(MADISON, WI) – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is recognizing the Wisconsin SBDC network with an official proclamation celebrating SBDC Day and acknowledging their support of the state’s small businesses. In 2023, the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network helped 5,181 small business clients, resulting in over $96.9 million in capital investment,

Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their final round of endorsements for the Spring 2024 election. “In shaping the future of Wisconsin, it is imperative that our elected officials truly represent the values and priorities of their constituents. Across the state, the resounding message is clear: Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders to make safety their number one priority this spring. A lack of snow melt and early spring weather means drier trails and more opportunities for riders to get out on private and public land across Wisconsin. Regardless of

Milwaukee, Wis. – “Ghost” tax preparers not only waste filers’ funds, but these schemes can cause serious problems in the long run. Important things to know about ghost tax preparers What is a ghost tax preparer? A “ghost tax preparer” is someone who isn’t certified but still prepares tax returns. They may

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party wrote to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel following reports that U.S. cell phones and other devices are receiving and processing signals from Chinese and Russian satellites in violation of the FCC’s rules. Most of the modern

(Milwaukee, WI) The Part-time faculty of Milwaukee Area Technical College are holding a Rally of Solidarity for Part Time Faculty to get our “Fair Piece of the Pie.” Having working professionals teach students in their field of expertise is a strength of our Technical College system. But as MATC relies

Washington, D.C. (March 11, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today demanded President Biden not to renew the sanctions waiver that allowed Iran access to $10 billion worth of frozen funds. Rep. Steil is urging the Biden administration to let the waiver expire this week to re-establish deterrence and ramp

Today, the Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance completed the first step in improving Wisconsin’s shamefully low reading scores. We applaud them for boldly approving the four highest-quality curriculum options for kids, as recommended by the expert educators on the Early Literacy Curriculum Council. Republicans on the committee voted to adopt

Today, Democrat Tara Johnson, former La Crosse County Board Chair, announced her campaign for the newly drawn 96th Assembly District. She lives in the Town of Shelby in southern La Crosse County, which is now at the heart of the previously red district which includes southern La Crosse County and

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) won its lawsuit against the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Wednesday in the District II Court of Appeals. The 2-1 decision confirms the DNR is violating the law by regulating so-called “emerging contaminants” as hazardous substances under Wisconsin’s Spills Law without written

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the biggest manufacturers of inhalers, today announced they will be capping the out-of-pocket cost for all their inhaler products at $35 per month. This follows Senator Baldwin and her colleagues launching an investigation into the high costs Americans pay for inhalers and demanding answers from the

Delafield, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) continues to expand internal capabilities as the organization has named Courtney Mullen to the role of Director of External Affairs. In her new role, Courtney will oversee IRG’s day-to-day external communications and marketing strategies and help build bridges throughout the state by

Hustisford, WI – The Milwaukee Anti-War committee is hosting a vigil at the Hustisford Public Library for serviceman Aaron Bushnell on Saturday March 9th, 2024 at 6:30pm. Aaron Bushnell passed away from self-inflicted injuries performed in an act of extreme protest against the United States’ complicity in the ongoing genocide

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job totals for January 2024, which showed Wisconsin’s total nonfarm jobs, private jobs, and employment all hit new all-time highs. The state added 5,100 nonfarm jobs and 4,700 private jobs, bringing both totals

Ladies of Solutions, Change and Innovation (LSCI) formed to advocate for the health and safety of our loved ones serving time at Stanley Correctional Institution. Through our lived experiences, studies, and meetings with legislators in Madison, we have realized that policy and culture changes are desperately needed across the board

MADISON, Wis. — After calling it quits for the year in February, effectively ending the legislative session with ten months left in 2024, Assembly Republican leaders are spending their time this week shaking down special interests for campaign cash. The Assembly Republican campaign arm is hosting a $6,000 per person fundraiser in

MADISON, WI – Chuck Erickson, a twenty-two year veteran of the Dane County Board and longtime resident of the Vilas Neighborhood and current resident of the Monona Bay neighborhood, has announced his candidacy for District 77 of the Wisconsin State Assembly. District 77 encompasses the UW-Madison Campus, Shorewood Hills, and the

MADISON, Wis – Today, more than 15,000 petition signatures from Wisconsin residents calling for legislative action protecting contraception access were delivered to Republican leaders in the State Legislature. Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D – Middleton), Representative Lisa Subeck (D – Madison), and advocates held a press conference requesting that the Right to Contraception Act be

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-D) introduced bipartisan legislation to establish leave parity between National Guardsmen and Reservists and Active Duty members. The Reserve and National Guard Military Leave Enhancement Act will increase the rate of leave at a federal job for members of the