Contact: Chris Olmstead press@patricktestin.com 575-937-1779 STEVENS POINT, Wis.— On September 26, State Senator and Senate President Pro Tempore, Patrick Testin, announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. Testin has served in the State Senate since 2016 representing District 24 encompassing parts of Central and Western Wisconsin, including the cities of

MILWAUKEE (September 26, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools has taken an active step to ensure the safety of its students and staff. Lancaster School will move to virtual learning and return to in-person learning Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Lancaster School’s students, families, and staff were notified about the transition to

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MILWAUKEE— Sachin Chheda, director of the Fair Elections Project, issued the following statement in response to the Republican effort to get the US Supreme Court to throw out redistricting litigation: “Even in this era of politicized decisions from the nation’s highest court, the American people have the right to expect

MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) voted 2-1 to increase the budget for the next round of the state’s Energy Innovation Grant Program to $10 million. Due to the number of applications received during the last grant cycle, the Commission increased the total

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received notification from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Outagamie County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). With this new CWD detection, Outagamie County is now considered a

Across the country in key swing states, Republican gubernatorial candidates strongly support the Texas abortion ban, which outlaws the practice after six weeks – before most women know they are pregnant. In states like Virginia, Michigan, Nevada, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Georgia, extreme anti-choice candidates running to be governor have praised the

The wildlife reports are divided into surveys addressing five species groups, including small game, big game, waterfowl, furbearers and nongame. The wildlife surveys are conducted throughout 2020-2021 by DNR staff and dedicated volunteers. The DNR’s wildlife program managers use the survey results to help make decisions on species management. “Thank

City of Racine – The City of Racine Public Health Department is not currently providing COVID-19 booster shots at the City Hall vaccine clinic. Yesterday the FDA approved the use of booster shots in certain instances and the CDC provided guidance as to who is eligible to get a COVID-19 booster. However, the

Washington, DC — Today, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) introduced the bipartisan Primary Health Services Enhancement Act to expand access to physical therapy services in rural regions. Many rural residents receive their primary care at Community Health Centers (CHCs), but restrictive requirements make it difficult for CHCs to offer physical therapy. This legislation would reduce the burdensome requirements

Washington, DC –The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Wisconsin Section issued the following statement ahead of consideration by the U.S. House of Representatives of the bipartisan infrastructure legislation known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: “This bipartisan infrastructure legislation would provide much-needed funding for projects across the state

WILL sued after Sheriff threatened teen with arrest for social media post The News: U.S. District Court Judge Brett Ludwig issued a decision declaring a Marquette County Sheriff’s threat to arrest a teenage girl over a social media post in March 2020, violated the teen’s First Amendment rights. The Wisconsin Institute for

SHOT: Over the course of the pandemic, Wisconsin Republicans have relentlessly undermined the advice of public health and medical professionals by spreading dangerous misinformation, flouting necessary safety protocols, and attempting to block leaders like Gov. Evers from protecting Wisconsinites.  The Washington Post: Republicans maneuver to block vaccine mandates, undercutting a

SHOT: Over the course of the pandemic, Wisconsin Republicans have relentlessly undermined the advice of public health and medical professionals by spreading dangerous misinformation, flouting necessary safety protocols, and attempting to block leaders like Gov. Evers from protecting Wisconsinites.   The Washington Post: Republicans maneuver to block vaccine mandates, undercutting

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Viroqua is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #133 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sept. 25, 2021, in honor of Navy Fireman First Class Kenneth E. Doernenburg, who lost his life during the attack on Pearl Harbor. “As Navy Fireman First Class

WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Farmers Union (NFU) this week launched Fairness for Farmers, a campaign fighting for stronger enforcement of antitrust laws and breaking up the corporate monopolies that unfairly take advantage of farmers and consumers. With the Biden administration issuing an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, now

MADISON –This morning, Wisconsin State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski is responding to comments Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made regarding the future of the Supreme Court by calling for Justice Stephen Breyer to retire. POLITICO: He blocked a SCOTUS pick in 2016. And Mitch McConnell isn’t ruling out doing