MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers have created a nanofiber material that outperforms its widely used counterparts — including steel plates and Kevlar fabric — in protecting against high-speed projectile impacts. Basically, it’s better than bulletproof. “Our nanofiber mats exhibit protective properties that far surpass other material systems at much

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced legislation that would require health insurance plans to cover home test kits for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including any laboratory costs for processing the kits. “STI testing is an important part of our physical and sexual health. For any sexually active

Wisconsin Right to Life has partnered with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL), Wisconsin Family Action, and Pro-Life Wisconsin to demand an explanation from Governor Tony Evers regarding his illegal grants to Planned Parenthood. In 2020 and 2021, the state of Wisconsin received nearly $4.5 million through federal

Gov. Evers lacks authority to create grant programs, Planned Parenthood barred by state law from receiving federal funds through the state The News: Attorneys at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a letter to Governor Tony Evers demanding to know the legal authority for a series of grant programs.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH), which is chaired by the governor, has unanimously adopted and released their “Welcoming Wisconsin Home” report which provides new recommendations for tackling homelessness in the state of Wisconsin. “Having safe, stable housing is the first step of

February 28, 2022 BROOKFIELD, WI – Pro-Life Wisconsin has partnered with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL), Wisconsin Family Action, and Wisconsin Right to Life to demand an explanation from the Evers Administration regarding the allocation of nearly $2.4 million to Planned Parenthood affiliates throughout Wisconsin. In 2020

“The Six Triple Eight was a trailblazing group of sheroes who were the only all-Black, Women Army Corps Battalion to serve overseas during World War II. Facing both racism and sexism in a warzone, these women sorted millions of pieces of mail, closing massive mail backlogs, and ensuring service members

MADISON – Today, the U.S. Senate failed to advance the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would have prohibited government restrictions on access to abortion services. State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski slammed the Senate’s failure to advance legislation that would finally ensure reproductive freedom for women in Wisconsin and across America. Sarah Godlewski

Wisconsin — Today, despite the fact that 80% of Americans want abortion to be safe and legal, Senator Ron Johnson voted against the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA), legislation that would protect the right to abortion in Wisconsin. Senator Tammy Baldwin coauthored and voted in favor of the legislation. The WHPA would establish a statutory right to

Burlington, WI — On February 28, 2022 Adam Steen enters the political arena to  represent Racine county. Adam Steen, a graduate of UW Madison, says his motivation for  stepping forward is his two daughters and standing up for future generations. We The People cannot expect any different than the status

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that William Heitman, 35, Verona, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty today and was sentenced by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 12 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography.  This sentence will be followed by

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind criticized the decision by former Gov. Scott Walker-appointed members of Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board to weaken standards for PFAS chemicals in public drinking water and reject rules to limit PFAS in groundwater. Last week, the board voted to approve PFAS regulation at a

The Troy Drive Railroad Bridge in the City of Madison will be replaced thanks to a $3.5M grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation as part of the 2022 Freight Rail Preservation Program. The railroad bridge over Troy Drive limits a critical neighborhood connection point, used daily by

(WAUKESHA, WI) – On March 1st, National Wedding Planning Day, the Waukesha County Clerk encourages couples to be prepared to apply for a marriage license before their ceremony. New Act 84 legislation, which takes effect July 1, 2022, will streamline some parts of the process mid-summer. “It’s important for couples to

Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced nearly $15 million in grants and loans for five freight rail projects worth an estimated $24.4 million. The projects will enhance safety by replacing timber bridges, improving crossings, and allowing emergency vehicle access. “These freight rail projects

Last week, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes released a policy plan to expand opportunity for the middle class by supporting Wisconsin’s Main Streets and family farms. La Crosse small business owner Beth Hartung sent a letter to the La Crosse Tribune editor endorsing Mandela’s plan and his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. La

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently received more than $17 million in federal funding to aid public school districts and private schools facing unprecedented challenges in purchasing and receiving food for the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. The funding, allocated to the DPI

APPLETON, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson took on rival Mandela Barnes’s weak-kneed advocacy for Medicare for All and highlighted Barnes ducking media interviews during a forum Friday sponsored by Our Wisconsin Revolution (OWR). Nelson was a 2016 delegate for Bernie Sanders, with

MADISON, WI (February 28, 2022) — Global tensions are high as Russian forces continue to press into Ukraine. What is Putin’s near-term objective in Ukraine? What is his larger strategy? How are the U.S. and NATO responses likely to impact tensions with China? What might be the consequences if other countries get involved

GREEN BAY – On Thursday, February 24th, Representative Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay), Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) introduced LRB-6112, relating to: the duty of a member of the clergy to report child abuse.  This bill will expand the types of child abuse currently required to be