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Everyone is a pedestrian, whether commuting to the bus stop, entering or exiting a building, or just out for a walk. There are many benefits of walking, but pedestrians can be vulnerable on the roads. An average of 53 pedestrians

Austin, TX — Today, NextGen PAC launched a new digital ad campaign to motivate young progressives to vote in the November midterm elections. The ads include a video series and static ad titled “Thanks to You” and “Our Choice.” The ads

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Budget proposal will include an eight percent increase for shared revenue over the biennium, additional $10 million for EMS, police, and fire Governor directs federal funds to support Wisconsin State Patrol and campus police departments, commits to additional positions

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Amy Loudenbeck with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Loudenbeck was honored for her work during the most recent legislative session. The

Madison, Wis. –   Mary Murphy Edwards has been named the Wisconsin Commissioner of Unarmed Combat Sports. Murphy Edwards had been the deputy commissioner since 2018. She was named commissioner on Sept. 14, 2022, by Department of Safety and Professional Services

MADISON – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) recognized all survivors of domestic violence at a rally on Sunday alongside representatives from Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) and UNIDOS. Senator Agard released the following statement: “Domestic

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Well Compensation and Well Abandonment Grant Programs. The DNR will accept applications until funding runs out. The new programs

MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin welcomes the world to America’s Dairyland for the World Dairy Expo, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is again accepting applications for export expansion grants. Applications may be submitted through November

Sister Bay, WI (September 30, 2022) – At a women’s reproductive rights panel discussion hosted by Northern Door Activism, three women candidates and Green Bay Dr. Kristin Lyerly OB-GYN commented on the current state of women’s reproductive health care in

MADISON, Wis. – While local governments play a key role in directing response and recovery efforts following a disaster, there are many partners throughout the community who are critical to the process. Exploring those roles is a key focus of

MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of October as FAFSA® Filing Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation encourages Wisconsinites to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for

Beaver Dam, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld toured downtown businesses with Mayor Becky Glewen, Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce, and representatives from Downtown Beaver Dam, Inc., as part of a visit to highlight state investments. Governor

MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action arm, the Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee, has announced additional endorsements of candidates in State Assembly and Senate races for the November 8 general election.    “Serving on the VFA is a role our

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Planned Parenthood Votes announced the release of “Fight Back,” the first in a series of ads in its six-figure digital campaign focused on Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race. The 30-second ad highlights the stark contrast between anti-abortion rights candidate Ron

[BALSAM LAKE, WI] – Vibrant red silhouettes were on display on Friday, September 30 at the Polk County Courthouse to raise awareness of crime victims’ rights. Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, the Polk County District Attorney’s Office and the Community Referral Agency

MADISON, Wis. — As election day nears, Ron Johnson’s dangerous stance on reproductive freedom is coming front and center. He’s cosponsored a personhood bill that made no exceptions for abortion, even in the cases of rape and incest. Johnson has supported eight national abortion

MADISON, Wis. – In recognition of October being Domestic Violence Awareness month, Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today reminds Wisconsinites that domestic violence is an issue that affects communities across Wisconsin and of the resources available to victims of domestic

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2022 general inland trout and salmon fishing season will close Oct. 15. Anglers will no longer be able to fish inland streams, springs and spring ponds for trout