Office of Children’s Mental Health Director Linda Hall today announces the publication of a new fact sheet, Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning, and what parents, health care providers, and policymakers can do to make a difference. Lead is a toxic metal that poisons the brain and body. There is no safe blood

June 19, referred to as Juneteenth, is the anniversary of the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved people in Texas and the former Confederacy on June 19th 1865. Though it has been celebrated in parts of the country for over 150 years, it was finally made a federal holiday in 2021.

MADISON — Today, Mandela Barnes released his new policy agenda to cut taxes for the middle class and lower costs for working families. As the only candidate who can authentically connect with the challenges working families are facing, Mandela is laser-focused on helping middle class workers and families keep more of what they

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Park System invites residents and visitors to come celebrate the completion of Phase 2 of the Discovery Trail Project at Retzer Nature Center on Wednesday, June 22 at 4:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony and pollinator activities. Retzer Nature Center is located at S14 W28167

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day today by sharing tips to reduce the potential for financial exploitation in financial accounts and increase the likelihood of prosecution should such exploitation occur. “I’ve been proud of our efforts to protect aging and older adults, including signing

MILWAUKEE (June 15, 2022) – Black Arts MKE is proud to present the third annual Milwaukee Black Theater Festival, returning to venues across the city from August 10-14. The week-long celebration of Black arts and culture features free and ticketed events throughout each day, including full-production and staged reading plays, an

(Milwaukee, WI) Today, June 15, 2022 marks 10 years since immigrant youth won the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. There are roughly 700,000 DACA recipients living in the U.S., and according to the American Immigration Council, there are 6,540 active DACA recipients living in Wisconsin as of March 2020. According to fwd.us, the

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), the most significant investment in wildlife and habitat conservation in a generation. This bipartisan legislation will help promote and enhance our nation’s conservation efforts and ensure the long-term health of fish and wildlife throughout the country. Our nation is currently facing

MILWAUKEE—Judge Janet Protasiewicz spoke out today ahead of former Justice Dan Kelly’s involvement in the Republican Party’s misinformation tour, in which so-called “Election Integrity Roundtables” are being used to mislead the people of Wisconsin. “It’s incredibly disappointing to see former appointed Justice Dan Kelly attach himself to this aggressively dishonest

MADISON, Wis. – When asked today whether he supports same-sex marriage or believes it should be banned, Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels said he believes “marriage should be between a man and a woman.” This comes two weeks after Governor Tony Evers raised the Progress Pride Flag above the State Capitol and Tim

I recently attended the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Regional Fiscal Leaders meeting in Washington, DC. This conference was designed to gather, connect and educate fiscal leaders in state legislatures to provide information, best practices and opportunities to connect with our colleagues. As the Co-Chair of the legislature’s budget-writing

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and five of their Republican colleagues in a letter to Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, requesting

MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin legislators prepare to convene next Wednesday for Governor Tony Evers’ special session on reproductive healthcare, the majority of Wisconsinites — 61% — support safe and legal access to abortion. Reproductive healthcare decisions should be made by individuals and their doctors, not legislators, justices, and special interests in the U.S.

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-GA) recently introduced H.R. 8006, the Student Loan Accountability Act. This legislation prohibits the Biden Administration from canceling student loan debt on a mass scale. Additionally, this bill prevents forgiven loans from being tax-exempt and blocks the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from sharing

MADISON – Yesterday, Ron Johnson said it was too soon to support the bipartisan gun safety framework that would put the safety of Wisconsin families before the gun lobby. Today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski is urging Wisconsin voters to tell Ron Johnson to prioritize commonsense gun legislation that protects our

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., June 14, 2022 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced that the Department has made $200 million available to strengthen the food supply chain and create opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs in rural communities. Today’s funding opportunity is one

Dr. Ellen M. Hartenbach, a gynecologic oncologist and expert in gynecologic cancer clinical trials, will become the next chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a faculty member in the department since 1995, Hartenbach has held numerous leadership roles and established several unique training practices and programs, including

MADISON, Wis. – This morning, during a speech at the AFL-CIO Quadrennial Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, President Biden laid out what Republican control could mean for Americans across the country – higher taxes for working people, lower taxes for the ultra-wealthy, and putting Medicare and Social Security on the chopping block