Dept. of Transportation: New motorists’ handbook delivers accessible, updated instructions and information to Wisconsin drivers
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers an updated Motorists’ Handbook that uses “plain language” principles to deliver driver information to Wisconsin residents that is clear, understandable and easy to read. This revised Motorists’
UW-Stout: Food science students awarded in international competition, receive competitive state scholarship
Two students in UW-Stout’s master’s and bachelor’s in food science and technology programs recently were awarded for their innovations in addressing food waste and research in detecting foodborne pathogens. Both are focuses of food scientists as they work to ensure a safe, nutritious, accessible
Dept. of Military Affairs: Prioritize home safety when daylight saving time ends this weekend
MADISON, Wis. – As we “fall back” this Sunday with the end of daylight saving time, ReadyWisconsin encourages people to take advantage of the time change to create a safer home for themselves and loved ones. “When clocks reset, it’s
UW Health: Kids should stay up later this week to help with upcoming time change
MADISON, Wis. – Daylight saving time ends this weekend, meaning clocks are set back one hour, and while “falling back” means potentially an extra hour of sleep, some parents dread this time of year because it impacts sleep schedules for
Gov. Evers, Insurance Commissioner Houdek: Encourage Wisconsinites to sign up for healthcare coverage during open enrollment period
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today celebrated the upcoming launch of the 12th annual ‘Open Enrollment’ period on Fri., Nov. 1, 2024, and urged Wisconsin residents to sign up for high-quality, affordable healthcare coverage through Healthcare.gov. During the l…
WisDems: Memory lane: Derrick Van Orden’s extreme position on abortion
MADISON, Wis. — Derrick Van Orden has long taken an extreme stand on reproductive freedom, including saying that women should “have enough strength of character” to give birth and calling for a 15-week abortion ban. When Roe v. Wade was overturned by Trump-appointed Supreme
Reproductive Freedom for All Freedom Fund and Future Forward: Launch $8 million ad campaign in final week before Election Day
Washington, DC — Today, Reproductive Freedom for All Freedom Fund and Future Forward (FF PAC) announced the launch of a new $8 million advertising campaign on a new ad, Who You Trust. The ad contrasts Donald Trump and Vice President
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin ag news – Crop progress & condition
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U.S. Rep Van Orden: Demands accountability from USDA following Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), along with Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Randy Feenstra (IA-04), penned a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack following Pure Prairie Poultry’s (PPP) bankruptcy that resulted in nearly 50 farmers
WisGOP: Statement on Bill Clinton’s upcoming visit to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering former President Bill Clinton’s upcoming events in the Fox Valley and Milwaukee this week, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “In their latest effort to convince voters that decency and
DNC: Editorial Boards across the battlegrounds agree: Vice President Harris is the only presidential candidate fit to lead the nation
In the most critical election of our lifetimes that will decide the direction of the country, editorial boards across the battleground states are taking a stand against Donald Trump and his attacks on our democracy, our freedoms, and anybody who
Suffolk University/USA TODAY Network Wisconsin Poll: Split decision between Harris and Trump
For more information, please contact:Greg Gatlin at 617-573-8428, ggatlin@suffolk.eduGillian Smith at gillian.smith@suffolk.edu Trump Leads Slightly Statewide but Harris Prevails in Bellwether Door County BOSTON—With Election Day just over a week away, an exclusive Suffolk University/USA TODAY network poll shows former President Donald Trump
WisDems: Eric Hovde hits the campaign trail following endorsement from group that compared abortion to ‘Child Sacrifice’
MADISON, Wis. — As Eric Hovde continues on the campaign trail this week, it will be his first week campaigning with the endorsement of an “unapologetically” anti-abortion group that believes medication abortion is ‘baby pesticides,’ believes in fetal personhood, equates abortion with child sacrifice, and wants a total ban abortion from
WisGOP: Statement on Tim Walz’s visit to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Governor Tim Walz’s events in Manitowoc, Milwaukee, and Waukesha today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Try as he may, Tim Walz cannot explain away or distract voters from the
Gov. Evers, WisDOT: Announce $1.5 million transportation economic assistance grant to support nearly 400 jobs
Funding will bolster the development of Wisconsin’s second Kwik Trip distribution center in DeForest MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced an over $1.5 million Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to the village of DeForest. The grant will help the
Baldwin campaign: Announces new TV ad: “The Choice”
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced a new TV advertisement, titled “The Choice,” which will air statewide. The ad highlights Tammy Baldwin’s commitment to Wisconsin—fighting for our jobs, our farmers, and our families—while Eric Hovde has participated
Lyerly campaign: Legendary Packers Coach Mike Holmgren and daughter, Dr. Calla Holmgren, endorse Dr. Kristin Lyerly for congress
Green Bay, WI —Today, legendary Packers Coach Mike Holmgren and his daughter, Dr. Calla Holmgren, announced their endorsement of Dr. Kristin Lyerly for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. With Holmgren as coach, the Packers never had a losing season, and
Baldwin campaign: ICYMI: Tammy Baldwin wraps up first two days of statewide FORWARD Bus Tour, making stops from south central to northwestern Wisconsin
JANESVILLE, Wis. – In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin kicked off her statewide FORWARD Bus Tour with Governor Tony Evers at an IBEW Labor Canvass Kickoff in Janesville. Tammy then headed to Madison where she joined Congressman Mark Pocan to
Hovde campaign: ICYMI: Eric Hovde campaigns across Wisconsin on Time For Change Bus Tour
MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde started his Time for Change Bus Tour last week making over 20 stops in 6 days across the state of Wisconsin in his bid for the United States Senate. Eric Hovde has made stops in
WisDems: ICYMI: How do you flip a suburban Milwaukee district? LuAnn Bird is trying for a second time.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported how LuAnn Bird’s to flip the 61st Assembly District. LuAnn Bird ran the closest Assembly race in 2022, and thanks to fair maps, she now has the chance to help deliver the Assembly for Democrats