U.S. Sen. Johnson: To DHS Secretary Mayorkas: do not use taxpayer dollars to further exacerbate the Biden Border Crisis
WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), demanding answers about reports that DHS is using taxpayer
Moms for Liberty: Launches new chapter in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
A Better Wisconsin Together: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Convention a unifying breath of fresh air amid Republican extremism
MADISON, Wis. — As the nation still freshly grieves the Supreme Court’s overturning of our constitutional right to abortion care, Wisconsin Democrats at their annual convention this weekend emphasized unity, hope, and a constructive path forward for the Badger State. It
Wis. Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR seeking public comment for environmental review of village of arena safe drinking water loan program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Arena is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the
Wis. Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin SeniorCare Program to cover vaccines provided at pharmacies
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announce Wisconsin’s SeniorCare Program has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover certain vaccines that members receive in pharmacies. Vaccines covered include those that
Wis. Dept. of Health Services: New documentary shines a light on youth mental health
In anticipation of the new Ken Burns documentary, Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness, the Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is promoting resources and actionable steps viewers can take to improve youth mental health. The two-part documentary will air
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Waukesha County judge to chair Committee of Chief Judges
Madison, Wisconsin (June 24, 2022) – Third Judicial Administrative District Chief Judge Jennifer R. Dorow, Waukesha County Circuit Court, has been selected by her fellow chief judges to serve as chair of the Committee of Chief Judges, effective Aug. 1. Dorow was first
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Appoints three new chief judges; re-appoints two others
Madison, Wisconsin (June 24, 2022) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed circuit court judges from Waushara, Outagamie and Taylor counties as new chief judges of their respective judicial administrative districts, effective Aug. 1, 2022. The Court also re-appointed judges from
Voces de la Frontera Action: Denounces decision by federal judge leaving 11 million immigrants vulnerable to deportation and plans for national day of action on July 25 in Washington D.C. to condemn far right Republicans and call on Biden to abolish 287g
(Milwaukee, WISC.) – On June 10, 2022, a federal judge in Texas suspended a Biden Administration policy that prioritized the arrest of undocumented immigrants who are considered a threat to public safety and national security, leaving nearly all of the 11 million
Gov. Evers: Company leaders celebrate opening of Komatsu’s new Milwaukee South Harbor Campus
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, joined Komatsu leaders for the grand opening of the company’s new campus in Milwaukee’s Harbor District, a $285 million project with the potential to
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Did health agencies perform sufficient surveillance of COVID-19 vaccine adverse events?
WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky requesting information about whether the agency performed sufficient surveillance of COVID-19 vaccine adverse events. A recent article noted
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comments on Central Sand Plains Draft Regional Master Plan
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the Central Sand Plains Draft Regional Master Plan and Environmental Analysis which outlines proposed future resource management and public use and development of DNR-managed properties within the Central Sand Plains
UW-Madison: Wisconsin Public Media executive director hired
MADISON — Heather L. Reese has been named executive director of Wisconsin Public Media, the division at the University of Wisconsin–Madison that oversees Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin. Reese has served as interim director since August following the death
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Democrats push Biden for “bold action” to protect abortion access in a post-Roe America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined 33 Democratic Senators in a letter to President Joe Biden urging “bold action” to protect the right to abortion after the conservative wing of the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Republicans made this generation
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help stop the spread of invasive species this summer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking boaters to help stop the spread of invasive, nonnative plants and animals in our waters. This Fourth of July holiday weekend, DNR staff and volunteers with Clean Boats, Clean Waters will
Dept. of Military Affairs: 105th Cavalry seizes opportunity to train on TOW missiles
FORT MCCOY, Wis. — A combination of recent history and some hustle enabled the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team to train on Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided (TOW) anti-tank missiles during the unit’s annual training this year. “The
AFPI: ICYMI – SCOTUS ruling on Roe v. Wade
After Friday’s ruling from the United States Supreme Court on the case of Dobbs v. Jackson, leaders from the America First Policy Institute made the following statements surrounding the landmark decision and the future of life in our nation: “Today’s
Pfaff campaign: WEAC/NEA recommends Pfaff in 3rd Congressional District
LA CROSSE, WI – In a press release on Friday, the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) and the National Education Association (NEA) recommended State Senator Brad Pfaff in the 3rd Congressional District. “It is an honor to receive the support