STEVENS POINT – Secretary Mary Kolar of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that the state agency will be working with the Simmy Foundation, a nonprofit focused on veteran mental health, and the Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association (WPMCA) to increase awareness and enrollment of veterans

Appleton, WI – Pro-union and populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson launched his new official campaign website with a new logo that plays off his paper mill roots and his book One Day Stronger which focuses on how he and the local labor union were able to save the Appleton

Dave Mahoney, who was elected as Dane County Sheriff in 2006 and retired in 2021, has endorsed Melissa Ratcliff for Wisconsin State Assembly. “Melissa Ratcliff is a true public servant who works tirelessly to find solutions to tough problems,” Mahoney said. “Melissa Ratcliff knows the issues and communities in District

WASHINGTON—On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Karen Long and John Rohrer, the directors of the Tomah, Wisconsin and Madison, Wisconsin Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMC), respectively, regarding the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Following Sen. Johnson’s April 13, 2022 letter to the Milwaukee VAMC, several employees at

STURGEON BAY — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Preston Cole, today announced the administration has selected GRAEF through a qualifications-based selection process to provide pre-design through construction services on the Potawatomi Observation Tower at Potawatomi State Park. The governor also announced his commitment to include

Eau Claire, WI — Today, Eau Claire Firefighters Local 487 announced their endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. Local 487 joins the Stevens Point Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 484, and workers from across the district in supporting Cooke. The only candidate in the WI-03 race from a working-class, labor

It has been revealed that Doug Lafollette will be having a primary challenge from the Chair of the Dane County Democrat party. At his last campaign in 2018 he stated a primary challenge to him was a nuisance. Even the democrat party is sounding the alarm bell that 40 years

MADISON, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski today proclaimed School Library Worker Day in Wisconsin to celebrate the hard work of the librarians and media specialists working in school libraries from Superior to Racine. “School librarians have a big part in our children’s education. By ensuring equitable access to books

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has appointed leaders and members of the military and veteran community from around the state to serve on the Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity. The commission was announced during the governor’s 2022 State of the State address earlier this year and created in the days following by Executive Order #157. The commission is

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with a bipartisan coalition of 53 attorneys general, is urging Congress to pass The Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022. The legislation addresses gaps in support for public safety officers who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with the high-risk

WISCONSIN — Today, Protect Our Care is kicking off the final week of Medicaid Awareness Month, which examines the critical role Medicaid has played in reducing disparities in health coverage and improving overall health outcomes for vulnerable communities. Research confirms that Medicaid expansion saves lives and drastically reduces racial health disparities.

BALDWIN, Wis. ― Farmers in western Wisconsin are finding they can implement successful and sustainable conservation practices faster as a group openly sharing experiences, rather than individuals experimenting alone. Jerry Emmert and his brother, Jim, are the third generation to farm the family’s land. Now, along with crop farming, they own and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making it easier for the public to get involved in decisions that affect the air they breathe by rolling out a new webpage to engage in the air permit process. The new webpage helps people find recent air permit actions and air

Greenfield, WI – Republican candidate and former Milwaukee Alderman, Bob Donovan, announced today that he will run for state Assembly in the 84th District. Upon his announcement, Donovan released the following statement: “First and foremost, I believe I have a great deal to offer and continue to want to make a

Washington, D.C. – Like many other hypocritical Democrats running for public office this year, Mandela Barnes pledged to forgo campaign donations from registered corporate PACs but has since broken that promise. Earlier this month, Barnes claimed that he hasn’t taken “one dime in Corporate PAC $$.” But, according to The Washington Free Beacon: [Barnes] has accepted

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding the continuation of Gableman’s investigation into the 2020 election: “In June of 2021, Speaker Robin Vos hired Justice Michael Gableman and created the Office of Special Counsel, on behalf of the legislature, to investigate the concerns

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to announce that 18 health care providers from around the state have received the annual Wisconsin “Big Shot” award from DHS for their efforts to vaccinate children against diseases. This recognition is given to health care providers who have vaccinated 90% or