Madison, Wis. — This morning, PETA called on University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank to reimburse more than $1.1 million in taxpayer funds. The demand relates to an incident in which nearly two-thirds of a colony of 700 mice slated to be used by UW-Madison experimenter Laura Knoll were deemed “non-critical” and

Washington, D.C. — Today, legislation introduced by Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) was approved by the House of Representatives as part of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 (H.R. 2954). The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. Introduced by Moore, McBath, and

MADISON, WI – Many polling places in the City of Madison have changed because of  redistricting. The City of Madison Clerk’s Office sent postcards to voters in areas impacted by  polling place changes in early March.   The City Clerk’s Office encourages you to confirm your polling place before heading out

MADISON, Wis. – As April brings a high risk for the often-fatal oak wilt disease across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends not pruning or cutting oak trees from April through July. What you can’t see can kill a tree. Oak wilt is widespread in southern Wisconsin, but

Milwaukee, WI – The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation announced today that Chen Guangcheng, a renowned human rights activist, scholar, and outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party, has been named a 2022 Bradley Prize winner. The honor recognizes individuals whose outstanding achievements reflect The Bradley Foundation’s mission to restore, strengthen, and protect

Mayor Rhodes-Conway and nine City Alders introduced a resolution today authorizing a contract with  New Flyer industries for zero emissions Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicles and approving the next steps for the East-West BRT project.  Funding available through the federal Infrastructure and Jobs Act is allowing Madison to modify its

Wisconsin –The American Society of Civil Engineers, the Wisconsin Report Card and Advocacy Committee member, Martin Hanson issued the following statement of opposition to the Gas Prices Relief Act. “Last year, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which represents a historic investment in Wisconsin’s

MADISON, Wis. – This week, President Biden announced his budget for Fiscal Year 2023 which will reduce our country’s deficit by more than $1 trillion over the next decade, advance safety and security at home and around the world, and make the investments needed to build a better America. The

JANESVILLE – Today, former State Representative Deb Kolste (D-Janesville) announced her endorsement of Rep. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) for State Senate: “As a healthcare professional, a small business owner, and as the former Representative for Janesville in the State Assembly, I am wholeheartedly endorsing Mark Spreitzer for State Senate,” Kolste said.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in urging the Biden administration to prioritize domestic production of green fertilizer to support American agriculture, ensure price stability, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The senators specifically called on the Biden administration to focus on domestic manufacturing of

New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds two-thirds of public support confirming Ketanji Brown Jackson as a Supreme Court justice Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll MILWAUKEE —In a new Marquette Law School Poll national survey, 66% of adults say that, if

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted to pass the bipartisan Securing a Strong Retirement Act (SECURE 2.0). This legislation builds on the progress of the SECURE Act – which was enacted into law in 2019 and included provisions Rep. Kind authored – to help more Wisconsinites successfully save

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today applauded the passage of his Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act, legislation he wrote that would authorize funds for an additional Great Lakes icebreaker and modernize the Coast Guard’s icebreaking mission in the region. The

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., March 29, 2022 — United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the Department is extending to May 11, 2022, the application deadline for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP), which provides funding to expand meat and poultry processing capacity. The decision to extend the deadline comes after Rural

MADISON, Wis. – A couple of years after the Walker-Kleefisch administration’s storied $800 million cuts from K-12 education in 2011, they decided it was time to slash funding for the University of Wisconsin System.   Rebecca Kleefisch supported the 2015 budget that cut funding from the UW System by $250 million.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will develop their online programs in freshwater science with $460,125 in support from the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin. The funding is part of a statewide initiative, backed by the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers, to tackle 10 grand water challenges and support curriculum development,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #160 authorizing Fond du Lac County to lower the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to half-staff as a mark of respect for Fond du Lac County Executive Allen J. Buechel, who passed away on March 27, 2022, at

It’s been almost a year since Congress passed the American Rescue Plan, investing $1.9 trillion, which is equivalent to 9 percent of our Gross Domestic Product.   Wisconsin’s allocation from the state recovery fund is $2.5 billion. We received half of this amount in May 2021 and will receive the