MADISON, Wis. –This fall, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its literacy promotion policy for the first time in 10 years, and a UW Health Kids expert helped craft the national message to pediatricians and parents.  Key updates include that print books are better than digital books and reading to a child

MADISON, WI — Yesterday, the Assembly Democratic Caucus unanimously elected Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) as Assembly Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms. Rep. Emerson released the following statement in response: “I’m grateful for the trust my colleagues have placed in me as Sergeant at Arms. It’s an honor to serve

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Nov. 20, 2024 – Today, on National Child’s Day, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa highlighted that the Department is investing nearly $2.6 million to help Southwest Health Center, Inc. (SHC) construct a childcare facility. The funding is through Rural Development’s Community Facilities Grant program…

MADISON – The Council of State Governments (CSG) has announced that Wisconsin State Senator Mark Spreitzer has been selected as one of 20 state leaders to receive the 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award. This year’s class – representing 16 U.S. states and territories across the nation – is

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile

Madison, Wis. – A report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) estimates the state will have a gross general fund balance of approximately $4.0 billion at the end of the current fiscal year. This figure does not include the $1.9 billion plus balance in the state’s budget stabilization (“rainy

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the draft Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The SCORP describes the supply and demand for outdoor recreation in Wisconsin. The draft Wisconsin SCORP includes an analysis of the motivations for recreating and the barriers Wisconsin residents may ex… Please log in

Letter comes after Wisconsin pheasant farmer was denied disaster aid following tornado WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of Democratic and Republican lawmakers in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide immediate assistance to gamebird farmers who have been denied emergency aid

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for October 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary October 2024 unemployment rates decreased

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to immediately preserve all records referring or relating to the development, safety, and efficacy … Please

MADISON, Wis. – As the holiday season approaches, the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program can help consumers choose products for meals and gifts that support local Wisconsin businesses. The red and yellow SSfW logo is a quick, reliable way to identify genuine Wisconsin products. The program’s nearly 500 member companies offer

APPLETON, Wis. –  The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) Building in the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 2024. The building was originally constructed in two phases, in 1952 and 1966, as the headquarters for the Aid Association for Lutherans

MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Administrative Committee voted to endorse Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Now more than ever, our democracy needs ardent defenders who will stand up for the rule of law

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Germantown is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes recoating and rehabbing of water tower 3 in the village of Germantown. Activities

Barry Bauer remembers the moment early in his career with aerospace giant Lockheed-Martin when his team’s four-year project was put to the test. They had been tasked with designing and developing leading edges of the Air Force F-22 fighter aircraft that would avoid radar detection. When an F-22 vertical stabilizer

MADISON, WISCONSIN — Wisconsin College Republicans Chair, William (Billy) Blathras, and Vice Chair, Kaden Crapp, announced their resignation from the organization last night to the executive committee of the Wisconsin College Republicans. Both Blathras and Crapp resigned their positions as a result of completion of their undergraduate degrees at the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack refused to answer a letter sent by Rep. Van Orden and a number of his colleagues in the House and Senate regarding the Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy that resulted

We Energies is partnering with police and sheriff’s departments across the state to share the warning signs of utility scams. The goal is to blanket social media with this important message so no one else becomes a victim. Pay attention to these red flags Scammers are relentless. They may: ·         Pretend to

Convincing scammers targeting professional license holders Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) isreminding professional license holders of an older scam that is resurfacing. Wisconsin’s safety agency was contacted by several license holders this week saying they got a call from a man who claimed to

MADISON, Wis. – Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) was elected to the position of Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader for a third time. In response he released the following statement: “I am greatly humbled and honored to be unanimously chosen by my colleagues to once again serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader in