WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) reintroduced their bipartisan legislation to help address America’s truck driver shortage by establishing a refundable income tax credit for qualified commercial truck drivers.  In 2021, American trucking companies experienced a record deficit of approximately 80,000 drivers due to hiring and retention challenges. In Wisconsin and Virginia, many trucking companies have struggled to hire drivers without offering bonuses or increased wages to qualified drivers. And to further compound this shortage, the median age of U.S. truck drivers now sits between 51 and 52-years old. This shortage has impacted all American consumers

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2023-2024 Wisconsin’s Fishing Regulations Guide is now available.  These regulations went into effect on April 1, making now the perfect time for anglers to review daily bag and size limits and season dates. Additionally, anglers are encouraged to review and understand any specific rules or regulations associated with the body of water they plan to fish. All license requirements apply. All residents and non-residents over 16 must possess a 2023-2024 general fishing license to fish in Wisconsin. Annual resident licenses cost only $20, with information on additional options available on

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed the first bill of his second term, enacting a law to help prevent reckless driving. Senate Bill 92, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 1, aims to curb reckless driving in Wisconsin by allowing counties and municipalities to enact ordinances authorizing law enforcement to impound a vehicle if its owner is cited for reckless driving and has a prior conviction for reckless driving and has not paid the imposed forfeiture for that offense.   “Everyone deserves to feel safe in our communities and on our roads and streets, whether they’re taking their kids to school or driving

MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic Health System and Security Health Plan are now accepting applications from eligible school districts to implement b.e.s.t.® Universal Screening in the 2023-2024 school year. b.e.s.t. (Behavioral Emotional Social Traits) is an online screening tool designed to help education professionals build the emotional health of students and help identify students who may need additional positive behavioral support. Developed by School Psychologist Eric P. Hartwig, Ph.D., the tool provides educators recommended actions to take with students based on their behaviors. b.e.s.t is a powerful tool for educators because all students in a class are screened, and teachers are

Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services is now accepting applications for its second round of the Military Pathways Grant Program, a grant program created to expedite entry into the civilian licensed workforce for current and former military members. Included in the Governor’s 2021-2023 budget, the grant program is an initiative to support active-duty military and veterans while also addressing workforce issues in Wisconsin. The Military Pathways Grant Program will award up to $50,000 to educational and training institutions seeking to create “crosswalks” or formal tracks that enable current and former military members to satisfy occupational licensing

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April as Safe Digging Month, raising awareness of the simple measures Wisconsinites can take to keep their communities safe this digging season. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) reminds residents and professional excavators to always contact the Diggers Hotline by phone at 8-1-1 or online at www.DiggersHotline.com before they dig.  “Safe digging is a responsibility we all share to protect our environment and keep our neighbors safe and connected,” said Gov. Evers. “As the ground thaws and digging projects pick back up, Safe Digging Month reminds folks of the proper precautions to take, whether you’re a

Today, the DCCC revealed its initial Districts In Play for the 2024 cycle and named WI-01 and WI-03, currently represented by Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden, as offensive target districts that will help Democrats win back the House majority in 2024. In 2022, Derrick Van Orden won his race by less than 5 points. President Biden narrowly lost WI-01 in 2020 with 49% of the 2-way vote. With Wisconsin being a presidential battleground, there’s an opportunity to flip both these districts, especially when you consider Steil and Van Orden’s out-of-touch and extreme records.  DCCC spokesperson Tommy Garcia: “Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil

MADISON, WI – The City of Madison Clerk’s Office put together a top five list of things to know for tomorrow’s Spring Election. We intend to give you the correct ballot. If we mistakenly hand you an incorrect ballot, please tell an election officialbefore you insert your ballot into the tabulator to be counted. If you are unsure of your City of Madison Alder district or your school district, look up your address at cityofmadison.com/assessor/.   Do not hesitate to contact the Clerk’s Office. If you have a question or encounter a problem at your polling place, please let us know right away

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Wednesday, April 5, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Ball, who was elected in November to a full term, is the first female sheriff in Milwaukee County and the first African American female sheriff in Wisconsin. She was appointed sheriff by Gov. Tony Evers in October when former Sheriff Earnell Lucas resigned.  Prior to that, Ball served as chief deputy to Lucas, overseeing the Sheriff’s Department daily operations. Before joining the Sheriff’s Department in 2019, she was a member of the Milwaukee

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week will travel across the state highlighting initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal to promote local housing development and affordable housing solutions, as well as a comprehensive, multi-pronged package of initiatives designed to address the unique challenges facing Wisconsin renters, including renovating existing housing, improving rental unit safety, providing legal aid for evictions, and expanding renter protections.   “Lack of access to affordable housing will hold our families, our workforce, and our economy back, and there is important work ahead of us to ensure that local communities have the resources and infrastructure necessary

Wisconsin’s Spring Election is Tuesday (April 4, 2023) and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of identification needed to vote may still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Wisconsin Elections Commission website explains the options for IDs to show at the polls. There is no separate “voter ID” and a federally compliant REAL ID card is not required for voting purposes. There are documentation requirements, such as a birth certificate, proof of identity and Wisconsin residency, to obtain an official Wisconsin ID card. If all documentation

It is not an exaggeration to say that if you are eligible to vote in Wisconsin, then tomorrow may be among the most important elections ever, in which you can cast a vote and make your voice really matter. The New York Times, Washington Post and numerous other media outlets and political experts have all been reporting that the decision about who will be elected as the next Justice to the Wisconsin Supreme Court tomorrow will determine ideological control of our state’s highest court and with that issues such as the future of free and fair elections in one of the nation’s