Dept. of Natural Resources: To host CWD public meeting in Waushara County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a public meeting with the Waushara County Deer Advisory Council to provide information on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wisconsin, local testing efforts and disease surveillance
Dept. of Public Instruction: Five educators selected 2025 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced five educators from across the state have been named 2025 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. The group received the honor for their dedication to the education profession and for the impact they
Wisconsin Historical Society, H.H. Bennett Studio: Announces May 25 season opening
Wisconsin Dells, Wis. — There were a handful of master American photographers in the late 19th century, and one was H.H. Bennett. Known less by his name than by his images, he single-handedly put Wisconsin Dells on the national tourism map by capturing
WisDems: New WisDems video, ‘Eric Hovde: Bad for Seniors, Bad for Wisconsin’
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is releasing a new digital video highlighting the troubling lawsuit Eric Hovde’s bank is facing for wrongful death and elder abuse in a nursing home the bank owns, which comes amid weeks of Hovde saying that senior citizens
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election open
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees that are eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 29, 2024.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Prepare now to boat safely this summer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges water enthusiasts to check boat equipment and review basic safety tips to prepare for the upcoming water season. “Safety is an important part of water fun,” said Lt. Darren Kuhn,
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Commends Biden’s vow to withhold offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah
MADISON, WI –Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after President Biden announced that he would not authorize any offensive weapons transfers to Israel if they were to invade Rafah: “More than one million innocent Palestinians have been
Roth campaign: Biden betrays ally and empowers Hamas
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Rep. Allen: Ideological bias on display at UW
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Rep. Allen received an email from a Jewish UW-Madison senior that detailed 38 documented instances of anti-Semitic speech and behavior over the days of April 29th to May 7th, along with the written testimony of 24 students
Schimel campaign: Announces second round of endorsements from Wisconsin sheriffs
Judge Brad Schimel today announced the second group of the dozens of Wisconsin County Sheriffs who have endorsed his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Schimel continued the gradual release of elected sheriff endorsements with the public endorsements of 10
Protect Our Care: The top ten ways Trump would sabotage Americans’ health care in a second term
Last night, President Biden called out Donald Trump’s radical health agenda in his interview with CNN host Erin Burnett, noting Trump has promised to repeal the Affordable Care Act and rip away all of the progress to lower drug costs
Gov. Evers: To become first Midwest Governor to join U.S. Climate Alliance’s Executive Committee
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, long-time member of the U.S. Climate Alliance, announced today he is joining the Alliance’s executive committee, which oversees the strategic direction of the bipartisan coalition of governors. Gov. Evers will be the first governor from the Midwest to join the Alliance leadership&nb… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
WFNHP: Nurses and health care workers statement on Ascension cybersecurity event
Wednesday, May 8th, Ascension’s electronic health record (EHR) was unexpectedly taken off-line. Union members of the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals at Ascension St. Francis are concerned about their ability to provide the quality care that patients deserve,
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Week
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released his weekly radio address celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, Gov. Evers shared a video message, which is available here, and proclaimed May 6 through May 10, 2024, as
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. James talks about ensuring safety in state prisons
Hi everyone, it’s State Senator Jesse James. This week we celebrate National Correctional Officers Week! Law enforcement officers have one of the most difficult jobs in our state, but the men and women who serve our state as officers in
Opportunity Wisconsin: Mobile billboard highlights Rep. Steil’s vote to keep credit card late fees high
KENOSHA, Wis. – Today, a new mobile billboard from Opportunity Wisconsin will highlight Congressman Bryan Steil’s recent vote to keep credit card late fees high with stops in Racine, Kenosha, and near American Family Field as Brewers fans tailgate this
U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces bipartisan resolution to recognize the impact of scams on Americans and prevent future scams
WASHINGTON (May 9, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Representatives Josh Harder (CA-09), Daniel Meuser (PA-09), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) this week introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May 9th as National Scam Survivor Day.
Common Cause Wisconsin: Signs on to lawsuit to restore secure voter drop boxes in Wisconsin
Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI), one of the state’s largest nonpartisan political reform advocacy organizations with more than 8,800 members and activists in every county and corner in Wisconsin, signed on to an amicus brief submitted in a lawsuit before the Wisconsin Supreme
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Eau Claire County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Eau Claire County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael A. Schumacher’s resignation, effective Aug. 9, 2024.
WisDems: VIDEO RECAP: Response to Eric Hovde’s comments that obese people should pay more for health care
MADISON, Wis. —Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin held a press call responding to recently uncovered comments from Eric Hovde that he believes people who struggle with their weight should face “consequences,” should pay more for healthcare, and that he wants to repeal the