Dept. of Workforce Development: August local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for August 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Sen. Spreitzer: Reacts to Republican elections bill that caves to Republican extremists
MADISON – Today, Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after Legislative Republicans introduced their elections bill package, which included legislation that allows the processing of absentee ballots on the day prior to the election, commonly known as Monday
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Introduces pro-democracy legislative package to protect workers, empower voters, and strengthen Wisconsin’s elections
Green Bay, WI —State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) announced today the introduction of a suite of pro-democracy bills designed to ensure Wisconsin’s elections remain free, fair, and accessible. The package includes new protections for election workers, voter education for
Rep. Snodgrass: Kicks off V.O.T. E. bill package at joint press event
Madison, WI – Wednesday morning, All Voting is Local hosted a joint press conference with Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) ranking member of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns & Elections and Representative Scott Krug (R-Nekoosa), vice chair of Campaigns & Elections featuring competing bill
Democracy Defense Project: Statement on election reform proposals
WISCONSIN – Today, bipartisan legislators announced the introduction of election reform bills reflecting the will of more than 70% of Wisconsin voters. Reforms proposed will clear up confusion on Election Night by allowing pre-processing of absentee and mail in ballots on Monday
Marquette Law School: Poll to release results of national surveys on political violence, Trump administration, and U.S. Supreme Court, Oct. 1-2
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Oct. 1-2, via written releases. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results of a
Rep. Sortwell: Legislature continuing to lead on nuclear as energy demand outlook soars
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding the circulation of additional pro-nuclear legislation: “With energy demand on the rise as several data centers are being proposed, it is critical that we find solutions to dramatically increase
Talking Trade with John Pournoor, Government Analytics
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features Government Analytics CEO John Pournoor on the overall impact of global trading and trade’s role in U.S. markets.
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: “We Will Still Be Seen: A Pop-Up Pride” & Green Bay Pride announced for downtown Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WIS. – In solidarity, resilience, and pride, the Green Bay community will come together on Saturday, October 4, 2025 with We Will Still Be Seen: A Pop-Up Pride in downtown Green Bay. The grassroots, family-friendly Pride celebration will start with a
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reminds waterfowl hunters to boat and hunt safely
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to make safety a priority ahead of the Northern Zone duck opener Saturday, Sept. 27 and the Southern Zone duck opener Saturday, Oct. 4. Waterfowl hunters can keep
Institute for Reforming Government: Action fund to testify on school report card changes
“DPI Changing the Scoreboard to Avoid Showing the Score” Delafield, Wis. – IRG Action Fund’s Quinton Klabon will testify in front of the Assembly and Senate Committees on Education on the Department of Public Instruction’s recent changes to the report
Cooke campaign: Exempt soybeans from tariffs
Wisconsin soybean farmers hit hard by tariffs need real leadership in Congress EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, called on President Trump to exempt soybeans from tariffs and protect the livelihoods of Western
AARP Wisconsin: Names Madison man as new State Director for Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – Raj Shukla of Madison has been hired as the new State Director of AARP Wisconsin, according to AARP’s Central Region Vice President Sam Wilson. Shukla comes to AARP – a national organization with more than 800,000 members
Irene TenEyck: Let unaccompanied homeless youth in Wisconsin access the health care they need
Senate Bill 70 and Assembly Bill 49 would allow certified unaccompanied homeless youth to consent to medically necessary care. This includes basic, non-elective treatment—nothing cosmetic or optional.
Sarah Keyeski: The rub of reality: School funding and property taxes
Republicans refused to allow this budget to give our public schools any increase in general school aid, so most districts will be forced to go to referendum again to afford basic, operational costs. The likelihood of higher property taxes worries me greatly at a time when many Wisconsinites are already just getting by.