Madison, Wis – Recently released public comments include a major propane supplier warning the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that a Line 5 shut down could lead to regional propane shortages and price increases worse than the price increases and shortages that caused Wisconsin to declare a state of emergency

MADISON, Wis. — While Governor Evers has worked to properly fund and rebuild Wisconsin’s public education system after years of attacks by the previous administration, Tim Michels wants to undo those investments and do all he can to move schools backwards. Michels’ radical agenda would defund neighborhood public schools and

MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson has a long history of using his power in the Senate to enrich himself and his donors at Wisconsin’s expense. “Whether it was changing the 2017 tax bill in a way that benefited his biggest donors, using tax dollars to fly from his family’s Florida vacation

Washington, D.C. – Today, Defend Democracy Project released a report on the actions MAGA Republicans have taken in August alone to promote political violence and work to overturn the will of the voters. From directing violence against law enforcement after a search warrant was executed at Trump’s home to running

MADISON, Wis. – Following a monthslong negotiated rulemaking process by the U.S. Department of Education aimed at reaching new regulatory proposals, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a bipartisan group of states in providing comments commending the Department’s proposed improvements to the 90/10 Rule, which prohibits for-profit schools

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $90 million investment into K-12 education across the state as kids, families, educators, staff, and administrators are set to return to school and welcome students back for the upcoming school year in the coming days. The investment includes $15 million to double the governor’s “Get Kids Ahead” initiative to provide mental health

MADISON – The Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund (WEJF) is pleased to announce that Dr. Thomas K. Zander will receive the 2022 Howard B. Eisenberg Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honors those who have devoted significant time, talents, or resources to the provision or advancement of pro bono civil legal aid

MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, released two new ads, correcting false Republican attacks and emphasizing his plan to bring jobs back to Wisconsin. ‘Hard Work’ and ‘Truth’ are part of a multi-million dollar ad campaign on broadcast, cable, and digital throughout the state. While

MADISON, WI – On August 25th and 26th, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended the Hunt Institute’s 2022 Early Childhood Leadership Summit in Phoenix, Arizona to learn more about innovative childhood development research that could inform public policies. After attending this institute, Representative Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “When it comes

The Bureau announces the release of State Retiree Health Insurance Reporting for the State of Wisconsin (report 22-10). The State Retiree Health Insurance program, which is one of the other postemployment benefits (OPEB) programs offered by the State of Wisconsin to eligible retirees, is administered by the Department of Employee

MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) to use their safety equipment and smart operating skills as trails and routes are expected to by busy over the holiday weekend. So far this

Madison ­­– Last week, August 24, 2022, the United States Department of Homeland Security released its final rule on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”). The final rule preserves the DACA program by maintaining the existing eligibility criteria to receive DACA and reaffirming the purpose behind DACA. RISE Law Center applauds

Winnebago, Wis. – Michael Blake walked away from the minimum security Winnebago Correctional Center in Winnebago this afternoon. The incident has been reported to local authorities. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this individual should immediately contact law enforcement. Name: Michael Blake Year of Birth: 1979 Gender: M Race: White

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that an unvaccinated yearling Standardbred gelding in Trempealeau County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). It is the state’s first confirmed case of WNV in a horse this year. Symptoms of WNV in horses

MADISON — Today, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, hosted a meet and greet with Milwaukee seniors for the launch of the new grassroots coalition: “Seniors for Mandela.” Mandela met with “Seniors for Mandela” members to hear about the issues most important to the group, including the protection

Madison, WI — There have been several news articles across the state of Wisconsin addressing the issue of professional licensure delays. The delays themselves have run across many employment sectors, but the backlog of those seeking to join the medical field is the most significant. “With the backlog of licensures on

MADISON, WI – On Wednesday, August 24th, UW-Health nurses voted in favor of a three-day strike from September 13th-16th if UW-Health’s administration refuses to recognize their union. On this, Representative Stubbs (D-Madison), whose district contains University Hospital, released the following statement: “UW-Health is one of the primer healthcare institutions in our

MADISON, Wis. — Following today’s announcement that President Biden will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Labor Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement welcoming the president to the state: “Joe Biden is the most pro-worker, pro-union, and pro-job president of our lifetime. From the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced its 2022 wild rice season shows another year of a varied outlook for harvesters. Based on ground and aerial surveys, this year’s manoomin (wild rice) crops appear to be relatively average across the northern part of the state. “While most lakes,