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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in demanding that Keith Sonderling, the purported Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), promptly turn over key documents and information related to the dismantling
MADISON — This week, Wisconsin proudly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, as proclaimed by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly. The week represents a special time to thank the educators who make a lasting impact on students, schools and communities across the state.
Madison, Wis. – Today, May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) movement to end the endemic of violence against Indigenous people. Waking Women Healing Institute, Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Wisconsin MMIW Task
RACINE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of Racine, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, May 4, 2025. At approximately 11:12
WEST BEND, Wis. – Veteran and Washington Co. Executive Josh Schoemann announced he is running to serve as the next governor of the state of Wisconsin on Sunday. In a rally at the Elderberry Manor event venue near his home outside
“Josh Schoemann’s entrance into Wisconsin’s race for governor guarantees that the GOP primary will be defined by extreme positions and unpopular proposals that will drag Wisconsin backwards. While Gov. Tony Evers has worked across party lines to do the right
Grassroots North Shore announces its strongest possible support for Judge HannahDugan. We have always known her to be an even-handed, fair jurist with deep respectfor the rule of law. Judge Dugan has been arrested and charged with two felonies. As
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Joshua Utley as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District WINNER: Cow in the Way by Joshua Utley Joshua Utley and his graphite piece, Cow in the Way, is the
Today, the DNC and DCCC launched the “Fight to Save Medicaid” month of action to put pressure on four vulnerable House Republicans who can vote against Trump’s push to put millions of Americans’ health care on the chopping block to
In response to the April jobs report, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s presidency has been nothing but a scam full of broken promises and higher costs for hardworking Wisconsinites. Thanks to Trump’s trillion-dollar tariff tax, monthly
[Madison, WI] – This afternoon, Rep. Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement in response to a recent post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The post featured an AI-generated image depicting President Trump arresting Governor Evers, following the governor’s directive
“The federal budget blueprint revealed by President Donald Trump today lists numerous, objectionable cuts to longstanding programs that provide value and stability for residents across America. “I am extremely concerned about the proposed cuts to programs that support housing and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a message to Wisconsinites after one of President Donald J. Trump’s hand-picked appointees apparently threatened yesterday to arrest Gov. Evers over guidance to stateemployees asking them to consult with an attorney if federal agents show up at state buildings with
REEDSBURG, Wis. – Devin Remiker has announced additional endorsements from elected officials and party leaders in his bid for WisDems chair, building on the support from key Democrats in every corner of the state. Remiker previously announced support from Assembly
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is announcing a series of community meetings aimed at gathering public input on how County departments can improve services and programs in the future. This is part of the Future State Project, which is an
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues introduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. “When
MADISON, Wis. — When asked during a telephone town hall yesterday what he would do to help farmers who are facing instability from Donald Trump’s tariffs, Derrick Van Orden blew off the very real concerns farmers in Wisconsin are facing and told his constituents
The Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund insures health care providers in Wisconsin against medical malpractice claims that exceed the primary malpractice insurance thresholds established in statutes. The Fund is administered by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI). We
USDE cancels $10 million grant to Wisconsin designed to increase mental health staffing in schools MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today condemned the federal government’s abrupt decision to terminate a vital $10 million grant aimed at expanding school-based
A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) MADISON, Wis. – Spring is a time for growth and opportunity. Throughout the season, farmers across Wisconsin work to plant seeds that we
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in demanding that Keith Sonderling, the purported Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), promptly turn over key documents and information related to the dismantling of the agency and recent funding termination notices sent to
MADISON — This week, Wisconsin proudly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, as proclaimed by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly. The week represents a special time to thank the educators who make a lasting impact on students, schools and communities across the state. “We cannot thank our teachers enough for the extraordinary work
Madison, Wis. – Today, May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) movement to end the endemic of violence against Indigenous people. Waking Women Healing Institute, Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Wisconsin MMIW Task Force, Maeqtekuahkihkiw Metaemohsak – Woodland Women, and Wisconsin Women’s Cou… Please log
RACINE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of Racine, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, May 4, 2025. At approximately 11:12 p.m., officers with the Racine Police Department located and attempted
WEST BEND, Wis. – Veteran and Washington Co. Executive Josh Schoemann announced he is running to serve as the next governor of the state of Wisconsin on Sunday. In a rally at the Elderberry Manor event venue near his home outside West Bend, Schoemann emphasized his lifetime of service in his
“Josh Schoemann’s entrance into Wisconsin’s race for governor guarantees that the GOP primary will be defined by extreme positions and unpopular proposals that will drag Wisconsin backwards. While Gov. Tony Evers has worked across party lines to do the right thing for Wisconsin, Schoemann brings to this race a toxic
Grassroots North Shore announces its strongest possible support for Judge HannahDugan. We have always known her to be an even-handed, fair jurist with deep respectfor the rule of law. Judge Dugan has been arrested and charged with two felonies. As the MilwaukeeJournal Sentinel describes it, she has retained the legal
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Joshua Utley as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District WINNER: Cow in the Way by Joshua Utley Joshua Utley and his graphite piece, Cow in the Way, is the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Joshua is a
Today, the DNC and DCCC launched the “Fight to Save Medicaid” month of action to put pressure on four vulnerable House Republicans who can vote against Trump’s push to put millions of Americans’ health care on the chopping block to fund massive tax handouts to billionaires and mega corporations. The
In response to the April jobs report, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s presidency has been nothing but a scam full of broken promises and higher costs for hardworking Wisconsinites. Thanks to Trump’s trillion-dollar tariff tax, monthly job gains are down 50% across the country and small
[Madison, WI] – This afternoon, Rep. Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement in response to a recent post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The post featured an AI-generated image depicting President Trump arresting Governor Evers, following the governor’s directive advising state employees not to assist ICE agents. “Governor Evers
“The federal budget blueprint revealed by President Donald Trump today lists numerous, objectionable cuts to longstanding programs that provide value and stability for residents across America. “I am extremely concerned about the proposed cuts to programs that support housing and cuts to Community Development Block Grants. Milwaukee relies on federal
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a message to Wisconsinites after one of President Donald J. Trump’s hand-picked appointees apparently threatened yesterday to arrest Gov. Evers over guidance to stateemployees asking them to consult with an attorney if federal agents show up at state buildings with legal documents. The governor’s video message to Wis… Please log
REEDSBURG, Wis. – Devin Remiker has announced additional endorsements from elected officials and party leaders in his bid for WisDems chair, building on the support from key Democrats in every corner of the state. Remiker previously announced support from Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, and dozens
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is announcing a series of community meetings aimed at gathering public input on how County departments can improve services and programs in the future. This is part of the Future State Project, which is an opportunity to reimagine what services Milwaukee County provides to everyone
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues introduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. “When it comes to shipbuilding, China has been eating our lunch.
MADISON, Wis. — When asked during a telephone town hall yesterday what he would do to help farmers who are facing instability from Donald Trump’s tariffs, Derrick Van Orden blew off the very real concerns farmers in Wisconsin are facing and told his constituents to “quit listening to the media.” Derrick Van Orden is
The Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund insures health care providers in Wisconsin against medical malpractice claims that exceed the primary malpractice insurance thresholds established in statutes. The Fund is administered by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI). We provided unmodified opinions on the Fund’s financial statements as of
USDE cancels $10 million grant to Wisconsin designed to increase mental health staffing in schools MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today condemned the federal government’s abrupt decision to terminate a vital $10 million grant aimed at expanding school-based mental health services in Wisconsin. The grant, awarded in 2024
A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) MADISON, Wis. – Spring is a time for growth and opportunity. Throughout the season, farmers across Wisconsin work to plant seeds that we hope will lead to a bountiful harvest. Wisconsin’s meat industry