NEW YORK — Vote Mama, the first PAC focused solely on electing Democratic moms, today announced its endorsement of Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, who is running for Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “Marina Dimitrijevic is proof that when underrepresented communities have a seat at the table, our government can start working for

MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of Milwaukee County Executive on the passing of General Colin Powell who died Monday morning at Walter Reed National Medical Center: “General Powell was a courageous soldier, a dynamic leader, and a trailblazing military leader. He dedicated his life to defending our nation

MILWAUKEE — Atiba Ellis, professor of law at Marquette University Law School, and Molly McGrath, voting rights attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, will be featured guests for an upcoming virtual “On the Issues with Mike Gousha,” Wednesday, Oct. 20. The discussion will be streamed live beginning at 12:15 p.m.

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Biden-Harris administration outlined an accelerated nationwide plan to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have been a persistent issue facing Wisconsin communities. While Wisconsin’s Republican-led legislature rejected statewide funding proposals designed to target the toxic chemicals, ridding Wisconsin’s waters of PFAS has been a

Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced that municipalities across the state received nearly $130 million in the fourth quarterly payments for 2021 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids.   For calendar year 2020, local governments received more than $505 million in

Brookfield, WI – The Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women Biennial State Convention was held this weekend, and delegates from throughout the state unanimously supported a resolution in support of Representative Janel Brandtjen’s election integrity investigation. “The women assembled here this weekend want to ensure the integrity of our elections going

Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Asking the Court to Vacate Fifth Circuit’s Stay of a District Court Order Blocking Enforcement of S.B. 8 MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in urging the United States Supreme Court to stop Texas’ unconstitutional six-week abortion

Rebecca Kleefisch got her wish last week after saying, “I hope Donald Trump gets involved in this race,” but it didn’t turn out how she expected. Instead, Kleefisch was dealt a blow when Trump released a statement urging former Congressman, reality TV star, and Fox News contributor Sean Duffy to run in the

MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) held a virtual meeting to discuss her bill to legalize cannabis for any interested Wisconsinite. The presentation had over 100 RSVPs and questions submitted. Senator Agard released the following statement after the presentation: “The only place where cannabis legalization is partisan is in

Washington, D.C. – With colder weather around the corner and energy costs projected to precipitously increase this winter, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bipartisan group of 38 Senators in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release funds for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin concluded Fiscal Year 2021, which ended on June 30, 2021, with a positive balance of $2.58 billion.  In addition, the state increased its Budget Stabilization Fund (“Rainy Day” Fund) to a record-high $1.73 billion according to the new Annual Fiscal Report released by the Wisconsin Department of

APPLETON, Wis., Oct. 18, 2021 – Children’s Wisconsin will open a new clinic location in Appleton, Wis. in 2023, conveniently located off Interstate 41 on E. Evergreen Dr., just east of N. Ballard Road. The new building will support the increasing number of families choosing to have their kids treated by Children’s Wisconsin. “Children’s

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is supporting the introduction of the Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act to address the tobacco epidemic harming millions of teens across the country. E-cigarettes and other nicotine-containing tobacco products have been linked to adverse effects on long-term health and harms

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today on the death of General Colin Powell: “General Colin Powell was an exemplary leader who I had the privilege of serving with as a member of President George W. Bush’s cabinet. To know General Powell was to respect him

MADISON – Beginning October 24, 2021, all customers with the area codes 262, 414, 608, and 920 will need to dial the area code and telephone number in order to connect their local and long-distance calls. This will apply to all calls that are currently dialed with seven digits. The

MADISON — Over the last few decades, scientists have discovered that long-term calorie restriction provides a wealth of benefits in animals: lower weight, better blood sugar control, even longer lifespans. Researchers have largely assumed that reduced food intake drove these benefits by reprogramming metabolism. But a new study from University

MADISON, Wis. – Khalif and Que El-Amin, who co-founded Milwaukee’s Young Enterprising Society to provide training and to foster startups, will talk about the program’s progress in Wisconsin’s largest city and beyond Nov. 4 at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium. The event will be held in-person at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. General registration