MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Representative Goodwin joined colleagues to introduce the Safe Summer Bill Package. He cosponsored two bills; one would establish universal background checks for all gun sales, ensuring that individuals with a history of concerning behavior would not be able to purchase firearms and the other implements a

With growing support from Milwaukee residents, leaders, and advocates, Yessenia’s departure has been delayed. (Milwaukee, June 3, 2025)- Yessenia Ruano, a longtime Milwaukee Public Schools teacher’s aide, survivor of human trafficking, and mother of 10-year-old twin daughters who are U.S. citizens, was ordered on May 30th by U.S. Immigration and

MADISON, WI – The summer months often see increased rates of violence in communities across our state. Following a Memorial Day weekend where numerous Wisconsinites were injured or lost their lives in gun-related tragedies, Wisconsin Gun Safety Coalition Co-Chairs Representative Shelia Stubbs, Representative Deb Andraca, Senator LaTonya Johnson, Wisconsin Attorney

More than a third of Wisconsin’s high school students reported feeling depressed, sad, or hopeless WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) questioned Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon on the Trump administration’s

Nearly 240 students in Milwaukee abruptly losing access to job training, housing after Trump claws back bipartisan funding for workforce program WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, demanded the Trump Administration reverse course on the decision

Introduces measures to prevent gun violence, keep communities safe MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Deb Andraca (D – Whitefish Bay) joined her colleagues to introduce a package of gun safety legislation in the State Capitol. This package includes gun violence prevention measures, which are widely supported by communities across the state,

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) still needs the public’s help to gather information on the illegal killing of a bull elk in Jackson County. Reward For Information On Illegal Elk Shooting The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is offering a $5,000 reward, and the Wisconsin Buck and Bear

Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), along with Rep. Tittl, have created an Assembly Resolution honoring Probation and Parole Agents across the State. July 21st-July 27th will mark the Department of Corrections Probation and Parole Agents Appreciation Week. The Department of Corrections probation and parole agents have been serving Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – June is a special month in Wisconsin for many reasons, including the beautiful weather, the end of the school year, and on top of it all, it’s June Dairy Month! Wisconsin’s economy, history, and culture are steeped in an appreciation for all things dairy, and it’s during

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by draining water from their boats and equipment this fishing season. The first full weekend of June is all about fishing in Wisconsin, a perfect pairing for the DNR’s Free Fun Weekend (June

The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is urging sustainable investments in school-based mental health services as proposed by Gov. Tony Evers in his 2025-2027 budget be prioritized this budget season. Children spend the majority of their days in school. School is where many students receive mental health services

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers of another phishing scam where scammers are texting and pretending to be from WisDOT DMV to get individuals to click on fraudulent links or reveal personal information. This recent wave warns of a “final notice” or

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – While Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again refused to show up and face his constituents in person, Congressman Mark Pocan was joined Saturday by more than 100 people at a town hall meeting to discuss the GOP Tax Scam—which makes devastating cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and

STEVENS POINT, Wis., June 3, 2025 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Andrew Iverson is appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for the state of Wisconsin. Director Iverson will implement President Trump’s America First agenda at USDA Rural Development,

MILWAUKEE_ The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will honor Northwestern Mutual with the Regents Business Partnership Award on Thursday, June 5, at the UWM Student Union. The award recognizes Northwestern Mutual’s visionary, collaborative leadership and longstanding commitment to UWM and its students.    The event

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recommending Wisconsinites reduce their time outdoors Tuesday, June 3 and into Wednesday, June 4 due to ongoing air quality advisories resulting from Canadian wildfire smoke. Smoke will be moving from the northwest to the southeast across the state throughout the

MADISON, Wis. – To help train the next generation of doctors in dementia care for the Latino community, researchers in Madison are partnering with a Milwaukee-based Latino community center to create a new, culturally competent, elective course for medical students at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.   The

Madison, Wis. – Today, the Department of Administration (DOA) has announced William (Bill) Brinkley as the incoming Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Wisconsin effective June 2, 2025. Brinkley most recently served as the director of information technology operations with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), with nearly two

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Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued