MADISON, Wis.—One year ago today, President Joe Biden signed the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law. To date, over $2.7 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been announced and is headed to Wisconsin with 160 specific projects identified for funding. Over the past year, Opportunity Wisconsin has

Today marks the one year anniversary of President Biden doing what Trump and his Republican Congress promised for years but couldn’t accomplish – signing a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that is making once-in-a-generation investments in our nation’s roads, bridges, railroads, ports, airports, water systems, and high-speed internet. While Trump and his

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Senate Democrats unanimously voted for Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) to serve as Senate Democratic Leader. Senator Agard released the following statement: “I am deeply grateful that my colleagues have unanimously selected me to serve as Senate Democratic Leader for the 2023-24 legislative session. Our caucus is

MADISON, Wis. – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) congratulated Senator-elect Dianne Hesselbein and Senator-elect Mark Spreitzer for winning their senate elections and joining as new members of the Senate Democratic Caucus.  Sen. Smith offered additional congratulations to Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) and

MADISON, Wis. – Senator-elect Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement upon her election to the senate leadership position of Caucus Vice-Chair: “I’m pleased to be selected by my new colleagues to serve as Senate Minority Caucus Vice-Chair. I am looking forward to working together with them to advance progressive

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published public and choice school and district report cards for the 2021-22 school year. For 2021-22, a majority of public school districts, schools, and choice schools met or exceeded expectations and have maintained the same rating compared to the previous year.

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, responds to tweets made by WISN’s Jay Weber: “Last week, the recently elected Assembly Republicans held their first caucus since the election  to elect our republican leadership team. I attended the election portion of the

WAUKESHA, Wis. – Today, the Waukesha County Board of Supervisors passed the 2023 Waukesha County Executive Budget unanimously with a vote of, 22-0. As with all budgets previously introduced by County Executive Farrow, the 2023 Budget invests in justice and public safety, roads and infrastructure, and economic development. County Executive Paul Farrow is expected to

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that the executive coalition of states, attorneys representing local governments, and Walmart have reached an agreement to resolve allegations that Walmart contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. The

MADISON, Wis. — On the first anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill into law, delivering on his promise to invest in our nation’s infrastructure, we’re highlighting the progress Wisconsin has made delivering safer roads and bridges, expanding rural broadband, and improving resilience to climate change since this critical legislation

MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, President Biden signed into law the bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making historic investments in our nation’s roads and bridges, expanding rural access to high speed internet, tackling climate change, and protecting access to clean water. “President Biden and our Wisconsin Democratic congressional delegation delivered a

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Scott Allen with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Allen was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) has awarded the 2022 Woman Veteran of the Year to Natalie Isensee, a former Marine Corps Captain and long-time veteran advocate. Isensee was formally presented the award by Governor Tony Evers and WDVA Secretary Mary Kolar at a Veterans Day

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees that are eligible for election to the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board’s board of directors. Corn producers in the specified districts will have until January 10, 2023 to vote on the following candidates: District

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Following the release of the ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation’s statewide analysis on jail voting in October, which found that eligible voters incarcerated in Wisconsin jails continue to face numerous obstacles when attempting to exercise their right to vote, the ACLU of Wisconsin Union issued a separate report

Winter is here with the first accumulating snow across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) encourages drivers to visit 511wi.gov to view the expanded and improved winter road conditions layer on Wisconsin roadways. “Weather in Wisconsin means driving conditions can change in an instant,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson said. “Motorists are

WAUKESHA, Wis. – The Justice for Brieon Green Coalition will be holding a rally and picket outside of Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department (515 W Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188). This rally and picket will be held on Friday, November 18,  at 3:15PM.  It has almost been 5 months since the

Loneliness and social isolation are on the rise in Wisconsin and across the United States, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While people of all ages and backgrounds can experience loneliness and social isolation, older adults and people with disabilities are uniquely susceptible which puts them at risk for significant health

WAUKESHA, WI — Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson, who was just reelected to a third four-year term, shares his endorsement of Justice Daniel Kelly in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court with the following statement: “When it comes to public safety, I’m not willing to take a chance. That’s why