WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of Senators in calling on President Joe Biden to provide more U.S. leadership and step up efforts to increase global vaccine access to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. “We urge you in the strongest possible terms to do more to lead

MILWAUKEE – Peter Peckarsky, an intellectual property attorney with national security experience and a Democratic candidate for the United States Senate, is the first among his peers to launch a radio campaign on progressive radio that’s focused on the 2022 primary, according to Mike Crute, CEO of Devil’s Radio, WTTN

MADISON – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding the Legislative Audit Bureau’s report on the 2020 election: “After a careful review of the Legislative Audit Bureau’s elections report, it’s clear that it is time for Wisconsin to take off the rose colored glasses. The Wisconsin Election

MADISON – When the Republican Leaders of the Legislature released their redistricting maps last week, they also released a Legislative Reference Bureau memo that purports to show that they are following traditional redistricting principles. Although they might be following those principles now, it is only due to their self-interest in

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today a civil judgment against Verhasselt Farms, Ltd., for alleged violations of the state’s water pollution laws applicable to concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). The judgment requires the defendants to pay a $55,000 penalty and to complete upgrades to two feed storage

MILWAUKEE — Jay Heck, executive director of Common Cause Wisconsin, and Joe Handrick, executive director of Common Sense Wisconsin, will be the featured guests for a conversation on redistricting during an upcoming virtual “On the Issues with Mike Gousha,” Tuesday, Oct. 26. The discussion will be streamed live beginning at 12:15

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Senate passed 10 bills today from the Wisconsin Sporting Freedom package, sweeping but commonsense legislation backed by Hunter Nation that would protect the rights of hunters and anglers and expand outdoor opportunities throughout the state. The 10 bills would expand the enjoyment of our God-given natural

MADISON, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) today announced that seven bills he authored passed the State Senate on Monday, October 25, 2021. “Seven of my bills passed the State Senate. These bills include legislation to delete obsolete tax credits from state statute, five bills that are part of the

MADISON – Today, Senate Republicans moved multiple bills forward affecting Wisconsin’s sporting heritage, despite the bewilderment from sportsmen and women and conservation organizations.     Sen. Jeff Smith (D – Brunswick) released the following statement in response to the Senate floor period: “These bills are an obvious distraction from Republicans’ efforts to pass more

MADISON – This week, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and Golden House partnered on a joint event displaying silhouettes in Brown County to help raise awareness of crime victims’ rights in Wisconsin and recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The silhouettes highlighted various rights included under Marsy’s Law, the state crime victims’ constitutional amendment

MADISON – Today, the Senate Republican leaders plan to authorize the Elections Committee to further expand their failed investigations following Audit Report 21-19 published by the Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB). Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Yet again, Republican legislators are continuing to dig themselves further and further

MADISON – Today, the State Senate met for session and voted on a slate of GOP led bills that play to special interests. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Our job as legislators should be to address the issues ordinary Wisconsinites are facing – not catering to special

WAUTOMA, Wis., October 25, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wisconsin Rural Development Acting State Director Michelle Wallace announced that USDA is investing $50 million investment in 105 rural distance learning and telemedicine projects in 37 states and Puerto Rico to help 7.6 Million people in rural areas. “Information technology is critical

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on a Green Tier application proposal covering environmental activities at Brady Corporation’s (Brady Corp) manufacturing facility located on Good Hope Road in Milwaukee. If the application is accepted, the Brady Corp facility will join Tier 1 of the Green Tier

MADISON –Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) has named Captain Timothy Patton of the City of Madison Police Department West District as the First Responder of the Year for the 78th Assembly District. Captain Patton has been with the Madison Police Department for 19 years and has served as captain of the West

MADISON — The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation today announced a total of $216.8 million in support for the University of Wisconsin–Madison research enterprise during the 2021-22 academic year. The figure is WARF’s largest annual investment in UW–Madison-based research and education in the foundation’s history. “For the past 19 months, the

Madison, Wis. — While deer-vehicle collisions occur year-round, crashes peak in October and November during the deer hunting and mating season. As the daylight hours get shorter, we also spend more time driving in the dark, increasing the chance of vehicle versus deer accidents. In 2020, according to the Wisconsin Department of

MADISON, Wis. – From diabetes to depression, more people are seeking medical treatment. This is leading to longer waits to visit a primary care provider, and emergency rooms, urgent care clinics and hospitals are at or above capacity, according to Dr. Sandra Kamnetz, vice chair of clinical care, family medicine

Madison – A legislative effort to greatly expand access to solar-generated power for Wisconsin’s homes and businesses was bolstered this week when Kohler Co. announced its support for legislation that will allow the private development of community solar facilities. Senate Bill 490 was introduced by Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville) and

CROSS PLAINS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an incident in Festge Park in Cross Plains, Wis. that occurred the night of Thursday, October 21, 2021. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office no longer believes there is a danger to the public