Wisconsin Farmers Union: Recognizes leaders and youth at 95th annual convention
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) recognized outstanding members, chapters, and youth leaders during its 95th Annual State Convention, celebrating the grassroots leadership and community commitment that strengthen family farming and rural communities across Wisconsin. Builder’s Award: Jim
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Wisconsin Democrats propose bill targeting deepfake AI scams
MADISON, WI – New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel details State Senator Sarah Keyeski and Representative Jenna Jacobson’s introduction of legislation that would establish criminal penalties for AI-generated deepfake scams. As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent, Democratic legislators are working to ensure
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition announce lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc. and Uber USA, LLC
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that Wisconsin, along with a coalition of 21 other state or county law enforcement agencies, has joined a lawsuit previously filed by the Federal Trade Commission, against Uber Technologies, LLC and Uber USA, LLC,
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Applauds addition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy to Newborn Screening Panel
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to add Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP), expanding access to early detection for two devastating rare
Wisconsin Emergency Management: Federal grant opportunity open for Wisconsin nonprofit organizations facing security risks
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the application period for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is now open. The grant program is for nonprofit organizations that may be at risk of a terrorist attack due to
Gov. Evers: Evers, Serve Wisconsin announce $9.3 million in AmeriCorps funding for Serve Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Serve Wisconsin, today announced that Wisconsin received $9.3 million in grant funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism. The grant funds will support 20 AmeriCorps programs across the
Sen. Spreitzer, Rep. Brown: Introduce bill to create a public affairs network
MADISON – Today, Representative Brienne Brown (D-Whitewater) and Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) introduced new legislation, LRB-5710, to overhaul public access broadcasting and create more transparency in state government. This legislation comes after WisconsinEye, a nonprofit that has covered state government
Dept. of Workforce Development: September 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 September 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Van Orden campaign: Milwaukee Police Association endorses Van Orden for Congress
PRAIRIE DU CHEIN, Wisc. – Last week, the Milwaukee Police Association endorsed Congressman Derrick Van Orden in his bid to represent the people of Wisconsin’s Third District for another two years in Congress. In their endorsement of Congressman Van Orden, Milwaukee
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Ag Day at the Capitol set for January 21
MADISON – Ag Day at the Capitol will be held Jan. 21 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state, representing a variety of farm groups, to learn more about issues
WisDems caucuses: Joint statement on the attacks in Sydney
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Earthjustice: Bad River Band challenges federal approval for Line 5 reroute
Washington, D.C. – The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed a lawsuit against the US Army Corps of Engineers for unlawfully granting Canadian company Enbridge a permit for the construction of a new 41-mile section of its Line 5
Wisconsin Policy Forum: K-12 levies rise sharply, counties more slowly
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Talking Trade with John Gatto, Transatlantic Strategy Group
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” John Gatto of Transatlantic Strategy Group says “decades-overdue” German defense spending creates new opportunities for U.S. businesses.
Crowley campaign: Racine Firefighters Local 321 endorses David Crowley for governor
MILWAUKEE – Today, Racine Firefighters Local 321 announced their support for David Crowley’s campaign for governor. “David Crowley has a proven ability to bring people together to get things done for our communities,” said President Jose Carbajal. “From leading the charge for