Safe Communities Madison-Dane County: 18 Dane County locations offering free, safe, environmentally-friendly medicine disposal on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Dane County – Safe Communities Madison-Dane County and the African American Opioid Coalition, in partnership with local law enforcement and community organizations, invite the public to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Safely turn in expired unused, or
Wall campaign: Announces new round of endorsements, including Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul
State Senate candidate Jamie Wall is proud to announce the endorsement of Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul. “Jamie Wall is a practical problem-solver who can find common ground,” said Kaul. “As a State Senator, he’ll work to keep communities in
UW-Green Bay Philanthropy class announces recipient of $10,000 grant
Green Bay, Wis.—University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Philanthropy class announced today at 3:30 p.m. in the Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Wintergarden Atrium that a $10,000 grant will be given to the nonprofit organization COMSA. COMSA is a resource center serving immigrants and refugees;
Americans for Contaception: U.S. Sen. Moore, Rep. Subeck, local experts and advocates champion Right to Contraception Act in critical press call
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, yesterday Congresswoman Gwen Moore and State Representative Lisa Subeck joined UW-Madison’s Dr. Tiffany Green and Motherhood for Good’s Emily Tyne to highlight the urgency and importance of protecting contraception rights through state and federal legislation. The
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates Earth Day, highlights Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge goal to plant 100 million trees by the end of 2030
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Earth Day and Earth Week and highlighting his announcement that the state has increased its Trillion Trees Pledge planting goal from planting 75 million trees by the end of 2030
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Jagler talks about combating anti-Semitism
Hi, I’m State Senator John Jagler from Watertown and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education. If you’ve been watching the news lately, you’ve no doubt seen the unsettling rise in anti-Semitism across the country. This disturbing trend has
Wisconsin Right to Life: Pro-life groups seek to ensure abortion does not become a “constitutional right” in Wisconsin
Today, Wisconsin Right to Life, Wisconsin Family Action, and Pro-Life Wisconsin joined together to block Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s pursuit to find a right to abortion in the Wisconsin Constitution. They are being represented by The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
UW-Madison: Yeast study heals answer age-old biology question
MADISON – In a landmark study based on one of the most comprehensive genomic datasets ever assembled, a team led by scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Vanderbilt University offer a possible answer to one of the oldest questions
WILL: Opposes new effort from Planned Parenthood to make abortion a “constitutional right” in Wisconsin
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a response to a case brought by Planned Parenthood seeking an original action ruling from the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCoW) that would create a constitutional right to an abortion in Wisconsin. WILL believes ruling
UW-Milwaukee: Registration for UWM’s Osher Summer Programs opens April 30
MILWAUKEE, WI, April 25, 2024— UWM’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is excited to open registration for its summer programming, including talks, workshops, day trips and more. Registration opens April 30 at uwm.edu/sce/osher/. “The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is designed for adults
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls for immediate action to contain avian flu outbreak in dairy cattle
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take immediate action to contain the ongoing avian flu outbreak in dairy cattle. On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that
350 Wisconsin: Applauds strong climate leadership from the US EPA
Madison, Wisconsin, April 25 – Today’s announcement from the US EPA about its new package of standards to slash carbon, coal ash, mercury, wastewater, and other toxic pollution from power plants is a major win for climate justice. As the largest climate-focused grassroots
Brandtjen campaign: Announces candidacy
April 25, 2024 — State Representative Janel Brandtjen today announced that she willseek election to the newly-formed 24th Assembly District. “My family and I have beenblessed to enjoy the benefits of living in Menomonee Falls for almost 30 years, and
AG Kaul: Statement on brief filed asking Wisconsin Supreme Court to overrule ban on drop boxes in Wisconsin elections
MADISON, Wis. – Below is a statement from Attorney General Josh Kaul regarding the filing of a response brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court arguing that Wisconsin law does not prohibit the use of drop boxes as a way for
Souls to the Polls Wisconsin: Call for the removal of GOP head Andrew Iverson following the release of voter suppression plan
MILWAUKEE, WI—Souls to the Polls Wisconsin, faith and community partners, and voting rights activists call an emergency press conference for Thursday, April 25 at 2:00pm CDT in light of recent news that Andrew Iverson, the new executive director for the Wisconsin Republican
WisDems: Wisconsinites are seeing Eric Hovde for who he is: an out-of-touch rich guy who won’t work for them
MADISON, Wis. — California bank owner Eric Hovde has had a rough week on the campaign trail. A series of unearthed comments and news investigations have exposed Eric Hovde as an out-of-touch rich guy who won’t work for Wisconsin. Hovde spent
Healthy Climate Wisconsin: The EPA’s suite of four new safeguards to cut power plant pollution puts Wisconsin on a path toward better health, cleaner air and water, and a stable climate
Milwaukee, WI-In a historic announcement today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enacted a package of new safeguards to reduce power plant pollution, including the first ever standards to cut carbon emissions from coal-fired plants and new gas-fired plants. These new safeguards–which also cut
AG Kaul: Releases update at three-year anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin approaches the three-year anniversary of the launch of the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative, Attorney General Josh Kaul is releasing additional information, including statements from survivors who have reached
Dept. of Health Services: Honors Wisconsin health care providers with the Wisconsin BigShot awards
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded its annual Wisconsin BigShot awards to 208 Wisconsin health care providers for their efforts to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, and pertussis. The BigShot award recognizes and celebrates
Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition: Local governments awarded state funding for clean energy projects
Madison, WI – Six WLGCC members were awarded funding through the Public Service Commission’s Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP) for important local clean energy projects, bringing them closer to reaching their carbon reduction and clean energy goals. The City of Stevens