WAUKESHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin National Guard lent a helping hand in the 20th annual Drug Take Back initiative as the state netted more unwanted prescription and non-prescription medications than any other in the nation. Members of the Wisconsin National Guard’s Counterdrug Program helped facilitate take back efforts in communities

Racine, WI – The Clean Power Coalition of Southeast Wisconsin (CPC) applauds WEC Energy Group’s November 2 announcement that it plans to move off of coal as an energy source by 2035. However, WEC also stated that its subsidiary, We Energies, will make the shift to “natural” gas at its

MADISON – Brianna Sas-Pérez, executive director for VIA CDC (formerly Layton Boulevard West Neighbors), has been appointed to serve as a member of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) board of directors. A Wisconsin native, Sas-Pérez’s experience includes over a decade of community outreach with a focus on equity and

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces that children 5-11 years old are now eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine requires two doses 21 days apart for full protection, and is the first and only vaccine currently available for this age group. Vaccinations

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Derrick Van Orden, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional district, joined Kennedy to discuss how the Republican success across the country on Tuesday is a sign that the GOP will flip the House in 2022. Last night’s political earthquake in Virginia demonstrates that Americans believe

Madison, WI – The Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) is pleased to announce its MadREP Broadband Speed Test initiative. Madison Region residents should test their internet speed at: madisonregion.org/broadband. The tool will show participants what their current internet speeds are while collecting necessary data for the Madison Region to pursue

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced the Healthy Competition for Better Care Act, bipartisan legislation that would crack down on anti-competitive practices and make health care better for patients by ensuring that contracts between health insurance issuers and health systems advance quality and

MADISON, Wis.— Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today, applauding Speaker Pelosi’s announcement that four weeks of paid family and medical leave will be included in President Biden’s Build Back Better Act and urging swift passage of the bill.   Brita Olsen, state director of Family Friendly Wisconsin: “Family

MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin registered voters finds that incumbents of both parties face a challenging political environment one year before the 2022 election, with a greater number of unfavorable than favorable views of all seven political figures included in the survey. Among registered

[Waukesha, WI] – Following the latest Marquette Law School Poll results, Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement:   “Whether it’s Tony Evers or Joe Biden, Wisconsinites are fed up with weak leadership from out-of-touch liberals. They’re worried about control of their kids’ education, the rising crime on our streets, and the

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and 26 of their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022 to block President Biden’s reported plan to spend upwards of a billion dollars to provide $450,000

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch struck out yesterday on the school board recall she used as a mini referendum on her own viability. Kleefisch knocked doors there and sent her campaign team to canvass for the candidates – making it clear that she stands with party

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers promoted Col. Timothy Covington to the rank of brigadier general during a formal ceremony Nov. 1 in the Senate Chamber of the Wisconsin capitol building. “Today we celebrate a lifetime of service and accomplishment in both the Army and the Wisconsin National Guard,” Evers

(November 01, 2021) – Milwaukee Police Association members are working on the front lines every day to provide the  highest degree of uninterrupted public safety service to the community. So is Fond du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney.  That is why the MPA, representing 1,500 professional Police Officers, Forensic Investigators,

MANITOWOC, Wis. — As the House of Representatives moves closer to voting on the bipartisan infrastructure bill, see what Mayor Nickels had to say about Senator Johnson’s efforts to block the bill and vote against it, despite the positive impact the infrastructure bill will have on his city: Cap Times:

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative today announced the hiring of Travis Senn to help drive the company’s social media strategy and public relations development. Senn, who joins the cooperative as a senior communications specialist, previously led marketing and communications efforts for Southeast Milk, Inc., a milk marketing

MILWAUKEE (Nov. 2, 2021) – Spectrum today announced Digital Bridge and YWCA Southeast Wisconsin have received a Spectrum Digital Education grant to help promote digital literacy, as part of its five-year, $7 million commitment to digital education in Spectrum communities across the country. “We applaud both Digital Bridge and YWCA Southeast

WASHINGTON — On Monday, The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) detailing the consequences of President Biden and the Democrats’ harmful economic policies that have led to worker shortages across the country and inflation. Both of which could lead to stagflation if new entitlement programs and deficit

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued