MILWAUKEE – July 26, 2021 – Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin announced today that Ted Osthelder has been named president of the health plan, a leading managed care provider of health benefits for Wisconsin residents who participate in the state’s Medicaid programs. “Ted is a trusted and highly

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Surface Water Grant Program today announced it is accepting applications from eligible organizations to support projects that protect and restore Wisconsin waterbodies. More than $6 million is available to provide cost-sharing grants to support projects in the following areas: Education, outreach

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the award of $22,406,347 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facility awards for critical public infrastructure projects in low to moderate income communities and municipalities throughout the state. Projects include improvements, repairs, or expansions of streets, drainage systems, water and sewer systems, sidewalks, as well as blight prevention and elimination.

The Freshwater for Life Action Coalition (FLAC) wants to be clear as possible when we say lead in our water is toxic and is a primary source of lead poisoning in Milwaukee households. First, let me point out that at no time it should be inferred that water is Milwaukee’s

OSHKOSH — On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” to discuss to Democrats’ reckless spending proposals, President Biden’s weak foreign policy and the administration’s lack of cooperation with Congress. The full interview can be found here and here, and excerpts are below. On Democrats’ reckless spending proposals: “We

The Disability Vote Coalition is pleased to release a new document, Voting Rights Are Human Rights: In Our Own Voices.  This document shares the voices of voters with disabilities and their allies who are concerned about voting bills recently approved by the Wisconsin State Legislature.  The bills will create new

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced a new incentive program that provides an opportunity for UW students vaccinated against COVID-19 to win a $7,000 scholarship. Under the “70 for 70” campaign, vaccinated students who attend universities that achieve at least 70 percent vaccination rates will be

MILWAUKEE— Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes wrapped up his Senate campaign launch tour with stops in Wausau and Green Bay. At the stops, Barnes highlighted the need to make infrastructure investments in rural Wisconsin and expand access to health care. At the first stop, Barnes held a roundtable with Wausau Mayor

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) appeared on “The Mark Levin Show” to discuss Biden and the Democrats’ disastrous spending proposals and the need for transparency on collusion between Big Tech, Big Government, and the mainstream media. The full interview can be found here, and excerpts are below. On

MADISON, Wis. — Nellie Sires announced today she was stepping down as the executive director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, effective August 13. In her time as executive director, Sires led the party through a shift to all virtual organizing in response to the pandemic, the victory of Joe

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined 15 attorneys general in submitting information to the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) in response to the agency’s request for information regarding the nondiscriminatory administration of school discipline. “The Biden administration should restore federal leadership in advancing equitable school discipline,” said

OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours next week at the times and locations listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or regarding other federal matters. Note:

In Wisconsin, kids 15 and under fish without a license every day. So do anglers born before 1927. For everybody else, a variety of license options can get you out on the water quickly and easily. Get your license to relax and enjoy what Wisconsin has to offer! Getting your first license or

Washington, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin released the below statement following President Joe Biden signing the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021 into law. “I was honored to join President Biden at the White House for the signing of the VOCA Fix bill—which secures billions

CADOTT— Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes continued his Senate campaign launch tour with five stops throughout La Crosse, Eau Claire, and Cadott. At his stops, Barnes spoke with small business owners and farmers as he highlighted the need to build Wisconsin’s economy back from the COVID-19 pandemic, expand access to affordable

Washington, DC —Yesterday Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a grant program encouraging careers in realtime writing and court reporting. Rep. Kind introduced the Training for Realtime Writers Act in 2007, which established this grant program and was signed into law as part of the Higher Education Act of 2008.     This