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Contact: anthonyphillips@phillipsforwisconsin.com Fox Valley Longtime Cancer Physician Runs for State Assembly [Appleton, WI…] Dr. Anthony (Tony) Phillips, a Republican, today announced his candidacy forWisconsin’s 56th State Assembly District. Current 56th Rep. Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) recently stated that he would not
La Crosse, WI – With just 99 days before health care premiums skyrocket by 75% for thousands of Western Wisconsin families, Main Street Action today announced a sweeping accountability campaign to hold Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) responsible for supporting the so-called
MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, have appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) chancellor. Regent
Main Street Action Holds Rep. Derrick Van Orden Accountable For His Support For the ‘Big, Ugly Law’ La Crosse, WI – With just 99 days before health care premiums skyrocket by 75% for thousands of Western Wisconsin families, Main Street Action today
Event held at Bayfield County Courthouse to deliver improved outcomes for victims WASHBURN, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Bayfield County District Attorney Kimberly Lawton earlier this week to examine how crime victims move through
Palmyra is set to become the first Police Department in Wisconsin with a 287(g) agreement and the state’s lone law enforcement agency to participate in the Task Force Model program. PALMYRA — The ACLU of Wisconsin has learned that the
Centers will help affected residents apply for FEMA assistance and get answers to their questions about the process MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 to assist individuals who have uninsured losses or
The DNR offers convenient testing options statewide for hunters to test their deer for CWD. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that they play an important role in the continued
Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI), the state’s largest nonpartisan democracy citizens advocacy organization, with nearly 10,000 members and activists in every county and corner of Wisconsin, added six new members to its advisory board at its September 10th quarterly meeting in
MADISON, WI — People with disabilities, families, and advocates have grown increasingly concerned about leaders using public platforms to advance outdated and dangerous ideas that portray as people with disabilities as burdens, question whether individuals have value if they do
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is ranked among the top 10 public regional universities in the Midwest in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released Sept. 23. UW-Eau Claire is ninth among 57 public regional universities
GREEN BAY, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay has been officially welcomed into the Age-Friendly University Global Network (AFU GN), joining a prestigious international coalition of higher education institutionscommitted to creating inclusive and supportive environments for learners of all ages. The AFU
Madison, Wis – Yesterday, during the contested case hearing pertaining to the Enbridge Line 5 Relocation Project, expert witness Tim Drake of Environmental Resources Management spent hours laying out in great detail how the approved relocation route was selected to ensure
MADISON, Wis. — On twitter and in a jarring interview on Thursday, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden admitted he wants to cut federal funding to the Mayo Clinic health care system — a vital resource for many of his constituents — due to employee comments on
Over the last several months, people with disabilities, families, and advocates have grown increasingly concerned about leaders using public platforms to advance outdated and dangerous ideas that portray people with disabilities as burdens or of lesser value if they do
$20 Million Discrepancy in Sales Tax Revenue Reported Received MADISON – Senator Van Wanggaard today released data showing that nearly between 90-99% of the revenue Milwaukee received under 2023 Act 12 was spent on raises for city employees, including the
Save Our Water (S.O.H2O) is concerned over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent legal filing to withdraw and vacate maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for four toxic PFAS chemicals that were legally established in 2024. Instead of defending the nation’s
MADISON – Today, Sen. LaTonya Johnson and Rep. Brienne Brown joined Reps. Lori Palmeri, Lee Snodgrass, Lisa Subeck, and Tip McGuire, to announce the introduction of an Equal Rights Amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution. Sen. LaTonya Johnson issued the following
SPOONER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host an open house event at the Governor Tommy G. Thompson Fish Hatchery in Spooner on Saturday, Sept. 27 beginning at 10 a.m. This free open house will give eventgoers a chance to
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker joined Spectrum News to announce the launch of the WisDems and Governor Evers’ Gov Readiness Project — an initiative designed to position Democrats for success in the already competitive 2026 gubernatorial race. With Wisconsin’s general
Contact: anthonyphillips@phillipsforwisconsin.com Fox Valley Longtime Cancer Physician Runs for State Assembly [Appleton, WI…] Dr. Anthony (Tony) Phillips, a Republican, today announced his candidacy forWisconsin’s 56th State Assembly District. Current 56th Rep. Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) recently stated that he would not be seekingreelection after serving since being elected in 2012. Phillips
La Crosse, WI – With just 99 days before health care premiums skyrocket by 75% for thousands of Western Wisconsin families, Main Street Action today announced a sweeping accountability campaign to hold Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) responsible for supporting the so-called “Big, Ugly Law.” This reckless legislation puts the interests of
MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, have appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) chancellor. Regent Jack Salzwedel will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Kristi
Main Street Action Holds Rep. Derrick Van Orden Accountable For His Support For the ‘Big, Ugly Law’ La Crosse, WI – With just 99 days before health care premiums skyrocket by 75% for thousands of Western Wisconsin families, Main Street Action today announced a sweeping accountability campaign to hold Rep. Derrick Van
Event held at Bayfield County Courthouse to deliver improved outcomes for victims WASHBURN, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Bayfield County District Attorney Kimberly Lawton earlier this week to examine how crime victims move through the local criminal justice process and to identify opportunities for
Palmyra is set to become the first Police Department in Wisconsin with a 287(g) agreement and the state’s lone law enforcement agency to participate in the Task Force Model program. PALMYRA — The ACLU of Wisconsin has learned that the Palmyra Police Department has a pending agreement to participate in
Centers will help affected residents apply for FEMA assistance and get answers to their questions about the process MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 to assist individuals who have uninsured losses or emergency needs related to the August storms and flooding. A
The DNR offers convenient testing options statewide for hunters to test their deer for CWD. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that they play an important role in the continued efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance and management in
Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI), the state’s largest nonpartisan democracy citizens advocacy organization, with nearly 10,000 members and activists in every county and corner of Wisconsin, added six new members to its advisory board at its September 10th quarterly meeting in Madison. The advisory board now numbers 12 members and is
MADISON, WI — People with disabilities, families, and advocates have grown increasingly concerned about leaders using public platforms to advance outdated and dangerous ideas that portray as people with disabilities as burdens, question whether individuals have value if they do not match metrics of success defined by able-bodied people, and
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is ranked among the top 10 public regional universities in the Midwest in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released Sept. 23. UW-Eau Claire is ninth among 57 public regional universities in the 12-state Midwest region that includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
GREEN BAY, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay has been officially welcomed into the Age-Friendly University Global Network (AFU GN), joining a prestigious international coalition of higher education institutionscommitted to creating inclusive and supportive environments for learners of all ages. The AFU GN, guided by its Ten Principles of an Age-Friendly University, recognizes
Madison, Wis – Yesterday, during the contested case hearing pertaining to the Enbridge Line 5 Relocation Project, expert witness Tim Drake of Environmental Resources Management spent hours laying out in great detail how the approved relocation route was selected to ensure minimal environmental impact. Drake has nearly 30 years of experience
MADISON, Wis. — On twitter and in a jarring interview on Thursday, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden admitted he wants to cut federal funding to the Mayo Clinic health care system — a vital resource for many of his constituents — due to employee comments on the death of Charlie Kirk. One of the Mayo clinics
Over the last several months, people with disabilities, families, and advocates have grown increasingly concerned about leaders using public platforms to advance outdated and dangerous ideas that portray people with disabilities as burdens or of lesser value if they do not exactly match the metrics of success defined by able-bodied
$20 Million Discrepancy in Sales Tax Revenue Reported Received MADISON – Senator Van Wanggaard today released data showing that nearly between 90-99% of the revenue Milwaukee received under 2023 Act 12 was spent on raises for city employees, including the mayor and common council, and its unfunded pension obligation. The
Save Our Water (S.O.H2O) is concerned over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent legal filing to withdraw and vacate maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for four toxic PFAS chemicals that were legally established in 2024. Instead of defending the nation’s first-ever enforceable drinking water standards for PFAS, the EPA is
MADISON – Today, Sen. LaTonya Johnson and Rep. Brienne Brown joined Reps. Lori Palmeri, Lee Snodgrass, Lisa Subeck, and Tip McGuire, to announce the introduction of an Equal Rights Amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution. Sen. LaTonya Johnson issued the following statement: “Every person in Wisconsin deserves equal rights and equal protections.
SPOONER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host an open house event at the Governor Tommy G. Thompson Fish Hatchery in Spooner on Saturday, Sept. 27 beginning at 10 a.m. This free open house will give eventgoers a chance to see musky and walleye up close and personal and will
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker joined Spectrum News to announce the launch of the WisDems and Governor Evers’ Gov Readiness Project — an initiative designed to position Democrats for success in the already competitive 2026 gubernatorial race. With Wisconsin’s general election cycle among the shortest in the country, it’s critical