MADISON, WI – As the number of enrolled apprentices continue to rise across Wisconsin, union-led programs remain the gold standard in preparing Wisconsin’s next generation of skilled workers and delivering the workforce backbone that the state’s economy demands. Union apprenticeship programs trained approximately 77% of all Wisconsin construction apprentices, a testament

Madison, WI — Last week, Governor Tony Evers signed several bipartisan bills into law, nine of which Representative Miresse Co-Authored or Co-Sponsored. Some of the newly signed laws include:  After the bill signings, Rep. Miresse released the following statement: “These new laws are examples of how policymaking should work — reaching across

MADISON- Last week, Democratic Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 87, a bill that would have created additional barriers to restoring Wisconsinites’ right to vote following the completion of court-ordered sentences. In response, Rep. Hysell (D- Sun Prairie) released the following statement: “I appreciate Governor Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) issued a statement in response to Rep. Delia Ramirez’s recent comments in Mexico City, where she described herself as “a proud Guatemalan before an American.”  “It is deeply troubling to see a sitting member of Congress who serves on the House Homeland Security Committee, a

Governor requests FEMA support after initial damage review suggests Wisconsin will exceed threshold required to receive federal aid and assistance  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is submitting a request for FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to assist the state in conducting a formal federal preliminary damage assessment of damage caused by recent extreme storms and flooding across the state. The governor’s request comes as Wisconsin Emergency Management

WHITEWATER – August 13th, 2025 – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater renews their title sponsorship for the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, and Half Marathon Teams event! The University has supported the event ever since its inaugural race in 2013. The DWS team is excited to work with the

The News: WILL unveiled a new report detailing how Wisconsin can unlock a major stream of education funding for Wisconsin families – all at no expense to the state. The opportunity comes from the recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1), which creates a nationwide tax credit scholarship program

Green Bay, WI —The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced today that former Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy is joining the Phoenix as its inaugural Executive in Residence. Murphy will have an office in the Kress Events Center Athletics offices on the UW-Green Bay campus, effective immediately.  “We are honored

Only declared Democratic candidate quickly building broad coalition of support ahead of 2026 election MADISON, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, the only declared Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, today announced her second wave of endorsements from community leaders across the state. The list includes local elected officials, school board members,

Deadline To Apply Is Sept. 15 Thousands of acres of land are available for this year’s hunt, which will take place Oct. 4-12, 2025. Eligible hunters should contact sponsors directly to participate in the 2025 hunt. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible

Wednesday, August 13, 2025: Last Friday, the Calumet County Circuit Court ruled that a lawsuit brought by the Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and Venture Dairy Cooperative against Attorney General Kaul can move forward. The court rejected the Attorney General’s request to dismiss the case, saying the Dairy Groups have the right

DELAFIELD, WI – Mike Van Someren, lifelong Wisconsinite, attorney, husband, father of two, and former Badger lineman has officially launched his campaign for State Senate in Wisconsin’s 33rd District. In a video announcement on TikTok, Van Someren shared why he’s stepping up to run — to raise wages for Wisconsin residents, to

Rep. Van Orden’s record shows he’s fighting for the ultra-rich, not Western Wisconsin EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – In today’s The Cap Times column, John Nichols highlights the strong contrast between Rebecca Cooke’s plans to provide economic opportunity for Western Wisconsin and Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s record of siding with the ultra-rich and giant

MADISON, Wis. – Former partner with gener8tor and incoming Wisconsin Technology Council president Maggie Brickerman will speak Thursday, Sept. 18 at the annual W•O•M•E•N reception in Madison. Brickerman will talk about her background, her vision for the future of the Tech Council and more during an early evening conversation at J.H. Findorff & Son headquarters,