MADISON – Yesterday, the 2023 Free Speech Week (FSW) came to a close. FSW honors both freedom of speech and freedom of press. These are both foundational pieces of American democracy. However, these freedoms have been under attack as government, and government-funded institutions continue to ban books and media. Representative

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Senator Tammy Baldwin is desperately trying to present herself as pro-Israel, but Baldwin’s claims are proven meritless by her long record of aligning herself with anti-semitic organizations and turning a blind eye to Israel’s enemies. Here are just a few examples: In a letter to

MADISON, Wis. – Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today on the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub Designation and Strategy Grant: “Wisconsin’s designation as a Biohealth Tech Hub and receipt of the Strategy Grant recognizes the significant role the Universities of Wisconsin play in helping create a statewide biohealth

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced more than $402 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to 106 municipalities to improve drinking water quality for Wisconsinites. The funding will help municipalities across the

Madison, Wis. – The Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management, the Virginia Hart Award Committee, and the Wisconsin State Council on Affirmative Action is pleased to announce the winners of the Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award and the Diversity Awards. The awards will be presented on October 27 at 9:30 am

Madison, WI – Legislation introduced by Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point) and Representative Nancy VanderMeer (Tomah) would honor Ho-Chunk (Hoocąk) Code Talkers – servicemen who used their language to confuse enemy codebreakers and help the Allies win World War II. If passed, the bill would name the stretch of I-90 between La

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OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all spearers interested in harvesting a lake sturgeon from Lake Winnebago during the 2024 sturgeon spearing season to purchase their license before Oct. 31, 2023. While there are unlimited licenses available for Lake Winnebago, the Upriver Lakes fishery (lakes Poygan,

MADISON — SEIU Wisconsin members, Latino leaders with Voces de la Frontera Action and local allies will rally at the State Capitol on Tuesday to support Wisconsin’s independent judiciary and to demand that lawmakers fervently oppose the passage of SB488, which would entrench in the extreme, gerrymandered State Legislature the power

WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), today announced the designation of 31 Tech Hubs in regions across the country. This is the first phase of the new Tech Hubs program, which is an economic development initiative designed to drive regional innovation and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) celebrated President Joe Biden today recognizing Wisconsin’s leadership in the field of personalized medicine and biohealth technology by designating the state as a Regional Technology Hub (RTH).  The Regional Technology Hub (RTH) designation from

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the WIS 23 (US 14 to County GG) project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that this upcoming Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day. More than 140 events are planned across Wisconsin on Saturday, October 28, 2023, with more than 270 participating law enforcement agencies, where Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin has been designated by the Biden Administration as a Regional Technology Hub (Tech Hub), an initiative created by the Baldwin-supported CHIPS and Science Act. Additionally, Wisconsin is receiving a $350,000 planning grant to execute its Biohealth Tech Hub strategy. Working with

MILWAUKEE, WI – Honored by a lengthy list of endorsements, Attorney Marisabel Cabrera today announced her candidacy for Branch 43, Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Cabrera’s passion for community building started at UW-Madison and continued in law school, where she honed her legal expertise. Her aspiration to contribute to the judiciary

LODI, WI – Sarah Keyeski, Democratic Wisconsin Assembly Candidate for District 42, will be hosting her campaign kickoff party at the Willow Tree Wellness building, 109 Lodi Street, Lodi, WI, on Saturday, November 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Keyeski resides in the Town of Lodi. She is known locally

Milwaukee, WI – On October 22nd at 11am, the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine, a broad coalition composed of 28 organizations, will be rallying and marching in solidarity with the people of Gaza. The world is witnessing an escalation in the genocide of Palestinians by the hands of Israel,

WASHINGTON –On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and seven of their Senate GOP colleagues in a letter to Senate Leadership requesting any federal assistance to Israel not be leveraged for more Ukraine funding. It has been reported that President Biden plans to pair tens of billions

OAK CREEK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public informational hearing to share information and take public comments on a proposed modification to the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the We Energies Elm Road Generating Station in Oak Creek to authorize use

MADISON – Today, Assembly Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) issued the following statement regarding the Assembly’s recognition of Chief Randy Pickering as Assembly District 43’s First Responder of the Year nominee. “I am pleased to recognize Chief Pickering with this Legislative Citation for their contributions to the safety of the 43rd