Edvest: Wisconsin’s Edvest 529 College Savings Plan reduces fees
MADISON, Wis. (August 18, 2022) – Wisconsin families saving for college through Wisconsin’s Edvest 529 College Savings Plan will see a greater percentage of their contributions going toward future higher education expenses now that the plan’s program manager reduced fees by 14
Rep. Born, Sen. Marklein: JFC Co-Chairs’ statement on Opioid Settlement Plan
MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance, State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) and State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released the following statement today regarding the Opioid Settlement Plan: “Fighting the opioid epidemic has been a priority for
WPS Health Solutions: Named DAV’s 2022 Large Employer of the Year
MADISON, Wis.—Aug. 17, 2022- DAV (Disabled American Veterans), a nonprofit veterans organization founded in 1920, has named WPS Health Solutions, a Wisconsin-based not-for-profit health insurance company, its Large Employer of the Year. WPS Health Solutions was formally recognized Aug. 7 during
WisDems: While Michels dodges press, questions remain unanswered
MADISON, Wis. — Tim Michels is continuing to dodge voters and the press for an eighth straight day. No, an invite-only event exclusively with party leaders and members does not count, especially when the gubernatorial candidate refuses to be interviewed. Michels instead leaves serious questions unanswered.
Gov. Evers, AG Kaul: Slam Republicans for again delaying funds to combat opioid epidemic
Anonymous GOP objection delays $6 million in settlement funds from pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributors for opioid and substance misuse prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery programming Objection marks the second time in recent months Republicans have delayed release of funds to
Clean Wisconsin, Dairy Business Association, The Nature Conservancy, WI Land+Water: Environmental, ag groups applaud new investment in well protections
Partners in clean water initiative say expansion of grant program is essential step MADISON, Wis. — Three environmental groups and a dairy organization, working as partners to bring about long-term solutions to Wisconsin’s water quality issues, today cheered an announcement
Dept. of Health Services: Issues public health advisory to warn of the risks of death from drugs laced with fentanyl
Numbers show an increase in overdose deaths in Wisconsin are linked to the addition of synthetic substances and a mixture of drugs used The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has issued a public health advisory to inform Wisconsinites about the increased
Evers campaign: Statement on Marquette poll results
MADISON, Wis. — Statement from Senior Press Secretary Kayla Anderson: “Wisconsinites trust Governor Tony Evers to do the right thing for our kids, our economy, and working families, and this latest Marquette poll shows what we’ve known all along — this will
UW Health: Quartz partners with Virta Health to offer innovative solutions for type 2 diabetes and obesity
Virta’s diabetes, obesity reversal treatment now available to eligible Quartz members MADISON, Wis. – Quartz today announced a partnership with Virta Health to offer an innovative solution for type 2 diabetes and obesity for
Marquette University: New Marquette Law School Wisconsin survey finds Barnes with 7-point lead over Johnson in U.S. Senate race, Evers ahead of Michels by 2 points in the race for governor, and Biden approval rating unchanged
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin finds a close race for governor and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes with a 7-percentage-point lead in
Pfaff campaign: Criticizes both Republicans and his own party for failing to address high costs
LA CROSSE — Today, following the release of last month’s retail sales data which showed that inflation continues to impede consumer spending, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff criticized both Republicans and his own party for not doing
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Waukesha County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare fish, which may result from the U.S. 18 over the Bark River – Structure Replacement project. Incidental take refers to
Barnes campaign: BREAKING – Mandela Barnes continues to lead Ron Johnson in Marquette Poll
Mandela Barnes Leads Ron Johnson 51%-44% Mandela Barnes Leads Ron Johnson Among Independents by 14 Points As you digest today’s Marquette poll, here are a few thoughts from me: Mandela Barnes is on track to defeat Ron Johnson in November. In the first head-to-head
Michels campaign: Reacts to Marquette Law Poll
WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – The Michels for Governor campaign released the following statement in response to the release of today’s Marquette Law poll: “Tony Evers is in trouble. Tim Michels was at zero percent in the polls in April and has been
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Launches 2022 midterm electoral program
The historic midterm election investment will be used strategically used to elect pro-choice candidates. WISCONSIN — Today, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin & Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Political Fund will launch a statewide electoral program to get out the
Hamilton campaign: Slams Barrett for woke policing
[Madison, WI…] Anthony Hamilton, a Detective with the Dane County Sheriff’s Department and candidate for sheriff, today held a press conference outlining his priorities for the office while pointing to the misguided woke policies of political appointee Sheriff Kalvin Barrett.
NRSC: Badger State under the Barnes Brigade, Part III: Hypocrite on paying taxes
The Nightmare Reality If Barnes Won in November Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes is the Democrat candidate for Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seat and is far too liberal and out of touch with Wisconsinites for it. To prove it, we will show
WisDems: Two peas in a pod: Ron Johnson and Big Pharma
MADISON, Wis. — Ron Johnson is a self described “big supporter” and “defender” of the drug companies who are driving up the costs of necessary and life saving prescriptions. That’s why it comes as little surprise that Johnson voted against cutting
Barnes campaign: Reacts to Ron Johnson’s support of a federal abortion ban
MADISON — Yesterday at a campaign stop, Ron Johnson admitted he was open to a federal abortion ban. In response, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate released the following statement: “Ron Johnson’s disregard for the rights and freedoms of Wisconsin
Dept. of Justice: Celebrates Department of Education decision to grant group discharge of $3.9 billion for 208,000 borrowers defrauded by ITT Technical Institute
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that 4,830 Wisconsin federal student loan borrowers who attended ITT Technical Institute (ITT) from January 1, 2005, through its closure in September 2016 will receive $96,000,000 in full loan