U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Calls out USDA for abandoning Wisconsin poultry farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack refused to answer a letter sent by Rep. Van Orden and a number of his colleagues in the House
We Energies, law enforcement: Team up to stop scams
We Energies is partnering with police and sheriff’s departments across the state to share the warning signs of utility scams. The goal is to blanket social media with this important message so no one else becomes a victim. Pay attention to
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Warns of renewed scam
Convincing scammers targeting professional license holders Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) isreminding professional license holders of an older scam that is resurfacing. Wisconsin’s safety agency was contacted by several license holders this week saying
Rep. Haywood: Unanimously re-elected as assistant Democratic leader
MADISON, Wis. – Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) was elected to the position of Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader for a third time. In response he released the following statement: “I am greatly humbled and honored to be unanimously chosen by my colleagues
Rep. Anderson: Unanimously elected Democratic Caucus vice-caucus chair
MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Assembly Democrats held their leadership elections for the 2025-26 legislative session. Representative Clinton Anderson was unanimously elected the Vice-Caucus Chair. He is joining the leadership team under re-elected Minority Leader Greta Neubauer. “I’m honored
WED AM Update: Wisconsin kindergarten vaccination rates tick up, but remain below pre-pandemic levels
From WisPolitics … — Vaccination rates among Wisconsin kindergarteners have recovered somewhat from pandemic lows but remain below pre-pandemic levels, new CDC figures show. Between 2018-2019 and 2023-2024, the percentage of kindergarteners in the state that have received the DTP,
Wisconsin Dem Party promotes Abel to executive director
Abel, a native of southeastern Wisconsin, served as deputy executive director during the 2024 cycle.
TUE PM Update: OLR accuses Gableman of lying, violating state codes for attorney conduct
From WisPolitics … — The Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation today accused Michael Gableman of lying to the public, his former client and the agency in a complaint that knocked the former justice’s behavior during a review of the 2020
Rep. Subeck: Reelected chair of Assembly democratic caucus
Madison, WI — Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) was selected unanimously by her fellow members of the Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Caucus to remain Caucus Chair. Also elected were Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine), Assistant Leader Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee), Vice-Chair Clinton
Rep. Neubauer: Unanimously re-elected Assembly democratic leader
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Assembly Democrats held leadership elections for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was re-elected Assembly Democratic Leader and will be joined in leadership by: Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) as Assistant Leader Representative Lisa
Wauwatosa School District: Recognized for achievement and growth on Wisconsin school report card
Wauwatosa, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Public Education (DPI) released today the state report cards for the 2023-24 school year, and the Wauwatosa School District is pleased to announce it has once again received a rating of “Exceeds Expectations.” The Department
Dept. of Transportation: Automated vehicle advisory group collaborates with WisDOT on advancements in vehicle technology
Transportation partners joined the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) in Madison Tuesday for the fall meeting of the Wisconsin Automated Vehicle External (WAVE) Advisory Committee. The WAVE Advisory Committee is a forum of stakeholders that meets twice a year to
Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association: Praises Senate Ag proposal, calls for action to support dairy
MADISON, WI – Following the introduction of the U.S. Senate’s Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is calling for Congressional action to address domestic nutrition needs and strengthen dairy businesses. “Monies for many critical agricultural
Sen. Jagler: Statement on Department of Public Instruction school report cards
Madison… Tuesday, State Senator John Jager (R-Watertown) responded to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) release of school report cards for the state. The report cards come after controversial decision this summer to adjust the scores for the State
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff on anniversary of 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Nov. 21, 2024, in recognition of the 3rd anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and