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MADISON – Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) released the following statement after the UW-System announced it would be leaving UW-Platteville Richland entirely, as well as ceasing in-person instruction at two additional campuses in Washington and Fond du Lac Counties. “Nearly one

MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic Health System and Security Health Plan are reminding patients and customers that they must verify their Medicaid eligibility to ensure they have medical insurance coverage. The federal government required that Medicaid programs maintain a customer’s coverage

MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) announced the 2023 – 96th Assembly District First Responder of the Year: Every two years the 99 Assembly Representatives open nominations for each Assembly Districts First Responder of the Year award. Any first responder can be nominated

MADISON, Wis. – Over the next two weeks, Legislative Democrats will introduce legislation aimed at promoting safe and strong communities across Wisconsin. From addressing racial disparities and the root causes of crime to supporting victims and survivors, legislative Democrats are

MADISON — Gov. Evers today joined GLSEN’s Rise Up for LGBTQ Youth campaign by proclaiming October 17 as “Rise Up for LGBTQ Youth Day” throughout the state of Wisconsin. The Rise Up for LGBTQ Youth campaign is bringing together advocates, educators, students, allies, and leaders across the country to celebrate LGBTQ

Governor names immediate appointments to ensure critical government operations continue  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers slammed Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate, who voted today to baselessly fire seven of the governor’s appointees, respectively, to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board, Wisconsin Elections Commission,

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) issued a statement today following the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) vote on state employee compensation plans: “I was very proud to vote for the state employee compensation plans in JCOER

Madison – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) recently circulated a letter among legislative colleagues,  soliciting signatures for a letter he composed to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary, Deb Haaland, and U.S. Fish  and Wildlife Service Director, Martha Williams, addressing

MADISON, Wis. – In recognition of National Safe Schools Week, October 15, 2023 – October 21, 2023, Attorney General Josh Kaul is reminding the public of the services offered by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS).

MADISON – Today, the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) took executive action on the state compensation plan approved by the State Legislature earlier this year. The Republican co-chairs refused to take up the UW System compensation plan due to

One space that remains free, welcoming, and safe for all children is the library. Libraries are a hub of community resources and provide an important social connection, often anchoring a community. Kids can safely spend hours of time at the

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MADISON, Wis. – The 18th annual Radiothon, a fundraiser for American Family Children’s Hospital, starts tomorrow morning. Midwest Family Broadcasting and many of its radio stations will be hosting the three-day event, Oct. 18-20. Radio hosts will interview parents and patients at

A broad coalition of Wisconsin organizations that work for peace and justice formed on October 8th to respond to the false and one-sided narratives regarding Israel’s war on Gaza and the continued oppression of the indigenous Palestinian population.  The coalition’s

MADISON – The following is a statement from Representative Tip McGuire on Gov. Evers’ investment of $170 million into Child Care Counts, helping stabilize the child care industry and ensure working parents have access to affordable child care: “As a

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Gov. Evers announced he was directing $170 million in emergency funding to stabilize Wisconsin’s child care system after Republicans last week blocked action to maintain funding for child care providers. Thanks to this action by Gov. Evers, Wisconsin’s Child

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Republicans in the state Senate replacing Governor Tony Evers’ workforce package – which aimed to provide affordable child care and comprehensive paid family leave for local working families – with a tax cut favoring the wealthiest,

Madison, WI – The statewide kickoff event for Homelessness Awareness Month will be held at the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda on Nov. 1 at noon. This event is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend.  Speakers will include state representatives

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement in response  to Governor Evers announcement allocating $170 million in federal pandemic relief to the Child  Care Counts program:  “Governor Evers vetoed the largest tax cut in state history and