MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Madison-based 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation received the Meritorious Unit Commendation for its service during a 2017 deployment to the Middle East. The unit adorned the Meritorious Unit Commendation streamer to its battalion colors during a September 12 ceremony at its armory in

SAINT FRANCIS, WI – Today Steve Krull filed a campaign registration statement with the Wisconsin Elections Commission with the intent to run for State Superintendent of Wisconsin Schools. Steve plans to declare his candidacy at krullforschools.com on Sunday, September 20th, 2020 @ 6:00 CST. “I am running for State Superintendent

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health is devoting this week to honoring some of the unsung healthcare heroes who are essential to our COVID-19 response. Today we are recognizing the important work of those who make our telehealth program happen. Virtual forms of medicine have been utilized at UW Health for

MADISON, Wis. – In cooperation with local businesses, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff will collect deer heads for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing during the 2020 archery, crossbow and gun hunting seasons. The health of the deer herd relies on commitment from hunters. Managing CWD begins with knowing where the disease

Families struggling with basic needs will continue to have access to locally grown foods and produce, under an extended partnership between Dane County and Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. The county will award Second Harvest an additional $2 million to keep purchasing and

Madison –The Dane County Health Council and its community partner the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness announced today the formal launch of the Black Maternal and Child Health Alliance of Dane County (BMCHA). The Alliance is the outgrowth of nearly three years of continuous work and collaboration between the Council and the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), is leading a bipartisan group of her colleagues in calling for enforcement action to address practices of pharmaceutical companies that threaten to undermine the 340B Drug Pricing Program during

MADISON, WI (September 17, 2020) — Robert Golden sees the danger of Alzheimer’s disease. “Among the 10 most deadly diseases [in America],” he said, “it’s the only one that cannot be prevented or cured at this time.” Golden is the dean of UW–Madison’s School of Medicine and Public Health, and he hosted

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of August 2020. The data shows that Wisconsin added 34,700 total non-farm and 16,700 private-sector jobs in the month of August. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate declined by 0.9

VOLK FIELD, Wis. — During the Vietnam War, over 7,000 of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, nicknamed the “Huey,” participated in various actions and roles, earning the title of “workhorse” and becoming an iconic symbol of the conflict. Equally as memorable and vital to our collective understanding of this era in

[MADISON, Wis.] – To expand the reach of its personalized voter information, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) recently published its fall voter guide on VOTE411.org in both English and Spanish ahead of the November 3 General Election. “One of the reasons we hear from voters on why

(WISCONSIN) — Ahead of Mike Pence’s visit to Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Philip Shulman released the following statement: “The Trump-Pence administration has been a failure on every count for Wisconsin families. Even before Trump’s failed coronavirus response, Wisconsin was facing a manufacturing recession exacerbated by chaotic trade policies with China that did nothing

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a group of 22 states and New York City are urging the Trump administration to waive certain administrative burdens so that states can expedite the distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to residents during the pandemic. “The pandemic continues to impact people’s

Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced the county will award $4.45 million to help bring five affordable housing projects to reality. The projects will receive dollars from the Dane County Affordable Housing Development Fund, pending approval from the Dane County Board. This funding will be used to create more

MAYVILLE, Wis. –  The Mayville Police Department and Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) are investigating a multi-casualty shooting that occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16 in Mayville, Wis.   On September 16, the Mayville Police Department and Dodge County Sheriff’s Office responded

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) introduced legislation calling for the U.S. to resume formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, and end the outdated and counter-productive “One China Policy.” The bill also directs the U.S. administration to support Taiwan’s membership in international organizations, and to initiate negotiations with Taipei

For months, President Trump misled the American people about the coronavirus — and Wisconsin families continue to suffer the consequences. His betrayal of the fundamental duties of the office has left Wisconsin small businesses shuttered, parents worrying about their children’s safety at school, far too many workers out of a

VOLK FIELD, Wis. — During the Vietnam War, over 7,000 of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, nicknamed the “Huey,” participated in various actions and roles, earning the title of “workhorse” and becoming an iconic symbol of the conflict. Equally as memorable and vital to our collective understanding of this era in