MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that they have several opportunities to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through acts of service and outdoor recreation at Wisconsin state parks throughout the month. Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Wisconsin native Gov. Gaylord Nelson to

[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Adam Jarchow introduced four policy proposals that will revamp the Department of Justice, help restore law and order in our communities, and Make Wisconsin Safe Again. The announcement builds on Jarchow’s plans to Back the Badge and stand proudly with law enforcement in reversing the rise in

[Fox Crossing, WI] – Andrew Thomsen, a Republican, announced his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 19th State Senate District today. A small business owner and fourth generation Wisconsinite with strong roots in the Fox Valley, Thomsen has the experience and understanding to promote the conservative values that make the Fox Valley and

Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 1034 relating to medical marijuana. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) will testify against the bill and released the following statement: “The most dangerous thing about cannabis in Wisconsin is that

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces that as part of the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ) continued effort to improve the criminal justice response to sexual assault, DOJ is offering regional sexual assault training courses for prosecutors across the state. The trainings will equip prosecutors with the knowledge

MADISON, Wis. – About 4% of cancers diagnosed in the U.S. each year, roughly 66,000 cases, are classified as head and neck cancer. Most are very treatable, especially when found in early stages. However, according to Dr. Tiffany Glazer, head and neck cancer surgeon, UW Health, and assistant professor of

Kevin Schanning, of Delta is running as a Democrat for the open 74th Assembly District seat.  “The people of Northern Wisconsin deserve a clean environment, access to quality and affordable health care, and fully supported public education. It is also important to our rural communities, and to all of Wisconsin,

MADISON— Yesterday, the Wisconsin Policy Forum released a report which showed that Wisconsin provided more support for small business than any other state in the country to help recover from the pandemic. From the report:  “The state has also set aside $1.33 billion for addressing the pandemic’s economic impacts, with $924.6 million obligated or

Wednesday, April 20, 2022: Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) recently published its Spring 2022 Advocacy Update which makes it clear that advocating for CAFO crushing regulations are top of mind. The update highlights a recently released report regarding the availability of land and manure spreading. Although MEA attempts to advocate for the elimination of

Tonight the next phase of the bus rapid transit (BRT) development passed with strong Common Council  support. The following statement can be attributed to Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway:   “I am excited to be moving forward into the 60% Project Design phase of the East-West BRT corridor, and  I want to thank

MILWAUKEE (April 19, 2022) – Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has announced that masks will be mandatory for students and staff in all district buildings. The policy will take effect Wednesday, April 20, 2022. The decision was made after determining a significant transmission of the virus within the city of Milwaukee. The mask policy is

I would like to thank my colleagues for today’s vote of confidence in selecting me as the next President of the Common Council. That I am the first Latino to hold this title is not lost on me, and I am grateful for this opportunity. I did not get here

One of my roles in the legislature is that I chair the Assembly Committee on Public Benefit Reform. In that role I work on ideas to make our public benefit programs more effective at their main function, which is to help people in need obtain or re-obtain gainful permanent employment

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will continue to require riders to wear masks on County buses. The decision comes out of an abundance of caution as COVID-19cases have increased locally over the past three weeks. “After careful consideration MCTS will continue to require masks on County buses at

STURGEON BAY, WI – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today presented Sturgeon Bay native Robert Nelson with medals he earned for his service in Korea. Nelson served in the U.S. Air Force’s 314th Air Division and deployed to Korea in 1957, where he helped stand up a new mission, United States Forces Korea.

MADISON, Wis. – Senator Ron Johnson’s 2022 Tax Day can be described in one word: trainwreck. While Ron Johnson was doubling down and defending efforts that in his own words “benefited” himself and his campaign donors, voters in Johnson’s hometown held a rally blasting Johnson for rigging the tax code

Green Bay, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Cofrin School of Business has received a generous gift from Schwab Advisor Services, in partnership with the Charles Schwab Foundation, for the newly named Charles Schwab Foundation Center for Personal Financial Planning and the Charles Schwab Foundation Boardroom. The Charles Schwab Foundation Center

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers and the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy released Wisconsin’s new Clean Energy Plan. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in support: “Today’s announcement of Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Plan is an important step forward in our efforts to curb climate

GREEN BAY, WIS. – April 12, 2022 – Green Bay Packers Running Back Aaron Jones, Saskatchewan Roughriders Linebacker Alvin Jones Jr. and their A&A All The Way Foundation are excited to announce they’ve partnered with the Wisconsin National Guard to support a free camp for over 100 children and their

APPLETON, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson garnered national attention for his consistent advocacy for workers and throwback populist campaign that Democrats could learn from. Nelson’s relentless focus on Wisconsin workers was lauded by columnist Jennifer Rubin who wrote, “His brand of politics