Rep. Madison: Introduces legislation to increase state Social Security payments for the first time in 30 years
MADISON – Today, Rep. Madison, Rep. Moore Omokunde, and Sen. Larson introduced LRB 4638 which would increase State Supplemental Security Payments for the first time since 1994. LRB 4638 would increase payments by the rate of inflation from 1994-2022 and
WisDems: Rally for common sense gun safety solutions as Trump panders to NRA
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, Wisconsin Democrats joined with community leaders and gun violence prevention advocates to discuss the need for common sense gun safety solutions in Wisconsin—and to condemn Donald Trump’s pandering to the gun lobby and the NRA at the
Americans for Tax Reform: Supports Legislative GOP income tax proposal and AB 395 (rideshare), oppose Right of First Refusal legislation
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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on HSHS to consider delaying closure, be more transparent, and prioritize patients and employees
WISCONSIN – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin called on the Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) to do right by their patients, employees, and community members as they close hospitals and health care facilities across western Wisconsin. Earlier this year, HSHS announced they
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces Adam Brock as Division Administrator
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Adam Brock as the Administrator of the Division of Food and Recreational Safety. “Adam will join our team in the Division of Food
UW–Eau Claire, Mayo Clinic Health System: Launch innovative Medical Academy Program to begin April 1
(Eau Claire, WI) – Learning about the complexities of the human body and state-of-the-art health care is at the heart of the innovative Medical Academy Program, offered this spring thanks to a collaboration between Mayo Clinic Health System and the
Protect Our Care: GREED WATCH: AstraZeneca announces over $45 billion in revenue
AstraZeneca announced it raked in $45.5 billion in 2023 – a $1.46 billion increase over 2022 – during their earnings report last week. While they make billions, drug companies charge Americans over four times more for prescription drugs than customers
WISDOM and partners: Host End the Lockdowns Community Forum in Green Bay
[Green Bay, WI] – WISDOM, Empowerment Solidarity Truth Hope Equity Reform (ESTHER) and Justice Organization Sharing Hope and United for Action (JOSHUA) host End The Lockdowns Community Forum on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at St. Norbert College
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help protect Wisconsin’s endangered resources this tax season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to give back to nature by donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. The Endangered Resources Fund supports many of Wisconsin’s rarest plants and animal
MCTS: Provide input on the future CONNECT 2 BRT: join community meetings on February 27, 28 and 29
MILWAUKEE (February 12, 2024) — Fresh off the successful launch of CONNECT 1, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is looking to connect even more of the county with bus rapid transit (BRT) service. The community is invited to learn more about the
Dept. of Natural Resources: New baiting and feeding ban for Ozaukee County effective Feb. 15
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Sheboygan County tested positive for chronic wasting disease
PCCC: Endorses DJ Nichols for Oshkosh Common Council
Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing DJ Nichols for Oshkosh, WI Common Council ahead of the April 2 general election. Nichols is one of the PCCC’s first endorsements of the 2024 election cycle. “With a campaign that
PCCC: Endorses Andrew Meindl for Wauwatosa Mayor
Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing Andrew Meindl for Wauwatosa Mayor ahead of the April 2 general election. Meindl is one of the PCCC’s first endorsements of the 2024 election cycle. “We’re proud to endorse Andrew Meindl,
PCCC: Endorses slate of union members running in state and local races
Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing a slate of union members running in state and local races in Alaska, California, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin. This year, one of the PCCC’s top priorities is saving democracy. That means
Wisconsin Young Republicans: Thank U.S. Rep. Gallagher
Waukesha, WI – The Wisconsin Young Republicans have been made aware over the weekend of Congressman Mike Gallagher not seeking re-election for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District and Chairman Kyle Schroeder has released the following statement: “The Wisconsin Young Republicans would
Dept. of Transportation: Gov. Evers approves WIS 19 improvements, Dane County
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $14.5 million contract to improve WIS 19 between WIS 78 in Mazomanie and US 12 in Springfield Corners, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin Monday, February 12
Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy PAC: Announces historic $40 million electoral program to elect leaders who put family budgets over extremist agendas
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy PAC (CFFE PAC) announced the launch of a $40 million 2024 electoral campaign, with initial investments focused on races in six key battleground states: Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Hampshire, Georgia,
Red Cross: Communities urged to give blood as winter threat continues
MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 12, 2024) — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month. The public can book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading
Dept. of Natural Resources: Tornado debris blocking Yahara River
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks paddlers to avoid the Yahara River in the area of Stebbinsville and Highway 59 due to debris from last week’s tornado. The debris in the river has created hazardous conditions
Sen. Wirch: Bill would send tax rebates to Wisconsin families
Kenosha – Senator Bob Wirch (D-Kenosha) is authoring legislation that would provide a nearly-$1,000 tax rebate to Wisconsin income tax filers. The rebate would be paid for using the state’s $3.2 billion budget surplus. “Our state’s economy is on sound financial