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MADISON, Wis. – Last week, every Wisconsin Republican in the U.S. House voted against emergency funding to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States. Every Wisconsin Democrat voted for the bill. “The Wisconsin Republican Party is even worse

MADISON — In March, Lennon Rodgers ventured into Wisconsin’s State Archive Preservation Facility for the first time. It’s a space not unlike the archaeology warehouse featured in “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” except in the Wisconsin version, there’s a vintage

Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced the Dane County Tree Canopy Working Group’s partnership with the American Geophysical Union’s Thriving Earth Exchange program. The Working Group is a cross-sector collective of county and municipal organizations working to maintain, protect, and

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, a new report highlighted that the majority of voters disagree with Roe v. Wade being overturned, which Ron Johnson has called “the correct decision.” Key Points: UpNorthNews: EXCLUSIVE: Voters Oppose National Abortion Ban and Are ‘Worried’ and ‘Angry’ Over State

For many of us, Memorial Day signifies the beginning of summer. We start picnicking, tending our gardens, wrapping up the school year, pumping up our bike tires and making summer vacation plans to enjoy the weather. We set this benchmark

MADISON, WI – MAY 24, 2022 – The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter is hosting a Research Meet and Greet Event on June 9 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Keva Sports Center, 8312 Forsythia St., Middleton. This event, hosted during Alzheimer’s

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), along with Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-04), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Dan Bishop (NC-09), and Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01),  sent a letter to the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan, concerning

MADISON, Wis. – After a long weekend at the Republican Party of Wisconsin dumpster fire of a state convention, all the GOP candidates for governor ended up with a loss after delegates at the convention did not endorse a gubernatorial candidate. Despite

AFSCME Wisconsin filed a charge with the National Labor Relations Board this morning, accusing the American Red Cross of bargaining in bad faith. AFSCME Locals 1205 and 1558 represent 300 Red Cross employees in Wisconsin and northern Iowa. Their most

May 24, 2022, Madison, WI– In round four of the RAND Hospital Price Transparency Study, we see the same message confirmed again from the last round: hospital prices remain high.  Prices paid to hospitals during 2020 by employers and private insurers

Dane County will provide local schools $1.5 million in additional dollars to help meet the increasing behavioral health needs of K-12 kids, County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. The funds will help schools add staff and resources to support the

MADISON — Today the Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) announced its endorsement of Attorney General Josh Kaul for reelection. HRC PAC is committed to engaging our volunteers, members and supporters to mobilize the 700,000 Equality Voters in Wisconsin in support

WASHINGTON — On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland questioning whether Blue Star

This summer, Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) will host a series of field forums across the state, featuring WGF member experts, together with partners, policy makers, and local stakeholders in the field. These forums will provide a space for sharing ideas, learning from others, and

Madison, Wis. – May 24, 2022 – Today, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture – a multimillion-dollar project inspired, designed, and led by Black residents – announced it has received a $2.5 million gift from Ascendium Education Group. The Madison-based

(Milwaukee, WI) – We the undersigned community organizations want to send a clear message to city, county and state leaders: the Republican National Convention is not welcome in Milwaukee.   The Republican Party, both nationally and in Wisconsin, has become an

WASHINGTON. D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in a letter urging the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to ensure reliable, consistent rail service for American industries and shippers. Disruption of

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers announced $2.2 million in funding for violence prevention efforts in Milwaukee and to help the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) take immediate steps to address crime. Yesterday’s announcement is in addition to the more than $100 million the governor

MADISON — Diana Hess, dean of the School of Education and Karen A. Falk Distinguished Chair of Education, will become interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs on June 1, 2022, when Provost John Karl Scholz assumes the interim