Dept. of Revenue: Announces launch of Innovation Grants program

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) opened the application period for the Innovation Grant program on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. This initiative, created under 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 and modified by 2025 Wisconsin Act 15, is designed to support local governments and tribal nations in transferring certain

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Murkowski introduce bipartisan bill to put 988 crisis line for LGBTQ+ youth into law

Legislation comes after the Trump Administration shut down specialized services in July despite widespread success in helping youth in crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced bipartisan legislation, the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act, to codify the 988 lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ young people.

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Dept. of Justice: Today: Mid-State Technical College, and Stevens Point Fire Department conduct fifth annual fire investigation certification class

WHAT: The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) State Fire Marshal’s Office, in partnership with Mid-State Technical College and the Stevens Point Fire Department, is conducting the fifth annual certification class for Basic Fire Investigation in Stevens Point, Wis. from Sept. 15, 2025, through Sept. 26, 2025. On

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Economic experts bemoan Trump tariffs, ask for more stability and transparency from administration

Economic experts say the Trump administration’s tariffs have led to unpredictability, uncertainty and will likely lead to increased costs in Wisconsin. A panel during yesterday’s WisPolitics-State Affairs and Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon said Wisconsin’s manufacturing, construction and agriculture industries so far have largely weathered the storm of tariffs. Businesses have

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