WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a press conference to celebrate the $49 million investment she secured for Wisconsin’s Tech Hub to grow the state’s personalized medicine and biohealth sector – advancing research and innovation, growing our economy and creating jobs, and boosting American competitiveness in a cutting-edge industry. Senator Baldwin was joined

MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court today announced it would accept the petition for original action in Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin v. Urmanski, an important case that will determine whether Wisconsinites have a state constitutional right to access abortion care.   In response to Tuesday’s announcement, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) issued the following

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Patriotic Millionaires announced their endorsement of Rebecca Cooke’s campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. Patriotic Millionaires is a group of high-net worth Americans who share a profound concern about the destabilizing level of inequality in America and work to ensure that the country’s political economy is structured

Today, the Trump Campaign reports that in the second quarter of fundraising, it raised a total of $331 million. This beats the quarterly number of $264 million reported by Biden for the same period. After beating Biden in the months of April and May, the Trump team added another $111.8

The Wisconsin Conservative Coalition (WCC) released on July 1, 2024 its 2023-2024 Northeast Wisconsin State Legislator Scorecard. Fourteen members of the Assembly and six members of the Senate representing Northeast Wisconsin were rated on how they voted on ten key bills. The WCC, a coalition of three patriot groups in Northeast Wisconsin,

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn held a roundtable with state and local leaders to condemn Donald Trump’s assault on American democracy. In Milwaukee, Rep. Clyburn was joined by County Executive David Crowley, State Senator LaTonya Johnson, State Representative Kalan Haywood, Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Patricia Ruiz-Cantu, and Tammie Xiong

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is again among the best universities in the country for quality, affordability and student outcomes in Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America rankings. Money looked at more than 2,400 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges in the country, with 745 schools meeting the initial screening requirements for

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced that it will hear a case on constitutional protections for reproductive freedom. The Court’s action comes as extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel continues to campaign on his opposition to reproductive freedom. Last week marked the two-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has issued a statement after the Supreme Court of Wisconsin has agreed to hear a case from Planned Parenthood that attempts to create a constitutional right to an abortion in Wisconsin.  The Quotes: WILL Deputy Counsel, Luke Berg, stated, “As WILL has stated many

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MADISON, Wis. — In a positive step toward fully protecting safe and legal abortion access in the Badger State, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that it will take up the case of Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski, in which the justices could rule to protect Wisconsinites’ right to comprehensive abortion care.  The case, brought

Oshkosh, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license holders will be selected to spear a sturgeon from lakes Poygan,

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s petition for original action and will consider the question of a state constitutional protection for bodily autonomy, including the right to abortion.   The following is a statement from Michelle Velasquez, Chief Strategy Officer, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.  “PPWI knows the

GREEN BAY, Wis., July 2, 2024 – USDA issued its draft decision on Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) changes, which will be the Recommended Decision when published in the Federal Register in early July. At that point, industry feedback will be collected during a 60-day public comment period. “We appreciate the work

WEST ALLIS, WI — Brady Coulthard, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 14, proudly announced his campaign’s endorsement from the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 on July 2, 2024. “Brady Coulthard’s experience, commitment to public safety and unwavering support for our firefighters make him the ideal candidate for State Assembly

MADISON – The Wisconsin Technical College System Board today announced its finalists for the WTCS president position. The finalists are Robert Griggs and Layla Merrifield. “I am delighted that our national search yielded a wealth of exceptional candidates,” said S. Mark Tyler, WTCS Board Chair. “This is an important position within

MADISON — A promising therapy that treats blood cancers by harnessing the power of the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells could now treat solid tumors more efficiently. Thanks to a recent study published in Molecular Therapy – Methods & Clinical Development from Dan Cappabianca and Krishanu Saha

STEVENS POINT, WI – Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen, representing Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, has endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Sorensen joins Congressman Mark Pocan, former Congressman Dave Obey, and more than four dozen local and state elected officials in endorsing Shankland. Congressman Sorensen’s district

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will conduct a full drawdown on Bakken’s Pond in Sauk County in mid-July. The drop in water levels is necessary to prepare the site for upcoming construction and repairs slated to start in mid-July. The project will involve

MADISON, Wis.— Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) President Jay Rothman today announced two interim vice presidents. Rothman announced that Julie Gordon will serve as interim Vice President of Finance and Administration effective September 9, 2024. She will replace Sean Nelson, who has served as Vice President since May 24, 2017, and has