Wisconsin Policy Forum: Financial turnaround: 2024 referendum, state aid improve Madison’s budget outlook
Mayor’s plan would boost staff, slow growth in taxes; but long-term imbalance still warrants solutions Madison’s proposed budget for 2026 highlights the city’s financial turnaround, as the plan would increase staffing and service levels while limiting the city’s property tax
Dept. of Natural Resources: City of Hurley seeks grant for acquisition of land
Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In Cities Of Hurley And Montreal MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Hurley has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing about
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Statement on government shutdown impacting WIC and FoodShare benefits: “This accelerates a cruelty already underway”
Green Bay, WI — Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner released the following statement regarding the ongoing government shutdown and its devastating impact on Wisconsin families who rely on WIC and FoodShare (SNAP) benefits: “This shutdown is more than a political standoff. It
Cooke campaign: Endorsed by LCV Action Fund
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund endorsed Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Our way of life depends on a strong economy, reliable access to affordable energy, and elected leaders
Dept. of Transportation: Recognized for excellence in communication, customer service and public outreach
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) celebrates recent recognition from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) for outstanding work in communication, customer service and public outreach. AASHTO
Federal shutdown threatens food assistance for nearly 700,000 in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers warned nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites could lose access to groceries with the state’s FoodShare program set to run out of funding at the end of the month due to the federal government shutdown.
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: To honor Green Bay Police Officer Salzmann and K9 Officer Pyro as “First Responders of the Year” at Green Bay Common Council meeting
Green Bay – Earlier tonight, during a meeting of the Green Bay Common Council, State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) recognized Green Bay Police Department Officer Scott Salzmann and his K9 partner, Pyro, as “First Responders of the Year” for the
Sen. Marklein, Rep. Born: Co-chairs criticize DHS for lack of plan, transparency with opioid settlement funds
Madison, WI – Today, Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement concerning the Department of Health Services’ (DHS) failure to maintain transparency and accountability in the opioid
UW-Green Bay: Sharon J. Resch Institute of Music presents ‘Messiah’ in a powerful collaborative performance
Don’t miss the student talent in ‘Big Fish: Small Cast Edition’ in November Green Bay, Wis. – For more than 250 years, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah has dazzled audiences around the world with its timeless beauty and inspiring message. This December, the University of Wisconsin–Green
Daybreak Fund: Awards nearly $1.8 million to advance nature-based climate and water solutions in the western Lake Michigan region
The Daybreak Fund today announced its 2025 grants, investing nearly $1.8 million in 15 projects led by nonprofit and community partners across Wisconsin’s western Lake Michigan watershed and Lake County, Illinois. The grants support nature-based solutions that address climate risks,
Sen. Marklein, Rep. Kurtz: Governor signs Marklein, Kurtz EMS bills
Madison – Today, the Governor signed two bills written by Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) into law. Act 35 and Act 36 will give EMS departments additional tools to address recruitment and retention challenges. “I am
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Digital license earns another award
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has earned additional recognition for a digital license option offered to state license holders earlier this year. The Wisconsin Policy Forum announced its 33rd annual Salute to Local Government winners
National Republican Congressional Committee: Rebecca Cooke sign. Republicans are Nazi’s sign. Impeach Trump sign.
This weekend, far-left liberals took to the streets putting their Trump Derangement Syndrome on full display. Radical Rebecca Cooke was in attendance and new photos show extremists holding signs stating “Republicans are Nazi’s” and “Impeach Trump! We Don’t Need a Dictator!” next to
Milwaukee Public Schools: 2026 Wisconsin school counselor of the year is Ana Báez of South Division HS
(MILWAUKEE)— Ana Báez, a bilingual school counselor at Milwaukee Public Schools’ South Division High School, has been recognized as the 2026 Wisconsin School Counselor of the Year by the Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA). She was recognized at a school assembly on
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Preparing for the future of fire and emergency medical services in Walworth County
Fire and emergency medical services (EMS) responders in Walworth County face challenges with staffing their agencies and funding their capital needs, and some of the county’s smaller departments still rely on a volunteer model that has become increasingly difficult to