MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that the executive coalition of states, attorneys representing local governments, and Walmart have reached an agreement to resolve allegations that Walmart contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. The

MADISON, Wis. — On the first anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill into law, delivering on his promise to invest in our nation’s infrastructure, we’re highlighting the progress Wisconsin has made delivering safer roads and bridges, expanding rural broadband, and improving resilience to climate change since this critical legislation

MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, President Biden signed into law the bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making historic investments in our nation’s roads and bridges, expanding rural access to high speed internet, tackling climate change, and protecting access to clean water. “President Biden and our Wisconsin Democratic congressional delegation delivered a

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Scott Allen with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Allen was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) has awarded the 2022 Woman Veteran of the Year to Natalie Isensee, a former Marine Corps Captain and long-time veteran advocate. Isensee was formally presented the award by Governor Tony Evers and WDVA Secretary Mary Kolar at a Veterans Day

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees that are eligible for election to the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board’s board of directors. Corn producers in the specified districts will have until January 10, 2023 to vote on the following candidates: District

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Following the release of the ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation’s statewide analysis on jail voting in October, which found that eligible voters incarcerated in Wisconsin jails continue to face numerous obstacles when attempting to exercise their right to vote, the ACLU of Wisconsin Union issued a separate report

Winter is here with the first accumulating snow across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) encourages drivers to visit 511wi.gov to view the expanded and improved winter road conditions layer on Wisconsin roadways. “Weather in Wisconsin means driving conditions can change in an instant,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson said. “Motorists are

WAUKESHA, Wis. – The Justice for Brieon Green Coalition will be holding a rally and picket outside of Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department (515 W Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188). This rally and picket will be held on Friday, November 18,  at 3:15PM.  It has almost been 5 months since the

Loneliness and social isolation are on the rise in Wisconsin and across the United States, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While people of all ages and backgrounds can experience loneliness and social isolation, older adults and people with disabilities are uniquely susceptible which puts them at risk for significant health

WAUKESHA, WI — Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson, who was just reelected to a third four-year term, shares his endorsement of Justice Daniel Kelly in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court with the following statement: “When it comes to public safety, I’m not willing to take a chance. That’s why

This afternoon, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined The Story with Martha MacCallum to discuss President Biden’s meeting with General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jingping, and the urgent need to arm Taiwan against growing CCP aggression.  Watch the full interview HERE or read highlights of the conversation below. On Biden’s

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School and Marquette’s College of Education will co-host an event, “So Now What? The Path Ahead for Education in Wisconsin and the Nation,” featuring a report from the Center for Reinventing Public Education, followed by a panel with Wisconsin education advocates with diverse standpoints on

MILWAUKEE—Today, Alejandro Verdin, Campaign Manager for Judge Janet for Justice, released the following statement:  “It comes as no surprise that extremist Justice Rebecca Bradley has endorsed far-right Dan Kelly in his bid to capture the seat he lost resoundingly in 2020. “As Judge Protasiewicz travels the state and connects with

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center for Communication and Civic Renewal is hosting a conference titled “Renewing Civic Life in Wisconsin: Fulfilling the Legacy of Bill Kraus” on Nov. 18 at the Gordon Commons in Madison, Wisconsin.  The conference features a keynote lecture from former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson along

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Rob Portman (R-OH), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement on moving forward with the Respect for Marriage Act: “The Respect for Marriage Act is a needed step to provide millions of loving couples in same-sex

MADISON, Wis. — Last night, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler joined MSNBC’s Ayman to discuss how Wisconsin Democrats defied the odds to re-elect Governor Evers and preserved democracy by blocking Republicans’ quest for veto-proof supermajorities in the State Legislature.  Voters in Wisconsin resoundingly denounced Tim Michels’ radical vision for our state and

MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, November 15, Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman in partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks Department, County Executive David Crowley, and the Lake Park Friends group will hold a reopening ceremony for the historic Lake Park Ravine Road Bridge. The event will take place tomorrow from 1–3 PM in Lake Park and will include a ribbon cutting,

MILWAUKEE – In response to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s announcement Friday afternoon that the state will move forward with a proposal to widen I-94 to eight lanes along the East-West corridor between 70th Street and 16th Street in Milwaukee County, Rep. Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “To