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Number of responses increased by 10,000 from 2023 to 2024 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has released an updated report finding that emergency medical services (EMS) in Wisconsin responded to over 140,000 falls in 2024, representing a staggering 21% of
Madison – Following a press conference unveiling new legislation to support Wisconsin’s forestry industry, Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement: “The Northwoods has always depended on the strength of our forests and the people who work them. Investing in
Endowment Protects Public Lands Across Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) today announced that the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund has hit a new milestone: $3 million – an exciting win to
MILWAUKEE, WI, Sept 22, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education is expanding its engineering offerings with the launch of a new engineering leadership certificate and a robust lineup of Six Sigma certification programs plus 15 new courses.
New facility in Hayward will turn Wisconsin wood into aviation fuel Madison, WI – Today, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Chanz Green (R- Grand View), along with industry leaders, local officials, and investors, introduced legislation to support Wisconsin’s forestry industry
Features “Wisconsin Foodie” host Luke Zahm reuniting with his 6th grade teacher A video showcasing how public schools unite us has received a Midwest Emmy nomination. The video follows PBS Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Foodie host Luke Zahm as he is reunited
Superior, WI – Representative Angela Stroud announced today that she will hold a town hall meeting in Superior to hear from constituents and discuss the implications of the recently passed state budget on school funding and to strategize ways to
WISCONSIN – This week, legislators in Madison will introduce a set of election reforms, the most prominent of which is supported by more than 75% of Wisconsin voters. The package would enact Monday processing of absentee ballots, a fix that will give election
Event aimed at providing better outcome for victims’ of crime being held at the Bayfield County Courthouse WASHBURN, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is collaborating with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Bayfield County District Attorney Kimberly Lawton for a session
MADISON | Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF), a science-based conservation nonprofit, urges the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to keep the 2009 Endangerment Finding in place and to maintain the greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles and
With less than 50 days left until Election Day and the start of early voting today in Virginia, Democratic nominees for Virginia Lt. Governor, Ghazala Hashmi, and New Jersey Lt. Governor, Dr. Dale Caldwell, are continuing to slam their Republican
MADISON – Today, Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) and Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) introduced CWD Prevention Package. The three bills within this package aim to combat, monitor, and increase awareness around chronic wasting disease (CWD). “The package we introduced today was
Yesterday, the Wisconsin Examiner profiled two key 2026 State Senate battlegrounds and highlighted Brookfield businesswoman and data strategist Sarah Harrison, the first Democrat to enter the race for Senate District 5 (Milwaukee & Waukesha counties). What the story says about
WEST BEND, WI – Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) field teams from FEMA will open next week in the Village of Richfield and the Village of Germantown. The DSAs will have representatives available to help with FEMA applications Monday, September 22 through
MILWAUKEE – This week, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus began its statewide listening tour to build a Black Policy Agenda for all to thrive, with stops in Green Bay and Racine. The caucus members heard from over 100 residents on changes
Today, every single Republican of the Wisconsin congressional delegation voted against Democrats’ budget bill, which would reverse Trump’s $1 trillion cut to Medicaid and permanently expand an insurance premium tax credit that is set to expire at the end of the year.
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report detailed how WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s threats to withhold federal funding, over his disdain for the First Amendment, from Eau Claire could significantly harm the community. Van Orden’s threats came in one of the over
Mexico City, Mexico—Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Wisconsin) joined distinguished leaders from across the U.S. Southwest and Mexico today as a panelist at the Mexican-American Policy Alliance Summit in Mexico City. The conference convened elected officials, nonprofit and business leaders, and
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin’s Medical Examining Board (MEB) has been recognized as a Wellbeing First Champion by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare, led by the Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation. The designation is a recognition that the MEB’s license applications are
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Senate Republicans held a public hearing to talk about standing up for Wisconsin’s veterans. While Senator Jacque did show up to work for a change – Senate Democrats, our state’s veterans, and their loved ones are wondering if he and
Number of responses increased by 10,000 from 2023 to 2024 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has released an updated report finding that emergency medical services (EMS) in Wisconsin responded to over 140,000 falls in 2024, representing a staggering 21% of all 911-related ambulance runs in 2024. This week marks Falls
Madison – Following a press conference unveiling new legislation to support Wisconsin’s forestry industry, Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement: “The Northwoods has always depended on the strength of our forests and the people who work them. Investing in this emerging industry will create family-supporting jobs while also keeping
Endowment Protects Public Lands Across Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) today announced that the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund has hit a new milestone: $3 million – an exciting win to celebrate on National Public Lands Day. Established to protect, restore
MILWAUKEE, WI, Sept 22, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education is expanding its engineering offerings with the launch of a new engineering leadership certificate and a robust lineup of Six Sigma certification programs plus 15 new courses. These additions are designed to help professionals across engineering disciplines
New facility in Hayward will turn Wisconsin wood into aviation fuel Madison, WI – Today, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Chanz Green (R- Grand View), along with industry leaders, local officials, and investors, introduced legislation to support Wisconsin’s forestry industry and the broader Northwoods economy. The Forestry Revitalization Act will invest in
Features “Wisconsin Foodie” host Luke Zahm reuniting with his 6th grade teacher A video showcasing how public schools unite us has received a Midwest Emmy nomination. The video follows PBS Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Foodie host Luke Zahm as he is reunited with his 6th grade teacher at Luke’s Owl Farm outdoor
Superior, WI – Representative Angela Stroud announced today that she will hold a town hall meeting in Superior to hear from constituents and discuss the implications of the recently passed state budget on school funding and to strategize ways to support our public schools. The Superior School District is projected
WISCONSIN – This week, legislators in Madison will introduce a set of election reforms, the most prominent of which is supported by more than 75% of Wisconsin voters. The package would enact Monday processing of absentee ballots, a fix that will give election administrators a head start on tallying ballots the morning of
Event aimed at providing better outcome for victims’ of crime being held at the Bayfield County Courthouse WASHBURN, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is collaborating with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Bayfield County District Attorney Kimberly Lawton for a session next week in Washburn to help make sure victims of
MADISON | Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF), a science-based conservation nonprofit, urges the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to keep the 2009 Endangerment Finding in place and to maintain the greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles and engines. WGF is submitting detailed comments opposing the EPA’s proposed
With less than 50 days left until Election Day and the start of early voting today in Virginia, Democratic nominees for Virginia Lt. Governor, Ghazala Hashmi, and New Jersey Lt. Governor, Dr. Dale Caldwell, are continuing to slam their Republican opponents’ far-right agendas and shared their stories on the campaign
MADISON – Today, Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) and Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) introduced CWD Prevention Package. The three bills within this package aim to combat, monitor, and increase awareness around chronic wasting disease (CWD). “The package we introduced today was made in an effort to fight the spread of CWD,
Yesterday, the Wisconsin Examiner profiled two key 2026 State Senate battlegrounds and highlighted Brookfield businesswoman and data strategist Sarah Harrison, the first Democrat to enter the race for Senate District 5 (Milwaukee & Waukesha counties). What the story says about Harrison● First in the race. Harrison announced weeks before another
WEST BEND, WI – Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) field teams from FEMA will open next week in the Village of Richfield and the Village of Germantown. The DSAs will have representatives available to help with FEMA applications Monday, September 22 through Friday, September 26, from 9am – 6pm. DSA teams support
MILWAUKEE – This week, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus began its statewide listening tour to build a Black Policy Agenda for all to thrive, with stops in Green Bay and Racine. The caucus members heard from over 100 residents on changes they would like to see from the State Legislature. Chair
Today, every single Republican of the Wisconsin congressional delegation voted against Democrats’ budget bill, which would reverse Trump’s $1 trillion cut to Medicaid and permanently expand an insurance premium tax credit that is set to expire at the end of the year. If this tax credit isn’t extended, health care premiums will skyrocket
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report detailed how WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s threats to withhold federal funding, over his disdain for the First Amendment, from Eau Claire could significantly harm the community. Van Orden’s threats came in one of the over 850 tweets he has posted since the death of Charlie
Mexico City, Mexico—Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Wisconsin) joined distinguished leaders from across the U.S. Southwest and Mexico today as a panelist at the Mexican-American Policy Alliance Summit in Mexico City. The conference convened elected officials, nonprofit and business leaders, and policy experts from both sides of the aisle to strengthen
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin’s Medical Examining Board (MEB) has been recognized as a Wellbeing First Champion by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare, led by the Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation. The designation is a recognition that the MEB’s license applications are free from overly broad and invasive mental health questions. “Our
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Senate Republicans held a public hearing to talk about standing up for Wisconsin’s veterans. While Senator Jacque did show up to work for a change – Senate Democrats, our state’s veterans, and their loved ones are wondering if he and his ineffectual Republican friends plan on actually doing anything? They