Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) continues its focus on customer service and innovation by simplifying its most-used form, the Title/License Plate Application (MV1). DMV created a new online guide to walk customers through the detailed application and to estimate fees. “This new online guide takes the guesswork out for customers,” DMV Administrator Kristina Boardman said. “Individuals who want to title a vehicle or apply for license plates will be lead step-by-step through the application. All the fees will be assessed for the customer’s specific situation and location.” More than 9,600 customers each month use the Title/License

“It is my honor to enthusiastically endorse Jessi Ebben as a candidate for the United States House of Representatives. These are extremely tumultuous times where basic principles and values are being challenged. Principles are self evident natural laws with which successful leaders align themselves. I know that Jessi is a young energetic, principled individual who will stand up against people like AOC and the so called SQUAD. This is no time to rely on career politicians to meet these challenging demands. As a proactive leader she will not allow outside influences to impair her judgment.” Ed Kondracki City of La Crosse Police Chief (retired) Former

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded more than $2 million to Milwaukee County, North Central Health Care, and Ashland County to support the development and initial operations of three youth crisis stabilization facilities, a new residential care and treatment option for people ages 17 and under on the verge of a mental health emergency. “A mental health crisis can be difficult for a young person and their family to handle on their own,” said DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm. “Youth crisis stabilization facilities provide a safe, supervised place where youth can de-escalate from a period of intense emotional distress,

Audio file of radio address. Lt. Gov. Barnes today delivered the Democratic Radio Address and encouraged Wisconsinites to stay home this Fourth of July weekend and wear masks when in public to keep each other safe. Hey Wisconsin, I’m Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, and as we move into the 4th of July weekend, it’s important that we remember COVID-19 is still spreading in communities all across the state. Over the last week, we have unfortunately seen increases in the rate of positive COVID-19 cases, as well as the numbers of daily new cases. And unlike ever before, we are seeing young

Audio file of radio address. Lt. Gov. Barnes today delivered the Democratic Radio Address and encouraged Wisconsinites to stay home this Fourth of July weekend and wear masks when in public to keep each other safe. Hey Wisconsin, I’m Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, and as we move into the 4th of July weekend, it’s important that we remember COVID-19 is still spreading in communities all across the state. Over the last week, we have unfortunately seen increases in the rate of positive COVID-19 cases, as well as the numbers of daily new cases. And unlike ever before, we are seeing young

Local governments in Wisconsin — including cities, villages, towns, and counties — spend more than $2 billion a year on law enforcement and related costs like jails. Black community leaders have called on policymakers to put that money to better use, shifting resources away from law enforcement and towards mental health services, housing, job assistance, and other services that strengthen communities. Now, a new online database from the Wisconsin Budget Project allows residents to look up spending on law enforcement and related costs for Wisconsin’s largest 100 cities and all 72 counties, and see how that amount compares to public

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to mandate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimburse veterans’ emergency health care expenses from non-VA facilities that are not covered by the veteran’s private insurance. Joining Baldwin in introducing this legislation includes Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), and Jon Tester (D-MT).   This legislation follows the 2016 Staab v. McDonald and 2019 Wolfe v. Wilkie decisions, both ruling that the VA must reimburse veterans for emergency medical expenses. The Wolfe decision also found that more than 600,000 veterans may have been affected by the VA’s denial of these

How to attract and retain diverse teachers because of a growing shortage nationwide was the main topic of University of Wisconsin-Stout’s fifth annual Career and Technical Education Summit held recently. At the virtual conference June 23-24, David DeGuire, director of teacher education, professional development and licensing at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, noted that 40% of teachers leave the profession in their first five years. Because of COVID-19, DeGuire estimates one in five are not planning to return in the fall. “We just don’t have enough teachers willing to teach in our schools,” he said. “We know we need

I am honored and excited to receive an endorsement from Our Wisconsin Revolution . Our Revolution organizations were formed across the country after Bernie’s inspirational 2016 presidential campaign. It’s up to us to continue the fight for a better America that is inclusive for everyone and works for all. I’m ready to work with Our Wisconsin Revolution to push for our many common goals and ultimately enact them into law when I am elected to represent Wisconsin’s 6th district in Congress. The endorsement comes at a crucial time in the primary race to be the Democratic nominee to unseat Rep. Glenn Grothman.