MADISON – Wisconsin assisted living and nursing home providers continue to endure a workforce shortage crisis, according to a new report produced by a coalition of provider associations including the Disability Service Provider Network, LeadingAge Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association, and the Wisconsin Health Care Association/Wisconsin Center for Assisted

Menomonie, Wis. — When she graduates in spring 2023 with a master’s in school counseling from University of Wisconsin-Stout, Tana Prokosch already will have multiple professional experiences working with children. In addition to two program-required field experiences scheduled during the 2022-23 academic year at area schools, including a full-time internship

Dr. Erik Ranheim, an academic physician with a distinguished record of achievement in medical education, will be the next chair of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Ranheim has been a faculty member for nearly two decades and has served

(MADISON)— Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following comments after the first meeting of the 2022 Legislative Council Study Committee on Occupational Licensure: “When I learned that Sen. Rob Stafsholt would chair the 2022 Study Committee on Occupational Licenses, I assumed it was because he was up to date on

PARK FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $3.75 million investment for infrastructure fixes to support water conservation efforts and safe drinking water for the city of Park Falls. The investment will help address rising operating costs.  “The city of Park Falls has faced changing community needs, higher costs, and limitations

Incumbent senators agree that Tom is best candidate to represent district BROOKFIELD, WI — Navy veteran, small business leader, and candidate for Wisconsin’s 5th Senate district, Tom Palzewicz, announced today that he has earned the endorsement of State Senators Kelda Roys, Chris Larson, Melissa Agard, and Tim Carpenter. “Tom Palzewicz

“No one could ever doubt that Robin is a conservative Republican. He’s been an activist for the conservative cause since we worked together when I was Governor and he was a college student. He’s a powerful check on the woke liberal agenda. He’s smart. He’s a listener. He’s an extraordinary

MOUNT PLEASANT, WI AUGUST 3, 2022 — Local watchdog organization, A Better Mt. Pleasant will host a town hall meeting and panel discussion on the Foxconn development project on August 31, 2022 at the SC Johnson iMET Center from 7 to 9 p.m.   The town hall discussion will feature

Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Journal reported that Wisconsin GOP U.S. Senator Ron Johnson suggested Social Security and Medicare should be turned into discretionary spending — leaving these entitlement programs that millions of Seniors and people with disabilities rely on susceptible to Republican budget cuts each year.  Despite its overwhelming popularity, Republican have repeatedly floated

Projects to increase access and build workforce for mental health and substance use services MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced $14.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to directly support youth mental health services, as well as new

Dane County will provide five local school districts $265,554 in funding to help meet the increasing behavioral health needs of K-12 kids, County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. The funds will help schools add staff and resources to support the work of teachers, young people, and their families. “With this

MILWAUKEE_ The Republican Party will decide this week whether it will hold its 2024 convention in Milwaukee when the full Republican National Committee meets Aug. 2-5. The announcement comes after a site selection panel in July chose Milwaukee as the likely host city for the Republican National Convention.  UWM faculty members can assist

West Allis, Wisc. – Tim Michels, the 12-year veteran Army Ranger officer, successful businessman, and outsider running for governor promises to trust and empower parents with universal school choice. “The Walker-Kleefisch administration led the state government for eight years and yet proposed only small steps to expand school choice,” said Michels. “Now my

MADISON, WI – Some polling places have changed since the April election. The City of Madison Clerk’s Office recently sent postcards to voters in areas impacted by polling place changes. The City Clerk’s Office encourages you to confirm your polling place before heading out to vote on August 9. You

TODAY: Mandela Barnes and Wisconsin State CAP to Hold Press Conference in Oshkosh RSVP with press@mandelabarnes.com  WATCH: Learn More About How Mandela Will Support Unions in the U.S. Senate Here  MADISON — Today, United Auto Workers (UAW) Wisconsin State CAP announced its endorsement of Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes. “My story wouldn’t

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 15 online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations. Deer population levels vary throughout the state, and antlerless harvest opportunities vary