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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Madison, WI — Last night, Politico released a leaked draft opinion that the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) intends to strike down Roe v. Wade in a majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:

Appleton, WI – U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson this morning responded to the leaked decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe vs. Wade: “Reproductive choice and women’s rights are on the ballot this Fall. I will beat Ron

It appears the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, instantly making abortion illegal in Wisconsin due to an 1849 law that is still on the books. We refuse to go back to 1849. We will not

Last night, POLITICO shared a leaked copy of a draft Supreme Court opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, in which the Supreme Court seems poised to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, in conjunction with upholding the Mississippi 15-week abortion ban in Dobbs

MADISON – Today there are over 6,800 Wisconsin children in out-of-home care, with 87% being in a home setting thanks to the dedication and support of foster parents, relatives, and family friends. To raise awareness and acknowledge the collective efforts

“The draft Supreme Court opinion released Monday night overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion is an attack on the freedom and the future of all Americans,” NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez said. “For more than

MADISON, WI – Martha Cranley of Madison has been hired to serve as the new State Director of AARP Wisconsin and begins serving in her new position this week, according to AARP’s Central Region Vice President Sam Wilson. “A mission-driven leader,

Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issued an update(link is external) to health care providers statewide regarding the availability of COVID-19 treatments. Oral antiviral medications for the treatment of COVID-19 are now widely available across Wisconsin. Wisconsinites with symptoms of

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District Republican candidate Derrick Van Orden responded to the leaked Supreme Court draft today, highlighting the political nature of the leak and calling for an investigation into this breach of protocol. Derrick

MADISON, Wis. — Last night, a leaked draft opinion of the Republican controlled U.S. Supreme Court showed that our nation’s highest court intends to overturn Roe v. Wade, our constitutional right to abortion. Roe v. Wade is currently the only safeguard

The Republican gubernatorial field in Wisconsin, including Rebecca Kleefisch, Kevin Nicholson and Tim Michels, is celebrating the leaked report that the Supreme Court’s Republican appointees have voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, carrying out the next step in the Republicans’ years-long effort