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MADISON – From a seven-month streak of record high employment levels, a record high number of nonfarm jobs, and continued low unemployment, 2024 saw historic wins for Wisconsin workers, job seekers, employers, and other stakeholders under the leadership of Gov.
MADISON— Marine veteran and advocate Yolanda Medina has been appointed to the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs. Medina currently serves as the director of the Military and Veterans Resource Center at UW-Milwaukee, supporting the largest population of military-connected students in
Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. Over the past few years, I’ve proposed legislation to expand BadgerCare, legalize marijuana, restore Roe v. Wade and defend reproductive freedom, enact commonsense gun safety reform, expand paid family leave, create a nonpartisan redistricting process, and among so many other
MADISON, WI — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) supports Jeff Wright as the next Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction. Wright is currently superintendent of the Sauk Prairie School District, where he has made a notable impact in deepening
Town of Erin – State Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus) is a co-author of the Joint Resolution to amend the state Constitution to make Voter ID permanent in Wisconsin. The newly elected legislator announced Thursday that he is throwing his strong
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) was chosen to lead the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence in the 119th Congress by House Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02). “Innovation in the financial services sector
Madison, WI — On Monday, January 6, 2025, Paul Melotik was officially sworn in for his second term as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the newly drawn 22nd District. This district includes parts of Ozaukee and Washington
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement celebrating the enactment of the bipartisan Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (H.R.9076), which was signed by President Joe Biden over the weekend. In July 2024, Gov. Evers led a coalition of 26 bipartisan governors
The Foster Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire soon will host a unique exhibition examining the way disability is represented in the visual arts. “Beyond the Gaze: Representing Disability in Contemporary Art,” curated by UW-Eau Claire student Josh Deutschlander
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Jan. 9, 2025) — Fox World Travel, a leading travel management company and recognized advocate for anti-trafficking through Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT), is taking proactive steps to raise awareness about human trafficking ahead of the 2025 football draft, anticipated to be one of
Milwaukee, Wis. – Unfortunately, garage door repair scams are common and can leave homeowners to be taken advantage of. BBB Scam Tracker has numerous reports of unscrupulous emergency garage door repair companies who take advantage of homeowners needing repair services. These companies target homeowners by
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) awarded agencies in communities across the state more than $21 million from the state’s latest share of opioid settlement funds from October through December of 2025, the largest amount awarded in a quarterly
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2026 12-month Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission pass. The annual DNR-sponsored design contest is open to all high
MILWAUKEE – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she successfully delivered $25 million in federal funding to make necessary safety improvements along National Avenue in Milwaukee. Per the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), the National Avenue corridor is identified as part of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin state Supreme Court. Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, the battle to protect abortion access across the nation has
Delafield, Wis. – In case you missed it, opposition to Wisconsin’s recently lowered test score standards is growing, with legislators and Gov. Tony Evers harshly criticizing the move. Speaker Robin Vos recently expressed interest in prioritizing legislation to address the changes to standards. The Institute
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Jan. 9, 2025) – The American Red Cross of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that Melinda Lanham has been named Regional Chief Development Officer. In this role, Melinda will work with external partners – including local businesses and business leaders,
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after the passage of SJR 2, a constitutional amendment to make Voter ID permanent in Wisconsin, on the Senate floor today: “Showing an ID to vote is common sense
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is gearing up for a Jan. 14 meeting where commissioners will review the sufficiency of submitted candidate materials to determine whether state-level candidates will be placed on the ballot for the Spring Primary and/or
MADISON…Today, Assembly Republicans unveiled their plan to move forward with amending the state’s Constitution to require photo ID when voting. The resolutions have officially been introduced in the new 2025 session and are moving through the legislative process. Representative Tyler
MADISON – From a seven-month streak of record high employment levels, a record high number of nonfarm jobs, and continued low unemployment, 2024 saw historic wins for Wisconsin workers, job seekers, employers, and other stakeholders under the leadership of Gov. Tony Evers, who proclaimed 2024 as the Year of the
MADISON— Marine veteran and advocate Yolanda Medina has been appointed to the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs. Medina currently serves as the director of the Military and Veterans Resource Center at UW-Milwaukee, supporting the largest population of military-connected students in the University of Wisconsin system. The Wisconsin Board of Veterans
Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. Over the past few years, I’ve proposed legislation to expand BadgerCare, legalize marijuana, restore Roe v. Wade and defend reproductive freedom, enact commonsense gun safety reform, expand paid family leave, create a nonpartisan redistricting process, and among so many other proposals that we know a majority … Please log in to
MADISON, WI — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) supports Jeff Wright as the next Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction. Wright is currently superintendent of the Sauk Prairie School District, where he has made a notable impact in deepening the connections among students, educators, families, and the broader community.
Town of Erin – State Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus) is a co-author of the Joint Resolution to amend the state Constitution to make Voter ID permanent in Wisconsin. The newly elected legislator announced Thursday that he is throwing his strong support behind the measure and will vote for its passage.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) was chosen to lead the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence in the 119th Congress by House Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02). “Innovation in the financial services sector provides an exciting opportunity for consumers and entrepreneurs, as technologies
Madison, WI — On Monday, January 6, 2025, Paul Melotik was officially sworn in for his second term as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the newly drawn 22nd District. This district includes parts of Ozaukee and Washington counties, covering the communities of Grafton (Town and Village), Cedarburg
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement celebrating the enactment of the bipartisan Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (H.R.9076), which was signed by President Joe Biden over the weekend. In July 2024, Gov. Evers led a coalition of 26 bipartisan governors from across the nation in sending a letter to congressional
The Foster Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire soon will host a unique exhibition examining the way disability is represented in the visual arts. “Beyond the Gaze: Representing Disability in Contemporary Art,” curated by UW-Eau Claire student Josh Deutschlander and faculty member Jill Olm, associate professor of art &
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Jan. 9, 2025) — Fox World Travel, a leading travel management company and recognized advocate for anti-trafficking through Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT), is taking proactive steps to raise awareness about human trafficking ahead of the 2025 football draft, anticipated to be one of Northeast Wisconsin’s largest-ever events. On Friday,… Please log in to
Milwaukee, Wis. – Unfortunately, garage door repair scams are common and can leave homeowners to be taken advantage of. BBB Scam Tracker has numerous reports of unscrupulous emergency garage door repair companies who take advantage of homeowners needing repair services. These companies target homeowners by advertising their emergency repair services, then inflating t… Please log
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) awarded agencies in communities across the state more than $21 million from the state’s latest share of opioid settlement funds from October through December of 2025, the largest amount awarded in a quarterly period since Wisconsin began receiving funds in 2022 from the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2026 12-month Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission pass. The annual DNR-sponsored design contest is open to all high school-age students in Wisconsin who attend public, private and parochial
MILWAUKEE – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she successfully delivered $25 million in federal funding to make necessary safety improvements along National Avenue in Milwaukee. Per the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), the National Avenue corridor is identified as part of Milwaukee’s High Injury Network where some of the most fatal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin state Supreme Court. Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, the battle to protect abortion access across the nation has become an urgent priority in states now more than ever.
Delafield, Wis. – In case you missed it, opposition to Wisconsin’s recently lowered test score standards is growing, with legislators and Gov. Tony Evers harshly criticizing the move. Speaker Robin Vos recently expressed interest in prioritizing legislation to address the changes to standards. The Institute for Reforming Government released an extensive report de… Please log in to
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Jan. 9, 2025) – The American Red Cross of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that Melinda Lanham has been named Regional Chief Development Officer. In this role, Melinda will work with external partners – including local businesses and business leaders, individual donors, board members, and volunteers – to advance the
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after the passage of SJR 2, a constitutional amendment to make Voter ID permanent in Wisconsin, on the Senate floor today: “Showing an ID to vote is common sense and overwhelmingly popular among Wisconsinites, and I am pleased to
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is gearing up for a Jan. 14 meeting where commissioners will review the sufficiency of submitted candidate materials to determine whether state-level candidates will be placed on the ballot for the Spring Primary and/or Spring Election. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 5 p.m. was the
MADISON…Today, Assembly Republicans unveiled their plan to move forward with amending the state’s Constitution to require photo ID when voting. The resolutions have officially been introduced in the new 2025 session and are moving through the legislative process. Representative Tyler August (R-Walworth) said the goal is for the question to