MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a multistate coalition of 12 states in submitting a comment letter strongly supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposed rule that would list nine PFAS compounds as hazardous constituents under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). By adding these PFAS to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the application period for the 2024 elk hunt is now open through May 31. New this year, the Black River Elk Range will be open to hunting for the first time since elk were reintroduced to the state.

Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the first ever national drinking water standards for harmful PFAS “forever chemicals.’ Public water systems across Wisconsin will now be required to meet strict Maximum Contaminant Levels for five different types of PFAS compounds, levels which are far lower than the standards Wisconsin currently has

A historic double brood of cicadas is expected to emerge this spring, with hatchings centered on the Eastern and Midwestern parts of the U.S. Experts from UW–Madison are available for interviews about the biology of the deafening insects and their role in culture and art.   RESOURCES New website  The cicada-verse

NEW VIDEO: Protect Our Care Celebrates 7th Annual Medicaid Awareness Month Washington, D.C. — Protect Our Care released a new video in celebration of the seventh annual Medicaid Awareness Month this April. One in four Americans rely on Medicaid for access to health care. Medicaid coverage saves lives and improves

PRAIRIE DU CHEIN, Wisc. – In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden called out Joe Biden’s latest plan to pass the buck of student loans onto the backs of blue-collar workers and their families. The comments followed Biden’s visit to Wisconsin on Monday, where he announced another $400 billion attempt to shift the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Weston is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes upgrading two of the wells servicing the village of Weston. Activities related to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, in partnership with Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct-sold 529 college savings plan, and the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt, today announced 15 Wisconsin high school seniors as the scholarship recipients for this year’s 2024 Money Smart Wisconsin Scholarship Contest. Ten of the 15 scholarship recipients … Please

MILWAUKEE — Jarrod Anderson, a dedicated community advocate and Democrat, announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly District 19.  Anderson brings a rich background in community health and legal advocacy to his campaign, emphasizing his commitment to making Milwaukee a better place for all its residents.  “Milwaukee is at

MADISON, Wis. — This morning, a new cover story from the Cap Times highlighted Tammy Baldwin’s commitment to showing up and working for all Wisconsinites, earning her support from Democrats and Republicans alike in Wisconsin’s rural communities. Read below for comments from voters across the political spectrum of why they

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, California bank owner Eric Hovde announced that he believes senior citizens shouldn’t be allowed to vote if they are living in a nursing home because they “only have five, six months life expectancy.” “Almost nobody in a nursing home is at a point to vote,”

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke at the ‘Weaponization of U.S. Government’ Symposium hosted by the Heritage Foundation. Interviewed by Children’s Health Defense President Mary Holland, the senator gave an account of the federal government’s weaponization during COVID and stressed the importance of Congressional oversight. Watch Sen.

Chicago, IL — Chairman Robert Blanchard of the Bad River Band shared the following statement in response to the legal brief filed yesterday by the United States Department of Justice and pending approval in the Seventh Circuit: For over a decade, Enbridge has trespassed on our sovereign land and imperiled

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding drivers to stay alert and give space to Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, who routinely collect trash and recyclables along state highways. “Each year, Wisconsinites generously take time out of their schedules to pick up trash and recyclables along the roadside,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson

Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Conference. The free, virtual event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 18. It will feature a diverse group of presenters that will focus on efforts to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bob Casey (D-PA) announced growing support for their push for the Biden Administration to initiate an investigation into the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) unfair trade practices in commercial shipbuilding that undermine American workers and jeopardize our national security. Senators Sherrod

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Remediation and Redevelopment Bureau Director Christine Sieger was awarded the 2023 Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award. Sieger received the award at the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This prestigious award honors DNR employees who

Fair Wisconsin PAC, the Badger state’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil  rights and political advocacy organization, announced on Wednesday  their endorsement of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala  Harris.  Fair Wisconsin’s Policy and Advocacy Director Sean O’Brien issued  the following statement:  “Since day one, the Biden Harris administration has worked

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Madison, WI – Legislation authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State  Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona) that allows Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) to obtain state licensing to work directly in schools has been signed into law. Act 196 allows properly credentialed  MFTs to obtain a license through the