MADISON — Seventeen Wisconsin high school seniors have been named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalists by the U.S. Department of Education, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, established in 1964, recognizes and honors the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors.

An estimated 1,100 Wisconsin Medicaid members with an opioid use disorder will have access to residential treatment this year, thanks to $2.5 million in grants from the Department of Health Services (DHS) awarded to agencies serving 54 counties and four tribes. The funding from opioid settlement dollars will be used to cover

New reporting from the American Independent reveals Republican candidate for governor of Wisconsin Kevin Nicholson’s close, personal ties with crisis pregnancy centers — fake health care clinics that lie to pregnant people to coerce them out of getting abortions. Nicholson founded and ran No Better Friend, a tax-exempt organization whose “advocacy” emphasized

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that his office has obtained a civil judgment against Johannes Wakker requiring him to pay a $225,000 monetary penalty for alleged violations of the State’s manure management laws that occurred at Wakker’s Kewaunee County concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO). “Mismanagement of

(Muskego, WI) – State Representative Chuck Wichgers filed paperwork to run for the State Assembly in the 82nd Assembly District. The recently approved legislative maps moved Rep. Wichgers out of his current district, the 83rd, and into the district currently represented by Ken Skowronski (R-Franklin). Rep. Skowronski announced his retirement

Middleton – U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan today announced his endorsement of State Representative Dianne Hesselbein for the 27th Senate District: “I’m proud to endorse my friend Dianne Hesselbein for State Senate. She is a true progressive champion and an advocate for our community. She stands firm in her beliefs and is

(Eau Claire, WI) – Pablo Foundation, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and its students, the city of Eau Claire and Xcel Energy are investing more than $12 million to reduce the carbon footprint in the Sonnentag Event Center and John and Carolyn Sonnentag Fieldhouse. The announcement Thursday of the sustainability

Menomonie, Wis. — A graduate program at University of Wisconsin-Stout is building a national reputation for game design to match the university’s highly ranked undergraduate program in the field. The Master of Fine Arts in design has been ranked No. 6 in the nation this spring for game design among

[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch’s campaign for Wisconsin governor launched a new television ad on Thursday, focusing on her plans to support hard-working Wisconsin families. The ad entitled “A Good Living” features Rebecca talking about her commitment to lower taxes and strengthen vocational training. The 30-second ad will run on cable and

POYNETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Columbia County Shooting Range improvement project will begin this summer. Improvements include increasing sound mitigation to the 100-yard and 50-yard rifle ranges and the 50-yard shotgun range and adding a bullet catcher to the handgun range. In addition to the

Madison, Wisconsin, April 21 – As Earth Day approaches, 350 Madison Climate Action Team is excited to announce that as of 4/22, we will officially be known as 350 Wisconsin: Together for the Climate!  In 2021, 350 Madison was named as one of Dane County’s Climate Champions, but our work

MADISON, Wis. – Two years ago, when the bill was called “The Endless Frontier Act,” Wisconsin’s Mike Gallagher was among four bipartisan members of Congress who took the lead in pushing for deeper federal investment in science and technology to re-energize economic growth. Today, the Green Bay Republican is not

LAKETOWN – The WMC Litigation Center – an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – sent the Town of Laketown a “Notice of Claim” on Tuesday outlining how its Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) Ordinance is unlawful and preempted by Wisconsin statute. Representing seven claimants who are farmers, business owners,

OSHKOSH  – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) outlined his accomplishments in a new “Just The Truth” column on his wisfacts.com website today. “I have a lifetime of achievements both before and during my time as Wisconsin’s U.S. Senator,” wrote Senator Johnson. “I have documented these accomplishments not to brag and pat myself

MILWAUKEE – U.S. Senate Candidate Steven Olikara released his bold agenda to get Members of Congress to do their job, empower working people in politics, and root out corruption. His proposal includes a ban on Members from fundraising while Congress is in session and a plan to achieve Final Five Voting (open primaries and ranked choice general elections), making him the first U.S.

MADISON, Wis. – Rural patients who identify as Black are at sharply increased risk of death or leg amputation due to diabetic foot ulcers, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health that analyzed national data on patient outcomes. The study was

MADISON, Wis.—Opportunity Wisconsin has launched a new 5-figure digital ad as part of their multimillion dollar TV and digital advertising campaign calling out Senator Ron Johnson for putting his own personal profits above hardworking Wisconsinites. The new ad, “Fairness,” features Sara, an Eau Claire mother of two, calling out Senator Johnson

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) traveled to Yuma, Arizona and Pinal County to witness the firsthand impact of the humanitarian and national security crisis occurring at our southern border. His visit to Arizona comes a little under a year after Tiffany traveled to the Darién Gap in Panama, the

STOCKBRIDGE – Former Village of Stockbridge Trustee and current Chairman of the Republican Party of Calumet County, Ty Bodden, officially announces his candidacy for the 59th Assembly District. Ty Bodden placed second to Rep. Tim Ramthun in the 2018 fall primary election. Ty’s priorities are securing our elections, eliminating election

Lung Association “State of the Air” Report reveals that residents continued to face days of poor air quality   MILWAUKEE (April 20, 2022) –The 2022 “State of the Air” report, released today by the American Lung Association, finds that Milwaukee’s rankings were mixed for some of the most harmful and widespread