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MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) encourages employers to apply for Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants, which aim to address the state’s demand for skilled workers. Employers in every industry and of all sizes across Wisconsin are eligible
MADISON – Today, Legislation aimed at improving health and dignity in Wisconsin’s correctional facilities received a public hearing. Assembly Bill 741 and Assembly Bill 736, authored by Rep. Darrin Madison, Rep. Shelia Stubbs, and Rep. Robyn Vining, with Senator LaTonya Johnson
Franklin, WI – The National President of Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan, service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states issued the following statement regarding the shooting of an observer in
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Shae Sortwell, R-Two Rivers, talks about his bill incentivizing nuclear development in Wisconsin and why he thinks the state is primed to lead the country in building new nuclear power plants.
(Milwaukee, January 7th, 2026)—What happened today in Minneapolis, where a federal immigration (ICE) agent killed a person during a massive enforcement operation, is criminal, unconscionable, and outrageous. This is not isolated or accidental. This is the human cost of an aggressive, militarized immigration
MADISON, WI…An initiative championed by State Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) to extend Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) coverage for volunteer and part time firefighters and other emergency medical personnel unanimously passed the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development, Labor and
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,045,700 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to November 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for November 2025 showed Wisconsin’s seasonally
A Nigerian company called Geotek Water Solutions has won the Water Council’s latest Tech Challenge, the Milwaukee organization announced. It’s the first African business to win the group’s Tech Challenge competition, which issues open-ended requests for technologies and other water
GREEN BAY, Wis. – With deep appreciation for the workers and partners bringing a new chapter of UW‑Green Bay’s future to life, the University held a Topping Out Ceremony for the Cofrin Technology and Education Center (CTEC) at 11 a.m. today. Chancellor Michael Alexander, representatives
MADISON, Wis. — On January 1st, Wisconsinites faced sticker shock as Republicans kicked off the new year with a cruel attack on health care. By refusing to continue critical ACA funding that nearly 300,000 Wisconsinites rely on, Republicans are forcing families, seniors,
National government and public relations firm launches specially designed initiatives in partnership with AmLaw 200 firm Michael Best MILWAUKEE, WI (January 7, 2026) – Building on the momentum of 2025, Michael Best Strategies LLC, a national government affairs and public
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks public input on the state’s Beaver Management Plan. Comments can be submitted through various formats (an online comment tool, email or at any of the public listening sessions) through Jan. 31. Wisconsin’s current
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after U.S. forces carried out a targeted operation to remove Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, marking a significant success in the fight against international drug trafficking and narco-terrorism linked to the
Wisconsin Employers Demand Solutions MADISON – Rising healthcare costs remain a chief concern of Wisconsin businesses, hindering reinvestment, talent attraction, and economic competitiveness. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video on Wednesday, raising the alarm on
Key lessons and insights gathered from four months of listening across Wisconsin. Delafield, Wis. – What common challenges are on Wisconsinites’ minds heading into 2026? The Institute for Reforming Government released its newest community engagement report, Wisconsin Speaks: Listening, Learning,
Radon is an invisible gas that causes cancer, but when you know the facts, you can protect yourself It’s easy to not think about radon—it’s invisible! But radon has an impact on our and our loved ones’ health and is
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a series of informational meetings across the northern regions of the state to educate the public on various fisheries management and habitat topics. The meetings are part of a
Ultimately, the school portion of your property tax bill is determined by a balance of several factors that are largely outside the control of your local school board.
Legislative leadership is willing to allow the most regressive tax of all — the property tax — to continue out of control, in turn causing harm to elderly homeowners on fixed incomes and making rents and homeownership even more unaffordable for younger people.
Students’ products inspired by Crate & Barrel, Room & Board, more; share final project experience in photo essay Menomonie, Wis. – The warm, sweet, earthy smell of fresh sawdust, the roaring sound of bandsaws and ventilation hoses, and the shush-shush-shush
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) encourages employers to apply for Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants, which aim to address the state’s demand for skilled workers. Employers in every industry and of all sizes across Wisconsin are eligible to apply for this round of WFF funding to train
MADISON – Today, Legislation aimed at improving health and dignity in Wisconsin’s correctional facilities received a public hearing. Assembly Bill 741 and Assembly Bill 736, authored by Rep. Darrin Madison, Rep. Shelia Stubbs, and Rep. Robyn Vining, with Senator LaTonya Johnson serving as the Senate lead on both bills, address long-standing
Franklin, WI – The National President of Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan, service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states issued the following statement regarding the shooting of an observer in Minneapolis, Minnesota by an U.S. immigration enforcement agent.Statement by National
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Shae Sortwell, R-Two Rivers, talks about his bill incentivizing nuclear development in Wisconsin and why he thinks the state is primed to lead the country in building new nuclear power plants.
(Milwaukee, January 7th, 2026)—What happened today in Minneapolis, where a federal immigration (ICE) agent killed a person during a massive enforcement operation, is criminal, unconscionable, and outrageous. This is not isolated or accidental. This is the human cost of an aggressive, militarized immigration strategy being unleashed in our neighborhoods, fueled by the politics
MADISON, WI…An initiative championed by State Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) to extend Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) coverage for volunteer and part time firefighters and other emergency medical personnel unanimously passed the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development, Labor and Integrated Employment unanimously yesterday as part of a comprehensive workers
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,045,700 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to November 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for November 2025 showed Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.1%, which is 1.5 percentage
A Nigerian company called Geotek Water Solutions has won the Water Council’s latest Tech Challenge, the Milwaukee organization announced. It’s the first African business to win the group’s Tech Challenge competition, which issues open-ended requests for technologies and other water industry solutions. The program aims to provide exposure for innovation
GREEN BAY, Wis. – With deep appreciation for the workers and partners bringing a new chapter of UW‑Green Bay’s future to life, the University held a Topping Out Ceremony for the Cofrin Technology and Education Center (CTEC) at 11 a.m. today. Chancellor Michael Alexander, representatives from Engberg Anderson Architects, Miron Construction and a group of
MADISON, Wis. — On January 1st, Wisconsinites faced sticker shock as Republicans kicked off the new year with a cruel attack on health care. By refusing to continue critical ACA funding that nearly 300,000 Wisconsinites rely on, Republicans are forcing families, seniors, and small business owners to face health care premium increases.
National government and public relations firm launches specially designed initiatives in partnership with AmLaw 200 firm Michael Best MILWAUKEE, WI (January 7, 2026) – Building on the momentum of 2025, Michael Best Strategies LLC, a national government affairs and public relations firm, continues its growth and expansion efforts with the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks public input on the state’s Beaver Management Plan. Comments can be submitted through various formats (an online comment tool, email or at any of the public listening sessions) through Jan. 31. Wisconsin’s current Beaver Management Plan, adopted in 2015, was designed to guide
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after U.S. forces carried out a targeted operation to remove Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, marking a significant success in the fight against international drug trafficking and narco-terrorism linked to the Maduro regime: “This operation is a powerful reminder of what
Wisconsin Employers Demand Solutions MADISON – Rising healthcare costs remain a chief concern of Wisconsin businesses, hindering reinvestment, talent attraction, and economic competitiveness. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video on Wednesday, raising the alarm on high healthcare costs and promoting a policy solution to empower
Key lessons and insights gathered from four months of listening across Wisconsin. Delafield, Wis. – What common challenges are on Wisconsinites’ minds heading into 2026? The Institute for Reforming Government released its newest community engagement report, Wisconsin Speaks: Listening, Learning, Leading on Tuesday on The Dan O’Donnell Show answering this
Radon is an invisible gas that causes cancer, but when you know the facts, you can protect yourself It’s easy to not think about radon—it’s invisible! But radon has an impact on our and our loved ones’ health and is a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a series of informational meetings across the northern regions of the state to educate the public on various fisheries management and habitat topics. The meetings are part of a spotlight series highlighting various fisheries in Green Bay, the Winnebago
Ultimately, the school portion of your property tax bill is determined by a balance of several factors that are largely outside the control of your local school board.
Legislative leadership is willing to allow the most regressive tax of all — the property tax — to continue out of control, in turn causing harm to elderly homeowners on fixed incomes and making rents and homeownership even more unaffordable for younger people.
Students’ products inspired by Crate & Barrel, Room & Board, more; share final project experience in photo essay Menomonie, Wis. – The warm, sweet, earthy smell of fresh sawdust, the roaring sound of bandsaws and ventilation hoses, and the shush-shush-shush rhythm of sandpaper on wood grain greet you as you