MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard issued the following statement in response to the news that UW-Platteville would be cutting more than 110 positions to balance its budget.  “Senator Howard Marklein is asleep at the wheel and his constituents should be outraged,” said Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of 30 members to the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and set the first public task force meeting for Mon., Oct. 30, 2023. Administered by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) in coordination with the Wisconsin Department

Prairie du Chien, Wis. – For two December weekends, guests can step back in time and enter a Victorian-era holiday experience at Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Formerly home of the Dousman family, this Wisconsin Historical site recreates a Christmas scenario inspired by the family who once lived there. Villa

WATERTOWN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Watertown, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 18, 2023. At approximately 11:17 a.m., officers with the Watertown Police Department responded to a

LA CROSSE, Wis. – In case you missed it, Up North News detailed Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s silence on proposed cuts to the next Farm Bill as the legislation remains stalled in Congress.  The Farm Bill, which expired at the end of September, is essential for giving farmers and producers the stability

Eagle, Wis. – For three December weekends, “Home for the Holidays” will take place at Old World Wisconsin. Celebrating holiday traditions, from near and far, this historic village will present a bounty of activities that showcase the spirit of the season. Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, Wisconsin Home for the Holidays – Dec.

MADISON – On Thursday, October 26, the Organization of MISO States (OMS) Board of Directors elected Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Commissioner Tyler Huebner as its new President beginning in January 2024. Established in 2003, the OMS represents the collective interests of state and local utility regulators in the Midcontinent

[Milwaukee, WI] – The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will hold a press conference at 5PM on Monday, October 30th, ahead of the Milwaukee County Board Public Hearing. The press conference will be held outside of the Marcus Performing Arts Center (929 N. Water St.). The Milwaukee Alliance

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement after the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that real gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 4.9 percent in the third quarter of 2023, showing remarkable economic growth nationwide. “Today’s staggering GDP numbers are just further proof that Biden…

MADISON, Wis. — The promoter of a fake elector scheme intended to keep 2020 presidential election loser Donald Trump in office, Kenneth Chesebro, will plead guilty to a felony charge for his role in the scheme in Georgia. He joins several other defendants who have pleaded guilty in the criminal case brought by prosecutors there.

Madison, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin today announced pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) are available by prescription at all PPWI Family Planning health centers. PrEP and PEP are innovative and safe medications prescribed to those at risk of HIV exposure. To learn more and make an appointment,

MADISON, WI - (Oct. 26, 2023) – Alliant Energy Foundation raised $515,000 to support programs that fight hunger and food insecurity in Iowa and Wisconsin. The amount is the largest on record in the company’s 17 years of hosting their annual Drive Out Hunger event.    In total, the event has raised over $5.9 million for hunger relief

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Edgar and the cities of Hayward, Medford, Mellen and Phillips are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in their public drinking water systems. These projects are all located

Madison, WI – Uncompensated care in Wisconsin hospitals was $1.28 billion in 2022, according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s “Uncompensated Health Care Report, Wisconsin Hospitals Fiscal Year 2022.” The report identifies a slight drop in overall uncompensated care, a measure that combines both charity care and bad debt totals at

October 25, 2023. Kewaunee Wisc. Ron Heuer, Wisconsin Voter Alliance (WVA) President announced that he, the WVA, and WVA member Ken Brown are plaintiffs in a civil rights  lawsuit seeking declaratory and injunctive relief in the United States District Court for the  Eastern District of Wisconsin. The plaintiffs are represented

Madison… Lakes At Stake Wisconsin, (LSW) a Wisconsin-based bipartisan group, has formed with a single focus, stopping the damage being done to Wisconsin lakes caused by wake enhanced boating. “Wisconsinites love our lakes and are very concerned by the impact from wake enhanced boats. We have heard from people throughout

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) today approved with amendments the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) revised 2023 Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan and an administrative rule for wolves.  The board approved the wolf plan with an amendment to subzone 1B that allows the department to close any subunit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, released the following statement in response to the President’s emergency funding request that includes resources to address the child care crisis and the opioid epidemic: “When

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin History Center project reached another significant milestone today when the State Building Commission unanimously approved the Society’s request for authorization to construct the new facility. The approval effectively moves the project into the demolition and construction phase. Demolition is slated to begin in early 2024, while construction is

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #215 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 28, 2023, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. John Klenke, who passed away on Tues., Oct. 10, 2023, at the age of 65. “Representative