Fitchburg, Wisconsin – Today, Fitchburg City Council member and Dane County supervisor-elect from District 33 Randy Udell officially announced his bid for the Democratic nomination to represent the newly drawn 47th Assembly District. The 47th district is anchored by most of
On Jan. 17, 1838, the 1st Wisconsin Territorial Assembly approved legislation requiring free, able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 45 to serve in the territorial militia. But 10 months earlier, territorial governor Henry Dodge commissioned Morgan L. Martin
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) President Dr. Morna K. Foy announced her plans to retire later this year. “It’s been my honor and an absolute blast to lead such an amazing organization,” Foy said. “I want to thank
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on the April and November 2024 statewide referendums. “The legislature has approved five referendum questions where Wisconsin voters can make their voices known on the issues they
MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin springs forward and daylight-saving time begins, it is also an opportunity to prepare for unpredictable weather. “With spring comes more risk flooding and severe weather,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle. “That’s why it’s
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, the Daily Beast detailed California bank owner Eric Hovde’s (R–Laguna Beach) long history of backing MAGA candidates, plans to speak alongside Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and support for right-wing policies like banning abortion and repealing the Affordable Care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the John R. Lewis Voting Advancement Act, legislation to stop state voter suppression efforts, safeguard critical voting rights protections, and restore and enhance the Voting Rights Act. In the wake of
Increased Barriers and Decreased Quality of Care Underscore Urgent Need for Legislative Action Madison, Wisconsin – Following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, a groundbreaking study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute reveals concerning trends in contraceptive access across Wisconsin. Drawing on
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore is pleased to announce that her State of the Union guest is Tanya Atkinson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI), and a resident of the 4th Congressional District of Wisconsin. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Tanya’s
CRAWFORD, W.I. – Yesterday, Representatives Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Ashley Hinson (IA-02) sent a letter to Federal Highway Administration Administrator Shailen Bhatt emphasizing Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ (IA-R) request for federal emergency relief funding for the repair of the Lansing
Menomonie, Wis. — World War II was fought in laboratories as well as land, sea and air, according to Alan Scott, a physics professor at University of Wisconsin-Stout. The historic development of the atomic bomb has been in the spotlight
MILWAUKEE, WI (March 5, 2024) This summer, Mount Mary University has once again halved the cost of tuition and is offering degree-seeking undergrad students the ability to live in the residence hall for free. Undergraduate per-credit summer tuition has been
Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on March 4, 2024, John D. Whelan (age: 77), a psychiatrist, was sentenced to a term of 48 months’ imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised
Newtown, CT – Newtown Action Alliance (NAA) is proud to endorse 178 incumbent members of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 2024 Elections. For nearly 11 years after the Sandy Hook shooting tragedy, NAA has been advocating for a
“I have been so proud and honored to represent the voters of northern Manitowoc and Southern Brown Counties for the last 5 years. And while it is heartbreaking to lose De Pere and Two Rivers in the new district map,
Madison –The Wisconsin Medical Examining Board (MEB) and the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) are now working with CE Broker to track continuing education for Wisconsin licensed physicians. The MEB is not requiring licensed physicians to use
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce the Broadening the View from the Ivory Tower event on March 13th, 2024, at the Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club. Check in begins at 11:30 a.m. with
MADISON – Kallie Moore, co-host of the PBS Digital Studios channel “Eons,” professional fossil librarian and the author of a new children’s book about prehistoric life is the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalist in Residence this spring. From
Madison — The Wisconsin Medical Examining Board (MEB) and the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) are now working with CE Broker to track continuing education for Wisconsin licensed physicians. The MEB is not requiring licensed physicians to
Fitchburg, Wisconsin – Today, Fitchburg City Council member and Dane County supervisor-elect from District 33 Randy Udell officially announced his bid for the Democratic nomination to represent the newly drawn 47th Assembly District. The 47th district is anchored by most of the city of Fitchburg, which makes up just over half
On Jan. 17, 1838, the 1st Wisconsin Territorial Assembly approved legislation requiring free, able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 45 to serve in the territorial militia. But 10 months earlier, territorial governor Henry Dodge commissioned Morgan L. Martin as a captain and commander of the Green Bay Rangers.
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) President Dr. Morna K. Foy announced her plans to retire later this year. “It’s been my honor and an absolute blast to lead such an amazing organization,” Foy said. “I want to thank the WTCS Board for their trust and support. I’ve had
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on the April and November 2024 statewide referendums. “The legislature has approved five referendum questions where Wisconsin voters can make their voices known on the issues they have overwhelmingly told us matter to them. The decision to
MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin springs forward and daylight-saving time begins, it is also an opportunity to prepare for unpredictable weather. “With spring comes more risk flooding and severe weather,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle. “That’s why it’s a great time to review what to do in an
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, the Daily Beast detailed California bank owner Eric Hovde’s (R–Laguna Beach) long history of backing MAGA candidates, plans to speak alongside Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and support for right-wing policies like banning abortion and repealing the Affordable Care Act. They also reported on Hovde’s significant ties to the
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the John R. Lewis Voting Advancement Act, legislation to stop state voter suppression efforts, safeguard critical voting rights protections, and restore and enhance the Voting Rights Act. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s damaging Shelby County decision in 2013—which crippled the federal
Increased Barriers and Decreased Quality of Care Underscore Urgent Need for Legislative Action Madison, Wisconsin – Following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, a groundbreaking study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute reveals concerning trends in contraceptive access across Wisconsin. Drawing on data collected before and after the landmark Supreme Court r…
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore is pleased to announce that her State of the Union guest is Tanya Atkinson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI), and a resident of the 4th Congressional District of Wisconsin. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Tanya’s leadership at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has been instrumental in
CRAWFORD, W.I. – Yesterday, Representatives Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Ashley Hinson (IA-02) sent a letter to Federal Highway Administration Administrator Shailen Bhatt emphasizing Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ (IA-R) request for federal emergency relief funding for the repair of the Lansing Bridge in Lansing, Iowa. This request comes after the bridge,
Menomonie, Wis. — World War II was fought in laboratories as well as land, sea and air, according to Alan Scott, a physics professor at University of Wisconsin-Stout. The historic development of the atomic bomb has been in the spotlight with a new film about the life of lead scientist
MILWAUKEE, WI (March 5, 2024) This summer, Mount Mary University has once again halved the cost of tuition and is offering degree-seeking undergrad students the ability to live in the residence hall for free. Undergraduate per-credit summer tuition has been reduced nearly 50 percent, from $585 to $300 per credit
Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on March 4, 2024, John D. Whelan (age: 77), a psychiatrist, was sentenced to a term of 48 months’ imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances
Newtown, CT – Newtown Action Alliance (NAA) is proud to endorse 178 incumbent members of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 2024 Elections. For nearly 11 years after the Sandy Hook shooting tragedy, NAA has been advocating for a set of bold and comprehensive gun control legislation to dramatically
“I have been so proud and honored to represent the voters of northern Manitowoc and Southern Brown Counties for the last 5 years. And while it is heartbreaking to lose De Pere and Two Rivers in the new district map, I am heartened to again represent the people of Ledgeview,
Madison –The Wisconsin Medical Examining Board (MEB) and the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) are now working with CE Broker to track continuing education for Wisconsin licensed physicians. The MEB is not requiring licensed physicians to use CE Broker at this time. However, the board is encouraging
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce the Broadening the View from the Ivory Tower event on March 13th, 2024, at the Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club. Check in begins at 11:30 a.m. with the program beginning at noon. Broadening the View from the
MADISON – Kallie Moore, co-host of the PBS Digital Studios channel “Eons,” professional fossil librarian and the author of a new children’s book about prehistoric life is the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalist in Residence this spring. From March 12 to 14, Moore will visit campus to share
Madison — The Wisconsin Medical Examining Board (MEB) and the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) are now working with CE Broker to track continuing education for Wisconsin licensed physicians. The MEB is not requiring licensed physicians to use CE Broker at this time. However, the board is