Member-led effort includes resources, stakeholder viewpoints on Wisconsin meat processing shortage, potential solutions CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI — As you gather around the table for holiday dinner, will you know where the meat on your table came from? A new report investigates the effects consolidation in the meat processing industry has had

Last week, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, joined The Last Word to discuss the importance of expanding voting rights, safeguarding our elections, and building a democracy that is accountable to working people. Mandela recently released an accountability agenda that would: Stop big corporations and special interests from

MILWAUKEE — As Wisconsinites prepare to enter 2022 and a third year of the pandemic and Omicron threatens to crush health care systems, doctors across the state want to ensure that residents have the correct, updated information about COVID-19 and how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Some of

MLWAUKEE — With COVID-19 cases skyrocketing across the country, the Milwaukee VA Medical Center is encouraging Veterans to get their COVID-19 vaccine booster as soon as they are eligible. All Veterans, their spouses, and caregivers are eligible to receive the vaccine and booster from a VA facility. There is no charge.

(MADISON) – The Assembly Democratic Caucus elected Greta Neubauer (Racine) and Kalan Haywood (Milwaukee) as its new Leader and Assistant Leader, respectively. They will replace Gordon Hintz (Oshkosh) and Dianne Hesselbein (Middleton), who are stepping down from leadership as they ponder the next steps in their careers. Representative Gary Hebl (Sun

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Whitehall is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of watermain and sanitary sewer lines on Hobson Street from

      MADISON, Wis. – The pandemic has thrust the use of virtual meeting technology to the center of everyday life, and that even includes the intensive care unit.             Rural hospitals throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois are facing a daunting task caused by

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Washington County Circuit Court–Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Todd K. Marten’s resignation, effective March 3, 2022. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2023. To apply, please email

Plan would provide free at-home COVID-19 tests to all who want them and a $100 incentive to get boosted Milwaukee Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic has introduced a plan to slow the spread of the omicron COVID-19 variant in Milwaukee by providing free and accessible COVID-19 tests to any Milwaukee resident and providing a

Rent and utility assistance programs still available for households in need  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced $18 million in funding is available through the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) to provide water utility assistance to Wisconsin families. The program was authorized as part of an emergency effort to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address wishing Wisconsinites a merry Christmas ahead of this weekend’s holiday. Hey folks, Governor Tony Evers here. And I’m First Lady Kathy Evers. We wanted to take a moment today to wish you a very

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Kevin Carr issued the following statement regarding action taken Tuesday by the legislature’s Joint Committee on Employment Relations on the State Employee Compensation Plan: “I am disappointed in the Joint Committee on Employment Relations’ decision to pass on approving the Governor’s full

MILWAUKEE — Adam Knier, a doctoral candidate in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Biological Sciences, earned third place in the graduate student division of The Science Coalition’s annual “Fund It Forward” video competition. The “Fund It Forward” competition encourages undergraduate and graduate researchers to spread

MADISON, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) issued a statement following the actions of the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) approval of the State Employee Compensation Plan: “Today, we approved increased compensation for state employees, including specific adjustments for corrections and healthcare staff who are facing tremendous staff