MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly’s Committee on Corrections held a public hearing on two bills aimed at alleviating inhumane conditions in Wisconsin’s jails and prisons. These bills are part of a larger legislative package introduced by Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) in October called Conditions of Confinement, written with

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) encourages employers to apply for Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants, which aim to address the state’s demand for skilled workers. Employers in every industry and of all sizes across Wisconsin are eligible to apply for this round of WFF funding to train

MADISON – Today, Legislation aimed at improving health and dignity in Wisconsin’s correctional facilities received a public hearing. Assembly Bill 741 and Assembly Bill 736, authored by Rep. Darrin Madison, Rep. Shelia Stubbs, and Rep. Robyn Vining, with Senator LaTonya Johnson serving as the Senate lead on both bills, address long-standing

Franklin, WI – The National President of Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan, service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states issued the following statement regarding the shooting of an observer in Minneapolis, Minnesota by an U.S. immigration enforcement agent.Statement by National

(Milwaukee, January 7th, 2026)—What happened today in Minneapolis, where a federal immigration (ICE) agent killed a person during a massive enforcement operation, is criminal, unconscionable, and outrageous. This is not isolated or accidental. This is the human cost of an aggressive, militarized immigration strategy being unleashed in our neighborhoods, fueled by the politics

MADISON, WI…An initiative championed by State Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) to extend Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) coverage for volunteer and part time firefighters and other emergency medical personnel unanimously passed the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development, Labor and Integrated Employment unanimously yesterday as part of a comprehensive workers

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,045,700 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to November 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for November 2025 showed Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.1%, which is 1.5 percentage

GREEN BAY, Wis. – With deep appreciation for the workers and partners bringing a new chapter of UW‑Green Bay’s future to life, the University held a Topping Out Ceremony for the Cofrin Technology and Education Center (CTEC) at 11 a.m. today. Chancellor Michael Alexander, representatives from Engberg Anderson Architects, Miron Construction and a group of

MADISON, Wis. — On January 1st, Wisconsinites faced sticker shock as Republicans kicked off the new year with a cruel attack on health care. By refusing to continue critical ACA funding that nearly 300,000 Wisconsinites rely on, Republicans are forcing families, seniors, and small business owners to face health care premium increases.

National government and public relations firm launches specially designed initiatives in partnership with AmLaw 200 firm Michael Best MILWAUKEE, WI (January 7, 2026) – Building on the momentum of 2025, Michael Best Strategies LLC, a national government affairs and public relations firm, continues its growth and expansion efforts with the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks public input on the state’s Beaver Management Plan. Comments can be submitted through various formats (an online comment tool, email or at any of the public listening sessions) through Jan. 31. Wisconsin’s current Beaver Management Plan, adopted in 2015, was designed to guide

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after U.S. forces carried out a targeted operation to remove Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, marking a significant success in the fight against international drug trafficking and narco-terrorism linked to the Maduro regime: “This operation is a powerful reminder of what

Wisconsin Employers Demand Solutions MADISON – Rising healthcare costs remain a chief concern of Wisconsin businesses, hindering reinvestment, talent attraction, and economic competitiveness. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video on Wednesday, raising the alarm on high healthcare costs and promoting a policy solution to empower

Key lessons and insights gathered from four months of listening across Wisconsin. Delafield, Wis. – What common challenges are on Wisconsinites’ minds heading into 2026? The Institute for Reforming Government released its newest community engagement report, Wisconsin Speaks: Listening, Learning, Leading on Tuesday on The Dan O’Donnell Show answering this

Radon is an invisible gas that causes cancer, but when you know the facts, you can protect yourself It’s easy to not think about radon—it’s invisible! But radon has an impact on our and our loved ones’ health and is a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a series of informational meetings across the northern regions of the state to educate the public on various fisheries management and habitat topics. The meetings are part of a spotlight series highlighting various fisheries in Green Bay, the Winnebago

Students’ products inspired by Crate & Barrel, Room & Board, more; share final project experience in photo essay Menomonie, Wis. – The warm, sweet, earthy smell of fresh sawdust, the roaring sound of bandsaws and ventilation hoses, and the shush-shush-shush rhythm of sandpaper on wood grain greet you as you

STANLEY, WI – Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben announced a massive fundraising haul in the race for the WI-07 Republican nomination. Ebben raised more than $300,000 in her first quarter with support from major Wisconsin business leaders, including Diane Hendricks, Eric Hovde, and Liz Uihlein. Ebben released the following statement on

WISCONSIN—In case you missed it, a recent WisPolitics opinion column by longtime political observer Bill Kaplan points to Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez as the “best positioned among all Democratic candidates to run statewide and win in November.” Kaplan notes Rodriguez’s statewide strength and her ability to connect with voters across rural, suburban, and