Madison agencies have submitted proposals for the 2025 budget that include options for a 5 percent reduction in services. If all proposals were adopted, they would eliminate 147 positions from the City’s workforce. This is in addition to 144 currently vacant positions not being filled. The proposed reductions inform the

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. — Rested and rejuvenated after his first week of summer vacation, Derrick Van Orden spent the weekend doing what he does best: hiding from his constituents, acting weird, and making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Derrick Van Orden is no stranger to bad press, and the headlines

Organization of retired union members joins historic labor coalition for Shankland STEVENS POINT, WI – The Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA), a national organization of 4.4 million retired union members, has endorsed Democratic State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The organization joins Social Security Works and

FOND DU LAC – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement congratulating FDL icon Gilles Frozen Custard on 75 years of exemplary service:  “Gilles Frozen Custard has been a local, family-owned and operated treasured fixture of Fond du Lac since 1949. Tomorrow Gilles will be celebrating 75

WEDC assistance to generate more than $2.4 billion worth of investments across the state MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, announced Wisconsin saw record planned capital investments last year as businesses located and expanded throughout the state. Businesses

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen issued the following statement today regarding the suspension of three Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) emergency rules: “Yesterday, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules voted to suspend three of WEC’s emergency rules (EmR 2407, 2408, and 2409). While I appreciate the committee’s decision,

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke for Congress released “Megan,” the campaign’s second advertisement in Wisconsin’s Third District. The 60-second spot features Megan Kling, a Jackson County mom who had to travel out of state to access abortion care when she learned her baby would not survive due to

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all want good paying jobs, affordable health care, and the

The Muskego Task Force on Public Safety Education along with the Muskego Police Department, Tess Corners Fire Department, and their corporate sponsors and supporters are excited to announce Muskego’s  16th  annual  observance  of  National  Night  Out!  This  year’s  event  will  be  held  on Wednesday, August 14th, from 5:00 p.m. to

Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore visited Wisconsin on July 22 to experience water conservation efforts. Wisconsin Farm Bureau hosted the group in Western Wisconsin, visiting several Farm Bureau members’ farms. The day concluded with a roundtable discussion. “Water has infiltrated everything the EPA does and cares about.

Sheboygan, Wis – Today, Joe Sheehan, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 26, announced that Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) endorsed his campaign. Sheehan provided the following statement: “Planned Parenthood is a leader in providing essential health services and access to reproductive healthcare across the state. In some places,

APPLETON, WI – Today, Wisconsin’s 5th District Congressman Scott Fitzgerald endorsed Roger Roth in his campaign for the 8th Congressional District. The endorsement marks the first member of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation to endorse in the 8th District primary. In his endorsement of Roth, Congressman Fitzgerald stated: “Roger Roth is

WISCONSIN—The Jewish Caucus of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin views President Joe Biden as a true patriot. His decision today to step down as a candidate for a second term reinforces his lifelong commitment to the very definition of public service: acting honorably and morally in the interest of his

MADISON, JULY 22, 2024 — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Pamela Boivin to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Willie Smith from the board.   “Pamela brings a depth of experience and knowledge to the WEDC Board

MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde released the following statement regarding Sen. Baldwin’s claim that Vice President Kamala Harris is “prepared” to serve as President:   “Today, Senator Tammy ‘Do Nothing’ Baldwin called Border Czar Kamala Harris “prepared” to be President. Like Senator Baldwin, Vice President Harris hasn’t gotten much done. The failure to

Democratic mayors from across Wisconsin joined nearly 300 mayors from across the country in endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign for president in an overwhelming show of force. The list of Wisconsin mayors endorsing Vice President Harris includes: Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Green Bay Mayor Eric

Republican proposals would cut funding from the CFPB and block rules that would save working families money MADISON, Wis. – As the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau (CFPB) marks 13 years of combating corporate greed, Republicans in Congress continue to undermine the bureau by attempting to strip funding and block rules

Ahead of Eric Hovde’s speech tonight, we’ve put together a short primer on the key things you need to know about Eric Hovde, the megamillionaire California bank owner that Mitch McConnell recruited to run for Senate in Wisconsin.  Since launching his campaign, Hovde has been plagued by his weak ties

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Cooke for Congress announced the endorsement of Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-03). Rep. Davids, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and one of the first two Native American women to ever serve in Congress, cited Cooke’s working-class roots and shared values when declaring her support.  “Raised by

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all want good paying jobs, affordable health care, and the