MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) stood alongside Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and her Democratic colleagues as they announced legislation that would place an advisory referendum on the ballot during the spring election in April of 2024 that read, “shall Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law be repealed and the constitutional

MADISON, Wis. – As part of comprehensive school safety training, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) is now offering training to all Wisconsin schools on the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and Standard Reunification Method (SRM) during a school crisis response. The procedures taught in this

During its twelfth annual Renewable Energy Summit, RENEW Wisconsin, with presenting sponsors greenpenny and Invenergy, will honor individuals and businesses who have made significant and lasting advances in clean energy development in Wisconsin. The Summit will take place Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Monona Terrace in Madison. RENEW’s 2023 Summit, titled

MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin invites eligible organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15. These grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, diversity

MADISON, Wis. – Looking for a self-directed project this semester that can lead to prizes, mentoring and live connections to the business world? The 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest will accept entries online for the 2023 competition until 11:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. The contest is designed to

MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced LRB 1541-2, a resolution to place a question on the ballot asking voters, “Shall Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law be repealed and the constitutional rights guaranteed under Roe v. Wade be restored?” The legislators and their Democratic colleagues held a

WISCONSIN- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) calls on people to support the urgent need to add an advisory referendum to the April ballot to repeal Wisconsin’s dangerous criminal abortion ban. Statement from Tanya Atkinson, president of Planned Parenthood Advocates of WI “Wisconsin is facing a medical emergency that warrants direct action from

De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College will hold a State of the Economy event on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in Fort Howard Theater of the F.K. Bemis International Center on the St. Norbert campus. Scones and coffee will be served at 7:45 a.m. The free

Demonstrating the value the National Guard brings to local communities, a Wisconsin Army National Guard helicopter crew recently took part in a collaborative first responder search and rescue training exercise in southern Lincoln County. According to Maj. Don Graham, commander of the West Bend, Wisconsin-based Army Aviation Support Facility #1,

CONTACT: press@onecountryproject.org One Country Adds Champion for Rural America WASHINGTON, D.C. – The One Country Project today announced the addition of Sarah Godlewski as the newest member of its Board of Directors, bringing with her decades of first-hand experience throughout rural America. “We are thrilled for Treasurer Godlewski to join the

Contact: Steve Kwaterski skwaterski@liunagroc.com DeForest, WI – The Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council today announced that Gordon Hintz is the new Director for the Wisconsin Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust (LECET).  Wisconsin LECET works to identify, develop, and promote issues of mutual benefit and concern to both labor and management with the

RICHLAND CENTER, WISCON​SIN: An information session and town hall meeting will be held on Thursday, January 26 from 6:30pm to 8:15pm on the UW-Richland campus.  On November 22, 2022, UW System President Jay Rothman issued a directive to end in-person instruction at UW-Richland due to low student enrollment. The community responded with a

 MADISON, Wis. – If you think your dog has what it takes to help patients, UW Health Kids is encouraging dog owners to apply for the newly launched Caring Canines program.             The program is for volunteers and their dogs to make bedside visits and

Milwaukee, Wis. – The possibility of a cyberattack by a foreign country has gone from being the stuff of science fiction to a common threat that is often reported in the news. While it may seem like there is nothing an individual can do to stop a cyberattack, there are some best

MENOMONIE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Dunn County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, January 21, 2023. At approximately 9:08 p.m., law enforcement from Menomonie Police Department, Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and

WISCONSIN—January, 20,2023—The following is a statement from Tanya Atkinson, president of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin on the 50th Anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade Decision. “As we embark on the 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade, we are reminded of its significance and what has been lost. This year’s anniversary

MILWAUKEE— Judge Janet Protasiewicz’ campaign today announced her campaign has reserved $700,000 in television advertising in the three weeks leading up to the Primary Election Day. The ad time was reserved in the Milwaukee, Green Bay, Wausau-Rhinelander, Madison, and La Crosse-Eau Claire media markets. The campaign will also soon begin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers out for the early inland trout season to help protect our streams from aquatic invasive species. Some fishing streams may contain invasive species, and if care is not taken, those species can accidentally be transferred to another. New Zealand mudsnails