ALTOONA, WI… Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona) issued the following statement: “I take pride in being an open and honest elected official. “Last month, I discovered that $32,000 was withdrawn from my campaign accountwithout authorization over the course of 2024. The money was withdrawn by mycampaign treasurer, who is my daughter.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is in the design phase of a three bridge repair project on Wisconsin Highway 35 between the Village of Holmen and the Village of Trempealeau. The current plan includes shutting down a substantial portion of Highway 35 and detouring through Galesville. Representative Steve Doyle (D-Onalaska)

MADISON, WI–Rewiring America is highlighting the positive benefits of electrification with a new report that calculates the energy savings, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and air quality improvements that could be possible if every American household transitioned to efficient electric appliances. Space heating, water heating, and clothes drying appliances powered

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, celebrated the announcement that AstraZeneca will cap the cost of more of their new inhalers at $35. This announcement comes after Baldwin launched an investigation into the extremely high prices pharmaceutical companies

MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will award more than 1,700 degrees at its 131st commencement on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. The university will present 1,092 bachelor’s degrees, 492 master’s degrees, 63 doctoral degrees, 75 associate degrees and 73 certificates. The

MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, Dec. 19, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) will consider amendments to Tax Incremental Finance Districts (TIDs) 56 and 84. Together, these amendments will provide $33 million to fund transformative projects in the Historic Third Ward, Walker’s Point, and Riverfront areas to support

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 8753, to direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities. This legislation would mandate that the U.S. Postal Service designate a unique ZIP Code for 51 municipalities nationwide, including

At 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, Milwaukee Area Technical College will host its 2024 Winter Commencement at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. More than 1,000 students are eligible to receive their associate degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeship diplomas and adult high school diplomas. In addition, 15 candidates for graduation who have served in the U.S. military

From additional sales taxes to “special assessments” to property assessments, a notable share of your tax burden begins at the local level. Mayors, city/town/village councils, county boards, school boards and more all have a direct impact on your life, yet some of these officials run unopposed year after year. If

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #247 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Dec. 14, 2024, in honor of Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser, who passed away on Sun., Dec. 1, 2024, at the age

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Urban Forestry (UF) Grant Program recipients for the 2025 grant year. In addition to helping fund projects consistent with state and national goals for increasing the urban forest canopy,  reducing carbon dioxide and other

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Wood County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by Judge Gregory J. Potter’s retirement. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. To apply, please email a completed application

[Portage County, WI] – Today, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) announced the approval of Doral’s Vista Sands Solar project, located near the towns of Plover and Grant in Portage County, Wisconsin. The proposed solar project is the largest of its kind in Wisconsin’s history, with a generating capacity of

MILWAUKEE – Today, MTEA leaders sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers imploring him to prioritize robust investments in Wisconsin public schools in his 2025-27 state budget.  Read the letter below. Download a pdf HERE. Dear Governor Evers, We are writing to you today as the elected leaders of more than 5,600

MADISON, Wis. – Bad news for anyone tired of sticker shock at the grocery store: President-elect Donald Trump is already backing down from his promise to lower food prices. But if you’re a large, successful corporation, you can expect to keep more of your money with massive new tax cuts

MADISON – Today, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard celebrated Wisconsin’s groundbreaking initiative to address housing insecurity through Medicaid, starting February 1, 2025. This new Medicaid Housing Benefit will provide housing support services to Medicaid members experiencing housing instability and affected by substance use or mental health conditions. Wisconsin is among

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) released the following statement in response to the release of the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on the use of non-disclosure orders (NDOs) against Members of Congress, congressional staff, and members of the news media: “The report released by Inspector General Horowitz shows