Protect Our Care: GREED WATCH: Eli Lilly Rakes in $8.3 billion in second quarter revenue, an eye-popping 28% increase over last year
Eli Lilly announced it raked in $8.3 billion this quarter – nearly $2 billion more than the second quarter of 2022, a 28% increase – during their earnings report today. Accordingly, Eli Lilly told investors they expect to make $2.2
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul joins law enforcement, public health officials across Wisconsin to highlight additional NARCAN® from opioid settlements
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is traveling across Wisconsin to highlight the lifesaving NARCAN® that is being distributed to law enforcement agencies across the state because of the millions Wisconsin has received from lawsuits against opioids manufacturers, distributors,
Sen. Agard: Statement on Senate public hearing to update Wisconsin National Guard’s sexual misconduct procedures
MADISON – Today, the Senate Committee on Labor, Regulatory Reform, Veterans and Military Affairs held a public hearing on a series of bills to update the Wisconsin National Guard’s sexual misconduct procedures. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) served as a
Sen. Hesselbein: Response to Gov. Evers’ call for special session
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that he would be calling a Special Session of the Legislature for Wednesday, September 20th to address Wisconsin’s workforce challenges: “I am grateful for Governor
PSC Wisconsin: New 353 area code to begin service for southwest, southcentral Wisconsin customers in September 2023
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) today announced that customers in the 608 area code overlay region may be assigned a number in the 353 area code when they request new service or an additional line beginning September
Sustainability Fair: Taking place this month at Retzer Nature Center on August 26, 2023.
(Waukesha, WI)- The 2023 Sustainability Fair will take place on Saturday, August 26th, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha. The Fair is Free to attend and includes interactive exhibits and activities for children and
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association: UW Now Livestream: the U.S. credit rating and you
MADISON, WI (August 7, 2023) — The narrative around the U.S. economy is changing in ways that often feel contradictory. On one hand, there are signs that we may not be facing a recession after all — but on the other, Fitch
Thompson Center: Announces The ReBate: A roundtable review of the GOP debate
MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce The ReBate event on Thursday August 24, 2023, check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. with the program beginning at noon at UWM Joseph J. Zilber School of Public
UWHealth: 10th annual Roll and Stroll for Pancreas Cancer on Aug. 13
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center invites the community to support pancreatic cancer patients and research efforts at the 10th annual Roll and Stroll for Pancreas Cancer. Roll and Stroll is organized by the Pancreas Cancer Task
Sen. LeMahieu: Response to special session call
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s call for a special session in September: “Instead of returning the state surplus to hardworking Wisconsinites, Governor Evers used his veto pen to raise taxes
A Better Wisconsin Together: Applauds Gov. Evers’ call for Republicans to finish budget work, support Wisconsin workforce
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers called on state legislators to convene in a special session to support Wisconsin’s workers, families and businesses by finishing critical work left undone by Republicans in the 2023 state budget. The comprehensive plan presented
Speaker Vos: Response to Evers’ special session stunt
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement about Governor Evers’ call for a special session on workforce shortages. “Today’s announcement is nothing more than a rehash of Tony Evers’ tax and spend budget. Democrats at the federal level tried
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin: Statement on Gov. Evers’s recent vetos
The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin applauds Governor Tony Evers for his visionary leadership in protecting the state’s clean economy. His recent legislative vetoes of bills that would have prevented Wisconsin communities from barring the use of vehicles and appliances
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Provides reminder on rental housing rights and responsibilities
MADISON, Wis. – August is one of Wisconsin’s busiest months for landlords and tenants, especially in college towns as students move into and out of rental properties throughout the state. Whether a tenant has been renting for years, or their
Sen. Tomczyk: Governor veto strikes again!
Madison… Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ veto of Assembly Bills 141 and 142: “Last Friday, quite predictably, “Governor Veto” struck again. In rejecting Assembly Bills 141 and 142, which I was honored to lead
Rep. Joers: Joins Governor in call for special session
MILWAUKEE – Today, Governor Evers announced a call for a special session to address the issues facing Wisconsin families, including child care, paid family leave, and investing in the UW System. Representative Joers joined Governor Evers at his announcement in
Sen. Agard: Supports Governor Evers’ special session call to save child care counts and support working families
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers called a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to fund Wisconsin’s Child Care Counts program, among other workforce and family-supporting initiatives. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Wisconsin child
Sen. Wirch: Supports Evers’s special session on child care, workforce challenges
Madison – Earlier today, Governor Tony Evers called a Special Session of the Legislature to deal with the state’s child care crisis and workforce challenges. State Senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement on the Governor’s action. “I am pleased
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Murray, Underwood: Lead bill to protect women’s retirement security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) introduced the Women’s Retirement Protection Act of 2023, legislation to help women overcome barriers that systematically set them back from achieving financial security in retirement.