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WEDC invested over $91 million toward tax incentives, grants, and loans to local communities and businesses in fiscal year 2025, the highest volume of investment from WEDC in past five years MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Tony Wied’s Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation (FROST) Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives. “I am very pleased that my bipartisan FROST Act has passed the House,” said Congressman Wied. “Aircraft are uniquely sensitive to any amount of ice
Contact: press@crowleyforwi.com Running to be a Governor for All of Us MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley today launched his campaign for Governor of Wisconsin vowing to fight every day to lower costs for families across the state. Crowley’s campaign
MADISON–Last week Wisconsin State Legislative Democrats introduced the “Build a Stronger Wisconsin” bill package–a package of labor-focused bills that support Wisconsin workers. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Workers keep Wisconsin going–it’s our job as legislators to fight
MADISON, Wis. – Five individuals were honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) for their excellence in banking, community service, and civic involvement. A celebration was held on Friday, September 5 at the WBA headquarters in Madison, where a Leaders
MADISON, Wis. – As students across Wisconsin head back to school, Attorney General Josh Kaul is visiting communities across the state to raise awareness of ways the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) works to protect kids in a digital world.
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Baldwin presses Transportation Secretary Duffy to enforce law that closes loophole allowing infrastructure projects to skirt Buy America rules WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Trump Administration to enforce Buy America laws for highway construction by
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), today is celebrating College Savings Month by encouraging Wisconsinites to start or boost their college savings through the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program. Gov. Evers proclaimed September as
Addressing rising rates of suicide and overdoses in our communities West Bend, WI – Suicide is a serious public health issue with far-reaching consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Loneliness and isolation can be profound threats to well-being. From 2021 to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages media to use these video and image assets in any media coverage for the upcoming 2025 deer hunting season. Please credit all assets to Wisconsin DNR. Hunters have their first chance to
Wisconsin Historical Society announces fall 2025 events, where unique Wisconsin stories, personal artifacts, true crime walking tours and the history of farming come to life MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society’s History Maker Space in downtown Madison is hosting
Residents impacted by August flooding encouraged to stop by for information and help (Waukesha, WI) – On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Waukesha County, in partnership with local agencies, will open a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) at the Waukesha County Expo Center to support residents impacted
If approved, Wisconsin BEAD Program expected to help expand high-speed internet access to over 174,000 locations statewide MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced another major milestone in the state’s efforts to
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced the Local Wage Act. The proposed legislation includes two bills to repeal state statutes that currently preempt local communities from establishing minimum wage and paid family and medical leave policies. LRB-0042 and
MADISON – Today, the 7th Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals granted the DNR’s request for a stay of the EPA’s final rule classifying Southeast Wisconsin and Sheboygan counties as “Serious” nonattainment areas under the 2015 ozone standard. WMC
Smith’s dual degrees in management, operations, in-field experience readied her for role helping students become industry ready Menomonie, Wis. – With more than 30 years of field experience and two degrees from University of Wisconsin-Stout, Zhawaanukwe Jodee Smith is leading
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the dates for fall open houses at two fish spawning facilities and two fish hatcheries. Over the coming weeks, the DNR will host open houses at the Governor Tommy G.
Wisconsin — The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will host its second statewide Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, September 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM Central Time, offering party members and the general public a chance to engage directly with LPWI’s
PASCO, WA. — Endeavor PAC is proud to announce its endorsement of Derrick Van Orden for re-election in Wisconsin’s 3rd District. Tiffany Smiley, Founder of Endeavor PAC, said: “We are proud to support Derrick Van Orden, a battle-tested Navy SEAL who has
WEDC invested over $91 million toward tax incentives, grants, and loans to local communities and businesses in fiscal year 2025, the highest volume of investment from WEDC in past five years MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), announced today that the Evers Administration
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Tony Wied’s Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation (FROST) Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives. “I am very pleased that my bipartisan FROST Act has passed the House,” said Congressman Wied. “Aircraft are uniquely sensitive to any amount of ice and snow that accumulates on the airframe, causing irregularities tha…
Contact: press@crowleyforwi.com Running to be a Governor for All of Us MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley today launched his campaign for Governor of Wisconsin vowing to fight every day to lower costs for families across the state. Crowley’s campaign released a launch video, highlighting Crowley’s personal story and his commitment
MADISON–Last week Wisconsin State Legislative Democrats introduced the “Build a Stronger Wisconsin” bill package–a package of labor-focused bills that support Wisconsin workers. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Workers keep Wisconsin going–it’s our job as legislators to fight for the dignity of work and workers in the State
MADISON, Wis. – Five individuals were honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) for their excellence in banking, community service, and civic involvement. A celebration was held on Friday, September 5 at the WBA headquarters in Madison, where a Leaders in Banking Excellence Wall installation displays a tribute to outstanding
MADISON, Wis. – As students across Wisconsin head back to school, Attorney General Josh Kaul is visiting communities across the state to raise awareness of ways the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) works to protect kids in a digital world. Within DOJ the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the
WI-Crop-Progress-09-08-25Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
Baldwin presses Transportation Secretary Duffy to enforce law that closes loophole allowing infrastructure projects to skirt Buy America rules WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Trump Administration to enforce Buy America laws for highway construction by finally stopping the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) from skirting Buy
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), today is celebrating College Savings Month by encouraging Wisconsinites to start or boost their college savings through the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program. Gov. Evers proclaimed September as “College Savings Month” in Wisconsin. A copy of the governor’s
Addressing rising rates of suicide and overdoses in our communities West Bend, WI – Suicide is a serious public health issue with far-reaching consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Loneliness and isolation can be profound threats to well-being. From 2021 to 2024, there were 96 suicides and 129 fatal overdoses across Washington and Ozaukee Counties.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages media to use these video and image assets in any media coverage for the upcoming 2025 deer hunting season. Please credit all assets to Wisconsin DNR. Hunters have their first chance to pursue deer this fall starting Sept. 13 with the opening
Wisconsin Historical Society announces fall 2025 events, where unique Wisconsin stories, personal artifacts, true crime walking tours and the history of farming come to life MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society’s History Maker Space in downtown Madison is hosting its fall 2025 events, offering new ways to explore the
Residents impacted by August flooding encouraged to stop by for information and help (Waukesha, WI) – On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Waukesha County, in partnership with local agencies, will open a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) at the Waukesha County Expo Center to support residents impacted by the historic flooding event in August. The Multi-Agency Resource C…
If approved, Wisconsin BEAD Program expected to help expand high-speed internet access to over 174,000 locations statewide MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced another major milestone in the state’s efforts to expand high-speed internet statewide. On Sept. 3, 2025, the PSC
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced the Local Wage Act. The proposed legislation includes two bills to repeal state statutes that currently preempt local communities from establishing minimum wage and paid family and medical leave policies. LRB-0042 and LRB-0127 would remove two provisions of state law that preempt
MADISON – Today, the 7th Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals granted the DNR’s request for a stay of the EPA’s final rule classifying Southeast Wisconsin and Sheboygan counties as “Serious” nonattainment areas under the 2015 ozone standard. WMC has long advocated for such actions to be taken and
Smith’s dual degrees in management, operations, in-field experience readied her for role helping students become industry ready Menomonie, Wis. – With more than 30 years of field experience and two degrees from University of Wisconsin-Stout, Zhawaanukwe Jodee Smith is leading as Chief Financial Officer and Dean of Career and Technology
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the dates for fall open houses at two fish spawning facilities and two fish hatcheries. Over the coming weeks, the DNR will host open houses at the Governor Tommy G. Thompson Fish Hatchery, Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility, Root River Steelhead Facility and the Wild
Wisconsin — The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will host its second statewide Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, September 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM Central Time, offering party members and the general public a chance to engage directly with LPWI’s Executive Committee and leadership team. This livestreamed event will provide
PASCO, WA. — Endeavor PAC is proud to announce its endorsement of Derrick Van Orden for re-election in Wisconsin’s 3rd District. Tiffany Smiley, Founder of Endeavor PAC, said: “We are proud to support Derrick Van Orden, a battle-tested Navy SEAL who has dedicated his life to defending America abroad and at home.