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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

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

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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

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

(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

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

[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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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