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
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
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,
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
Rep. Nedweski: Introduces bill to ensure free speech on college campuses
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement in response to legislation that she introduced alongside Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton), Rep. Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) and Rep. Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) to establish statewide standards protecting free expression and academic
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Washburn County Coroner
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as coroner in Washburn County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Angela Pank, effective Sept. 30, 2025. The new coroner will serve for
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Bank Competition Modernization Act passes Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald’s (WI-05) Bank Competition Modernization Act, legislation to modernize the outdated bank merger review standards, passed the House Financial Services Committee today. Specifically, the bill creates a $10 billion asset threshold, adjusted for growth in nominal GDP,
Opportunity Wisconsin: Van Orden and Steil vote to protect costly tariffs through March
MADISON, Wis. – This afternoon Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden voted once again to protect President Trump’s tariffs by preventing members of Congress from terminating them until at least the end of March. The vote is the third time Steil
Sens. Baldwin, Grassley, Ernst: Introduce bipartisan bill to increase transparency and cut cost of fertilizer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) are introducing bipartisan legislation to help lower the cost of fertilizer by shining a light on market factors driving the high cost of fertilizer.
UW-Stout: Sabbaticals aid professors in advancing sustainability in plastics, creating community through art
Menomonie, Wis. – As Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, UW-Stout emphasizes lifelong applied learning for its students and faculty alike, including promoting excellence in teaching and research through sabbaticals. Sabbaticals enable recipients to engage in intensive study to become more effective teachers and
New North Inc.: Patti Habeck named as new President and CEO
NEW NORTH, September 16, 2025 – Patti Habeck, CEO and President of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin whose professional career spans a quarter-century in the area, has been named President and CEO of New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation
Sen. Hutton: Bill waiving business startup fee for high schoolers receives public hearing
MADISON – A Senate committee heard testimony today on legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) that waives the state’s fee for business formation for 18-year-olds in high school, a bill intended to help open doors for the next generation of
U.S. Rep. Steil: Calls on FTA to fix Biden-era fare evasion guidance
Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) wrote to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator Marcus Molinaro requesting that the FTA revise Biden-era guidance, 49 CFR Part 670, which enables local transit agencies to no longer require employees to collect fares. Milwaukee County
Dept. of Health Services: Continues to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine for all Wisconsinites 6 Months and older
As directed by Gov. Tony Evers’ Executive Order #275, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reviewed the scientific evidence surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. Based on this review, DHS issued a statewide standing medical order that allows most Wisconsinites who want the
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Calls for urgent action to save veterans housing facilities
GREEN BAY, WI – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay), joined by Representative Ryan Spaude (D–Green Bay), is calling on the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs to immediately schedule a hearing on bipartisan legislation that would prevent the closure