MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the formation of a committee to review the state’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) response plan. In 2010, the Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved the 15-year CWD response plan through 2025, guiding the DNR’s approach to addressing CWD in Wisconsin. In following

Yesterday, the DNC’s “Build Back Better” bus made stops in Madison, Wisconsin and Kalamazoo, Michigan where Democrats highlighted how President Biden’s agenda is helping working people. At the stops, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, state party chairs Ben Wikler and Lavora Barnes, DNC Secretary Jason Rae, and several small business owners

MADISON, Wis. – As Sickle Cell Awareness Month approaches, UW Health is announcing a new clinic to provide coordinated care for patients with sickle cell disease, an often-misunderstood condition. This chronic disease disproportionately affects people of African ancestry, or those who identify as Black, and requires comprehensive care from numerous

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the Biden Administration ended its evacuation in Afghanistan and left hundreds of Americans stranded behind enemy lines. “Last week, House Republicans united behind my bill to ensure no American would be stranded in Afghanistan. Democrats declined to even consider this

Editor’s Note: The previous news release contained an incorrect contact for inquiries. The correct contact is updated above and clarifying language on the area impacted by the ban is corrected below. MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received notification from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and

MADISON – Fort McCoy, a military installation in Wisconsin, has begun receiving refugees from Afghanistan. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement in response: “Wisconsin is proud to welcome refugees from Afghanistan to Wisconsin. The families and individuals arriving at Fort McCoy deserve our support and compassion as

[Madison, WI] – They say that money talks — and this time, the money shows that both Alex Lasry and Sarah Godlewski are still financially benefiting from their East Coast ties as they pretend to care about Wisconsin. The Associated Press recently reported that New York trust fund baby Alex Lasry has joined serial embellisher Sarah

Madison, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) has distributed $67,200 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to assist 21 students at private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Wisconsin. The scholarships were made possible by a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in Washington, DC, through the CIC/UPS

August 30, 2021 For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Transit aids to Milwaukee and Madison provide needed mobility Gov. Tony Evers’ plan supports job seekers, community health, families Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary-designee Craig Thompson today praised Governor Tony Evers’ use of American Rescue Plan

August 30, 2021 Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org)   ICYMI: Gov. Evers Calls for Passage of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan MADISON, Wis. — In an op-ed, Governor Evers explained why it’s critical for Congress to pass President Biden’s bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to help Wisconsin bounce back from the

Aug. 30, 2021 Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini Sen. Johnson: Report Contradicts Biden Administration’s Narrative about Afghanistan Evacuations OSHKOSH — On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting information about

(Green Bay, Wis.) – Drug overdose deaths in Wisconsin increased to more than 1,500 last year, a jump of more than 25% from the previous year. Across the U.S., 2020 was the deadliest year on record for drug overdoses since tracking began in 1968. “Those statistics are alarming and, sadly,

Today, the Democratic National Committee’s “Build Back Better” bus tour made a stop in Madison with Governor Tony Evers, DNC Secretary Jason Rae, and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler. During the stop, the speakers highlighted how President Biden and Democrats are delivering for the American people with the