McFarland, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Edwards-Larson House in the Village of McFarland, Dane County, on the National Register of Historic Places.   Constructed in 1898, the Edwards-Larson House features an abundance of characteristic elements of the Queen Anne style, such as a steeply

WAUWATOSA, WI – December 9, 2021 – Equity leader Sean Lowe formally announced his candidacy for Wauwatosa Common Council today, Thursday, December 9, for the spring 2022 election. Lowe has served the last three years as chair of the Wauwatosa Equity and Inclusion Commission; for over ten years, he served with

La Crosse, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of Fire Station No. 5, La Crosse, La Crosse County, on the National Register of Historic Places.   Fire Station No. 5 is the earliest and longest-serving fire station in La Crosse. It represents the transition from horse-drawn engines

Madison, WI. – To support a push in the legislature to resolve long standing uncertainty of solar leasing and financing options a new coalition is being formed. The Wisconsin Energy Freedom Coalition is encouraging support and passage of Senate Bill 702 and Assembly Bill 731, legislation to affirm the legal

MADISON — Today, Mandela Barnes released a plan to build an accountable democracy that works for working people. As Wisconsin’s next United States Senator, Mandela will bring together people from across the partisan divide to: Stop big corporations and special interests from buying political influence End partisan gerrymandering Pass a new

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement on voting for the Congressional Review Act resolution to invalidate President Biden’s vaccine mandate on private businesses. “As president-elect, Biden said on vaccines, ‘I don’t think it should be mandatory, I wouldn’t demand it be mandatory.’ “Dr. Fauci

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., Dec. 8, 2021 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will make up to $800 million available to support biofuel producers and infrastructure. Today’s announcement includes $700 million to provide economic relief to biofuel producers and restore renewable fuel markets affected by the

An 87 year-old woman was sexually assaulted at knifepoint in Waukesha, a community already reeling from tragedy. This case should result in the first use of a law that I authored to increase penalties for sexual assault against the elderly, and this heinous crime clearly calls for the full force

BROOKFIELD, WI — Today, Senator Ron Johnson tweeted about the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin, stating, “My advice is to prepare by finding a doctor and pharmacy who will provide early treatment.” He also recommended as a “resource” a website that encourages the use of Ivermectin, a drug

Contact: Dianne Hesselbein 608/219-8127 Jon Erpenbach has been a strong voice for our Democratic values in the State Senate for 24 years, and I again congratulate him on his announcement. I am proud to call him a friend and wish him well in his next chapter. Many people are urging me to

Secretary of State candidate Jay Schroeder calls for the electors of Wisconsin for the 2020 Presidential election to be rescinded.Having read opinions from inside of Madison and from outside of Madison there is no alternative but to take this serious action to protect our representative Republic in Wisconsin. Having watched

“It is an honor to serve the citizens of the 52nd District in the WI State Assembly.  Ever since the first time I was elected, I have been frequently asked how long I intended to serve.  I have always publicly stated that I did not believe elected office was a long-term

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson’s (R-PA) Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. This bill will help combat chronic wasting disease (CWD) by funding research into CWD prevention and supporting state and tribal efforts to develop and implement management strategies for the disease.

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point) announced that he will not be seeking re-election in 2022. Representative Sondy Pope released the following statement: “I would like to thank Senator Erpenbach for his service to the State of Wisconsin and commend him for the great work he has

New state law strengthens protections for responders Two on-duty Wisconsin State Patrol troopers escaped injury this week after drivers hit their cruisers. A trooper was pulled over on the shoulder of I-94 in Dane County on Monday afternoon when an inattentive semi tractor-trailer sideswiped his cruiser. The trooper was sitting

SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, WI – The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation is excited to announce the hiring of Brenda Bintzler as Marketing and Communications Manager, and Brittney Wagner in the Community Relations and Executive Administration role. Bintzler and Wagner bring years of experience and practice to the SCEDC team.    Bintzler will handle SomeplaceBetter initiatives, branding efforts across the board, and

Madison, WI –A bill that would establish standards to safeguard free speech and academic freedom at UW Institutions and technical colleges received a hearing in the State Assembly on Wednesday. Free speech on campus has been increasingly under attack. In April of 2020, the non-profit Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty

Madison – Today, after more than 20 years in office, Sen. Erpenbach announce he will not be seeking reelection in 2022. Senator Kelda Roys issued the following statement: “It has been an honor to work with Sen. Erpenbach in the state senate, and as my state senator when I served in