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 January 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary January 2025 unemployment rates increased

Work to reconstruct US 51 between Spring Road and 5th Street in Stoughton, Dane County, is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 24. Other improvements include reconstructing the existing 2-lane urban section of US 51 to include a travel lane and bicycle lane in each direction, reconstructing sidewalk, curb ramps and

MADISON –  State Senator Mark Spreitzer and State Representative Ann Roe are recognizing March as Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month. This session, Sen. Spreitzer and Rep. Roe introduced 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 12/Assembly Joint Resolution 13 to designate March as Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month, which passed the Wisconsin State Senate yesterday with unanimous

WASHINGTON – On Monday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel requesting their offices take immediate action to remove all redactions from interview transcripts relating to the Departmen…

Janesville, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil announced he would be holding a telephone town hall on Monday, March 24th, at 5:00pm CT. This will be Congressman Steil’s third telephone town hall of the year.  He has also hosted four in-person town halls this year.    “One of my top priorities as a Member of Congress is to be

MADISON, Wis. — During last week’s debate, far-right candidate Brad Schimel doubled down on his extreme record opposing reproductive freedom.  Brad Schimel has worked hard to dismantle reproductive freedom in Wisconsin—and we know he won’t change his stripes now. Brad Schimel confirmed he thinks Wisconsin’s archaic 1849 abortion ban is “valid” and

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto), a member of the Legislature’s budget committee, announced today that the Committee’s public hearings for the 2025-26 State Budget will include a stop in Northeast Wisconsin, visiting Kaukauna High School on Wednesday, April 2. “As a member of the Legislature’s budget committee, I’m proud

MADISON — In celebration of Music, Art, Dance, and Theatre in Our Schools Month, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is proud to announce the launch of high-quality music, lesson plans, and materials developed by Wisconsin artists and educators. These free resources are designed to inspire creativity and engage students across

WISCONSIN – Yesterday, Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel was on WISN radio talking about making the election “too big to rig” and election fraud. The Democracy Defense Project Wisconsin board, including former Attorney General JB Van Hollen, Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, Former U.S. Representative Scott Klug and former Democratic

MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel is peddling dangerous election conspiracy theories, which has drawn an extraordinary rebuke from former Republican Attorney General, and Schimel’s predecessor, J.B. Van Hollen and a bipartisan group of leaders. On the Jay Weber Show yesterday, Brad Schimel espoused dangerous conspiracy theories to please his corrupt backer Elon Musk: “That’s

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues are pressing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for more information about the termination of staff and the potential impact these firings will have on the health and commerce on the Great Lakes, including the countless

MADISON, Wis. – St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Chairman Thomas Fowler delivered the 2025 State of the Tribes Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature today. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Goodwin delivered the following statement: “Thank you, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St.

[Madison, WI] – Yesterday, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in passing Assembly Bill (AB) 24, legislation he co-authored which requires Wisconsin sheriffs to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when an individual booked into jail is charged with a felony. “We must do everything we

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(MADISON, Wis) – On Tuesday, March 18th, Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address. Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) released the following statement in response: It was an honor to participate in my first State of the Tribes event and

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report called “Shining a Light: Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Wisconsin’s Public Records Process.” The report highlights several actionable reforms that would enhance government transparency and make it easier for citizens to hold their government accountable.   The Quote: WILL Policy Director,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for new Export Expansion Grants through April 9, 2025. These grants are funded through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), which Gov. Evers created in 2021 to promote Wisconsin dairy, meat, and crop

Madison, WI – Today, Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) circulated a package of legislation which will provide significant resources and additional tools to support Wisconsin’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System. The bills support local EMS personnel and departments by providing funding to reimburse volunteers for the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend a youth fishing clinic in southeast Wisconsin on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first youth fishing clinic in southeast Wisconsin was held 40 years ago. Come out and celebrate the anniversary