Jacobson campaign: Announces slate of local endorsements
Wausau, WI – Today, Brent Jacobson announced the support and endorsement of 13 Marathon County Board Supervisors. Jacobson recently served a two-year term on the Marathon County Board, representing District 26, and is presently serving his 4th term as Mayor
Johnson campaign: Sen. Johnson releases ad after White House Correspondents Dinner
OSHKOSH – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) released a new ad today on Washington elites including President Biden laughing at struggles the American people are experiencing like high gas prices, rampant crime, surges in illegal immigration, and record inflation. The ad is part
American Bridge 21st Century: GOP U.S. Senate candidates get what they have asked for, as GOP Supreme Court appointees are poised to eliminate abortion rights
2022 Republican U.S. Senate candidates are getting what they’ve repeatedly asked for, with Politico reporting on a draft opinion suggesting that the Supreme Court’s Republican appointees have voted to strike down Roe v. Wade and advance Republicans’ agenda to roll back abortion rights
Disability Vote Coalition: Statement on Municipal Clerks Week
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition (WDVC) is joining with other organizations to celebrate Municipal Clerks Week, May 1-7, 2022. The 53rd Annual Municipal Clerks Week is celebrated throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other countries and recognizes the essential
Wisconsin Family Action: Urges cautious optimism
MADISON, WI – Last night, Politico broke a news story that the U.S. Supreme Court had voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. The story linked to a draft opinion ostensibly written by Justice Alito and leaked by an unnamed source. The headline reads, “Supreme Court
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for district attorneys in Adams, Iowa, Lincoln, Portage and Rusk Counties
An online version of this release is available here. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for district attorneys in Adams, Iowa, Lincoln, Portage, and Rusk Counties, respectively. The appointments will fill vacancies being created by
Dept. of Workforce Development: Offers new resources for teens joining the workforce
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has created a new resource for Wisconsin teens entering the workforce – the Welcome to the Workforce video library. The Welcome to the Workforce videos feature teens discussing topics ranging from youth
Dept. of Natural Resources: General fishing season opens May 7
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the 2022-2023 fishing season will open on Saturday, May 7. All regulations and license requirements apply. No matter where anglers decide to fish, all Wisconsin residents and
UW-Madison: New Global Health Institute director
MADISON — Jorge Osorio, an expert in epidemiology, virology and vaccines, has been named the next director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Global Health Institute. Osorio, professor of pathobiological sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine, has decades of international
Barnes campaign: Statement on protecting abortion in the United States
MADISON — In response to reports that the Supreme Court intends to overturn Roe v. Wade, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, released the following statement: “It has never been more clear why we need to abolish the filibuster and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Lake Kegonsa State Park receives donation for bike trail
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department is anticipating construction to begin in 2023 for a new bike trail connecting Lake Kegonsa State Park in Stoughton to Fish Camp County Park in McFarland. Dane
Dept. of Transportation: WisDOT, Donald Driver urge seat belt use to prevent tragedies
Buckling up is one of the most important things every driver and passenger can do to stay safe in a crash. Former Packers star Donald Driver is once again teaming up with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to raise awareness
Rep. Neubauer: Statement on draft Supreme Court opinion
MADISON, Wis. — Following the publication of a draft U.S. Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “Let me make sure one thing is clear: right now, Roe v. Wade is
Protect Our Care: Statement: Roe v. Wade
WISCONSIN – Last night, after obtaining a leaked draft opinion, Politico reported that the Supreme Court appears to have enough votes to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. While abortion remains legal today, the decision threatens to open the
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s doors are open: Abortion is legal today but our Legislature must act now
Wisconsin – In response to media reports that the Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) reminded people that: Abortion is still legal in Wisconsin and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s doors are open. This
Vice President Harris: Statement
The United States Supreme Court has now confirmed that the draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade is genuine. Roe ensures a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion. It also, at its root, protects the fundamental right to privacy. What
Gov. Evers: Appoints Ryan Hetzel to the Washington County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ryan Hetzel to the Washington County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge James G. Pouros’ resignation, effective June 3, 2022. Hetzel will complete
President Biden: Statement
We do not know whether this draft is genuine, or whether it reflects the final decision of the Court. With that critical caveat, I want to be clear on three points about the cases before the Supreme Court. First, my
Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service: Accepting responses: survey to measure attitudes toward diversity and inclusion in Lincoln and Marathon counties
A recently released survey seeks feedback from residents of Lincoln and Marathon Counties on their perceptions and attitudes toward diversity, inclusion and community welcomeness. The Lincoln and Marathon County Diversity, Inclusion and Community Welcomeness Study will accept responses from Lincoln