MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin seniors and caregivers held a press conference responding to Eric Hovde’s recent comments that people living in nursing homes should not be allowed to vote because they are “only have five, six months life expectancy.” They called out Hovde’s remarks
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board (SCERB) has granted final approval for the installation of a sculpture commemorating the life and legacy of Vel R. Phillips. Commissioned by the late artist Radcliffe Bailey, the sculpture
MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council – the state’s leading provider of safety training and products – announced the nine winners of the organization’s 30th annual Corporate Safety Awards. The program recognizes Wisconsin companies that are dedicated to prioritizing a culture of
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is part of a coalition of 19 states seeking to join litigation that defends the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) climate disclosure rules against challenges brought by industry entities and other states. The rules, published last month, require
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to join communities, organizations and individuals throughout the state in celebrating trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, which runs from Earth Day (April 22) to Arbor Day (April 26).
The La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks 23rd among the country’s public affairs graduate schools, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 rankings released this week. This places La Follette in the top 10% of public affairs
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for its 2025 class of conservation wardens. The application period will run through May 7, 2024. DNR conservation wardens are credentialed law enforcement officers stationed statewide, serving rural
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined CNN’s Jim Acosta, CBS’s Nancy Cordes, and NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor to discuss the letter he and 55 of his colleagues sent to President Biden after Israel killed seven World
MADISON — As an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Pranav Krishnan has studied and researched some of the weightiest topics facing the world, from the rise of authoritarian regimes to the future of democratic institutions. Now, Krishnan will be
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MADISON, Wis. – Tens of thousands of Wisconsinites will be able to save money on prescription drugs thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act’s provision allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices. The Center For American Progress outlines the potential savings
MADISON, Wis. — The U.S. Department of Justice announced yesterday that it has submitted the “Engaged in Business” rule, expanding the definition of who should be considered a firearms dealer and requiring all those who meet the new definition to
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw Class II and Posted Road restrictions for 15 counties of Zone 1 on Tuesday, April 16 at 12:01 a.m. Class II roads include about 1,400 miles of state highways susceptible to damage from
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and County Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public input to prepare for the 2024 deer season. Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council that meets annually to provide
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced the City of Wausau will receive $1,984,999 to keep families safe from lead contamination. The investment will help Wausau identify and address dangerous lead-based paint in residential homes, including during renovation, remodeling,
While the Biden campaign and Wisconsin Democrats hit the ground running in Wisconsin with 44 new coordinated campaign offices and dozens of coordinated campaign staffers, Donald Trump and his MAGA allies have been scrambling to catch up. Team Biden-Harris has
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement in reaction to the University Financial Assessments released by the University of Wisconsin (UW) System for seven UW campuses: UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-Superior, and UW-Whitewater. The assessments examine the strained financial circumstances faci… Please
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MADISON, Wis. – In the last two years, more than 5,000 people have benefited from expanded advance care planning services at UW Health. Advance care planning is the process of planning ahead for one’s own future health care decisions to let
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin seniors and caregivers held a press conference responding to Eric Hovde’s recent comments that people living in nursing homes should not be allowed to vote because they are “only have five, six months life expectancy.” They called out Hovde’s remarks for what they are – a disrespectful and out-of-touch attack on
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board (SCERB) has granted final approval for the installation of a sculpture commemorating the life and legacy of Vel R. Phillips. Commissioned by the late artist Radcliffe Bailey, the sculpture is slated for unveiling on the Wisconsin State Capitol grounds
MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council – the state’s leading provider of safety training and products – announced the nine winners of the organization’s 30th annual Corporate Safety Awards. The program recognizes Wisconsin companies that are dedicated to prioritizing a culture of safety in the workplace and have maintained exceptional safety records.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is part of a coalition of 19 states seeking to join litigation that defends the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) climate disclosure rules against challenges brought by industry entities and other states. The rules, published last month, require that public companies disclose climate-related risks that have had, or
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to join communities, organizations and individuals throughout the state in celebrating trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, which runs from Earth Day (April 22) to Arbor Day (April 26). Forest Appreciation Week is a time to reflect on the
The La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks 23rd among the country’s public affairs graduate schools, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 rankings released this week. This places La Follette in the top 10% of public affairs schools in the nation and makes it the highest ranked
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for its 2025 class of conservation wardens. The application period will run through May 7, 2024. DNR conservation wardens are credentialed law enforcement officers stationed statewide, serving rural and urban communities. Wardens enforce laws that protect fish and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined CNN’s Jim Acosta, CBS’s Nancy Cordes, and NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor to discuss the letter he and 55 of his colleagues sent to President Biden after Israel killed seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian relief workers in Gaza. Click here to
MADISON — As an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Pranav Krishnan has studied and researched some of the weightiest topics facing the world, from the rise of authoritarian regimes to the future of democratic institutions. Now, Krishnan will be able to dig even deeper into these consequential issues with
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MADISON, Wis. – Tens of thousands of Wisconsinites will be able to save money on prescription drugs thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act’s provision allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices. The Center For American Progress outlines the potential savings in a new state-specific report which shows savings for the initial 10
MADISON, Wis. — The U.S. Department of Justice announced yesterday that it has submitted the “Engaged in Business” rule, expanding the definition of who should be considered a firearms dealer and requiring all those who meet the new definition to get a federal license and run background checks on their
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw Class II and Posted Road restrictions for 15 counties of Zone 1 on Tuesday, April 16 at 12:01 a.m. Class II roads include about 1,400 miles of state highways susceptible to damage from heavy trucks during the spring thaw period as frost leaves
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and County Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public input to prepare for the 2024 deer season. Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council that meets annually to provide input and recommendations to the DNR on deer management in
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced the City of Wausau will receive $1,984,999 to keep families safe from lead contamination. The investment will help Wausau identify and address dangerous lead-based paint in residential homes, including during renovation, remodeling, and maintenance activities. The funding comes through the U.S. Department
While the Biden campaign and Wisconsin Democrats hit the ground running in Wisconsin with 44 new coordinated campaign offices and dozens of coordinated campaign staffers, Donald Trump and his MAGA allies have been scrambling to catch up. Team Biden-Harris has been talking to voters year-round about what’s at stake this
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement in reaction to the University Financial Assessments released by the University of Wisconsin (UW) System for seven UW campuses: UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-Superior, and UW-Whitewater. The assessments examine the strained financial circumstances faci… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
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MADISON, Wis. – In the last two years, more than 5,000 people have benefited from expanded advance care planning services at UW Health. Advance care planning is the process of planning ahead for one’s own future health care decisions to let others know what types of medical care they want if