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Madison, WI—Today, more than a dozen Wisconsin environmental and public health groups sent a joint letter urging Governor Evers to veto Senate Bill 312, a PFAS bill that the groups say fails to deliver much-needed aid to communities impacted by

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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Appleton is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes watermain replacements on

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Forty Wisconsin National Guard Airmen and Soldiers spent the week of March 17-22 collaborating with, and training alongside, members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force in support of the State Partnership Program. The

Our west-central Wisconsin community has an incredible opportunity in the 2024 elections. New, fairer legislative maps allow for meaningful collaboration between urban, suburban, and rural residents, to break from the status quo and achieve a positive, progressive future. That’s why

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating today, April 4, 2024, as International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. The resolution acknowledges the global

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges anglers to properly clean their gear after discovering the parasite Myxobolus cerebralis in Elton Creek in Langlade County. Elton Creek is a Class 1 trout stream that recently tested positive for Myxobolus cerebralis below Elton

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it has awarded brownfield assessment services to the city of Wausau in Marathon County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at several parcels along East Thomas Street.

(Green Bay, WI) – Joined by family members, dozens of community leaders, and citizens, Dr. Kristin Lyerly today announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district open-seat race to replace retiring member Rep. Mike Gallagher. Dr. Lyerly vowed to work

LA CROSSE, WI — Today, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) launched his re-election campaign for the new 32nd State Senate District outside a local childcare facility alongside community members, including union workers, farmers, and seniors. “I’m running for re-election because we

Superior, WI – After months of robust public input from city residents, Tribal leaders, health professionals, and utility representatives, the Superior City Council voted yesterday against another public hearing and will move ahead with the recommendation of its Plan Commission to

MADISON, WI — Today, the State Legislature is sending sweeping PFAS relief legislation to the Governor that would unlock $125 million to help communities and victims battling pollution from forever chemicals. Authored by Green Bay Senators Eric Wimberger and Rob Cowles, the

MADISON, Wis. — California bank owner Eric Hovde looks down on hard-working Wisconsinites trying to make a living for their families. Hovde has demeaned single moms, people struggling with their weight, farmers, and the alcohol industry. If Eric Hovde doesn’t even like Wisconsinites, how

[Appleton, WI…]  Dr. Anthony Phillips, a Republican, today announced his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 18th State Senate District. A former cancer physician and President of Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology (FVHO) in Appleton and Neenah, Phillips said the Fox Valley and

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, a new story from the Associated Press featured Tammy Baldwin’s  “go everywhere” approach as she seeks to defend her seat from Eric Hovde, a “Trump-backed millionaire” in what is shaping up as

WAUSAU — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated Hmong Heritage Month by signing new, bipartisan legislation, Assembly Bill 232, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 266, requiring schools to include education on the contributions and history of Hmong Americans and Asian Americans in

Milwaukee, Wis. – April is Get Yourself Tested Month and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will be providing free STD testing for uninsured patients. The tests are quick, easy, and confidential and can be done in-person or via virtual visits. As

MILWAUKEE_The UW-Milwaukee Manfred Olson Planetarium is reaching out to help the local community enjoy the skies through two major efforts this spring. One is a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday, April 8, from 1-3 p.m. The other is a

STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced the rollout of a website pressuring Derrick Van Orden to debate: www.debatemederrick.com. In 2022, Radical Derrick Van Orden refused to debate the Democratic candidate. He knew his extreme ideas and outlandish behavior would tank his chances of

BELOIT- State Representative Clinton Anderon (D-Beloit) announces he will be seeking re-election to the 45th Assembly District. The 45th Assembly District consists of the cities of Beloit and Evansville, the Village of Orfordville, and the Towns of Avon, Beloit, Magnolia,