MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Kaul announced today the final approval of the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – and Johnson & Johnson. Following successful state sign-on and subdivision
More than 100 local leaders in business, education, government, and the nonprofit sectors are expected to attend Envision Greater Green Bay’s World Futures Day. The event, to be held March 1 at St. Norbert College’s F.K. Bemis International Center from
(MADISON) On Thursday, February 24, Wisconsin Assembly Republicans passed a slew of bills attacking democracy and fair elections. Rep. Gary Hebl (Sun Prairie) released the following statement in response: It happens every time a Democrat wins. We always hear false claims
STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Law and order – Michigan – Military – Minnesota – Philanthropy – Race
MADISON, Wis. – Rebecca Kleefisch will speak at CPAC today, along with divisive politicians like Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Jim Jordan, Madison Cawthorn, and Ron DeSantis — a golden opportunity for her to prove she’s the most extreme candidate in
MADISON, Wis. – The pandemic has led to a rise in anxiety and other mental health issues in children and adolescents, and that trend does not appear to be slowing down. In the fall of 2021, the American Academy of
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sent a letter to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew demanding information about the company’s algorithms that promote content glorifying eating disorders to users, particularly teenage girls. In the letter, the
Registration is open for 2022 Farmers Union Camps. Each summer, hundreds of youth from across the Midwest participate in summer camps at Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Kamp Kenwood on the shores of Lake Wissota near Chippewa Falls. Farmers Union Camps started
MADISON – This week the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session three times. Rep. Conley (D-Janesville) released the following statement in response: “Today is most likely our final floor session this year, and I am disappointed that Republican leadership
MADISON – Following the conclusion of today’s Assembly floor session, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “With the conclusion of session today, it’s possible that the Assembly won’t meet again until January of next year. I
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met to vote on a list of bills that attack our democracy and hinder Wisconsin’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, while ignoring the needs of Wisconsinites. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “The
[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement upon the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 520, authored by Rep. Callahan, which authorizes over $41 million in general fund supported borrowing to build a new Type 1 juvenile correctional
The Wisconsin State Assembly adjourned the 2021-2022 legislative session tonight. Rep. Tod Ohnstad offered the following statement: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the people of Ukraine who are suffering from the Russia invasion.” “Republicans last hoorah on the
Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bills that would make it harder to vote in Wisconsin, especially for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, on what may be the last session day of the 2021-2022 Legislative Session. Rep.
MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) joined his Assembly colleagues today in passing a series of election reform bills to restore trust in Wisconsin’s elections. The proposals come after the non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) identified several discrepancies between state
“It’s not often the author of Legislation says “thank you” when the other house amends their bill, but I want to give a heartfelt “thank you” to Speaker Robin Vos and the Wisconsin Assembly for amending and passing Senate Bill
MADISON, Wis. – The Legislative Audit Bureau (“LAB”) conducted an extensive audit on the administration of the 2020 elections and found that there were numerous instances in which the Wisconsin Elections Commission (“WEC”) was not in compliance with existing election laws. On February
Madison, WI – State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) voted in favor of a dozen bills today that seek to strengthen elections in Wisconsin. The bills cover a range of topics, including ensuring only eligible voters are voting; increasing oversight of
Madison, WI – State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) voted in favor of funding a new youth detention facility today, facilitating the final closure of Lincoln Hills. The existing juvenile facility operates in northern Wisconsin. “Years ago, Wisconsin Republicans led the
[Antigo, Wis.] – Today, Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA), along with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Dairy Business Association (DBA) and Cooperative Network, praised the Assembly passage of AB 727, which further fuels farmer-led conservation efforts across the
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Kaul announced today the final approval of the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – and Johnson & Johnson. Following successful state sign-on and subdivision sign-on periods, the defendants will start releasing funds to a
More than 100 local leaders in business, education, government, and the nonprofit sectors are expected to attend Envision Greater Green Bay’s World Futures Day. The event, to be held March 1 at St. Norbert College’s F.K. Bemis International Center from 7:30am – noon, is part of a global movement to
(MADISON) On Thursday, February 24, Wisconsin Assembly Republicans passed a slew of bills attacking democracy and fair elections. Rep. Gary Hebl (Sun Prairie) released the following statement in response: It happens every time a Democrat wins. We always hear false claims of widespread voter fraud, because Republicans believe that any Democratic
STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Law and order – Michigan – Military – Minnesota – Philanthropy – Race relations – Technology – Telecommunications – Tourism – Transportation –
MADISON, Wis. – Rebecca Kleefisch will speak at CPAC today, along with divisive politicians like Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Jim Jordan, Madison Cawthorn, and Ron DeSantis — a golden opportunity for her to prove she’s the most extreme candidate in the Wisconsin GOP primary for governor. The primary continues to
MADISON, Wis. – The pandemic has led to a rise in anxiety and other mental health issues in children and adolescents, and that trend does not appear to be slowing down. In the fall of 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sent a letter to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew demanding information about the company’s algorithms that promote content glorifying eating disorders to users, particularly teenage girls. In the letter, the senators highlighted a recent Wall Street Journal investigation that found “TikTok’s algorithm has
Registration is open for 2022 Farmers Union Camps. Each summer, hundreds of youth from across the Midwest participate in summer camps at Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Kamp Kenwood on the shores of Lake Wissota near Chippewa Falls. Farmers Union Camps started in the 1930s, when the organization developed leadership and cooperative
MADISON – This week the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session three times. Rep. Conley (D-Janesville) released the following statement in response: “Today is most likely our final floor session this year, and I am disappointed that Republican leadership missed so many opportunities this week to pass legislation that
MADISON – Following the conclusion of today’s Assembly floor session, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “With the conclusion of session today, it’s possible that the Assembly won’t meet again until January of next year. I am deeply disappointed that this session, despite having every opportunity
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met to vote on a list of bills that attack our democracy and hinder Wisconsin’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, while ignoring the needs of Wisconsinites. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “The legislation passed today in the Wisconsin State Assembly attacks our
[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement upon the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 520, authored by Rep. Callahan, which authorizes over $41 million in general fund supported borrowing to build a new Type 1 juvenile correctional facility in Milwaukee County, the first step in finally closing
The Wisconsin State Assembly adjourned the 2021-2022 legislative session tonight. Rep. Tod Ohnstad offered the following statement: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the people of Ukraine who are suffering from the Russia invasion.” “Republicans last hoorah on the floor was a series of election bills which undermine our
Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bills that would make it harder to vote in Wisconsin, especially for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, on what may be the last session day of the 2021-2022 Legislative Session. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) released the following statement on the passage
MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) joined his Assembly colleagues today in passing a series of election reform bills to restore trust in Wisconsin’s elections. The proposals come after the non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) identified several discrepancies between state law and election administration during the 2020 elections. “Voting is
“It’s not often the author of Legislation says “thank you” when the other house amends their bill, but I want to give a heartfelt “thank you” to Speaker Robin Vos and the Wisconsin Assembly for amending and passing Senate Bill 520, which funds a replacement for troubled Lincoln Hills School.
MADISON, Wis. – The Legislative Audit Bureau (“LAB”) conducted an extensive audit on the administration of the 2020 elections and found that there were numerous instances in which the Wisconsin Elections Commission (“WEC”) was not in compliance with existing election laws. On February 24th, 2022 the Wisconsin State Assembly passed several election integrity bills to
Madison, WI – State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) voted in favor of a dozen bills today that seek to strengthen elections in Wisconsin. The bills cover a range of topics, including ensuring only eligible voters are voting; increasing oversight of elections and giving Wisconsin citizens more control over the future
Madison, WI – State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) voted in favor of funding a new youth detention facility today, facilitating the final closure of Lincoln Hills. The existing juvenile facility operates in northern Wisconsin. “Years ago, Wisconsin Republicans led the charge on closing Lincoln Hills,” Rep. Born said. “We brought
[Antigo, Wis.] – Today, Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA), along with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Dairy Business Association (DBA) and Cooperative Network, praised the Assembly passage of AB 727, which further fuels farmer-led conservation efforts across the state. Republican leadership and the bill authors, Representative Joel Kitchens