State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Education’s approval of Wisconsin’s ESSER III plan in its entirety. “I am heartened to know that our plan is approved, and that districts currently deep into budget planning for next school year will be able to

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court confirmed the authenticity of the draft ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was leaked: “If this draft is any indication of how the Supreme Court will formally rule on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s

MADISON, Wis. – In response to a leaked draft showing the United States Supreme Court’s intention to overturn Roe v. Wade, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Whether you know it or not, someone you love has had an abortion. Whether you find out or not, someone

[Fox Crossing, WI] – Andrew Thomsen, State Senate District 19 candidate released the following statement: “Last night, it was widely reported that a draft of a decision that overturned Roe v. Wade was leaked from the Supreme Court of the United States.  While this is not final, it shows that

The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) today announced a week-long social media campaign designed to demonstrate how relationships can address the youth mental health crisis. Created in collaboration with teens participating in ArtWorks for Milwaukee’s CAPE Mental Health Movement, social media posts address how to build healthy connections that can benefit

Middleton – In the wake of the publication of a draft U.S. Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade, State Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement: “Every woman has the right to bodily autonomy, privacy, and access to reproductive healthcare. This draft opinion by the Supreme Court

(Brookfield, WI) – Never before in the history of the United States Supreme Court has a breach of trust and security of this magnitude occurred as with the leak of the Court’s draft opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Clinic. Last night, POLITICO shared leaked documentation of the Supreme Court’s draft opinion,

Wausau, WI – Today, Brent Jacobson announced the support and endorsement of 13 Marathon County Board Supervisors. Jacobson recently served a two-year term on the Marathon County Board, representing District 26, and is presently serving his 4th term as Mayor of Mosinee. Jacobson said: “It’s incredible to have the support

OSHKOSH  – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) released a new ad today on Washington elites including President Biden laughing at struggles the American people are experiencing like high gas prices, rampant crime, surges in illegal immigration, and record inflation. The ad is part of statewide television and digital ad buy. “The same liberal

2022 Republican U.S. Senate candidates are getting what they’ve repeatedly asked for, with Politico reporting on a draft opinion suggesting that the Supreme Court’s Republican appointees have voted to strike down Roe v. Wade and advance Republicans’ agenda to roll back abortion rights and pave the way for more state-level and even federal

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition (WDVC) is joining with other organizations to celebrate Municipal Clerks Week, May 1-7, 2022.  The 53rd Annual Municipal Clerks Week is celebrated throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other countries and recognizes the essential role Municipal Clerks play in local government. The WDVC thanks

MADISON, WI – Last night, Politico broke a news story that the U.S. Supreme Court had voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. The story linked to a draft opinion ostensibly written by Justice Alito and leaked by an unnamed source. The headline reads, “Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights,” but this draft is

An online version of this release is available here. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for district attorneys in Adams, Iowa, Lincoln, Portage, and Rusk Counties, respectively. The appointments will fill vacancies being created by the election of each county’s district attorney to their respective

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has created a new resource for Wisconsin teens entering the workforce – the Welcome to the Workforce video library. The Welcome to the Workforce videos feature teens discussing topics ranging from youth apprenticeship and working with a disability to workplace safety and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the 2022-2023 fishing season will open on Saturday, May 7. All regulations and license requirements apply. No matter where anglers decide to fish, all Wisconsin residents and non-residents over the age of 16 are required to purchase

MADISON — Jorge Osorio, an expert in epidemiology, virology and vaccines, has been named the next director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Global Health Institute. Osorio, professor of pathobiological sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine, has decades of international experience studying emerging diseases — especially viruses and other pathogens

MADISON — In response to reports that the Supreme Court intends to overturn Roe v. Wade, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, released the following statement: “It has never been more clear why we need to abolish the filibuster and take immediate action to protect every person’s right to make

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department is anticipating construction to begin in 2023 for a new bike trail connecting Lake Kegonsa State Park in Stoughton to Fish Camp County Park in McFarland. Dane County donated the bike trail to the state as a