MADISON, Wis. – During Weights and Measures Week from March 1–7, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) celebrates the important work of DATCP’s Bureau of Weights and Measures. Their work guarantees that Wisconsin consumers can be confident they are receiving the full and true value of

The Richard Dilley Tax Center is now offering free tax preparation help via appointment through Dane County UW Extension, Dane County Executive Parisi announced today. The site exists as a place for Dane County residents to clear up any confusion they may have as they prepare to file their taxes

People who are on Medicare Advantage are disproportionately Black and Latino. The insurance industry is using this data point to suggest seniors of color will be disproportionately harmed by HHS’s proposed 2024 rate increase of $4 billion for Medicare Advantage plans. In reality, insurers are not doing enough to address

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), introduced the Annual Bipartisan Public Schools Week Resolution along with Representatives Sam Graves (MO-06), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), and 106 of their colleagues. This year Public Schools Week is February 27 to March 3, and it serves as a time to

Thanks to President Biden and Democrats in Congress, the Inflation Reduction Act capped insulin copays at $35 per month for seniors on Medicare. People of color are disproportionately affected by diabetes due to numerous systemic determinants of health that lead to barriers in accessing care. As a result, these communities

JANESVILLE – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) announced listening sessions in Janesville to discuss Wisconsin’s 2023-2025 State Budget or any other state issue. “With a record state surplus, this budget presents a critical opportunity to shape our state’s future. We hope that residents will attend

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the opening of entries for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The winning artwork from the Third District’s competition will be displayed alongside artwork from across the nation for one year in the U.S. Capitol, as well as on House.gov’s Congressional Art Competition page.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated the beginning of Public Schools Week by highlighting major investments and initiatives from his 2023-25 biennial budget to support Wisconsin kids and K-12 schools across the state.  As highlighted by Gov. Evers earlier this month and announced during his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message, the governor’s 2023-25 biennial budget proposal provides an increase of more than

(Milwaukee, Wis.) – Judge Bill Brash’s campaign for re-election to District 1 of the Court of Appeals announced today the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association. In a letter written to Judge Brash, Milwaukee Police Association Vice President Alexander Ayala said, “During these increasingly trying times, the over 1,400 men

The Wisconsin Education Association Council, representing public school teachers and education support professionals, celebrates Public Schools Week 2023, February 27–March 3; a week designated to highlight and show support for our local public schools.  “It’s time to shine a light on local public schools and share the stories of the