A Better Wisconsin Together: New Year kicks off with fresh legislative opportunities in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — A new state legislative session begins in Wisconsin today as legislators, elected in November, take the oath of office for the 2025-26 session. According to A Better Wisconsin Together Deputy Director Mike Browne, today’s legislative inauguration marks both
Rep. Subeck: Sworn into state Assembly for sixth term
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) was sworn in for a sixth term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “I am honored that the people of the 79th district have chosen me to represent them for another term in the Assembly,”
WisGOP: Chairman Brian Schimming’s statement on a historic day for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the certification of the 2024 Presidential Election or the inauguration ceremony for the state legislature, please consider the following statement: “In November, Wisconsin voters stood strong, rejecting Democrat policies and electing Republicans up and
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Announces promotions
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has promoted of two current managers as the agency moves into 2025. DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth announced the promotion of Jennifer Garrett to Deputy Secretary. Garrett has been at DSPS
WisDems: REMEMBER: Ron Johnson played direct role in fake elector plot
MADISON, Wis. — On the anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, a reminder that Wisconsin’s own Ron Johnson played a direct role in the fake elector scheme at the heart of Trump’s plot to overturn the 2020
Rep. Vining: Announces committee appointments
MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) will officially be sworn in for a fourth term in the Wisconsin State Assembly later today representing the 13th Assembly District, a redrawn district that now includes Elm Grove, and parts of Wauwatosa and Brookfield. In
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Legislation to place Women’s Suffrage National Monument on National Mall signed into law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) celebrated President Biden signing her bipartisan Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act into law on Saturday. Senator Baldwin fought for years to commemorate the women’s suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution
Kinser campaign: DPI superintendent candidate submits over 3,500 nomination signatures from across Wisconsin
Contact: Amy LoudenbeckEmail: media@kinserforwikids.com Former Special Education Teacher, Award-Winning Public School Principal, and Student Literacy Advocate Will Restore High Academic Standards, Prepare Students to Succeed, and Put Kids First ~Only Candidate Running to Restore High Standards For Wisconsin Students~ Madison, WI
Dept. of Administration: New appointments for deputy secretary and division of enterprise operations administrator
Madison, Wis. – Today, Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Anne Hanson as DOA Deputy Secretary effective January 13. Paul Hammer has served as DOA Deputy Administrator since 2023 and is taking a position with the Wisconsin Technical College System. Anne Hanson has served&nb… Please log in to access
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Statement on fourth anniversary of January 6th insurrection
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of the January 6th attack on the Capitol and the certification of the Electoral College for the 2024 Presidential election. “It’s been four years since the
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions December 2024
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Rep. Vining: A bright new day in Wisconsin
MADISON–Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) will be sworn in and begin her fourth term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 13th Assembly District, a redrawn district that now includes Elm Grove, and parts of Wauwatosa and Brookfield. Rep. Vining
95 Wisconsin: Empowering reading proficiency for all children
[Milwaukee, WI] – Kinser Consulting and OpenLiteracy are thrilled to announce the renaming of their Wisconsin Reads initiative to 95 Wisconsin. This name reflects our steadfast belief that 95% of children can learn to read proficiently with access to excellent,
Dept. of Health Services: Encourages homeowners, property owners, and schools to test for radon
Radon, a colorless, odorless gas, can seep into homes through their foundation and be deadly at high levels. In Wisconsin, 1 in 10 homes has elevated levels. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and approximately 962 Wisconsinites
Dept. of Public Instruction: Grant program supporting development of recovery high schools now open
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today that the application period for a planning grant for developing new recovery high schools is open through the end of the month. The Recovery High Schools Planning Grant, established under