Rep. Neubauer: Trump’s shutdown threatens Wisconsin’s critical food assistance program
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that due to the federal government shutdown, Wisconsin’s FoodShare program, which provides food assistance to more than 700,000 people in our state, will run out of funding at the end of the month. That means more
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on CPKC rail company to do more to prevent future accidents after two derailments in Dodge County
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the CEO of railway company Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to make the needed improvements to prevent future train derailments and protect Wisconsin communities and workers. Baldwin’s call comes after a
WisDems: Chair statement on Eric Toney announcement for Attorney General
MADISON, Wis. — Today, in response to Eric Toney announcing his candidacy for Attorney General, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Eric Toney is an extremist when it comes to taking personal health care decisions away from women. In
A Better Wisconsin Together: Failed right-wing candidate Eric Toney announces he’s recycling his rejected agenda with another run for state office
MADISON, Wis. — Failed right-wing candidate for Attorney General in 2022, Eric Toney, today announced at a media event, at which he refused to take questions, he intends to run for the office again in 2026. The following are the statements
Dept. of Financial Institutions: 2025 governor’s financial literacy award nominations open today
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability is accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards through November 21, 2025. The awards recognize individuals and organizations for increasing financial literacy, capability, and
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Public comment period closes for DATCP administrative rules 10 and 12
MADISON, Wis. – The public comment period closed on October 15, 2025 on two Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) administrative rules. DATCP received hundreds of comments related to ATCP 10 (Animal Disease and Movement) and ATCP 12 (Animal Markets, Dealers
Dept. of Workforce Development: Worker’s compensation division completes critical WC injury claim system update
MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek announced today that the Division of Worker’s Compensation (WC) has completed a major upgrade to the online system that hundreds of insurance carriers, employers, and claims adjusters use to submit required
Marcus & Millichap: Arranges sale and financing of 66-unit multifamily portfolio in Platteville, Wisconsin for $5.05M
PLATTEVILLE, Wis., October 21, 2025 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of a 66-unit multifamily portfolio in Platteville, Wisconsin, for $5.05
Sen. Wimberger, Rep. Franklin: Introduce bill to support homeless veterans, spend money set aside the Evers administration refuses to use
MADISON – Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) and Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after introducing legislation to ensure already-appropriated state funding for the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP), which Governor Evers has repeatedly refused to spend, is used to
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty: Despite losing 9-0 at Supreme Court, Wisconsin still fighting to discriminate against Catholic Charities
WASHINGTON – Becket asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court yesterday to stop state officials from defying the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission. In June, all nine Justices rejected Wisconsin’s argument that Catholic Charities’ care for the poor
Rep Hurd: Republican legislators announce legislation to aid homeless veterans
Chippewa Falls – This morning, area Republican legislators announced legislation that would create a new state matching grant program to aid homeless veterans. The Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP) is primarily funded through per diem payments from the federal government
Madison Community Foundation: President and CEO Bob Sorge to retire at end of 2026
MADISON, Wis., October 21, 2025 – Madison Community Foundation (MCF) today announced that Bob Sorge, who has served the organization for 18 years – including 13 as President and CEO – will retire at the end of 2026. Sorge will leave a
Gov. Evers: Wisconsin FoodShare program to run out of funding in 10 days
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, D.C., Wisconsin’s FoodShare program, which provides food assistance to hungry kids, families, and seniors, will run out of funding in 10 days. The Trump Administration recently notified Wisconsin that “there will be insufficient funds to
John Nichols: In Wisconsin, progressive politics can prevail
The key to Baldwin’s victory was not, as the New York Times writers now suggest, centrist caution.
James E. Causey: Here’s how President Trump can deliver campaign promise to lower grocery prices
A grant-funded initiative, such as Mobile Markets in urban and rural areas, would help lower grocery bills, aligning with Trump’s promise to reduce grocery costs.