Rep. Myers: Statement on National Minority Health Month
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Dept. of Natural Resources: Recruiting 2025 class of state conservation wardens
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for its 2025 class of conservation wardens. The application period will run through May 7, 2024. DNR conservation wardens are credentialed law enforcement officers stationed statewide, serving rural
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joined CNN, CBS and NBC News to discuss ongoing situation in Gaza
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined CNN’s Jim Acosta, CBS’s Nancy Cordes, and NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor to discuss the letter he and 55 of his colleagues sent to President Biden after Israel killed seven World
UW-Madison: Student with foreign policy ambitions receives esteemed Truman Scholarship
MADISON — As an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Pranav Krishnan has studied and researched some of the weightiest topics facing the world, from the rise of authoritarian regimes to the future of democratic institutions. Now, Krishnan will be
WAAN: Voting rights of residents in nursing homes
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Opportunity Wisconsin: Report details potential savings for Wisconsinites under Medicare price negotiation
MADISON, Wis. – Tens of thousands of Wisconsinites will be able to save money on prescription drugs thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act’s provision allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices. The Center For American Progress outlines the potential savings
Rep. Andraca: Applauds federal rule strengthening background checks
MADISON, Wis. — The U.S. Department of Justice announced yesterday that it has submitted the “Engaged in Business” rule, expanding the definition of who should be considered a firearms dealer and requiring all those who meet the new definition to
Dept. of Transportation: Weight restrictions end Tuesday for northern Wisconsin highways
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw Class II and Posted Road restrictions for 15 counties of Zone 1 on Tuesday, April 16 at 12:01 a.m. Class II roads include about 1,400 miles of state highways susceptible to damage from
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help shape deer season for your community
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and County Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public input to prepare for the 2024 deer season. Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council that meets annually to provide
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers nearly $2 million to keep Wausau families safe from lead contamination
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced the City of Wausau will receive $1,984,999 to keep families safe from lead contamination. The investment will help Wausau identify and address dangerous lead-based paint in residential homes, including during renovation, remodeling,
Biden campaign: Donald Trump is losing the ground game in Wisconsin
While the Biden campaign and Wisconsin Democrats hit the ground running in Wisconsin with 44 new coordinated campaign offices and dozens of coordinated campaign staffers, Donald Trump and his MAGA allies have been scrambling to catch up. Team Biden-Harris has
Gov. Evers: To ask Legislature to approve largest increase in state support for UW System in over two decades
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement in reaction to the University Financial Assessments released by the University of Wisconsin (UW) System for seven UW campuses: UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-Superior, and UW-Whitewater. The assessments examine the strained financial circumstances faci… Please
Bodden campaign: Ty Bodden announces candidacy and endorsements for the 3rd Assembly District
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UW Health: Encourages advance care planning prior to a health crisis
MADISON, Wis. – In the last two years, more than 5,000 people have benefited from expanded advance care planning services at UW Health. Advance care planning is the process of planning ahead for one’s own future health care decisions to let
Snodgrass campaign: Announces re-election bid for the 52nd Assembly District
Email: lee@snodgrassforassembly.comPhone: 920-277-2635 APPLETON, WI– Wisconsin State Assembly Representative Lee Snodgrass announced herplans for reelection to the newly drawn 52nd Assembly District today. Representative Snodgrasswas first elected in 2020 and serves as the representative to the 57th Assembly District whichincludes
Biden campaign: Answering Black maternal health crisis, Trump will make it much worse
MADISON, Wis. — Today, during the start of Black Maternal Health Week, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statement: “In Wisconsin and across the country, Black women have long faced devastating barriers to accessible maternal care, leading to
MOWA: Political cartoons exhibition in downtown Milwaukee to run alongside RNC
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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Demands Schumer hold Mayorkas impeachment trial
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined 42 of his Senate GOP colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) calling on the Senate to fulfill its constitutional duty by holding a trial to
Jacque campaign: Retired Shawano County Sheriff Adam Bieber endorses André Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, proudly announces the endorsement of Retired Shawano County Sheriff Adam Bieber. Sheriff Bieber’s endorsement highlights Jacque’s dedication to defending constitutional rights, fighting crime, and supporting our
Biden campaign: Statement on Justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s retirement announcement and the stakes of 2024
Biden-Harris 2024 Wisconsin Communications Director Brianna Johnson issued the following statement following Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s retirement announcement today: “The Wisconsin Supreme Court makes crucial decisions about women’s reproductive rights, and for nearly 30 years we have