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WISCONSIN – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin called on the Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) to do right by their patients, employees, and community members as they close hospitals and health care facilities across western Wisconsin. Earlier this year, HSHS announced they plan to close HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Adam Brock as the Administrator of the Division of Food and Recreational Safety. “Adam will join our team in the Division of Food and Recreational Safety who work to educate while they regulate,”

(Eau Claire, WI) – Learning about the complexities of the human body and state-of-the-art health care is at the heart of the innovative Medical Academy Program, offered this spring thanks to a collaboration between Mayo Clinic Health System and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The Medical Academy Program offers a

AstraZeneca announced it raked in $45.5 billion in 2023 – a $1.46 billion increase over 2022 – during their earnings report last week. While they make billions, drug companies charge Americans over four times more for prescription drugs than customers in other high-income countries. During the call, CEO Pascal Soriot

[Green Bay, WI] – WISDOM, Empowerment Solidarity Truth Hope Equity Reform (ESTHER) and Justice Organization Sharing Hope and United for Action (JOSHUA) host End The Lockdowns Community Forum on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at St. Norbert College (Mulva LIbrary) 400 3rd Street DePere, WI 54115. Join us

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to give back to nature by donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. The Endangered Resources Fund supports many of Wisconsin’s rarest plants and animal species. It has helped protect and restore some of the

MILWAUKEE (February 12, 2024) — Fresh off the successful launch of CONNECT 1, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is looking to connect even more of the county with bus rapid transit (BRT) service. The community is invited to learn more about the proposed CONNECT 2 BRT route at virtual or in-person meetings held on

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Sheboygan County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This positive result is within 10 miles of the

Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing DJ Nichols for Oshkosh, WI Common Council ahead of the April 2 general election. Nichols is one of the PCCC’s first endorsements of the 2024 election cycle.  “With a campaign that combines his deep community ties and a rich understanding of

Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing Andrew Meindl for  Wauwatosa Mayor ahead of the April 2 general election. Meindl is one of the PCCC’s first endorsements of the 2024 election cycle.  “We’re proud to endorse Andrew Meindl, a candidate with deep policy expertise and proven commitment to

Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing a slate of union members running in state and local races in Alaska, California, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin. This year, one of the PCCC’s top priorities is saving democracy. That means endorsing candidates like the proud union members on this slate,

Waukesha, WI – The Wisconsin Young Republicans have been made aware over the weekend of Congressman Mike Gallagher not seeking re-election for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District and Chairman Kyle Schroeder has released the following statement:  “The Wisconsin Young Republicans would like to thank Congressman Mike Gallagher for his eight years

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $14.5 million contract to improve WIS 19 between WIS 78 in Mazomanie and US 12 in Springfield Corners, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin Monday, February 12 on clearing operations. Integrity Grading and Excavating is the prime

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy PAC (CFFE PAC) announced the launch of a $40 million 2024 electoral campaign, with initial investments focused on races in six key battleground states: Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Hampshire, Georgia, and Montana. This unprecedented investment will support robust door-to-door field

MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 12, 2024) — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month. The public can book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks paddlers to avoid the Yahara River in the area of Stebbinsville and Highway 59 due to debris from last week’s tornado. The debris in the river has created hazardous conditions for those recreating in the area. … Please log in

Kenosha – Senator Bob Wirch (D-Kenosha) is authoring legislation that would provide a nearly-$1,000 tax rebate to Wisconsin income tax filers. The rebate would be paid for using the state’s $3.2 billion budget surplus.  “Our state’s economy is on sound financial footing.  We’ve got a $3.2 billion budget surplus, in addition

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MADISON, Wis. — In response to today’s announcement by Rep. Mike Gallagher that he would not seek reelection this November, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Speaker Johnson and the House GOP are mired in chaos and dysfunction, and Mike Gallagher calling it quits is about as stark