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MADISON, Wis. — This morning, a committee of the Wisconsin Senate will hold a public hearing on a Republican-authored bill (Senate Bill 597 / 598) that interferes in the operations of local school libraries and allows legislators to broadly overstep in

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) announced today that the state’s hospitals contributed an astounding sum of $2.1 billion in community benefits and charity care in Fiscal Year 2022. This remarkable achievement exemplifies the deep commitment of Wisconsin’s hospitals and

MILWAUKEE (November 28, 2023) — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) winter schedule changes go into effect on December 3, 2023. These service changes improve the reliability of service based on feedback from riders and bus drivers and increase the frequency of service.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Eric Dimmitt, clinical associate professor of educational policy and leadership in Marquette University’s College of Education, has been appointed to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Professional Standards Council for Teachers following an appointment by the state superintendent

MILWAUKEE – A new commander took charge of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade during a formal Nov. 4 ceremony. Col. Paul Gapinski assumed command of the 157th — known as the “Iron Brigade” — from outgoing

MADISON — Today, Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond announced that applications are now being accepted for the second round of three Veteran Mental Health Grants: The Emergency Crisis Mental Health Treatment Program Grant is open to mental

WISCONSIN — Over the weekend, Donald Trump renewed calls to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act (ACA), calling his administration failure to repeal the ACA “a low point for the Republican party.” Repealing the ACA means ripping away protections for the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2024 Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest is now open. Students in fourth, fifth and sixth grades enrolled in public, private, parochial or home schools in Wisconsin are

Mequon – Today, in a significant victory for First Amendment rights, an Ozaukee County Circuit Court Judge dismissed the charges against Paul Buzzell, a Mequon-Thiensville School Board member, who was previously charged with voter fraud for posting a photo of

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Donald Trump revived his and MAGA Republicans’ decades-long push to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which helped more than 40 million Americans get health insurance. Trump promised that if he wins, he’d renew his effort to “terminate” the law that protects

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has released a statement regarding a new report from Wisconsin Right Now, which includes the Office of the Governor confirming that Governor Tony Evers does indeed use a fictitious email account.  The Quotes: WILL

MADISON, WI (November 27, 2023) — Public confidence in higher education has declined sharply among U.S. citizens over the past decade, including among those with a college education. What is driving this shift — and what might be the consequences? Will it

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Walworth County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Michele Jacobs on Dec. 10, 2023. The new register of

MADISON – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) circulated legislation today to enable retail electric vehicle charging in Wisconsin. The legislation makes necessary changes to state law to enable private businesses to own and operate

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Secretary James Bond, announced today that applications are now being accepted for the second round of three Veteran Mental Health Grants—the Emergency Crisis Mental Health Treatment Program Grant, the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is pleased to announce three new initiatives awarded through its Community Impact Grant Program. The awards of up to $250,000 each over three

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment now through Jan. 5, 2024 on an interim forest management plan for Spruce Grouse Swamp State Natural Area in Vilas County. Interim Forest Management Plans are intended to guide

MILWAUKEE – Tim Gokhman, managing director at New Land Enterprises LLC, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Wednesday, November 29, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Gokhman oversees development, acquisition and business management for New Land

Madison, Wis. —The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) has released the final report in a series of studies commissioned to evaluate the individual health insurance market in Wisconsin. “These reports have helped us understand health plan designs, consumer experience,