(MILWAUKEE, WISC)-  On Saturday, a racially motivated attack on Jacksonville Florida’s Black community, left three community members dead, plus the white supremacist who planned the attack using semi-automatic weapons to carry out this hate crime.  In response, Christine Neumann-Ortiz, executive director of Voces de la Frontera Action gave the following statement:  “Our

(MILWAUKEE) —  Zurn Elkay Water Solutions today announced a partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools and a $2.2 million donation of its Elkay drinking water filters to support the ongoing commitment of the City of Milwaukee and MPS to providing safer, cleaner drinking water to students, staff and community members. In an event

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites those involved in Great Lakes restoration efforts to attend the upcoming Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference in Green Bay Sept. 12-14. Registration closes Sept. 6.  “The Great Lakes Area of Concern Conference is an amazing opportunity where over 250

In response to the United States House of Representatives reintroducing the Youth Voting Rights Act, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement:  “Young people across the country are excited to see the reintroduction of the Youth Voting Rights Act, alongside a suite of democracy and voting rights

The Wisconsin Towns Association recognized Senator Felzkowski and Representative Kurtz at its annual business meeting recently for their extraordinary leadership shepherding Act 12 through the legislative process.  Each legislator was greeted with standing applause as they took the stage to be recognized in front of town representatives from every corner

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Labor Day weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, 15,000 lakes and

MADISON, Wis. – Every area of Wisconsin can face disasters, and it is important to have a planned response whether you are at home, work, school or on the road. To help all Wisconsinites be ready for any emergency, Governor Tony Evers has declared September Preparedness Month in Wisconsin. ReadyWisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to take proper precautions and follow all safety best practices before climbing into a tree stand this fall. Surveys indicate one-quarter of Wisconsin bowhunters have experienced a fall or near-fall from an elevated stand in the past. Additionally, research has shown

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and offer comments on the agency’s 2023 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. The ADA Transition Plan shares information on WisDOT’s efforts to continually improve accessibility throughout the state highway system including roadside facilities, navigability within public rights

(MADISON) – In response to today’s racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, Senator  Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement:  “The significance of today’s racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida should not be lost on anyone. As we commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the historic March on Washington, hate

MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization of women in government service, today announced new Board of Directors members and Executive Committee. New Board of Directors Members WWIG is pleased to welcome a cohort of outstanding new members to its ranks. These individuals bring a diverse range

What we heard at the GOP debate was an all over the place mess, that unsurprisingly lacked substance or any real solutions for the struggles of millions of Americans. We are not sure we can even call the events of Wednesday a debate. The lack of decorum and basic respect

(Madison) – Two Republican legislators are circulating bills that would lead to increased abuse and harassment, and reduced safety for transgender inmates in Wisconsin prisons (LRB 2543 and LRB 4202/1). The Transgender Parent and Non Binary Advocacy Caucus (TPNAC Caucus) strongly condemns this proposed legislation. Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove),

WISCONSIN – In the coming days, the Biden administration is set to announce the first round of drugs eligible for lower prices under the Medicare Drug Negotiation Program created by the Inflation Reduction Act. Ahead of the drug announcement, Protect Our Care is highlighting drugs that will likely be eligible

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Colby is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of watermains along State Highway 13 within the

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) sent a letter to the Town of Hayward, demanding that they follow Wisconsin law and hold a publicly noticed town meeting so residents can properly weigh in on significant spending projects. The town is ignoring a clear legal obligation and WILL is promising

MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization of women in government service, today announced new Board of Directors members and Executive Committee. New Board of Directors Members WWIG is pleased to welcome a cohort of outstanding new members to its ranks. These individuals bring a diverse range