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MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of the responsible development, management and use of groundwater in recognition of National Groundwater Water Week, March 5-11. Groundwater is a vital resource in Wisconsin, with approximately 70% of

FREE, the state’s first non-profit organization for and by Justice System Impacted Women, is seeking passage of a Dignity for Incarcerated Women & Girls Bill. This bill is being sponsored by State Senator Lena Taylor and Representative Jodi Emerson. FREE,

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Diane Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) announced that they will be hosting three listening sessions. These listening sessions will be an opportunity for constituents to share their thoughts about the 2023-2025

Madison — Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America announced its endorsement of Judge Janet Protasiewicz to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Protasiewicz is an eminently qualified judge who has been a vocal supporter of abortion access and the freedom to decide. She is running against

MIDDLETON, Wis. – The increasing frequency and severity of storms, emerging cybersecurity threats and changing population demographics require an adaptive approach. To help collaborate and learn from how others are working to address those issues, emergency mangers, first responders, public

MADISON, Wis. – With less than four weeks until an election that will decide reproductive freedoms in Wisconsin, Sarah Godlewski’s PAC Women Win Wisconsin is launching the Rally For Our Rights tour.  Despite 78% of Wisconsinites showing concern over abortion policy, our rights to

MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin and the ACLU today announced the launch of a joint campaign to engage Wisconsin voters ahead of the state supreme court general election on April 4. The organizations are running a series of advertisements

Madison – Rep. Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) responded to the tragic discovery of a newborn baby in a field in Jefferson County last week: “I am deeply saddened and heartbroken to hear about this senseless loss of life in Whitewater.

WHITEWATER—March 6, 2023—The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host State Representative Evan Goyke as guest speaker at its upcoming monthly meeting in March. Representative Goyke, who is the Ranking Assembly Democrat of the Joint Committee on Finance, will

WASHINGTON – Today, the Jewish Democratic Council of America announced its first endorsement of 2023: Judge Janet Protasiewicz for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This is JDCA’s first endorsement in a state Supreme Court race.  JDCA CEO Halie Soifer released the

MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization, seeks nominations for awards that will recognize two outstanding women in careers interacting with public service. Members of the public are welcome to submit nominations for two awards: the

(Milwaukee, Wis.) – Today, Judge Bill Brash’s re-election campaign for District 1 of the Court of Appeals announced the endorsement of Herb Kohl. “I’m incredibly grateful to have received Herb Kohl’s endorsement in this race,” commented Wisconsin Court of Appeals

BELOIT, Wis. – Representative Clinton Anderson issued the following statement regarding the alleged racist conduct during the Beloit Memorial vs Muskego basketball game on Friday. “What took place at the Beloit Memorial boys basketball game vs Muskego was incredibly harmful

MILWAUKEE – The American Constitution Society has informed the Justice Daniel Kelly campaign that it is cancelling its planned debate originally scheduled for next Tuesday. Janet Politician Protasiewicz turned down an offer to attend so, rather than have Justice Kelly

The Wisconsin Lawyer and Law Student Chapters of the American Constitution Society (ACS) and Wisconsin Justice Initiative (WJI) have suspended planning for a proposed WI Supreme Court candidate debate on Tuesday, March 7 th , 2023, in Milwaukee, due to

MADISON, Wis. — On March 18, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler will join Crooked Media’s Pod Save America hosts Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett and guest host Erin Ryan, host of Crooked Media podcast Hysteria, at a special live

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that she has received the endorsement of former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. “Judge Janet Protasiewicz is a champion for democracy and upholding the law. She is a respected

Madison: Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) and State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) are pleased to announce that they will hold two joint listening sessions in the 25th Assembly District on Monday, March 13th. The sessions will take place at the

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, reintroduced the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, which would require the Biden administration to declassify intelligence related to any potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV)

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is sending $3.9 million to unclaimed property owners in March, and for many, the delivery of a check will come as a surprise.  DOR annually matches tax records against the state’s unclaimed property roll.  If