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MADISON, WI- Yesterday, Governor Evers, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority CEO Elmer Moore Jr., and Members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus kicked off Juneteenth at the Wisconsin State Capitol. On this, Representative Stubbs released the following statement: “I

“The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children 6 months through 5 years be vaccinated against COVID-19. This recommendation follows authorization by the Food and Drug

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Langlade County deer farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in 2021 has been depopulated. None of the 47 deer that remained

MILWAUKEE, Wis — In case you missed it, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and State Representatives Deb Andraca and Kalan Haywood condemned the NRA’s State Conference happening this weekend in Brookfield and called for “more action from Republican lawmakers regarding common

Milwaukee, Wis – MKE Black Inc. announced an interim executive director, Ayrton Bryan, effective June 1. Bryan will lead the board as its volunteer president. Joined by fellow board members Rick Banks and Paul Wellington and numerous volunteers, the team has

Anna Halverson, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 80, is one of only two Wisconsin candidates to earn endorsement by Everytown for Gun Safety. “We can’t end our gun violence epidemic without passing strong gun laws, and that requires electing

MADISON, Wis. — While speaking at a Lake Country Patriots meeting last night, Tim Michels  came out in support of Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch’s disastrous Foxconn deal, saying that if he’s elected governor, he’s “going to try and put that Foxconn

MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, June 30 County Supervisors Peter Burgelis and Juan Miguel Martinez, County Executive David Crowley, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Mark Borkowski, the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee County Park Rangers will join neighbors for a neighborhood walk in the Jackson

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #169, raising the Juneteenth Flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth for the third year in a row. “In 2020, I was proud to raise the Juneteenth flag over the

MADISON, Wis. – Following several recent black bear sightings across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts this summer. Although black bears are most common in the northern half of

(Green Bay, Wis.) – Imports of limestone and cement led the way as nearly 180,000 tons of cargo moved through the Port of Green Bay in May. Despite the solid tonnage numbers in May, the year-to-date totals are down 32%

TOWNSHIP OF OCONTO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in the Township of Oconto, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 32 of her Senate colleagues in a push to extend child nutrition waivers ahead of their expiration and enact a robust set of child nutrition priorities in any upcoming legislative vehicles. As

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, UpNorthNews highlighted Governor Tony Evers’ efforts to invest in small businesses across the state. During Gov. Evers’ first term, more than 4,500 small businesses in all 72 counties have benefited from the Main Street Bounceback

Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced that a new Rustic Road guide that offers 123 backroad trips through Wisconsin scenery is available in print and online. The newest route, Rustic Road 123, is in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and the Wisconsin delegation in introducing the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the distinguished service of the Hmong people in the fight against communism throughout the Vietnam War.

MADISON, Wis.—In case you missed it, this week Senator Ron Johnson once again advocated for repealing Affordable Care Act protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and replacing them with high risk pool coverage — potentially throwing millions off their health care plans

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, thanks to support from every Wisconsin Democrat in Congress, the U.S. House passed the Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act to help lower food and gas prices. Nearly 200 House Republicans, including every Wisconsin Republican in Congress, voted against the bill

MENASHA, Wis. (June 17, 2022) – Samaritan, a state-certified and nationally accredited nonprofit mental health and substance abuse care agency that treats adults and children in northeast Wisconsin, is excited to announce an additional $100,000 donation from the lead donor of its capital campaign,

Washington, D.C. – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing a destructive new regulation that will force companies to disclose their direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions as well as their so-called long-term “climate” risks. This rule will harm American small businesses,