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Dane County Raised to CDC’s “Medium” Level of COVID Activity For Immediate Release Increased levels of COVID activity have pushed Dane County into “medium” levels of transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Community Levels. The CDC looks

Starting on Tax Day Monday and throughout this week, Americans in battleground states saw a consistent theme in their local headlines – Republicans have a plan to raise taxes if they win in November. Republicans’ plan could raise taxes on more than

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Elkhorn is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead

MADISON, Wis., — Today, in honor of Earth Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “52 years ago, Wisconsin’s own Democratic Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day — a global celebration of the environmental movement and the need

MADISON, Wis. —Right wing gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch is calling Wisconsin’s progressive state income tax system, that asks the wealthiest to pay what they owe, a “generational wrong.” According to media reports, Kleefisch made her comments and attacked the state income

MADISON, Wis. – To commemorate the 52nd annual Earth Day, UW Health is announcing its participation in the nationwide Better Climate Challenge and sharing its latest innovations in sustainability. Recently, UW Health became one of the first health systems in the country to

[Madison, Wis.] – Platform Communications, a Midwest-based strategic communications firm, announced the addition of Rusty Schultz as Director of Public Affairs & Corporate Communications, bringing him on after several years working in legislative leadership in the Wisconsin State Capitol. A

BARABOO, Wis. – Due to incoming inclement weather, all Earth Day events scheduled for Friday, April 22, at Devil’s Lake State Park are canceled. Check out our events calendar for other Earth Day events around the state throughout the remainder of the

OSHKOSH—On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) sent a letter the Senate USICA Conferees requesting that they strike out a provision from the House America

NEW BERLIN, Wis. — Today, the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council of Wisconsin announced their endorsement of Governor Tony Evers’ re-election campaign. “We’re proud to stand with Gov. Tony Evers and announce our endorsement in this critical race,” said Jim Vick,

United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling has announced that April 21, 2022,  United States District Judge Lynn Adelman sentenced Michael Robertson to 15 years in  federal prison after Mr. Robertson pled guilty to robbery affecting interstate commerce.  Mr. Robertson was

UW-Madison has selected Rob Cramer, a deeply experienced administrator and current interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, to continue as the permanent selection for the role. “Rob has all of the tools, experience and knowledge to lead these critical

MILWAUKEE – In honor of Earth Day, County Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones will team up with community organizations to host the 5th Annual MKE Harambee clean-up on Friday, April 22 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. “My passion for keeping the community

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/220421GOPAddress.mp3 Over the last few months, the legislature has heard from an increasing number of people falling victim to licensing backlogs at the Department of Safety and Professional Services. I have heard from constituents who have filed all the necessary

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/220421DemAddress.mp3 Hi, this is Senator Janet Bewley with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Far too often these days, politicians try and convince you that something is an “either or” proposition. But the truth is we can rise above false choices

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced the release of the Biden-Harris Administration’s inaugural National Drug Control Strategy. The Strategy includes major elements championed by Senator Baldwin to combat the substance misuse epidemic. “The

UW-Madison has selected Rob Cramer, a deeply experienced administrator and current interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, to continue as the permanent selection for the role. “Rob has all of the tools, experience and knowledge to lead these critical

Recently, the administration of President Biden proposed amending regulations to implement a new interpretation of Title IX. Title IX prohibits recipients of federal financial assistance from discriminating on the basis of sex in education programs or activities. “Title IX has

MADISON, Wis.—In case you missed it, this week The Capital Times published an op-ed from Melissa Buchholz, owner of Odd Duck restaurant and Little Duck Kitchen in Milwaukee. KEY POINT: “…I cannot understand the great pride Johnson takes in voting against these policies while