MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Evers announced his investment plans for K-12 schools in advance of his full budget address tomorrow evening, Wednesday February 15th at 7:00pm. Between August’s first K-12 budget commitment and now, the Governor has doubled down on his commitment to putting our kids first and has added funds in many places, including science education and resources for English Learners.  On the announcement, Representative Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay) states: “I’m so excited to see the Governor’s continued investment in the future of Wisconsin through our K-12 system. Raising per pupil dollars and freezing parental choice program enrollment means

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in submitting comments to the U.S. Department of Education in response to proposed changes to the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) program. The coalition commends the Department’s proposal to create the most affordable income-driven repayment plan ever made available to federal student loan borrowers and called on the Department to make additional changes that would provide critical assistance to struggling borrowers. IDR plans enable borrowers to make payments based on income and family size and offer the possibility of loan forgiveness after 20 or 25 years of

MILWAUKEE — Caroline Gómez-Tom, president of the City of Milwaukee Board of Health and a professional health care advocate, announced today she will be a candidate for Milwaukee County Board in District 14 in the May 2 special election. The election was called by County Executive David Crowley following the resignation of the incumbent Supervisor. “I am running to be a bridge between the community and the policies made at the county level that impact our day-to-day lives,” said Gómez-Tom. “I am used to being the only one at the table representing my community, but when I take a seat

Madison, Wis. – February 13, 2023 – As the 2023 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. “Each year, the agriculture industry anticipates USDA’s Prospective Plantings report, which provides the first survey-based estimates of U.S. farmers’ planting intentions for the year,” said Greg Bussler, Wisconsin State Statistician. “The March Agricultural Survey provides thefactual data that underpins these projections, making it one of the most important surveys we conduct each year.” NASS will mail the survey to 2,100 Wisconsin producers

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers announced major investments and initiatives from his 2023-25 biennial budget to support Wisconsin kids and K-12 schools throughout the state. The Governor’s proposal would provide an increase of more than $2.6 billion for public schools – the second largest proposed direct investment in state general aids since the 1995-97 biennium, the largest per pupil adjustments since revenue limits were imposed, and a historic investment in special education. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement on the plan:  “Wisconsin Democrats are working for Wisconsin, and this historic investment would provide our schools with

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced a new plan to keep Major League Baseball and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee County for another two decades. The plan is part of the Governor’s biennial budget proposal and invests a portion of the largest surplus in state history to ensure the team remains in Milwaukee County through 2043. “The Brewers have been a wonderful partner to Milwaukee County from investing in our parks, gifting new amenities to baseball diamonds throughout the county, and encouraging the next generation of major leaguers to fall in love with the sport,” said Milwaukee County Executive David

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in response to the creation of a new White House “interagency team” to study UAPs.  “I look forward to engaging with the new White House UAP ‘interagency team’ as giving this topic the attention and seriousness it deserves is long overdue. However, we must also caution against duplication of efforts, government spending and political showmanship – we have already stood up a DOD-led interagency UAP task force – AARO – and it’s my hope that the White House will complement, not hinder or impede AAROs strong forward momentum.”

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of citizens that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources. Each year citizens have an opportunity to submit ideas as resolutions to the WCC. In mid-January, the WCC District Leadership Council agreed to support the annual Spring Hearings Resolution process via an online process. Wisconsinites can submit proposed resolutions via the online process which opens Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Resolutions

(Wisconsin) –  The *Wisconsin Coalition For Safe Roads commends Governor Tony Evers on his steadfast commitment to ensuring safe roads and communities across Wisconsin. His executive 2023-25 budgetincludes a plan to restore access to driver’s licenses for all Wisconsin residents, regardless of immigration status, as well as other pro-safe roads initiatives like accessible driver’s education and auto insurance.  For decades, offering immigrants access to drivers licenses was the norm. But that changed in 2007 with the federal REAL ID Act, which only allowed issuing driver’s licenses to persons who are U.S. citizens or have legal status.  “Wisconsin is my home,” said Hiram Rabadan,

Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore made sure the LOCAL 212 MATC FAST FUND was included in the community projects receiving federal funding from the omnibus funding bill this year. The grant was $250,000. Barbara Toles, President of the FAST Fund Board of Directors called the funding “An important contribution to the FAST Fund’s mission to keep MATC students in classes when financial or practical emergencies strike.” “Congresswoman Moore is totally committed to the Milwaukee community, so we’re not surprised that she would help us, but we appreciate her dedication to students at MATC,” Toles added. The FAST Fund was started in

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Tuesday, February 14, County Executive David Crowley formally called for a special election to fill the vacancy in the 14th Supervisory District. “Residents deserve fair, just, and equitable representation on the County Board of Supervisors,” said County Executive David Crowley. “Ordering an election now means the seat will be filled as soon as possible and the constituents of the 14th will not have to wait an entire year without a democratically elected representative voicing their interests on the County Board.” County Executive Crowley issued the call for this special election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dyango

Pest Management Specialist Randy Van Haren, who established Pest Pros, Inc. of Plainfield, in 1984, was inducted into the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Hall of Fame at the industry’s Annual Awards Banquet held February 8, 2023, in Stevens Point. The WPVGA Hall of Fame honors lifetime achievement in the development of the state’s potato industry. It is the intention of the WPVGA to continue to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the potato industry in Wisconsin by making annual Hall of Fame inductions. Van Haren was born in Spokane, Washington, to Don and Ellie Van