Fitchburg Alders Jay Allen, Shanon Strassman, Jim Wheeler, and Dave Herbst are endorsing Council President Randy Udell to be Fitchburg’s next Mayor. Former Mayor, former City Council President and current Alder Jay Allen, said “Fitchburg is a growing City.  Randy’s planning and financial skills, his knowledge of City government, and

WISCONSIN — Hours before President Biden delivers his State of the Union Address – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Protect Our Care to discuss how President Biden and Democrats in Congress have worked to pass historic health care measures, lower costs, and expand access to care across the country. This

Waukesha, Wis. (February 7, 2023) – Judge Jennifer Dorow’s campaign has impressively crossed the century mark in the number of law enforcement leaders who have endorsed her campaign. Today, Judge Dorow’s campaign announced she has received endorsement from 52 additional Wisconsin police chiefs giving her bipartisan endorsements from over 100 sheriffs,

MADISON — Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) hearing on February 7th: “The Department of Administration failed to provide the Audit Bureau with even the most basic documents and information used to make federal funding decisions. The public has a

Madison, WI – Today, State Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) reintroduced a bill relating to the application of prescription drug payments for health coverage. The bill ensures Wisconsin health plans and pharmacy benefit managers count copay assistance towards patient cost-sharing requirements. Already 16 states and Puerto Rico have enacted this policy. “When

MADISON, Wis. – Last night, a Milwaukee Police officer was killed during an attempt to arrest a suspect in an armed robbery in progress. The officer was a 37-year-old male with four years of service to the department. In response, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “It is

Milwaukee, WI – February 8, 2023 — The Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) is launching a quarterly Speakers Forum on February 24, 2023, 8:15 a.m. =- 9:30 a.m., featuring experts in areas of business, economic development, government, etc. The Speakers Forum will be presented quarterly during the year on

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today regarding the circulation of his victims’ rights legislation, co-authored with Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville): “To ensure justice prevails in our court system, it is integral that all debts are paid back by the perpetrator of a felony to society,

(Madison, Wisconsin ) – Wisconsin elected leaders and health experts convened today to call on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to introduce a new round of vehicle pollution limits to protect Wisconsinites and save them money. The event was sponsored by Wisconsin Health Professionals for Climate Action. Madison Mayor Satya

MADISON, WI, February 7, 2023 – Today, more than 35 national and Wisconsin-based advocacy organizations that make up the Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition called on members of the Wisconsin State Legislature to cosponsor bipartisan All Copays Count legislation that would help Wisconsin patients access and adhere to their prescription medications. The All

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered on the promise he made in his 2023 State of the State address announcing his 2023-25 proposed biennial budget will send 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue. The proposal means more than half a billion dollars

MADISON… Patients would receive protections from rising health care costs by ensuring that health plans count copay assistance toward a patient’s maximum out-of-pocket cost or annual deductible, under bipartisan legislation introduced today by a Northeast Wisconsin lawmaker. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the “All Copays Count” measure with

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing for the sturgeon spearing season opener on Feb. 11, giving spearers a chance to harvest Wisconsin’s largest and oldest fish species.  With one of the largest lake sturgeon populations in North America, the Winnebago System supports an annual spearing

Since July 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has received five reports of toxic shock syndrome (TSS), with four cases associated with super absorbency tampon use by teenage females. No deaths have been reported. TSS is a serious illness caused by bacteria that can produce toxins. In a

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after hearing the news that a Milwaukee Police officer was killed early this morning. Rep. Donovan said: “I woke up this morning like so many others to the tragic news of yet another Milwaukee Police officer gunned down while serving in

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz today announced the endorsement of Justice Ann Walsh Bradley for her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Judge Janet Protasiewicz is an experienced judge, 25-year prosecutor, and I know she will be a fair and impartial justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Wisconsinites can trust

MADISON, Wis. – On Safer Internet Day 2023, Attorney General Josh Kaul, and the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is raising awareness of internet safety. The Wisconsin ICAC Task Force is a collaboration of state and local law enforcement agencies, dedicated to combating

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after hearing the news that a Milwaukee Police officer was killed early this morning. Rep. Donovan said: “I woke up this morning like so many others to the tragic news of yet another Milwaukee Police officer gunned down while serving in

MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) joined a bipartisan group of legislators to introduce legislation that would ease the burden of prescription drug costs. The bill would ensure that the benefits of copay assistance programs offered by prescription drug manufacturers and other sources are realized by patients, not their