Wisconsin Right to Life: Responds to United States Supreme Court ruling on cutting off Medicare funding to Planned Parenthood
Milwaukee, WI — Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that states can cut off Medicare funding to Planned Parenthood in a lawsuit between the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. In response, Heather Weininger, Executive
Rep. Arney: Legislators express concern over pick ’n save grocery and pharmacy closure in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI — Today, several Milwaukee-area state legislators- State Senator LaTonya Johnson as well as State Representatives Margaret Arney, Kalan Haywood, and Supreme Moore Omokunde- voiced deep concern following an announcement that the Pick ‘n Save grocery store and pharmacy located
Forward Literacy: Statement on WI Supreme Court literacy funding decision
Forward Literacy is pleased that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has brought clarity to the literacy funding matter, allowing us to move forward in providing Wisconsin’s children with the essential tools they need to learn to read. As a strong supporter
Dept. of Military Affairs: Badger youth camp connects children of Wisconsin guardsmen
CONTACT: Leslie Westmont | ng.wi.wiarng.mbx.wi-pao@army.mil | 608-242-3051To view html content with hi-res photos, copy and paste the following link in your browser: https://wi.ng.mil/News/View/Article/4227601/ by Paul Gorman WAUTOMA, Wisc. – More than 100 children of Wisconsin military members gathered at Camp Lakota June 19-22
U.S. Rep. Wied: Brown introduce legislation to bar new SNAP fees
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit new fees on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Balance Transfer (EBT) retail transactions. The Ensuring Fee-Free Benefits Transactions Act (EBT Act), co-led by Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), protects small
Taylor campaign: 100 current and former judges endorse Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Endorsements from across Wisconsin demonstrate broad judicial support for Taylor’s commitment to justice for all MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Chris Taylor announced endorsements from 100 current and retired judges from across Wisconsin as she continues to expand the statewide
Weekly Dem Radio Address: Gov. Evers highlights critical need for investment in child care statewide
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. More Wisconsinites are working than ever before, but paychecks today aren’t going nearly as far as they used to. And today, it costs more to put two young kids in child care in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Oneida County
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 Camp Nine Road Bridge Project in Oneida County. Incidental take refers to
Wisconsin Personal Services Association: The need for a Medicaid Personal Care Rate increase and nurse supervisory visit increase
To: Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein and Representative Mark Born and Committee Members From: Melissa Smart, President, Wisconsin Personal Services Association; msmart@smartchoicewi.com Date: June 18, 2025 On behalf of the Wisconsin Personal Services Association (WPSA), the statewide association
Dept. of Public Instruction: Launches new public school finance reporting portal
MADISON —The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has launched an enhanced public platform for accessing school finance data. The public will be able to download, sort, search, and access information through the portal at no cost. The new tool, known
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: New report shows strength of Wisconsin manufacturing
MADISON – Wisconsin manufacturers are increasingly participating in international trade and engaging with foreign investors and employers, according to the Wisconsin Manufacturing Trade and Foreign Investment Report commissioned by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) in partnership with the Midwest Manufacturing Association.
UW-Stout: Unveils new electric vehicle charging stations
Menomonie, Wis. – A sustainability project more than two years in the making was unveiled at University of Wisconsin-Stout on June 23, adding to the university’s ongoing commitment to clean energy solutions and green transportation options. Two electric vehicle charging
UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Newborn genomic testing expands to more Wisconsin hospitals with support from state’s medical schools
MADISON, Wis., Wis. – Through an effort led by Wisconsin’s two medical schools, newborn genomic testing capacity will expand to more hospitals throughout the state, allowing rapid diagnosis of rare genetic conditions and improved medical management for critically ill newborns. In Wisconsin,
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court rejecting partisan efforts to redraw congressional maps
The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court today declined to hear challenges seeking to redraw the state’s current congressional district maps, effectively ensuring the maps will remain in place for the 2026 midterm elections. The decision marks the latest effort by partisans
Dept. of Justice: Former Polk county doctor charged with child enticement
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and Polk County District Attorney Jeffrey Kemp today announced that Kenneth GaleWyrick, a former Polk County doctor, has been charged with multiple counts of child enticement
Rep. Kitchens: Statement on supreme court ruling
Madison – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously ruled against Governor Tony Evers’ attempt to use a line-item veto on a bill without an appropriation. The Assembly Education Chairman and author of Act 20, Representative Joel Kitchens, released the
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins legal fight to prevent Trump administration from threatening program designed to help disadvantaged small businesses
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, urging the court not to approve an agreement that would threaten the Disadvantaged
Fox Cities Chamber: New employees can learn something new and feel more engaged through immersion Fox Cities
Fox Cities, Wis. (June 25, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber has announced that its IMMERSION Fox Cities program will launch September 12-13, 2025. IMMERSION Fox Cities provides a community immersion experience for local employees. “It’s a great way to connect your
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Majority witnesses from PSI hearing submit hundreds of studies, thousands of citations documenting COVID-19 vaccine adverse events
Minority witness submits 19 pro-COVID-19 vaccine citations after official hearing record closed WASHINGTON – On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the official record closed for the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations’ hearing entitled, “The Corruption of Science and Federal Health Agencies: How Health Officials Downplayed and Hid Myocarditis
Sen. Jagler: Responds to Supreme Court ruling
Madison… Wednesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Governor Evers inappropriately used his partial veto authority last session on a bill that would have released the literacy education grant funding. The court ruling now opens the door for the