Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov202-224-6225 VIDEO: “While it is a new year and a new term, my job is the same: Show up, listen, and work with anyone to deliver for our state.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) was sworn into the United States Senate by Vice President Kamala Harris. Ahead

Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for Wild Turkey, Pheasant, and Waterfowl Stamp funding. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 14, 2025. Stamp funds are available to nonprofit conservation organizations, tribes, academic institutions and government units focused on … Please log in to access subscriber

Contact: CommunicationsOffice@DWD.Wisconsin.gov Upgraded online tool provides more resources to an expanded audience MADISON – For those looking for a job in the new year, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) offers a free online tool to help find the perfect match. DWD’s updated Skill Explorer helps job seekers discover opportunities that fit

Contact: Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, DNR Off-Highway Vehicle AdministratorJacob.Holsclaw@wisconsin.gov or 715-491-0283 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment for a grant project application to support ATV/UTV mapping and communication. The application stems from new funding created through the 2023 Wisconsin Act 67. The funding is designated… Please log

MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy responded to the decision by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Thursday to proceed with an investigation into why 193 absentee ballots from the Madison were not counted during the November election and whether the city clerk failed to comply with the law.

Contact: presslpwi@gmail.com Press Secretary—Tim Johnson As we begin the 119th Congress in Washington, The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to remind the 100 Senators and 435 voting Representatives that the voters this past November voted for liberty and freedom. They chose less government, less bureaucracy, and less crushing taxation. 

Contact: Rep. Jenna Jacobson (608) 237-9143 or rep.jacobson@legis.wisconsin.gov MADISON – Today, Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) announced her committee assignments for the 2025-2026 biennium.  “I am pleased to be the ranking member of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture. Having served on this committee during my last term, I am committed to supporting

Contact: Rep. Steve Doyle, 608-237-9194 State Representative Steve Doyle (D-Onalaska), received appointments to four Assembly committees today for the 2025-26 legislative session. The committees include: o   Commerce (Ranking Member) o   Criminal Justice and Public Safety o   Financial Institutions (Ranking Member) o   Insurance (Ranking … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) announced her committee appointments for the 2025-26 legislative session.  Rep. Neubauer released the following statement:  “Assembly Democrats are ready to get to work and deliver results for the people of Wisconsin. Our growing caucus, composed of members from all corners

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of Madison, Dane County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, December 30, 2024. At approximately 8:22 p.m., officers with the Madison Police Department responded

MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) announced the following committee assignments for members of the Senate Democratic Caucus: 2025-26 Senate Standing Committees: Senate Committee on Agriculture & Revenue Senator Brad Pfaff (Ranking) Senator Mark Spreitzer Senator Sarah Keyeski Senate Committee on Education Senator Chris Larson (Ranking) Senator

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) was appointed to serve on the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue, the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges, and the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions. Senator Pfaff was also reappointed to serve on the State Building Commission. Following the

It is with great sadness that I and my fellow Americans honor President Jimmy Carter on the occasion of his death. However, it is with great joy that we treasure Jimmy Carter’s accomplishments as President of the United States and his contributions to humanity in his post Presidential years.  I

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MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for November 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary November 2024 unemployment rates ticked

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. to provide members of the public a formal comment opportunity on the draft rule that would change portions of the state’s deer management unit boundaries. The DNR reviews

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address reflecting on his and the Evers Administration’s work over the past year to serve Wisconsinites in every corner of the state and highlighted his administration’s 2024 accomplishments as the year comes to an end, including efforts to bolster Wisconsin’s

“Ben has what Democrats need right now—proven results—and that’s why I’m backing Ben.” “I have said since the day after the election that Democrats should view this moment as a challenge. We must listen to the American people, learn from the results, and move forward stronger. That’s why I am

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today kicked off 2025 and the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System. The DNR today hosted the First Day Hike, which took place at Mirror Lake State Park, and is part of the national

The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center is pleased to announce and welcome the Center’s new full-time Executive Director, Ritchie T. Martin, Jr. With more than 20 years of experience in the Public Health and Human Services non-profit sector, Ritchie brings a wealth of expertise to the role. His leadership is further