Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Lafayette County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County’s sanitary sewer main extension. Incidental take refers to the
UW-Madison: Incarceration rates, falling in every U.S. state, drive significant shifts in risk of prison for marginalized groups
The risk of incarceration for Black men in the United States was cut nearly in half between 1999 and 2019, according to a new study that assesses the impact of falling rates of imprisonment in each of the 50 states.
Rep. Allen: Hosts September 21st “Beer with Scott”
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is hosting an upcoming “Beer with Scott” on Thursday, September 21st from 6-7 P.M. at The Neighbors Bar and Grille located at S16W22255 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha, WI, 53186. The event will be BYOB (Buy
Sen. Stroebel: Left-wing activists seek to disenfranchise over one million votes cast in 2022
Madison, WI – On August 2, the organization “Law Forward” filed a redistricting lawsuit with the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The lawsuit was filed the day after Democrats regained control of the state’s high court with a 4-3 liberal tilt. Law
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help slow the spread of CWD this season: Avoid baiting and feeding deer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where
ReadyWisconsin: Talk to kids about being disaster ready during Wisconsin Preparedness Month
MADISON, Wis. – Dealing with disasters can be hard for kids, and it’s important for parents and educators to help them learn what to do during an emergency. September is Preparedness Month, and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to spend time this
U.S. Reps. Gallagher, Spanberger: Introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen defenses against potential cyber attacks
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) introduced the National Risk Management Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill that would strengthen the defense of critical infrastructure sectors by requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and
Colón Campaign: Wisconsin State AFL-CIO endorses Judge Pedro Colón
MILWAUKEE – Today, Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, announced the organization’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 1. “We are thrilled to announce the Wisconsin AFL-CIO’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón for
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Secures $13.5 million to fight climate change, expand access to green space, and create healthier communities
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today announced that Wisconsin will receive a total of $13.5 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding she helped deliver to support two projects to combat climate change, expand access to green spaces, and create
Rep. Goeben: Urges calm voices and clear heads
Madison – Last week, Rep. Goeben (Hobart –R) in the spirit of transparency, voted yes to adopt the Iowa plan. The Assembly introduced and passed legislation to adopt the ‘gold standard’ Iowa model for redistricting. Historically, the Iowa model has had bipartisan
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: On Brewers legislation
MILWAUKEE, WI – TODAY, Monday, September 18, County Executive David Crowley made the following statement regarding the new Brewers stadium funding legislation. “The Milwaukee Brewers are an important asset for our community. While I have yet to see the proposed legislation
Sen. Agard: Reacts to GOP’s plan to keep Brewers in Milwaukee
MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans announced new legislation with the Milwaukee Brewers that would spend ~$700 million to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin until 2050. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement on the plan: “In
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to ensure Coast Guard personnel are paid in event of a government shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing, which oversees the Coast Guard, introduced the Pay Our Coast Guard Act, bicameral, bipartisan legislation that would ensure Coast Guard personnel receive pay
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Responds to Brewers bailout bill
MADISON, WI. – Upon announcement of the $700 million bill funding renovations and maintenance at American Family Field, AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: “This bailout is a swing and a miss. With most of the funding footed by
WisDems: WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: Wisconsin child care providers face closure without continued funding for Child Care Counts
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Gov. Evers’ special session to address Wisconsin’s workforce challenges, child care providers across the state are sounding the alarm about the end of Child Care Counts and the devastating impact it will have on Wisconsin’s workforce.
Reps. Neubauer, Haywood: Democratic Assembly leaders respond to GOP Brewers Bill
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Legislative Republicans unveiled their proposal to provide ~$600million in funding to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) and Assistant Democratic Leader Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Throughout negotiations,
ACLU of Wisconsin: Applauds return of reproductive freedom for Wisconsinites
MILWAUKEE – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumed abortion care today at their Walter Street and Madison East locations, and the ACLU of Wisconsin praised the win as a first step toward regaining full bodily autonomy and reproductive rights in Wisconsin.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental analysis of two Shooting Range Grant funded projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed issuance of two grant awards through the DNR Shooting Range Grant Program. One grant is for a project at
Rep. Macco: Statement on Brewers funding proposal
MADISON, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement concerning the Brewers Funding Proposal, which will extend the Brewers lease in Milwaukee until 2050. “Coming from Green Bay, I understand the tremendous value that comes from hosting a major
ThedaCare: Launches new graduate Medical Education Program, welcomes vice president and assistant dean
NEENAH, Wis. – To enhance its mission of empowering each person to live their unique, best life, ThedaCare is pleased to announce the creation of a new Graduate Medical Education (GME) program and welcome Christopher Stenberg, MD, as the program’s