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Bill increases startup tax deduction to $50,000 to give more small businesses the opportunity to grow and combat increasing cost of starting a company WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Jeanne Shaheen
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers announced the reappointment of Cindy Brown and the appointment of Andy Hatch to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective May 2, 2025. Cindy Brown has dedicated her career
Today, Derrick Van Orden, who sits on the House Agriculture Committee, signed on to a phony legislative maneuver that says the quiet part out loud: the budget blueprint he voted for — TWICE — would slash Medicaid and take food off the table for
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is hosting its annual Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Conference on Missing and Exploited Children this week, providing a nationwide training that expands the efforts, knowledge-base and skills of law enforcement
MADISON — Today, Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) slammed their Republican counterparts as they unveiled their plans to strip Governor Evers’ state budget to the bone by slashing hundreds of provisions and billions of dollars of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and terrestrial invertebrates, which may result from the Oakdale Electric Co-op Fort McCoy Project in Monroe County. Incidental
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, today released the 2025-26 edition of the Wisconsin State Highway Map, which is now available in print and online to help Wisconsinites
A new video series produced by the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) Program tells the story of two years of impactful food access work, and details how the program has bolstered the success of producers, food access sites,
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI), at their state convention last month, passed a resolution strongly denouncing the actions of the Trump Administration and their perceived attempts at an imperial presidency. “That the LPWI renounce the Trump admins deportations w/o due process,
MADISON, Wis. – To kick off Nurses Week, UW Health is spotlighting a nurse in the Burn and Wound Center whose innovation has helped improve patient care, promote the profession on a global level and earned him the title “unofficial
Most students expect to face some challenges during college, academically and otherwise. Nothing, however, could have prepared Emily Casey for the difficulties she faced in her first year at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — physical and emotional struggles that
MADISON – On Tuesday, May 6, conservation voters from around the state will attend Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ Conservation Lobby Day. This all-day event is one of the most impactful days of the year for pushing environmental policies forward in the
[Milwaukee, WI] – Earlier today, the District Attorney’s Office announced that the five Columbus Police Officers involved in the killing of Samuel Sharpe Jr. during the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 16th, 2024, will not face criminal charges. The
(Milwaukee, May 5th, 2025)—On May 1 and 2, Voces de la Frontera organized two days of action in Milwaukee and the State Capitol in Madison, which brought thousands of immigrant workers, students, families, and allies into the streets to march
WASHINGTON – Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are calling on the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to release all government records demonstrating the Biden administration’s role in advancing
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) today kicked off a Week of Action to demand that Congress move swiftly to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill that supports family farmers, rural communities, and consumers. The campaign is part of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a new lawsuit Wisconsin is joining against the Trump Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for reckless, devastating cuts that will effectively dismantle the
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and other Trump administration officials to stop the dismantling of HHS.
MADISON – On Tuesday, May 6, conservation voters from around the state will attend Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ Conservation Lobby Day. This all-day event is one of the most impactful days of the year for pushing environmental policies forward in the
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld has announced that with the heating season ending on May 15, residents still have an opportunity to receive Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) benefits during the current heating season.
Bill increases startup tax deduction to $50,000 to give more small businesses the opportunity to grow and combat increasing cost of starting a company WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) in introducing the Tax Relief for New Businesses Act, legislation
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers announced the reappointment of Cindy Brown and the appointment of Andy Hatch to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective May 2, 2025. Cindy Brown has dedicated her career to being a champion for agriculture. Over the years, she
Today, Derrick Van Orden, who sits on the House Agriculture Committee, signed on to a phony legislative maneuver that says the quiet part out loud: the budget blueprint he voted for — TWICE — would slash Medicaid and take food off the table for hungry children and families. Derrick Van Orden is on the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is hosting its annual Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Conference on Missing and Exploited Children this week, providing a nationwide training that expands the efforts, knowledge-base and skills of law enforcement investigators who are combating online sexual exploitation of children. The
MADISON — Today, Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) slammed their Republican counterparts as they unveiled their plans to strip Governor Evers’ state budget to the bone by slashing hundreds of provisions and billions of dollars of funding that support critical services people rely on in communities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and terrestrial invertebrates, which may result from the Oakdale Electric Co-op Fort McCoy Project in Monroe County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, today released the 2025-26 edition of the Wisconsin State Highway Map, which is now available in print and online to help Wisconsinites plan their next trip across Wisconsin. The announcement comes as
A new video series produced by the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) Program tells the story of two years of impactful food access work, and details how the program has bolstered the success of producers, food access sites, local supply chains, and community organizations in Wisconsin. Since 2023,
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI), at their state convention last month, passed a resolution strongly denouncing the actions of the Trump Administration and their perceived attempts at an imperial presidency. “That the LPWI renounce the Trump admins deportations w/o due process, the reckless tariffs, use of I.C.E., attack on free speech and
MADISON, Wis. – To kick off Nurses Week, UW Health is spotlighting a nurse in the Burn and Wound Center whose innovation has helped improve patient care, promote the profession on a global level and earned him the title “unofficial unit barber.” Nursing is a special calling for Luke Markus
Most students expect to face some challenges during college, academically and otherwise. Nothing, however, could have prepared Emily Casey for the difficulties she faced in her first year at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — physical and emotional struggles that nearly pushed her to give up her college dreams. “In
MADISON – On Tuesday, May 6, conservation voters from around the state will attend Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ Conservation Lobby Day. This all-day event is one of the most impactful days of the year for pushing environmental policies forward in the state legislature. Participants will meet with their state legislators and
[Milwaukee, WI] – Earlier today, the District Attorney’s Office announced that the five Columbus Police Officers involved in the killing of Samuel Sharpe Jr. during the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 16th, 2024, will not face criminal charges. The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression condemns this decision
(Milwaukee, May 5th, 2025)—On May 1 and 2, Voces de la Frontera organized two days of action in Milwaukee and the State Capitol in Madison, which brought thousands of immigrant workers, students, families, and allies into the streets to march for immigrant and worker rights. The May Day mobilizations highlighted
WASHINGTON – Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are calling on the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to release all government records demonstrating the Biden administration’s role in advancing investigations into then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. The senat… Please log in
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) today kicked off a Week of Action to demand that Congress move swiftly to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill that supports family farmers, rural communities, and consumers. The campaign is part of a national effort coordinated by National Farmers Union (NFU), with
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a new lawsuit Wisconsin is joining against the Trump Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for reckless, devastating cuts that will effectively dismantle the federal agency that is responsible for helping keep Wisconsinites and
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and other Trump administration officials to stop the dismantling of HHS. Since taking office, Secretary Kennedy and the Trump administration have
MADISON – On Tuesday, May 6, conservation voters from around the state will attend Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ Conservation Lobby Day. This all-day event is one of the most impactful days of the year for pushing environmental policies forward in the state legislature. Participants will meet with their state legislators and
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld has announced that with the heating season ending on May 15, residents still have an opportunity to receive Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) benefits during the current heating season. “Despite recent news of federal staffing cuts, WHEAP benefits are