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Contact: Jim Flaherty, Communications DirectorOffice 608/ 286-6308 – Cell 608/ 698-0928, jflaherty@aarp.org CUMBERLAND, WI – A proposal to double or possibly even triple the size of a small native plant garden exhibit on the grounds of the Thomas St. Angelo

Madison – Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) will hold additional State Budget Listening Sessions in the 81st Assembly District throughout March and April. As previously announced, Rep. Considine will also be holding listening sessions on March 4th in Sauk City and Baraboo with Sen.

Twenty-two years ago my husband and I learned at birth that one of our children had a rare genetic condition. We were shocked at this rare disease diagnosis – overwhelmed with sadness, helplessness in what this would mean for our

MIDDLETON, Wis. — The 55th Annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management & Homeland Security will take place Feb. 28 – Mar. 1 at the Madison Marriott West located in Middleton. The conference, hosted by Wisconsin Emergency Management, will focus

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement on reports that the U.S. Department of Energy believes a lab leak was the likely origin of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announces online resources to help local communities compete for federal grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). WisDOT’s new Summary Guide of Discretionary Grants, Letter of Support request form, and other items help guide

MADISON, Wis. – During Weights and Measures Week from March 1–7, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) celebrates the important work of DATCP’s Bureau of Weights and Measures. Their work guarantees that Wisconsin consumers can be

The Richard Dilley Tax Center is now offering free tax preparation help via appointment through Dane County UW Extension, Dane County Executive Parisi announced today. The site exists as a place for Dane County residents to clear up any confusion

People who are on Medicare Advantage are disproportionately Black and Latino. The insurance industry is using this data point to suggest seniors of color will be disproportionately harmed by HHS’s proposed 2024 rate increase of $4 billion for Medicare Advantage

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), introduced the Annual Bipartisan Public Schools Week Resolution along with Representatives Sam Graves (MO-06), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), and 106 of their colleagues. This year Public Schools Week is February 27

Thanks to President Biden and Democrats in Congress, the Inflation Reduction Act capped insulin copays at $35 per month for seniors on Medicare. People of color are disproportionately affected by diabetes due to numerous systemic determinants of health that lead

JANESVILLE – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) announced listening sessions in Janesville to discuss Wisconsin’s 2023-2025 State Budget or any other state issue. “With a record state surplus, this budget presents a critical opportunity to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the opening of entries for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The winning artwork from the Third District’s competition will be displayed alongside artwork from across the nation for one year in

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated the beginning of Public Schools Week by highlighting major investments and initiatives from his 2023-25 biennial budget to support Wisconsin kids and K-12 schools across the state.  As highlighted by Gov. Evers earlier this month and announced during his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message,

(Milwaukee, Wis.) – Judge Bill Brash’s campaign for re-election to District 1 of the Court of Appeals announced today the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association. In a letter written to Judge Brash, Milwaukee Police Association Vice President Alexander Ayala

The Wisconsin Education Association Council, representing public school teachers and education support professionals, celebrates Public Schools Week 2023, February 27–March 3; a week designated to highlight and show support for our local public schools.  “It’s time to shine a light

NEW YORK, NY– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, today hosted a bipartisan rally, alongside fellow Select Committee members and human rights activists, against transnational repression at the illegal Chinese Communist Party

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Madison, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Friday, February 24, 2023. At approximately 4:08 p.m., officers from

GLENDALE – Representative Darrin Madison (District 10) issued the following statement following yesterday’s partial parking structure collapse at the Bayshore Town Center in Glendale.Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement:“I am very grateful that no one was hurt in the

Respect. Simple Respect. We must add a group of unrecognized heroes to those deserving our greatest respect and admiration: those who dedicate themselves to child care in our state.  One of the primary lessons learned during the pandemic and subsequent