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

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced two Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grants in the village of Wrightstown. The grants allow rail spurs to be built at Alliance Plastics Inc. and Drexel Systems LLC’s Wrightstown facilities and will add more than 120 manufacturing jobs.

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Tony Evers’ attempt to keep the actions of his Parole Commission a secret from the public may be coming to an end. Today, a judge ordered the Evers administration to immediately release Parole Commission records to the news outlet Wisconsin Right Now or show up in

Today, County Executive Joe Parisi joined the Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC) to recognize local entities leading on climate action through Dane County’s Climate Champions program. The aim is to celebrate local leadership in fulfilling the goals set forth in Dane County’s Climate Action Plan, which commits Dane

MADISON- Today, President Biden issued an executive order pardoning all people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement in support of President Biden’s executive order: “The most dangerous things about marijuana is that it is illegal. I applaud the President’s recent

(Milwaukee, WI) – Yesterday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) case, State of Texas v. United States, that DACA is unlawful, a decision that impacts the lives of millions of people across the country, and the nearly 7,000 active DACA recipients living in Wisconsin

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited the World Dairy Expo to meet with the Wisconsin dairy producers feeding the America and Portage to learn about how the city is using $425,000 in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support the Portage Fire Department and help residents replace lead

KENOSHA – Today, Rep. Tip McGuire received the Outstanding Legislator Award from the Wisconsin Counties Association for his work on behalf of county government during the 2021-22 session. The WCA Outstanding Legislator Award is handed out biennially to a choice group of legislators who have represented county interests in both

LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) has endorsed his campaign to bring homegrown western Wisconsin values to Congress. “I’m proud to have the endorsement of an organization that tirelessly advocates for our shared values, and

The News: Today, Judge Michael Kenitz signed an alternative writ, commanding the Wisconsin Parole Commission (WPC) to immediately release the public records to news outlet, Wisconsin Right Now; or, show up in court, explaining why the commission cannot comply.  Last week, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed suit in Washington County Circuit Court

MADISON, Wis. – On Monday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Attorney General candidate Eric Toney wouldn’t rule out prosecuting abortion cases under the state’s pre-Roe abortion ban, even in cases of rape or incest. With Toney’s endorsements and repeated promises to enforce Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, it is clear that he

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, Eric Toney, demanded that Josh Kaul release redacted DOJ organizational charts so that the people of Wisconsin can see just how much he’s defunded the police at DOJ after nearly four years in office. 

Fort Atkinson, Wisc. – RALLY FOR VRUWINK — The public is invited to attend a campaign rally and fundraiser for Don Vruwink, candidate for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, District 33, on Saturday, October 22, from 12noon to 1:00pm at the Democratic Party of Jefferson County Campaign Office, 511 Madison Avenue, Fort

MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, today endorsed Tim Michels for governor, Eric Toney for attorney general and numerous candidates for the Legislature in the November election. Key to the association’s support for Michels is his business sense, regulatory perspective and openness to hearing

MADISON – The League team recently concluded a series of fall regional meetings in River Falls, Ashwaubenon, Mount Pleasant, Dodgeville, Merrill and Port Edwards, highlighting how the broken system of funding local governments is taking a toll on essential local services. Dozens of local leaders gathered and agreed the system must

Washington, D.C.  – Yesterday, Mandela Barnes came out in favor of abortion up until the moment of birth. According to the Eau Claire Leader Telegram, “in questions with the media after the session, Barnes rejected the idea of a timeframe cap where abortion would be banned, whether it is 16 weeks, 20 weeks, or

Today, County Executive Parisi announced that community based organizations can now apply for the Partners in Equity Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) Grant. The Partners in Equity Grant Program supports Dane County based community groups that propose to use funding to address systemic racial inequities in the criminal justice