Madison, WI… Senator Joan Ballweg, sitting senator for the 14th Senate District and candidate for re-election, released the following statement today in regard to the closure of UW-Richland. “When it was announced in 2022 that classes would end at the UW-Richland campus, communities across the state took notice. So did the

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Dane County – Safe Communities Madison-Dane County and the African American Opioid Coalition, in partnership with local law enforcement and community organizations, invite the public to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Safely turn in expired unused, or unwanted prescription drugs at 18 collection sites around Dane County

State Senate candidate Jamie Wall is proud to announce the endorsement of Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul. “Jamie Wall is a practical problem-solver who can find common ground,” said Kaul.  “As a State Senator, he’ll work to keep communities in Wisconsin safe, to protect our environment, and to defend reproductive

Green Bay, Wis.—University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Philanthropy class announced today at 3:30 p.m. in the Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Wintergarden Atrium that a $10,000 grant will be given to the nonprofit organization COMSA. COMSA is a resource center serving immigrants and refugees; it is committed to fostering the growth and success of

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, yesterday Congresswoman Gwen Moore and State Representative Lisa Subeck joined UW-Madison’s Dr. Tiffany Green and Motherhood for Good’s Emily Tyne to highlight the urgency and importance of protecting contraception rights through state and federal legislation. The Right to Contraception Act (RTCA), co-sponsored by Moore in Congress

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Earth Day and Earth Week and highlighting his announcement that the state has increased its Trillion Trees Pledge planting goal from planting 75 million trees by the end of 2030 to planting 100 million trees by the end of 2030.

Hi, I’m State Senator John Jagler from Watertown and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education. If you’ve been watching the news lately, you’ve no doubt seen the unsettling rise in anti-Semitism across the country. This disturbing trend has been popping up in major cities and on college campuses

Today, Wisconsin Right to Life, Wisconsin Family Action, and Pro-Life Wisconsin joined together to block Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s pursuit to find a right to abortion in the Wisconsin Constitution. They are being represented by The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Thomas More Society.   There is no

MADISON – In a landmark study based on one of the most comprehensive genomic datasets ever assembled, a team led by scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Vanderbilt University offer a possible answer to one of the oldest questions about evolution: why some species are generalists and others specialists.

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a response to a case brought by Planned Parenthood seeking an original action ruling from the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCoW) that would create a constitutional right to an abortion in Wisconsin. WILL believes ruling in favor of Planned Parenthood would embroil SCOWIS in the same… Please

MILWAUKEE, WI, April 25, 2024— UWM’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is excited to open registration for its summer programming, including talks, workshops, day trips and more. Registration opens April 30 at uwm.edu/sce/osher/.  “The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is designed for adults who have a passion for learning,” says Sarah Grammer, UWM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take immediate action to contain the ongoing avian flu outbreak in dairy cattle. On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that the virus has been found in pasteurized milk. In a

Madison, Wisconsin, April 25 – Today’s announcement from the US EPA about its new package of standards to slash carbon, coal ash, mercury, wastewater, and other toxic pollution from power plants is a major win for climate justice. As the largest climate-focused grassroots nonprofit in Wisconsin, 350 Wisconsin strongly applauds EPA Administrator Regan

April 25, 2024 — State Representative Janel Brandtjen today announced that she willseek election to the newly-formed 24th Assembly District. “My family and I have beenblessed to enjoy the benefits of living in Menomonee Falls for almost 30 years, and weknow the importance for famiies of having a strong community.

MADISON, Wis. – Below is a statement from Attorney General Josh Kaul regarding the filing of a response brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court arguing that Wisconsin law does not prohibit the use of drop boxes as a way for Wisconsin voters to deliver their absentee ballots in Wisconsin elections.

MILWAUKEE, WI—Souls to the Polls Wisconsin, faith and community partners, and voting rights activists call an emergency press conference for Thursday, April 25 at 2:00pm CDT in light of recent news that Andrew Iverson, the new executive director for the Wisconsin Republican Party, attempted to suppress the vote of Black Milwaukeeans by

MADISON, Wis. — California bank owner Eric Hovde has had a rough week on the campaign trail. A series of unearthed comments and news investigations have exposed Eric Hovde as an out-of-touch rich guy who won’t work for Wisconsin. Hovde spent the past week dealing with intense criticism over his false

Milwaukee, WI-In a historic announcement today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enacted a package of new safeguards to reduce power plant pollution, including the first ever standards to cut carbon emissions from coal-fired plants and new gas-fired plants. These new safeguards–which also cut mercury, arsenic, soot, toxic wastewater, and coal ash from coal-fired

MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin approaches the three-year anniversary of the launch of the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative, Attorney General Josh Kaul is releasing additional information, including statements from survivors who have reached out to DOJ, and highlights of other progress being made