Opportunity Wisconsin: New report details Wisconsinites’ prescription drug savings thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services details how Wisconsinites are already saving money on prescription drug costs thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. According to the report, nearly
UW Health: Eastpark Medical Center will begin welcoming patients in late October
MADISON, Wis. – Construction work is on schedule at UW Health Eastpark Medical Center with a plan to begin seeing patients on Oct. 28. More than two dozen specialties will open their doors to patients in three phases, with most areas operational by
DLGA: Democratic Lt. Governors across the country lead on key issues in 2024
This month, Democratic Lieutenant Governors held events on issues top of mind to voters across the country, from a roundtable on abortion access in Wisconsin, to a summit on gun violence prevention in Michigan, to tackling food insecurity in Minnesota.
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: Scam alert, don’t let phony florists ruin Valentine’s Day
Milwaukee, Wis. – Ordering flowers for Valentine’s Day? Don’t procrastinate, or you may end up falling for a scam. BBB.org/ScamTracker has received numerous reports from shoppers who turned to online florists for last-minute orders. They paid for a beautiful arrangement but got disappointing flowers – or
WisGOP: Special Counsel Robert Hur’s Report
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on President Joe Biden’s classified documents case, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “The Special Counsel report confirms what every American has known since
Gov. Evers: Files response to expert report submitted to Wisconsin Supreme Court in redistricting lawsuit last week
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today filed a response to the expert report submitted to the Wisconsin Supreme Court last week in ongoing redistricting litigation regarding Wisconsin’s legislative districts. In January, Gov. Evers submitted fair maps to the Wisconsin Supreme
Sen. Jacque: Legislation promoting ‘problem-solving’ courts advances
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UW Health: Cancer researcher diagnosed twice with the cancer he studies
MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Dustin Deming understands when he meets a patient newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer how it will impact their life – because of how it has impacted his, twice. Deming, a medical oncologist and laboratory researcher at
AFP-WI: Kicks off ‘Prosperity is Possible’ tour, highlighting the failures of “Bidenomics” in series of statewide events
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced the kickoff of its “Prosperity is Possible” tour, a series of statewide events focused on providing relief to Wisconsinites who are struggling to make ends meet under Biden’s disastrous economic agenda. The tour will
UW-Eau Claire: Accounting students to provide free income tax assistance
Beginning March 8, accounting students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will provide free income tax return preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a service of the IRS and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. To qualify for
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Names of Presidential Preference Primary candidates finalized
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A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin GOP continues defending their gerrymandered maps
MADISON, Wis. — Today, parties in the case for fair maps responded to the court-appointed independent experts’ recent analysis of submitted maps. According to the experts’ reports, the maps submitted by Republicans and right-wing intervenors Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL)
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers for Wisconsin in federal aviation administration legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to advance the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act out of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill included several Senator Baldwin-authored provisions to expand access to flight education to
WMC: Biden’s EPA’s new air standard is devastating to manufacturing and the economy
MADISON – President Joe Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the PM2.5 rule on Wednesday that would make significant changes to National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter, resulting in devastating economic consequences and exponentially higher costs for employers. Following
UW-Madison: Chancellor Mnookin unveils bold new initiatives to innovate for the public good, address global challenges
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin—Madison will build on its 175 years of excellence with several bold new initiatives designed to address global challenges, notably artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability. In her second address before the University of Wisconsin Board
Goyke campaign: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorses Goyke for Milwaukee City Attorney
Milwaukee, WI – Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorsed Rep. Evan Goyke today in his bid for Milwaukee City Attorney. This endorsement highlights the organization’s confidence in Goyke’s commitment to prioritizing and defending reproductive freedom and health care in Milwaukee.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Grills big Pharma CEOs on high cost of prescription drugs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), questioned the CEOs of Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Bristol Myers Squibb on the exorbitant prices they charge hard-working
Sen. Stroebel: Finance Democrats vote to deny tax relief to middle class families
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Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident in town of Crescent, Wis.
Town of Crescent, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in Town of Crescent, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, January 20, 2024. At
Rep. Andraca: Introduces bill to cut taxes for retired frontline workers
MADISON, Wis. — Law enforcement officers, firefighters, forest rangers, conservation workers and other state, county and municipal employees who dedicate their lives to serving our communities deserve to retire with dignity and security. Today, Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) introduced