Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) call on Congress to increase the number of residency slots funded by Medicare—the primary source of payment for doctors-in-training, expanding access to care in rural and urban communities  WISCONSIN — In a new op-ed in Modern Healthcare, Senator John Boozman (R-AR)

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) introduced a bipartisan bill to research and manage the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD), a contagious, neurological disease affecting cervids – deer, elk and moose – that is always fatal. There is no known cure for CWD and it’s unclear how the disease is transmitted.

[Madison, WI] – Wisconsinites are grappling with the costly impact of Bidenflation. While Democrats continue to push even more tax-and-spend policies that would only exacerbate the problem, Wisconsin families are already struggling to keep up with rising prices on everyday goods — with total costs amounting to an extra $175 a

Powell Served as Role Model to Rep. Bowen, and Millions More MILWAUKEE – In response to the news of the passing of General and Former Secretary of State Colin Powell after complications from COVID-19, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “I was truly saddened to hear of

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee as they voted to advance legislation to increase the state’s agricultural exports, including dairy. “We believe the potential for growth of Wisconsin’s dairy and cheese exports is limitless,” said WCMA Executive Director

Terry Hayden, President of the Wisconsin Pipe Trades (WPTA), released the following statement on behalf of the WPTA announcing the endorsement of Alex Lasry for US Senate. “The Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association proudly endorses Alex Lasry for US Senate. We need more people like Alex in the Senate who understand

The RESPECT Act ensures people in Wisconsin have access to comprehensive healthcare and medically accurate information. Madison – Today Democratic legislators released the RESPECT Act, a pair of bills that ensure patients have access to comprehensive reproductive health services and receive medically accurate information from healthcare providers. The decision to end or

(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach’s 2022 budget proposal puts aside $10,000 in the Land and Water Conservation budget as part of the overall goal to improve water quality and soil health. “Brown County will continue to protect and conserve our precious natural resources through dedicated funding,”

Cargo totals are running 4% above 2020   (Green Bay, Wis.) – September proved to be another good month for cargo shipments into and out of the Port of Green Bay. Nearly 244,000 tons of cargo moved through the Port last month bringing the year-to-date total to 1,348,126 tons. That

Green Bay, Wis.—Wisconsin is predicted to be a “battleground” state for next year’s gubernatorial election on Nov. 8, 2022. Incumbent Democratic Governor Tony Evers will seek a second term in office. Currently, the Republicans have three declared candidates Adam J. Fischer, former police officer and current business owner, Rebecca Kleefisch,

MADISON, WI – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today testified before the Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges to discuss threats higher education institutions face from foreign adversaries. In his remarks, Rep. Gallagher addressed specific threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party and outlined five ways that Wisconsin can protect

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Anessa Renee Fierro, 28, Madison, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 5 years in prison for attempted arson.  Fierro and her codefendant Willie Johnson were indicted