The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, passed by Congress in late December, ends a federal program that has been providing additional benefits to households enrolled in Wisconsin’s FoodShare program. FoodShare households have been receiving the maximum amount for their household size or $95, whichever is more. In recent months, an average of

  De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College will hold its annual Soul Food Dinner on Friday, Feb. 3, at 5:15 p.m., (doors open at 4:30 p.m.) in Michels Ballroom, 409 Third St. on the college campus. This event is open to the public. Tickets are $14 for the general public

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In response to Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Commissioner Robert Spindell’s comments celebrating the disenfranchisement of thousands of voters during the 2022 midterm election, All Voting is Local Wisconsin State Director Samuel Liebert issued the following statement:   “The comments Commissioner Spindell made are not only egregious, they are the

A survey of employers in the Greater Madison Area shows that African Americans are consistently not getting key advancement or promotion in business and in many other sectors. Despite this, the African American-Jewish Friendship Group of Madison’s recent report refers to Dane County government as a “bright spot” by employing

[Chippewa Falls, Wis.] – In case you missed it, Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) 10 interim agency administrator Charlie Schneider recently penned an op-ed detailing the organization’s work to ensure student safety in school districts across Wisconsin in the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. This comes as education and law enforcement officials

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Committee on the Judiciary, sent a letter to Richard Sauber, Special Counsel to the President, reiterating questions about Joe Biden’s understanding of federal record-keeping requirements. This letter follows the recent discovery of classified documents at

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced three pieces of legislation: Vaccine Discharge Parity ActCongressman Scott Fitzgerald was joined by House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) to introduce the Vaccine Discharge Parity Act. This legislation would amend Title 38, U.S. Code, to ensure that a member of

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement in response to the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which showed annual inflation has been declining for the past six months in a row: “Today’s report that inflation is on the decline is just the latest proof that President Biden’s economic agenda

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) proposed two congressional amendments and one bill – delivering on his promise to enact real change in Washington and marking his first legislation introduced as a Member of Congress. “We need smaller government, not more debt to pay for more government overreach–and

MADISON — Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting her inauguration, her background as a nurse and public health professional, and her commitment to partnering with Gov. Evers to build a better future for Wisconsin. Hey there! It’s Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez. I’m incredibly humbled the

MADISON, Wis. — In a new interview yesterday with right-wing talk show host Dan O’Donnell, Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Shelley Grogan attacked Judge Jennifer Dorow, suggesting there were “flags” with Dorow’s record as a true conservative. Grogan doesn’t have anything to worry about. Much like Grogan’s chosen candidate Dan Kelly, Jennifer Dorow

MADISON, WI – State Representative Francesca Hong (D-76) endorses Juliana Bennett for District 2 Alder. Rep Hong writes, “Alder Bennett’s dedication to public service through relationship building, research, advocacy, and care makes her the strongest candidate to represent District 2. Juliana’s leadership and community advocacy exemplify her relentless work ethic

Are you a Wisconsin farmer or forestland owner who improves soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on your working land? Apply for the 2023 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award®. Sand County Foundation and national sponsor, American Farmland Trust, present the Leopold Conservation Award to private landowners in 25 states for extraordinary achievement

MADISON – Employers are now able to apply for the latest round of Wisconsin Fast Forward grants from the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Up to $2 million in funding is available to employers who demonstrate a critical need for skilled workers and are seeking training grants to develop and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 23-27, 2023. Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week will include a series of YouTube livestreams featuring speakers and topics

Slinger – Attorney Russell Jones announced a series of high-profile endorsements he has secured in his race for Washington County Circuit Court Branch 1. The list includes: Rebecca Kleefisch – Former Wisconsin Lt. Governor Honorable Rebecca Bradley – Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Honorable David Prosser – Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice (Emeritus) Randy

Madison, Wis. – Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Danielle Williams as Assistant Deputy Secretary. Williams previously served in this role at the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) since 2019. During her tenure at DWD, Ms. Williams guided a major IT modernization effort, developed key stakeholder relationships to

New Richmond, St. Croix County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the New Richmond Commercial Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 2022. The district encompasses approximately four blocks of South Knowles Avenue. The New Richmond Commercial Historic District represents the

Town of Marshfield, Fond du Lac County WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Palm Tree Road Bridge in the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 2022. The bridge spans the Sheboygan River in the Town of Marshfield in Fond du Lac County. The