NEENAH, Wis. – ThedaCare is collaborating with a coalition of 60 of America’s top hospitals and health care institutions on a nationwide campaign to encourage adults to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Led by Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic, the campaign “Get the Vaccine to Save Lives,” is designed to reassure

GREEN BAY — Gov. Tony Evers today announced $50 million in “Beyond the Classroom” grants to support learning opportunities and mental health programs for Wisconsin school-aged kids. The “Beyond the Classroom” grants will provide funding of up to $500,000 per non-profit organization. Up to $25 million will be available for

Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 WISCONSIN — During a local radio interview yesterday, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) further disgraced himself by telling Wisconsinites he didn’t think they needed the $1,400 direct checks that President Biden funded as part of the American Rescue Plan. Senator Johnson, who also refused to say whether he

In recognition of the tremendous academic achievements of our graduates, Marquette will host a mixture of in-person and virtual events celebrating the class of 2021 during Commencement Weekend, May 22-23, 2021. We will host in-person Graduate Recognition Ceremonies on Sunday, May 23, and a Baccalaureate Mass on Saturday, May 22.

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), Wisconsin Dairy Alliance (WDA) and Venture Dairy Cooperative (VDC) submitted joint comments to the Department of Natural Resources regarding the draft Economic Impact Analysis (EIA) for WT-19-19, regarding NR 151. This proposed rule change includes a widespread prohibition on spreading liquid manure in the fall of the year, forcing many farmers to spread during a very

Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the state has received more than $175 million in federal funding to develop a program to support school-based COVID-19 testing for teachers, staff, and students. The program will be part of a

Milwaukee, WI – As part of Earth Week 2021, State Senator Chris Larson and State Representative Lee Snodgrass (D- Appleton) announced legislation to end Wisconsin’s punitive Hybrid and Electric vehicle surcharges at a virtual press conference this morning. The bill would end the $100 and $75 fees applied to annual

Don Taylor passed away last Friday at the age of 88.  Rep. Allen released the following statement: I will miss Don Taylor.  Many will remember him for his politics, I will remember him for his faithfulness.  He was faithful to his community – always supporting important community projects.  He was

MADISON, Wis.— During a WCLO radio interview Monday, Senator Ron Johnson bragged that he stood “in the way of getting checks to everybody,” referring to earlier this year when he tried to block the $1,400 relief checks sent to Wisconsin families as part of the American Rescue Plan. The American

Statewide focus groups document Wisconsin students’ struggles and how they are adapting Wisconsin students have faced many challenges over the past year, and they have a lot to say about the nature of their struggles with learning, their mental health, overcoming obstacles, and building resilience, according to new findings of

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Safe at Home, an address confidentiality program for crime victims, has entered its fourth year and continues to be an important safety planning tool for victims. April 18-24, 2021 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. “Since the program launched four years

MILWAUKEE, WI – Days after launching her grassroots campaign for U.S. Senate, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski is “already barnstorming the state” – kicking off her first statewide tour on Monday to meet people where they are and discuss the kitchen table issues that matter most to working families. At stops in

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin voters have known for years: legal cannabis is a win-win for Wisconsin. Some of our politicians, however, have not figured that out yet. Fortunately, they will have the opportunity to change their mind as they take up Governor Evers’ budget proposal, which would legalize and tax cannabis for

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) today introduced bipartisan legislation to help states rebuild stronger and more resilient roads, highways and bridges as they recover from extreme weather and natural disaster damage brought by severe storms, floods or hurricanes. The Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency