Gov. Evers: Signs key bill to support state’s food assistance program, prevent Wisconsin taxpayers from paying over $200 million a year in potential penalty fees to Trump Administration

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill (AB) 180, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 116, to support the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, which provides food assistance to over 700,000 Wisconsinites, including 270,000 kids. The bill, which Gov. Evers and the Evers

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Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention: Award $15 million to organizations across Wisconsin to reduce crime, prevent violence, and keep kids, families, and communities safe 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention today announced that nearly $15 million in grants will be awarded to school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, local governments, and more that serve 60 counties across the state to help

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Sen. Wirch: St. Catherine’s wins state basketball title

Madison, WI – Today, Racine St. Catherine’s beat Seymour in the WIAA Division 3 State Boys Basketball Championship game at the Kohl Center in Madison. Following the win, Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “Led by Lamont Hamilton,

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Protect Our Care: On the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to call on Congress to reverse GOP health care cuts 

Protect Our Care’s March Madness Campaign is Amplifying How the ACA is Under Attack WISCONSIN – Today, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez and Wisconsinites impacted by the GOP War on Health Care joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to mark the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and hold Republicans accountable

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Myer campaign: Brayden Myer unveils bold plan for election integrity reform

WI – Brayden Myer, an America First Republican candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, has announced a bold, common sense plan for election integrity reform, ending bureaucratic control and returning power to the people. “For too long, Wisconsin’s elections have been controlled by unaccountable bureaucrats,” says Myer. “Voters deserve a

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Gov. Evers: Signs key bill to support state’s food assistance program, prevent Wisconsin taxpayers from paying over $200 million a year in potential penalty fees to Trump Administration

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill (AB) 180, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 116, to support the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, which provides food assistance to over 700,000 Wisconsinites, including 270,000 kids. The bill, which Gov. Evers and the Evers Administration have spent month… Please log in to access subscriber

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WisDems: On 16th Affordable Care Act anniversary, WisDems chair calls out Wisconsin GOP for crushing health care in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Today marks the 16th anniversary of passage of the Affordable Care Act, a Democrat-led effort to provide healthcare to millions of Americans, which over 313,000 Wisconsinites rely on to afford essential care. In response to the anniversary of the passage of this historic legislation, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement:

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Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention: Award $15 million to organizations across Wisconsin to reduce crime, prevent violence, and keep kids, families, and communities safe 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention today announced that nearly $15 million in grants will be awarded to school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, local governments, and more that serve 60 counties across the state to help crack down on crime, prevent violence, includ… Please log in to

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Iowa County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Cox Hollow Retaining Wall Repair Project in Iowa County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals

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MATC: Community job fair, April 8, features 50+ employers

MADISON, WIS.-   Madison College’s Community Job Fair on April 8 at the Goodman South Campus will connect job seekers with more than 50 local and regional employers across a variety of industries. The free event is from 4-8 p.m. at the Madison College Goodman South campus, 2429 Perry St. The job

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Common Cause Wisconsin: Voting rights group to provide nonpartisan hotline  

As absentee mail voting and in-person absentee voting begins the April general election, Common Cause is reminding voters to seek help using 866-OUR-VOTE. The nonpartisan hotline is for individual voters to ask questions and get more information about their voting options. In person absentee voting begins Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Voters should check with their mu… Please

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UW-Whitewater: Wisconsin’s largest business school launches podcast network to amplify student, faculty, and alumni voices

WHITEWATER, Wis. — March 20, 2025. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) launched Warhawk Business Voices, a multi-show podcast network designed to connect students, alumni, faculty, business partners, and the broader community through authentic storytelling and real-world conversation. The network launched on the first day of spring, underscorin…

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Wisconsin Women in Government: Announces Chief Justice Jill Karofsky as keynote speaker for 2026 Scholarship & Recognition Gala

MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) is proud to announce that Jill Karofsky, Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 WWIG Scholarship & Recognition Gala, taking place Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Monona Terrace in Madison. The annual gala brings together professionals,

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Sen. Wirch: St. Catherine’s wins state basketball title

Madison, WI – Today, Racine St. Catherine’s beat Seymour in the WIAA Division 3 State Boys Basketball Championship game at the Kohl Center in Madison. Following the win, Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “Led by Lamont Hamilton, Racine County’s all-time leading scorer, the Angels demonstrated incredible fight

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