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Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth and Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich joined state inspectors at Bay Beach Amusement Park on Wednesday, just a few days ahead of the amusement park’s opening weekend. “I’ve been

“Across the nation this week, institutions of higher education initiated police action against encampments by students protesting Israel’s military actions and civilian casualties in Gaza, where the death toll now exceeds 30,000.  This is no abstract number.  More than 30,000

Donald Trump was under fire during his visit to Waukesha, Wisconsin yesterday. Across the state, local labor leaders, elected officials, and reproductive rights advocates slammed Donald Trump for his record of ripping away women’s reproductive freedoms, killing jobs, and raising costs

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led the entire Senate Republican conference in sending a letter to President Biden calling for his administration to withdraw its support for two international agreements being considered at this month’s World Health

MADISON – May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) movement to end the endemic of violence against Indigenous people. Waking Women Healing Institute, Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Wisconsin MMIW Task

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools will celebrate the annual National Charter Schools Week during the week of May 12-18, 2024 to honor the 8,000 public charter schools, 251,000 dedicated teachers, and thousands of local, state, and national advocates who raise

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), joined U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and 33 of their Senate GOP colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden following reports that the Biden administration is planning to accept Gazan refugees into the

MADISON, WI –After police dismantled protestor encampments at Library Mall on the UW-Madison campus and conflict between protestors and law enforcement resulted in several injuries, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Yesterday was a difficult day on the

MADISON, WI – In the wake of an active shooter incident at Mount Horeb Middle School on May 1, 2024, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Yesterday in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, students and staff at Mount Horeb Middle

MADISON, Wisc. — The Joint Legislative Council is tasked with forming committees to study major issues. Legislators and citizens are appointed to serve on these committees based on their knowledge and expertise. Industry experts share their knowledge and assist in crafting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), released the following statement following the events at the Mt. Horeb Middle School: “My thoughts are with the Mt. Horeb community tonight. No one should live in fear of gun violence,

MOUNT HOREB, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating the entirety of the incident in the Village of Mount Horeb, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Monday, May 1, 2024. Wisconsin

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement regarding the shooting and lockdown earlier today in Mount Horeb. “My heart broke today with the news of the shooting and death outside of Mount Horeb Middle School. I’m

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released a statement regarding a situation involving an active shooter at the Mount Horeb Area School District earlier today.  “I have been briefed on the incident at the Mount Horeb Area School District and am closely monitoring the situation,” Gov. Evers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, applauded the passage of two of his bills – the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves (MGIB-SR) Tuition Fairness Act and H.R. 7347 – out of the House Veterans’

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today cheered the introduction of the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act by the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, and urged House lawmakers to take action on the

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MADISON – Today, an active shooter was reported on the grounds of Mount Horeb Middle School. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “We cannot sit idly by as each day as our kids, teachers, parents, and community

MADISON, WI–The Hmong Institute is hosting the annual Hmong Heritage Dinner on Friday, May 3, from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Monona Terrace in Madison as we celebrate Asian month.  The Hmong Heritage Dinner is the premier fundraising event for The Hmong

WASHINGTON (May 1, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released the following statement on the House of Representatives’ passage of the Antisemitism Awareness Act.  “I stand with students who are facing antisemitic threats on college campuses across the country.