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Chairman Harrison: “This is a big deal, it’s a really big deal and particularly for the people of Wisconsin.” MADISON, Wis. — Days after President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison spoke with Spectrum
Janesville, WI- Today, Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) officially launched her campaign as a Republican candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State and issued the following statement: “For over 45 years, our current Secretary of State has been collecting a state
MADISON – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a series of rulings regarding legislative redistricting, including a ruling that would prioritize minimizing changes to the state’s legislative districts. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement: “After a decade of
Eagle, WI. – Experience the vibrant holiday traditions that traveled to Wisconsin with early immigrants at “Home for the Holidays” this month at Old World Wisconsin. The special experience will take place on December 4-5, 11-12, and 18-19, 2021 from 10:00
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Senate to pass a Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with needed protections to combat exposures to poly- and
Madison, WI – Today the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that threatens to overturn Roe v. Wade and safe and legal abortion access for people in 26 states across the United States, including 1.3 million women in Wisconsin. If
DNR, University of Minnesota and National Park Service biologists display 100+ year old spectacle case mussels found in the St. Croix River. / Photo Credit: Marian Shaffer, National Park Service ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
WISCONSIN STATEWIDE– Feeding Wisconsin, the state association of six Feeding America member food banks and 1,000 local food programs serving all 72 counties in the state, welcomed David Pluymers to its staff on November 1, 2021. Mr. Pluymers, MSTHA,
Godlewski to Senate Democrats: “stop being complacent” MADISON – Today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski is demanding the U.S. Senate take immediate action to protect abortion rights in America as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in
$1,000 scholarships available for students in Wisconsin and Iowa Madison, Wis. – December 1, 2021 – Alliant Energy seeks applications for their 2022 Innovation Scholarships as the company recognizes outstanding community leadership. Up to 25 students will receive $1,000 scholarships to help reach their academic goals. Applicants for the annual
Events include ribbon display on Bascom Hill, #StopHIVStigmaWI campaign, and Spanish-language panel MADISON, Wis. – To recognize the 33rd annual World AIDS Day, UW Health’s HIV Care and Prevention Program will sponsor several community events, create a
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County would like to remind residents that proper disposal of medical sharps reduces health risks for curbside collection crews and recycling facility workers. December is International Sharps Injury Prevention Awareness Month and Wisconsin medical waste rules require
Washington, D.C. — Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, released the following statement in response to the order issued by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which
MADISON: As people of faith, the members of Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice believe that all of us are made in the image of God and endowed with worth and dignity and worthy of respect. Part of living a life
Chairman Harrison: “This is a big deal, it’s a really big deal and particularly for the people of Wisconsin.” MADISON, Wis. — Days after President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison spoke with Spectrum News 1 about how these investments will help Wisconsin build
Janesville, WI- Today, Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) officially launched her campaign as a Republican candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State and issued the following statement: “For over 45 years, our current Secretary of State has been collecting a state paycheck and has nothing to show for it except his
MADISON – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a series of rulings regarding legislative redistricting, including a ruling that would prioritize minimizing changes to the state’s legislative districts. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement: “After a decade of unfair maps gerrymandered by Republicans to guarantee their own control
Eagle, WI. – Experience the vibrant holiday traditions that traveled to Wisconsin with early immigrants at “Home for the Holidays” this month at Old World Wisconsin. The special experience will take place on December 4-5, 11-12, and 18-19, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day of the event.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Senate to pass a Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with needed protections to combat exposures to poly- and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) “forever” chemicals — a class of highly toxic
Madison, WI – Today the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that threatens to overturn Roe v. Wade and safe and legal abortion access for people in 26 states across the United States, including 1.3 million women in Wisconsin. If Roe is overturned, Wisconsin’s 172-year-old abortion ban could go into effect
DNR, University of Minnesota and National Park Service biologists display 100+ year old spectacle case mussels found in the St. Croix River. / Photo Credit: Marian Shaffer, National Park Service ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that federal and state endangered native mussels first
WISCONSIN STATEWIDE– Feeding Wisconsin, the state association of six Feeding America member food banks and 1,000 local food programs serving all 72 counties in the state, welcomed David Pluymers to its staff on November 1, 2021. Mr. Pluymers, MSTHA, RS, brings a wide range of high level experience to
Godlewski to Senate Democrats: “stop being complacent” MADISON – Today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski is demanding the U.S. Senate take immediate action to protect abortion rights in America as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade. If Roe is overturned, 26
$1,000 scholarships available for students in Wisconsin and Iowa Madison, Wis. – December 1, 2021 – Alliant Energy seeks applications for their 2022 Innovation Scholarships as the company recognizes outstanding community leadership. Up to 25 students will receive $1,000 scholarships to help reach their academic goals. Applicants for the annual scholarships are asked to write an essay that identifies a problem
Events include ribbon display on Bascom Hill, #StopHIVStigmaWI campaign, and Spanish-language panel MADISON, Wis. – To recognize the 33rd annual World AIDS Day, UW Health’s HIV Care and Prevention Program will sponsor several community events, create a powerful display on the UW-Madison campus and begin an interactive
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County would like to remind residents that proper disposal of medical sharps reduces health risks for curbside collection crews and recycling facility workers. December is International Sharps Injury Prevention Awareness Month and Wisconsin medical waste rules require safe management and disposal of sharps to prevent accidental needle
Washington, D.C. — Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, released the following statement in response to the order issued by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which stated that it will not consider partisan balance and will
MADISON: As people of faith, the members of Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice believe that all of us are made in the image of God and endowed with worth and dignity and worthy of respect. Part of living a life of dignity and respect is the right to be heard