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Madison, Wis., March 23, 2022—Governor Tony Evers today signed into law Assembly Bill 960, which was led by Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), Representative Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) and Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), making threats of

(March 23, 2022)–The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Board of Directors unanimously  voted to endorse Brad Pfaff in the democrat primary for the 3rd Congressional District.   Michelle Kussow, WGA’s Executive Vice President said, “We have worked with Brad Pfaff  while he

The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) has announced the election of new officers to serve its Board of Directors as follows: Jim Hyland, Roundy’s/Kroger – Chair; Bob Jaskolski, Trig’s – Vice Chair; and Kevin Metcalfe, Metcalfe’s Market – Secretary/Treasurer (additional information

Thirty-four Wisconsin organizations sent Governor Evers a letter today urging him to veto bills that  would reduce access to health care, nutrition assistance and unemployment insurance benefits.  The letter says that “the package of bills rushed through the Legislature in

The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Board of Directors unanimously voted to endorse Amy Loudenbeck for Wisconsin Secretary of State. Michelle Kussow, WGA’s Executive Vice President said, “The WGA has had a strong working relationship with Amy Loudenbeck while she served

MADISON – Twelve years ago today, President Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act (ACA), opening a pathway for 31 million Americans to have quality, affordable health care coverage and providing protections for more than 133 million people living with a pre-existing

MADISON, WI – The City of Madison Clerk’s Office invites the public to observe its public test of  election equipment this weekend.  Prior to each election, the Clerk’s Office staff tests its DS200 tabulators to make sure they will  accurately

Madison, Wis., March 23, 2022—The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) has awarded its 2022 Advocacy All-Star Award to Advocate Aurora Health. The annual award recognizes one hospital or health care system for its exemplary dedication to grassroots advocacy on behalf of

Madison, Wis., March 23, 2022—The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) has recognized State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) with the Association’s 2022 Health Care Advocate of the Year Award. Goyke was honored at WHA’s virtual Advocacy Day event on March 23 for his

GREEN BAY, WI – Rep. Mike Gallagher today announced the 2022 Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students that live or attend school in Wisconsin’s 8th District. The Congressional Art Competition is an annual event hosted by

MADISON, Wis. —Today marks the 12 year anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. Roughly 224,000 Wisconsinites are currently enrolled in comprehensive health care plans through the ACA, including 28,000 children. It has also allowed roughly

Madison, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek, celebrated the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which was signed into law under former President Barack H. Obama in 2010. The ACA ensures important protections for

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Produce Safety Advisory Council (PSAC) until April 20, 2022. Seats are available in the following categories: producers of underserved communities, consumer advocacy,

MADISON, Wis. – Has a UW Health doctor made a positive impact on your life? UW Health is gathering notes of gratitude for physicians in honor of National Doctors’ Day, which is held annually on March 30 to celebrate the

(Green Bay, WI) – The first shipment of cargo for the 2022 shipping season made it’s way into the Port of Green Bay on Friday, March 18 at 1 p.m. The Michigan – Great Lakes (tug and barge) kicked off the shipping season

FOX CITIES, Wis. (March 23, 2022) – The Fox Cities Chamber has announced its recipients of the 2022 Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards. Seven Fox Cities educators were honored, and four finalists were selected for Educator of the Year: Excellence in

Contact: Representative Skowronski 608-266-8590 State Representative Ken Skowronski (R-Franklin) announced today that he will not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly.  Representative Skowronski represents the 82nd Assembly District. “It has been my honor and privilege to serve the people of

MILWAUKEE—The following is a statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson: “It’s sad to see my former colleague fall into the abyss of conspiracy theories.  “Dropboxes are a secure and convenient way for people to cast their ballots. We need to increase

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) continues to work with local, state and federal partners to depopulate the Jefferson County poultry farm infected by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The birds will be composted after depopulation;