MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Steven Schmelzer is the department’s new Parks Director. He started his new role July 19. Managed by the DNR, the Wisconsin State Park system boasts 49 state parks, more than 500 boat launches, 15 state forests, 44 state

“We were proud to endorse both Mandela Barnes and Chris Larson as the bold progressive champions in this previously 9-person race. With Chris Larson’s big move today, Mandela Barnes is the consensus choice for those who want another bold progressive champion representing Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate alongside Tammy Baldwin.

MADISON, Wis. – As the new school year approaches, UW Health pediatricians are sharing their recommendations on how students can return to in-person instruction safely amid rising COVID-19 cases. Many school districts in Wisconsin are in the process of finalizing policies on everything from facility cleaning to distancing to mask wearing,

Date: August 3, 2021 Contact: Nada Elmikashfi, 608-266-5342 Rep. Hong Applauds UW – Madison Mask Order MADISON – Today, the University of Wisconsin – Madison announced that effective Thursday, August 5, all students, employees, and visitors to campus will be required to wear masks when inside campus buildings. Representative Hong released

Aug. 3, 2021 Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini Sen. Johnson on Fox News: Health Agencies Have Not Been Transparent WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox News’ “America Reports” to discuss the letter he sent to Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) regarding letters sent to the Department of Health and Human

8/3/21 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement regarding a new House Foreign Affairs Committee report that shows the CCP covered up the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, which likely began at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. “I commend Rep. McCaul for his work to uncover the

Contact: Justin Bielinski T: (414) 208-9283 E: justin@voteforlarson.org “Mandela is the candidate who can defeat Ron Johnson and deliver for the people of Wisconsin next November.”  Milwaukee, WI – State Sen. Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) has decided to suspend his campaign for United States Senate effective today. He is endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes as

[Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, a new semiannual report from the Legislative Audit Bureau has quantified the failure of Tony Evers’ Department of Workforce Development to move unemployment insurance cases through the appeals process. According to the report, only 10 percent of unemployment insurance claims appeals were decided

MILWAUKEE – King Advisory, Inc. (KAI), the nonprofit partner of Milwaukee County’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and Park, has elected new leadership. KAI’s new officers include President Dawonn Averhart, Vice President Nori Carter, Secretary Felicia Williams, and Treasurer and Co-Founder Vanessa Johnson.  “I would like to give a

MILWAUKEE (July 30, 2021) — Spectrum today announced a donation of $10,000 to Benedict Center, as part of the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants, part of a $1 million programming commitment through year-end 2021. The funding will support Benedict Center’s Women’s Harm Reduction Program. The program helps provide