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Consumers to Receive Checks in the Mail from Multistate Settlement Without Needing to File a Claim

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Target Fentanyl Supply Chain

Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) joined Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in sponsoring the bipartisan Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, legislation to combat the opioid crisis by combatting the flow of deadly fentanyl into the United States.

Senator Baldwin Leads Bicameral Effort to Lower Health Care Costs, Increase Health Care Transparency

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing a bicameral bill to promote transparency in health care, crack down on anti-competitive practices, and remove restrictions preventing competition in health care markets.

Two Milwaukee County Residents Sentenced in Water Street Shooting

Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Marquise Jackson, age 26, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Alexus Jackson-Milton, age 21 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, were sentenced to Wisconsin State Prison for discharge of firearms on the evening of May 13, 2022, following a Milwaukee Bucks NBA playoff game, when thousands of people were in downtown Milwaukee, resulting in sixteen people suffering gunshot wounds

Baldwin’s Bills to Increase Prescription Drug Transparency and Boost Access to Treatments for Rare Diseases Advance in Senate

Bipartisan FAIR Drug Pricing Act requires basic transparency for pharmaceutical corporations that increase drug prices Bipartisan RARE Act preserves access to treatments for rare disease patients, especially children

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-staff in Honor of Hmong-lao Veterans Day, Proclaims “hmong-lao Veterans Day” Across the State

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #200 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 14, 2023, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day.

ICYMI: Gov. Evers Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, Highlights Budget Investments to Bolster Wisconsin Tourism

Governor and Evers Administration spend week highlighting budget investments with visits to local businesses, tourist attractions and destinations

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Plan to Bolster Wisconsin's Tourism Industry

Gov. Tony Evers on May 11, during National Travel and Tourism Week, delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his plan to bolster and continue the success of Wisconsin’s tourism industry, including outdoor recreation

Baldwin, Risch Slam FDA Rule that Allows Plant-Based Products to Use Dairy’s Good Name, Hurts Consumers

Baldwin and Risch urge FDA to combat the unfair practice of mislabeling non-dairy products using dairy names

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in St. Croix County, Wis.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the township of Glenwood, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Analysis: Wisconsin among 25 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

Wisconsin is among 25 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Sconi found.

Gov. Evers, DATCP Highlight Farmer Wellness, Promote Mental Health Initiatives

Last week, Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month and the Year of Mental Health, visited the Valley Springs Farm Bed and Breakfast in Reedsbur

Dane County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for 2017 Sexual Assault

Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Kevin J. McDowell, age 39, of Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 20 years of initial confinement and 15 years of extended supervision for a sexual assault that occurred in 2017

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board

Gov. Tony Evers today announced four appointments to the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board

Baldwin Cosponsors, Votes to Advance Bipartisan Railway Safety Legislation

Legislation will improve freight rail safety, help prevent future train derailment disasters like East Palestine

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #199 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 12, 2023, in honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising, who was killed in the line of duty on Sat., May 6, 2023, at the age of 29

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in St. Croix County, Wis.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the township of Glenwood, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Sen. Johnson Demands HHS Lift Redactions on Emails about Ivermectin