MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today is proud to announce that the Wisconsin State Senate will again offer the Senate Scholar Program next year, and urged 1st District students to apply by the November 15, 2022 deadline. “The Senate Scholar Program is a leading initiative designed to challenge Wisconsin’s

JANESVILLE – During Workforce Development Month, Gov. Tony Evers’ Council on Workforce Investment (CWI) on Monday held its regular meeting in Janesville, where members learned about the positive impacts of the governor’s historic investments in developing Wisconsin’s workforce. Council members witnessed regional collaborations in action during a tour of the

MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson has supported legislation that would put in place a national abortion ban.  “Ron Johnson has made clear that taking away Wisconsinites’ right to make their own health care decisions is a top priority. Johnson’s dangerous abortion ban is a direct threat to Wisconsinites’ freedoms,” said Democratic Party

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a climate action report highlighting agency accomplishments in 2021 related to climate change and environmental equity. Wisconsin’s climate is changing, with far-ranging consequences for the people of Wisconsin, natural resources and major economic sectors. All communities are impacted by climate change. However, communities

LA CROSSE — Yesterday, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff demonstrated his willingness to fight for working families and discuss the kitchen table issues that matter most to them by issuing a debate challenge to his opponent, Derrick Van Orden. Today, Brad accepted an invitation from the UW-La

Today, Gov. Evers was in Waukesha promoting his Main Street Bounceback plan and announcing a Community Development Investment Grant for the Waukesha Civic Theater. “While grateful for the grant to this Waukesha organization, we need to pause and consider if Gov. Evers has really helped businesses as much as he

OSHKOSH – In a new “Just the Truth” column on WisFacts.com, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) explains his support for school choice to give parents the right to decide what is best for their children. He also outlines the volunteer work before becoming a U.S. Senator to improve both the private and

MADISON, Wis.—Today Americans from all walks of life, including many from the Badger State, will gather at the White House to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a historic bill that will make meaningful reforms to lower costs for working families – bringing down prescription drug prices by giving

COLUMBIA CO., Wis. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will receive $80 million dollars funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to replace multiple bridges in Columbia County. Senator Baldwin voted for the legislation, which President Biden signed into law last year. The

WAUKESHA — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, today announced the city of Waukesha will be receiving a $250,000 Community Development Investment Grant from WEDC to support a project designed to spur cultural growth and bring more visitors to the downtown area. The announcement

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Politicians like Joe Biden and Brad Pfaff drove up costs for American families with record inflation and have abjectly failed to lower them. Instead, the Biden Administration continues it’s out of control inflation by spending hundreds of billions over the last month, including provisions that

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation conducted a training session for law enforcement officers and first responders on Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV)Technology at the campus of Gateway Technical College in Racine Friday, September 9.. WisDOT presented the training in partnership with the city of Racine, Gateway Technical College and the

MADISON, Wis. – As President Biden celebrates Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act becoming law with congressional Democrats at the White House today, Wisconsinites deserve to know that every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voted against lowering health care and energy costs, and creating new, good-paying jobs in Wisconsin and across the country.  Here’s

WASHINGTON – More than 250 farmers and ranchers, including a delegation from Wisconsin, have gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for the National Farmers Union’s Fall Legislative Fly-In. As they meet with lawmakers, USDA leaders, and other administration officials, the group is advocating for fairness for farmers, farm bill priorities,

MILWAUKEE (September 13, 2022) – Named after a Paul Westerberg song about the power of ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary things, “We May Well Be The Ones” is a benefit concert in support of LuAnn Bird’s campaign for Wisconsin’s 84th Assembly District. This unique event is being produced by Christopher Porterfield of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act to give local and Tribal communities resources to better combat the opioid and substance use disorder epidemic. The legislation will improve State Opioid Response (SOR) grants – an important tool for communities’

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to hunt on public land this hunting season. With millions of acres of public land available across the state, finding the perfect spot is easy using the DNR’s array of online public land mapping tools. From the Chequamegon-Nicolet

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 132 state-chartered banks continue to exhibit strong financial performance through June 30, 2022, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the second quarter, total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks were at $67.9 billion, an increase of $961.7