Registered apprenticeship program reaches highest participation since 2001 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that Wisconsin has surpassed 15,000 participants in the Registered Apprenticeship program—the highest participation rate in the program in two decades.  “We’re working to build a Wisconsin that works

MADISON, Wis. — The 115th Fighter Wing’s final F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft departed Oct. 5, following a sendoff ceremony commemorating their 30-year service at Truax Field. Col. Bart Van Roo, commander of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing, was joined by state, local and military leaders who gathered

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), announced 72 community transportation projects across the state will receive federal funding over the next five years through WisDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). More than $35 million will be allocated to these TAP projects to help create or enhance opportunities

WEDC, UW-Madison Division of Extension will collaborate to assist rural start-ups MADISON, Wis — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $1 million initiative led by the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to provide much-needed resources, support, and technical assistance to rural entrepreneurs across the state. Through the initiative announced by Gov. Evers today, UW-Madison

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In Town Of Dunkirk DUNKIRK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Groundswell Conservancy has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Urban Green Space subprogram of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with the purchase of 1.64

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced nine companies as recipients of the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award. For over three decades, WMC has presented this award to companies who have demonstrated environmental leadership.“Wisconsin’s economy depends on industry leaders

Special Session on Constitutional Amendment to Establish Binding Citizen Referenda Process Gaveled Out Immediately MADISON – Today, Republican leadership in the Wisconsin State Legislature gaveled in and immediately out of a special session to discuss creating a pathway for voters to enact statewide changes via binding referenda in Wisconsin. This

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Republicans in the state legislature gaveled in and quickly gaveled out of Governor Evers’ special session to create a pathway for Wisconsinites to repeal the archaic 1849 ban on abortion. Governor Tony Evers released the following statement: “We have to do everything in our power to protect access to

MADISON – State Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) stands with Senator Van Wanggaard as Governor Tony Evers’ Administration obstructs attempts to exercise the legislature’s oversight powers to request records related to eight individuals that were released before completing their sentences. These records were provided to other individuals, but not to the Senate

MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, once again slammed Ron Johnson for supporting a national abortion ban and cosponsoring a bill that made no exception for rape, incest, or life of the woman. Yesterday, Johnson once again attempted to hide his extreme record when asked

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers’ campaign launched a new ad calling out Tim Michels for his radical stance on abortion. Michels has a long history of supporting the most extreme positions on reproductive health care and abortion access — even saying it’s “not unreasonable” for the government to force rape victims to give

MADISON, WI— On October 4th, 2022, the Wisconsin Legislature convened for a special session to create a legal pathway for Wisconsin voters to repeal the 1849-era criminal abortion ban. Republican legislators gaveled in and immediately gaveled out. On this matter, Rep. Stubbs (D-77) released the following statement: “Today we are disheartened

Today in a special session, the Wisconsin State Legislature once again rejected Governor Evers’ calls to create a pathway to repeal Wisconsin’s abortion ban, Statute 940.04.  940.04, which includes exceptions for medical emergencies and life of the mother, has already faced a direct legal challenge by Governor Evers and Attorney General Josh

Madison – Today, legislative leaders gaveled in and out of Governor Evers’ Special Session instead of taking up a bill that would have allowed voters to put referenda on ballots. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) released the following statement on this inaction: “Once again Republican legislative leaders have chosen inaction when given

Heterobasidion root disease (HRD) is a severe fungal infection that kills pines, spruces and other conifers in Wisconsin. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to check needle-bearing trees for signs of a harmful disease and report their findings

MADISON, Wis. — Ron Johnson is desperately trying to rewrite his overtly partisan history by touting his bipartisan work to name post offices. Johnson’s record of accomplishment for everyday Wisconsinites is so thin he is trying to take a victory lap on bipartisanship, despite the fact that a staggering 71.5% of

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is accepting applications for grants to fund behavioral health workforce training. The training must build provider capacity to deliver mental health and substance use services that respect and respond to the beliefs, practices, and needs of diverse communities. “This grant program seeks to

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld has announced a new webinar to help Wisconsin small businesses and nonprofits plan their economic future. DOA will partner with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) to present the Wisconsin’s Economic Outlook webinar at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 5. This hour-long program will