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[Madison, WI] – WISDOM, The National Religious Campaign Against Torture, and National Unlock the Box Campaign and state legislators will host a Solitary Confinement Day of Action on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 1-4pm at the State Capitol, 2 E.

MADISON, Wis. — As President Biden and Vice President Harris lay out their plan to make health care more affordable and accessible and bring down the costs of prescription drugs for Americans, Donald Trump is plotting to rip away access to lifesaving

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, crafted and voted for legislation that has now been signed into law to help secure our border, combat the flow of fentanyl, and deliver resources to

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for February 2024. In brief,

Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca announced this week that he has appointed Patty Mayers to serve as the department’s Assistant Deputy Secretary, effective March 25, 2024. “Having directed communications for two large public-facing state agencies, Patty brings strategic communications

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Marquette Law School Poll to release results of national surveys on U.S. Supreme Court, political topics, April 3-4 MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion over two days, April

Get The Lead Out Coalition (GTLO) is pleased that, nationwide, lead laterals are finally being viewed as a risk to our public health. Locally, we are glad to be past the early days of this coalition when our warnings about

Wisconsin legislators accepted more than $10 million in special interest campaign contributions in 2023 with Republicans pulling in nearly $3 to every $1 raised by Democrats. A Wisconsin Democracy Campaign review of campaign finance reports showed the legislature’s 132 members

MADISON — As students continue facing growing mental health challenges, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced it has allocated nearly $12 million in federal funding to local education agencies across the state to help meet their unique individual needs.

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MILWAUKEE — Free oral cancer screenings will be available for all Veterans during an April 3 event at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. No appointments are needed for the screenings, which will take place 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in

As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments that could “pave the way toward a national abortion ban” by severely restricting access to the medication mifepristone, Bryan Steil and House Republicans have been simultaneously mounting a multiple front attack on reproductive freedoms

MADISON, Wis. — Over the past few weeks, Hovde has reminded voters in his own words exactly what he thinks of them: Daily Cardinal: Eric Hovde said young people and college students lack “work ethic” Rolling Stone: Eric Hovde said he opposed the

STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the endorsement of AFSCME Council 32 in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. AFSCME joins 11 other unions supporting Katrina Shankland for Congress. “We are proud to endorse Katrina Shankland for

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Safety Transportation Act, legislation to make it easier for local governments to access federal funds to improve safety for vulnerable bicyclists and pedestrians. The bill honors Sarah Debbink

MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to invite friends and family members to join the hunt this spring turkey hunting season. Turkey hunting in Wisconsin is a wildlife management success story. Once absent from the state,

Green Bay, Wis. — It’s easy to say you and your organization are committed to addressing the workplace gender equity gap that exists everywhere, including Northeast Wisconsin. Doing something about it takes intentionality and learning how to be an ally to

Milwaukee, Wis. – So, you’ve planned your home improvement project. You’ve done the research, interviewed candidates, and found the general contractor you’d like to hire – the only thing left is to sign the papers and get to work. But here’s where you run into this

Waukesha— 27 March 2024 — Today, Rep Allen gave his endorsement of Dr. Kelly Piacsek, Anthony Zenobia, and Eric Brooks for Waukesha School Board. “Without question Kelly Piacsek, Anthony Zenobia, and newcomer Eric Brooks have clear heads about what a