On July 9, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) identified the second confirmed case of orthopoxvirus, presumed to be monkeypox, in a resident of Milwaukee County. The patient is currently isolating, and DHS is working with federal and local partners to identify people who have been in contact

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced nearly $10 million to 20 small businesses working on forward-thinking energy technology, which could significantly reduce U.S. energy consumption. The support to small businesses across the country is part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Exploratory Topic Supporting Entrepreneurial Energy Discoveries (SEED). “SEED support

US 14 will close for 28-days between WIS 138 and WIS 92 in Dane County starting July 18, 2022. The posted detour will follow WIS 138, WIS 59 and WIS 104. WIS 92 will also remain closed at the US 14 intersection for the remainder of the project. The work

WISCONSIN – Today ,former Ambassador Norm Eisen, a leading national expert on issues related to democracy, joined a virtual press briefing hosted by the Defend Democracy Project. Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys – along with speakers from BLOC (Black Leaders Organizing Communities) and Law Forward – also discussed recent disclosures

 MILWAUKEE – Youth Empowered in the Struggle (Y.E.S.), the youth arm of Voces de la Frontera, is seeking an overhaul of the lunches served at Milwaukee Public Schools through its School Lunch Justice Campaign. Supervisors Juan Miguel Martinez and Ryan Clancy, Y.E.S. Director of Youth Organizing Ari Antreassian, and a

Wisconsin State Patrol officers will keep an eye on motorists from a new vantage point this week, as they team up with semi-truck drivers to keep Wisconsin highways safe. Officers across the state will join truck drivers in their cabs during the Trooper in a Truck campaign. It’s part of

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Personnel, today released the following statement regarding the Pentagon’s failures to create a uniform standard for servicemembers looking to receive an exemption from taking the COVID-19 vaccine. “Last year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

MADISON, Wis. —  In the face of Republicans pushing a dangerous and unpopular anti-abortion agenda following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, the Biden-Harris administration is taking new action to protect access to reproductive health care services across the country. A new Executive Order, signed by President Biden last Friday, seeks to safeguard access to

[Milwaukee, WI] – To kick off this petition and the formation of Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M), our first rally and march will take place on Sunday July 17th at 12:00pm. The rally & march will start from Zeidler Union Square at 301 W Michigan St Milwaukee, WI 53203.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #171 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., July 13, 2022, in honor of Judge John P. Roemer, who passed away on June 3, 2022, at the age of 68. “There is no

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers toured the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Training Center in Eau Claire on Friday. Gov. Evers has directed over $150 million to find local solutions to fill jobs and create opportunities in every county. Gov. Evers understands the importance

MADISON, Wis. — Republican Attorney General Candidate Adam Jarchow has taken right-wing extremism to a new level this week, touting a campaign endorsement from the National Rifle Association (NRA), one of the most radical gun lobby groups in America. “This endorsement is clearly a sign of how radicalized and out of

MADISON, Wis.—Today President Joe Biden met with mass shooting survivors and victims’ families to discuss the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which he signed into law last month. The gathering comes one week after Madison, Wisconsin was very close to being the next on a long list of communities devastated by gun violence. Despite a

MADISON, WI – On June 25th, The Guardian published an article that examined the alarming rise in homicide rates among Black women in America. On this disturbing news, Representative Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “First and foremost I want to thank The Guardian reporters Lois Beckett and Abené Clayton for dedicating

West Allis, WI – Gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels is launching the Michels Freedom Tour where he will be meeting with supporters and taking his message of turning Madison upside down and getting Wisconsin back on track directly to voters. “We must replace Tony Evers this fall. To end politics as usual, we

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant showed below-average counts. By contrast, the results of the spring waterfowl breeding survey indicate good numbers and excellent habitat conditions for migratory birds. DNR wildlife biologists reported a 5%