MADISON — Successful kidney transplants rely on the biological compatibility of the donor and recipient but still require long-term use of drugs to tamp down the recipient’s immune system and prevent donor organ rejection. Finding a method to increase compatibility
After steadfastly opposing any and every attempt to reform the redistricting process in Wisconsin over at least the last 12 years, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is now attempting to ram through his version of reform legislation in less than two days? With
MADISON, Wis. — This week, MAGA Republicans in Congress proposed extreme budget cuts that would raise costs, slash support for law enforcement, and undermine our economy — all while these same members are separately fighting for new tax cuts for multi-millionaires
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University will host a full slate of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. A complete list of events is available on the Center for Engagement and Inclusion website. Media interested in attending any of
MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) issued the following statement regarding Speaker Robin Vos’ (R-Burlington) bizarre and abrupt behavior to cling to power: “We are watching a frantic lawmaker try every desperation tactic he can to ignore the public will and
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states met with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack during his visit to Waukesha, Wisconsin. The trip was
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 109 state-chartered credit unions continue to exhibit sound financial performance as of June 30, 2023, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the second quarter, total assets
MADISON, Wis.— University of Wisconsin System enrollment increased this fall compared to the previous year for the first time since 2014, according to preliminary estimates based on the first day of classes. Excluding UW-Madison, new freshman enrollment increased by 3 percent overall. “Wisconsin is in a war for talent
Media Contact Analiese Eicher Analiese.eicher@ppwi.org 608-449-5218 Abortion services will resume in Milwaukee and Madison on September 18th Milwaukee, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will resume abortion care services on Monday, September 18th at the Water Street Health Center in Milwaukee,
MADISON, Wis. — As Robin Vos continues to double down on his impeachment threats, members of his own caucus continue to appear uncomfortable with a Vos-led push to remove Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Yesterday, in new reporting from the Capital Times, GOP Rep. Patrick
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Wisconsin Soybean Board election results. The following soybean producers started their three-year terms as elected members of the Wisconsin Soybean Board on September 1,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, spoke on the House Floor today to discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown and the Wisconsin State Assembly Republicans’ attempts to overturn the will of
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding Assembly Republicans’ announcement of a plan to institute the “Iowa Model” for legislative redistricting in Wisconsin: “After over a decade of lying and cheating, and taking every action available to
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Rand Paul M.D. (R-Ky.) and his GOP colleagues in sending a letter to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William J. Burns, requesting information on the recent whistleblower allegations related to the CIA’s
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is lifting up substance use prevention efforts across the state through a new grant program and awards recognizing exceptional work by partners who are improving the health and safety of people and communities.
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 124 state-chartered banks continue to exhibit sound financial performance through June 30, 2023, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the second quarter, total assets for Wisconsin’s
Madison – During an Assembly floor session on Tuesday, Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) voted to support the Wisconsin Assembly Republican “Returning Your Surplus” legislative package and released the following statement: “Lowering taxes and taking care of our most vulnerable has been
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is calling on Wisconsinites to make a plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses this fall. The reminder comes as the updated COVID-19 vaccine has received federal regulatory approval, a
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07) bill, H.R. 1567, the Accurately Counting Risk Elimination Solutions (ACRES) Act, passed out of the U.S House of Representatives almost unanimously. After investigative reporting found that agencies, like the U.S. Forest Service, have been overstating their fuel
MADISON, Wis. — A statewide poll of Wisconsin voters, sponsored by A Better Wisconsin Together, finds overwhelming opposition to a scheme from some extreme Republicans to impeach newly elected Justice Janet Protasiewicz. According to results of the survey, conducted September 7-10
MADISON — Successful kidney transplants rely on the biological compatibility of the donor and recipient but still require long-term use of drugs to tamp down the recipient’s immune system and prevent donor organ rejection. Finding a method to increase compatibility can help recipients tolerate a life-saving organ transplant without the
After steadfastly opposing any and every attempt to reform the redistricting process in Wisconsin over at least the last 12 years, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is now attempting to ram through his version of reform legislation in less than two days? With no public input and with no buy in from others
MADISON, Wis. — This week, MAGA Republicans in Congress proposed extreme budget cuts that would raise costs, slash support for law enforcement, and undermine our economy — all while these same members are separately fighting for new tax cuts for multi-millionaires and the largest corporations. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University will host a full slate of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. A complete list of events is available on the Center for Engagement and Inclusion website. Media interested in attending any of these events, or for more information, should contact Kevin Conway,
MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) issued the following statement regarding Speaker Robin Vos’ (R-Burlington) bizarre and abrupt behavior to cling to power: “We are watching a frantic lawmaker try every desperation tactic he can to ignore the public will and cling to power. It’s really sad to watch this unfold
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states met with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack during his visit to Waukesha, Wisconsin. The trip was to discuss the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative.
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 109 state-chartered credit unions continue to exhibit sound financial performance as of June 30, 2023, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the second quarter, total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions rose to $62.3 billion. This
MADISON, Wis.— University of Wisconsin System enrollment increased this fall compared to the previous year for the first time since 2014, according to preliminary estimates based on the first day of classes. Excluding UW-Madison, new freshman enrollment increased by 3 percent overall. “Wisconsin is in a war for talent and our universities play a key role to help build
Media Contact Analiese Eicher Analiese.eicher@ppwi.org 608-449-5218 Abortion services will resume in Milwaukee and Madison on September 18th Milwaukee, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will resume abortion care services on Monday, September 18th at the Water Street Health Center in Milwaukee, and the Madison East Health Center. “With patients and community
MADISON, Wis. — As Robin Vos continues to double down on his impeachment threats, members of his own caucus continue to appear uncomfortable with a Vos-led push to remove Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Yesterday, in new reporting from the Capital Times, GOP Rep. Patrick Snyder took a step towards joining Rep. Scott Johnson in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Wisconsin Soybean Board election results. The following soybean producers started their three-year terms as elected members of the Wisconsin Soybean Board on September 1, 2023: District 1: Andy Bensend, Dallas Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, spoke on the House Floor today to discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown and the Wisconsin State Assembly Republicans’ attempts to overturn the will of the voters. Click here to watch the full speech and
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding Assembly Republicans’ announcement of a plan to institute the “Iowa Model” for legislative redistricting in Wisconsin: “After over a decade of lying and cheating, and taking every action available to cast his neighbors and colleagues aside in the pursuit of
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Rand Paul M.D. (R-Ky.) and his GOP colleagues in sending a letter to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William J. Burns, requesting information on the recent whistleblower allegations related to the CIA’s investigation into the origins of COVID-19. According to a letter
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is lifting up substance use prevention efforts across the state through a new grant program and awards recognizing exceptional work by partners who are improving the health and safety of people and communities. The announcements are part of the Wisconsin Substance Use Prevention
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 124 state-chartered banks continue to exhibit sound financial performance through June 30, 2023, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the second quarter, total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks stand at $66.8 billion, down from $67.9 billion
Madison – During an Assembly floor session on Tuesday, Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) voted to support the Wisconsin Assembly Republican “Returning Your Surplus” legislative package and released the following statement: “Lowering taxes and taking care of our most vulnerable has been a priority of mine since I first ran for public
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is calling on Wisconsinites to make a plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses this fall. The reminder comes as the updated COVID-19 vaccine has received federal regulatory approval, a new annual flu vaccine is available, and a vaccine and
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07) bill, H.R. 1567, the Accurately Counting Risk Elimination Solutions (ACRES) Act, passed out of the U.S House of Representatives almost unanimously. After investigative reporting found that agencies, like the U.S. Forest Service, have been overstating their fuel reduction work for decades, Rep. Tiffany introduced the ACRES Act to hold
MADISON, Wis. — A statewide poll of Wisconsin voters, sponsored by A Better Wisconsin Together, finds overwhelming opposition to a scheme from some extreme Republicans to impeach newly elected Justice Janet Protasiewicz. According to results of the survey, conducted September 7-10 by the national award-winning polling firm GBAO, impeachment is opposed