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MADISON – First Lady Kathy Evers and Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson honored six outstanding families and two foster youth during the 2022 Governor’s Foster Care Award ceremony on May 24, 2022, in the Assembly Chamber
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, joined U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and three of their Republican colleagues in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary
MADISON, Wis. — Far-right election conspiracy theorist Bob Spindell – who fraudulently posed as a Donald Trump elector in 2020 as part of a scheme to overturn the will of the people – now wants to serve as Chair of the
MADISON, Wis. –Attorney General Kaul today announced a $19.2 million multistate settlement with Ford Motor Company regarding claims that Ford falsely advertised the real-world fuel economy of model year 2013–2014 C-Max hybrids and the payload capacity of model year 2011–2014
MADISON, Wis. – Last week, every Wisconsin Republican in the U.S. House voted against emergency funding to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States. Every Wisconsin Democrat voted for the bill. “The Wisconsin Republican Party is even worse
MADISON — In March, Lennon Rodgers ventured into Wisconsin’s State Archive Preservation Facility for the first time. It’s a space not unlike the archaeology warehouse featured in “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” except in the Wisconsin version, there’s a vintage
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced the Dane County Tree Canopy Working Group’s partnership with the American Geophysical Union’s Thriving Earth Exchange program. The Working Group is a cross-sector collective of county and municipal organizations working to maintain, protect, and
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, a new report highlighted that the majority of voters disagree with Roe v. Wade being overturned, which Ron Johnson has called “the correct decision.” Key Points: UpNorthNews: EXCLUSIVE: Voters Oppose National Abortion Ban and Are ‘Worried’ and ‘Angry’ Over State
For many of us, Memorial Day signifies the beginning of summer. We start picnicking, tending our gardens, wrapping up the school year, pumping up our bike tires and making summer vacation plans to enjoy the weather. We set this benchmark
MADISON, WI – MAY 24, 2022 – The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter is hosting a Research Meet and Greet Event on June 9 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Keva Sports Center, 8312 Forsythia St., Middleton. This event, hosted during Alzheimer’s
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), along with Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-04), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Dan Bishop (NC-09), and Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01), sent a letter to the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan, concerning
MADISON, Wis. – After a long weekend at the Republican Party of Wisconsin dumpster fire of a state convention, all the GOP candidates for governor ended up with a loss after delegates at the convention did not endorse a gubernatorial candidate. Despite
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds Memorial Day weekend travelers to buckle up, put their phone down, plan their routes and drive carefully though work zones. “Safety never takes a holiday and motorists should slow down and be patient
AFSCME Wisconsin filed a charge with the National Labor Relations Board this morning, accusing the American Red Cross of bargaining in bad faith. AFSCME Locals 1205 and 1558 represent 300 Red Cross employees in Wisconsin and northern Iowa. Their most
May 24, 2022, Madison, WI– In round four of the RAND Hospital Price Transparency Study, we see the same message confirmed again from the last round: hospital prices remain high. Prices paid to hospitals during 2020 by employers and private insurers
Dane County will provide local schools $1.5 million in additional dollars 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
MADISON — Today the Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) announced its endorsement of Attorney General Josh Kaul for reelection. HRC PAC is committed to engaging our volunteers, members and supporters to mobilize the 700,000 Equality Voters in Wisconsin in support
WASHINGTON — On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland questioning whether Blue Star
This summer, Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) will host a series of field forums across the state, featuring WGF member experts, together with partners, policy makers, and local stakeholders in the field. These forums will provide a space for sharing ideas, learning from others, and
Madison, Wis. – May 24, 2022 – Today, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture – a multimillion-dollar project inspired, designed, and led by Black residents – announced it has received a $2.5 million gift from Ascendium Education Group. The Madison-based
MADISON – First Lady Kathy Evers and Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson honored six outstanding families and two foster youth during the 2022 Governor’s Foster Care Award ceremony on May 24, 2022, in the Assembly Chamber of the State Capitol. Danielle Calhoun of Tomah, Akilah Adams
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, joined U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and three of their Republican colleagues in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas requesting the immediate release of all documents related
MADISON, Wis. — Far-right election conspiracy theorist Bob Spindell – who fraudulently posed as a Donald Trump elector in 2020 as part of a scheme to overturn the will of the people – now wants to serve as Chair of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. A vote on the matter will take
MADISON, Wis. –Attorney General Kaul today announced a $19.2 million multistate settlement with Ford Motor Company regarding claims that Ford falsely advertised the real-world fuel economy of model year 2013–2014 C-Max hybrids and the payload capacity of model year 2011–2014 Super Duty pickup trucks. Wisconsin will receive $325,247 from the
MADISON, Wis. – Last week, every Wisconsin Republican in the U.S. House voted against emergency funding to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States. Every Wisconsin Democrat voted for the bill. “The Wisconsin Republican Party is even worse than ‘all talk and no action’ – Republican politicians are
MADISON — In March, Lennon Rodgers ventured into Wisconsin’s State Archive Preservation Facility for the first time. It’s a space not unlike the archaeology warehouse featured in “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” except in the Wisconsin version, there’s a vintage Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and lots of historic beer barrels. State
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced the Dane County Tree Canopy Working Group’s partnership with the American Geophysical Union’s Thriving Earth Exchange program. The Working Group is a cross-sector collective of county and municipal organizations working to maintain, protect, and expand the public and private tree canopy across the County.
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, a new report highlighted that the majority of voters disagree with Roe v. Wade being overturned, which Ron Johnson has called “the correct decision.” Key Points: UpNorthNews: EXCLUSIVE: Voters Oppose National Abortion Ban and Are ‘Worried’ and ‘Angry’ Over State of Abortion Rights Americans widely oppose the idea of a
For many of us, Memorial Day signifies the beginning of summer. We start picnicking, tending our gardens, wrapping up the school year, pumping up our bike tires and making summer vacation plans to enjoy the weather. We set this benchmark for the day that, hopefully, night-time frosts are over and
MADISON, WI – MAY 24, 2022 – The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter is hosting a Research Meet and Greet Event on June 9 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Keva Sports Center, 8312 Forsythia St., Middleton. This event, hosted during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, is an opportunity for professionals and
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), along with Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-04), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Dan Bishop (NC-09), and Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01), sent a letter to the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan, concerning the commission’s review of Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter. “Big
MADISON, Wis. – After a long weekend at the Republican Party of Wisconsin dumpster fire of a state convention, all the GOP candidates for governor ended up with a loss after delegates at the convention did not endorse a gubernatorial candidate. Despite this reality, Rebecca Kleefisch, Kevin Nicholson, Tim Ramthun, and Tim
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds Memorial Day weekend travelers to buckle up, put their phone down, plan their routes and drive carefully though work zones. “Safety never takes a holiday and motorists should slow down and be patient as summer travel season gets underway,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson
AFSCME Wisconsin filed a charge with the National Labor Relations Board this morning, accusing the American Red Cross of bargaining in bad faith. AFSCME Locals 1205 and 1558 represent 300 Red Cross employees in Wisconsin and northern Iowa. Their most recent contracts expired on September 30, 2021, yet Red Cross
May 24, 2022, Madison, WI– In round four of the RAND Hospital Price Transparency Study, we see the same message confirmed again from the last round: hospital prices remain high. Prices paid to hospitals during 2020 by employers and private insurers for both inpatient and outpatient services averaged 224% of what
Dane County will provide local schools $1.5 million in additional dollars 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. “Behavioral health
MADISON — Today the Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) announced its endorsement of Attorney General Josh Kaul for reelection. HRC PAC is committed to engaging our volunteers, members and supporters to mobilize the 700,000 Equality Voters in Wisconsin in support of Kaul and other pro-equality candidates up and down the
WASHINGTON — On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland questioning whether Blue Star Strategies, a Democrat lobbying firm, filed incomplete and misleading information
This summer, Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) will host a series of field forums across the state, featuring WGF member experts, together with partners, policy makers, and local stakeholders in the field. These forums will provide a space for sharing ideas, learning from others, and exploring far-reaching solutions to priority conservation issues. Ranging from touring
Madison, Wis. – May 24, 2022 – Today, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture – a multimillion-dollar project inspired, designed, and led by Black residents – announced it has received a $2.5 million gift from Ascendium Education Group. The Madison-based nonprofit became the third major founding donor in The Center’s