WISCONSIN – More than a dozen Wisconsin businesses are joining efforts on National Voter Registration Day, today, Sept. 28, to register voters and ensure small businesses have a voice. Member businesses in the Main Street Alliance network will be involved in efforts to register voters, including holding voter registration events, passing

(MADISON) – In response to today’s Senate session, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “The Republican Party, as we have known it, continues to evaporate. Gone are the days of protecting the rights of local government, of letting voters decide; and respecting the outcomes of elections. Today, Republicans

Common Cause Wisconsin is excited to be part of a national effort to strengthen our democracy by encouraging voters to register TODAY, this year’s National Voter Registration Day, September 28, 2021.   Help celebrate National Voter Registration Day by registering to vote, checking your voter status, and sharing with others

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after four bills he authored – Assembly Bills 300 and 302 and Senate Bills 488 and 489 – impacting the regulation of water utilities by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) passed the

Supportive housing projects in Grafton, Madison to receive $800,000 each in federal housing tax credits MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) today announced 9% federal housing tax awards for its 2021 Innovation Housing Tax Credit program. Woodside Prairie, a 32-unit supportive housing development in Grafton and The

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) authored three bills that passed the Senate, which clarifies government processes and ensures the future health and wellbeing of Wisconsinites. The first bill makes various updates to ensure Wisconsin is able to maintain specialized emergency response teams. “In 2017, there was a devastating explosion at Didion

Madison, Wis. — Tonight Senator Ron Johnson voted against critical government funding measures and put the U.S. economy at risk by leading the charge to block a debt ceiling increase.   “Instead of doing what is best for Wisconsin and the country, Senator Johnson is adding to the dysfunction and

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature met for the first time this fall to take up a host of Republican bills to continue the effort to further divide Wisconsinites and promote unproductive culture wars. Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement about the politically motivated Republican agenda. “My

Madison, WI – Legislation to end race and sex stereotyping in K-12 education and teacher training passed the Assembly Tuesday by a 60-38 vote. State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) authored legislation along with State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) in response to parents’ concerns about their kids being taught that

MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez invites all District 12 residents, especially those who frequently use the Kosciuszko Community Center, to attend two public meetings organized by the County Parks Department to determine the community center’s future. “Kosciuszko is a centerpiece of our South Side community, but its future remains uncertain,”

Madison, WI – After last weekend’s thrilling last-second victory over the San Francisco 49ers, many fans were left wondering if the Packers hadn’t just defeated the opposing team, but also the officials. Now imagine if it wasn’t just the lack of calls against the 49ers paired with the hyper scrutiny of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the department will host the first Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Response Plan Committee meeting 9 – 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1. The committee will discuss the upcoming review process during which it will examine plan progress of goals

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports the recommendation that certain populations who have increased risk of exposure to or transmission of COVID-19 receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after having received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. “Our nation’s leading

(Letter from Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Executive Director Matthew Rothschild on redistricting to Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.) Dear Majority Leader LeMahieu and Speaker Vos, Thank you for your invitation on Sept. 13 inviting our input into the redistricting process. Here it is. 1. We believe

Menomonie, Wis. — A partnership between University of Wisconsin-Stout and Prevea Health will provide a new source of health and wellness support for students.  Beginning Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, primary medical care that has been available at Student Health Services through the university will be provided by Prevea Health of Wisconsin.   “UW-Stout looks forward to the partnership with Prevea Health and

Madison, WI – State Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) issued the following statement  regarding State Superintendent Jill Underly’s State of Education address.   “Last week, State Superintendent Jill Underly criticized the legislature, stating that the  necessary reallocation from administration to classrooms that took place 10 years ago  is driving poor results for

“There’s no question that people who are unvaccinated are the main contributor to the continued transmission of COVID-19 and every transmission presents an opportunity for the virus to mutate to a more contagious and more lethal variant.” — Dr. Remington Madison, Wis. — A new report from the Milwaukee Journal

Booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are now available for Veterans through the Zablocki VA Health Care System. The shots are being given by appointment to those Veterans who meet the criteria recently authorized by the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration: People 65 years