MADISON, WI – SSDC Communications Director Will Karcz on Senator Steve Ness’ retirement:  “Senator Ness’ retirement, the second high profile Republican retirement in as many weeks, is yet another proof point that Republicans are expecting to lose control of the Senate in November. After embarrassing January fundraising reports showing democratic candidates

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) issued the following statement on State Senator Steve Nass’ retirement: “Fighter. That’s the one word that comes to mind when thinking about Steve. “Steve has been an integral part of the conservative movement in Wisconsin for decades.  Over his years of service to his

Madison, WI—Democratic governor candidate Hulsey today says the Pennsylvania Groundhog,[1] Rep. Tom Tiffany and Pres. Trump predicted more ICE. Brett Hulsey is a carpenter, former state representative, and governor candidate in 2014 against Governor Scott Walker when he got 51,300 votes. Hulsey debated against the Tiffany/Walker Unfair Despair ACT 10 for

Bill creates evidence-driven cannabis regulations, accessible markets for growers and sellers, and justice for victims of Wisconsin’s racist cannabis laws MADISON, Wis. – This morning in the Wisconsin Assembly’s parlor, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) joined Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-6) and Rep. Andrew Hysell (D-48) to propose legalization of recreational and

MADISON – Today, Rep. Hysell, Rep. Madison, Sen. LaTonya Johnson, and other legislative Democrats introduced legislation to legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use.  In response, Rep. Hysell (D-48) released the following statement: “Legalization is about freedom. Adults in Wisconsin deserve the freedom to make their own decisions, including whether

WAUSAU, Wis. – Today, Marathon County Board Supervisor John Kroll announced his candidacy for the 85th Assembly District. Kroll, who works professionally to make homes across Wisconsin more affordable and comfortable, is a strong advocate for lowering family costs – including utility costs and taxes. Kroll released the following statement: “I

 Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement announcing his retirement from the Wisconsin State Senate:             “It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve in the Wisconsin State Legislature representing the people of Southern Wisconsin.  I have proudly fought for the taxpayers in my

MADISON, Wis. – Origen, a Madison-based atmospheric water generator brand within the Therma-Stor family, has deployed its Wellspring 100 system at the University of North Florida’s JEA Sustainable Solutions Lab as part of a new research initiative focused on water security and infrastructure resiliency. The installation places Wisconsin-engineered technology into a

MADISON, WI—Today, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez announced a sweeping health care proposal to lower prices and guarantee affordable, reliable coverage for every person in Wisconsin. Rodriguez is making health care a central pillar of her campaign for governor and her broader plan to make life less expensive for Wisconsinites. “Health

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) are celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month and the role career and technical education plays in preparing Wisconsin students for success after Governor Tony Evers proclaimed February 2026 as CTE Month in Wisconsin.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced construction efforts on the Samers Bay breakwall project are planned to resume this winter, with a portion of the construction likely to occur during the sturgeon spearing season. The main objective of the project is to install an offshore breakwall

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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for two seats on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin through March 27, 2026. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Growers must sign and postmark completed nomination forms by March 27, 2026 and include signatures

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to learn about flood risks across the state and available flood insurance options during Flood Insurance Awareness Week, Feb. 1-7, 2026. According to the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts’ 2021 Assessment Report, the past decade was the wettest on

MADISON, WI — Senator Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) joined community members in Sun Prairie, the Groundhog Capital of the World, to celebrate the annual Groundhog Day tradition and to present the Governor’s official proclamation recognizing the historic occasion. The celebration centers on Sun Prairie’s most famous resident, Jimmy the Groundhog, whose seasonal prediction

Milwaukee, Wis. — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan outlined his plan to create a state commission empowered to hold ICE accountable for enforcement abuses. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Brennan’s proposal that would “collect footage of incidents involving federal immigration authorities, like the shootings of two Minneapolis protesters by immigration agent…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass five bipartisan full-year funding bills, keep the government open, and set a two-week deadline to negotiate a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that delivers accountability and puts commonsense guardrails on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Milwaukee, Wis. — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan today announced his plan to create the Wisconsin Accountability Commission to collect, preserve, and review evidence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement enforcement abuses and activity in Wisconsin. “The murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the separating of children from their parents and the

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Tony Wied (WI-08) introduced the Oversight for Members And Relatives Act, known as the OMAR Act. The legislation would end the practice of federal candidates using campaign funds to financially benefit their spouses. It would also require disclosure of any campaign-related payments made to

Green Bay, WI—During the UW-Green Bay winter Council of Trustees reception and dinner this week, Aspiro was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of their substantial contributions to communities in Northeast Wisconsin. Additionally, Capital Credit Union President and CEO Laurie Butz was appointed as the newest member of the Council