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Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the state Supreme Court’s recent decision affirming Safe-Place protection for workers: This week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a significant decision on worker safety and justice. At the center of
APPLETON, Wis. (April 17, 2026) — A new partnership between Lawrence University and Appleton Downtown, Inc. (ADI), gives Lawrence students the opportunity to apply concepts they are learning in class to real‑world community challenges. Facilitated by Lawrence’s Center for Community Engagement (CCE), the
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Chippewa Falls on the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2026. At 10:58 a.m.
MADISON, Wis. — New inflation numbers show that Wisconsinites are paying $2,267 more on average for everyday essentials since Trump took office, $549 more for housing and $390 more for transportation. Tom Tiffany has rubber-stamped Trump’s entire cost-raising agenda, voting with him 100% of
Sturgeon Bay, WI — Jacob VandenPlas, a combat veteran, farmer, and former leader of a veteran’s nonprofit organization, today announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate District 1 as a Republican. After serving his country and continuing that service by
MADISON — Last week, Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the release of already-approved federal funding for the Brandon Road Invasive Carp Interbasin Project, which would help combat invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. The governor’s letter came as President Trump, in recent weeks, has boasted about his efforts
Centro is proud to announce it has been awarded a commitment of nearly $3 million from Ascendium Education Group to establish the Centro Tech Hub, a transformative initiative designed to expand access to digital literacy, workforce development pathways, entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities for the Latinx community across Wisconsin
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that local officials are responding to historic flooding along the Wisconsin River as water levels continue to rise, placing significant strain on levee systems and threatening to breach in
BROOKFIELD – In this week’s GOP radio address, State Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) shares an update on the Legislature’s search for answers about the firing of former UW System President Jay Rothman. The transcript is below and the audio can be
(MADISON, WI) ––The Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE) along with the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Innovation Center in Kenosha will host a Small Business Clinic – free to all participants – on Friday, May 1,
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. This week, I called a special session of the Legislature to ban partisan gerrymandering in our state once and for all. Unfortunately, so far, lawmakers have failed to get it done. Folks, rigging maps so that one
MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from Heartland Signal highlights Tom Tiffany’s record of raising utility costs for Wisconsin’s working families. This follows his recent criticisms of We Energies, despite taking thousands in campaign donations from them. In Washington, Tiffany has voted to increase
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical pieces of legislation this week: the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act and the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability
Neenah, WI—OnTuesday, April 21st, the City of Neenah, Wisconsin, will swear in their newest city council member, Mr. Brian Defferding, age 49, a member of the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. Running for a non-partisan office, Defferding based his campaign on
As housing costs rise and supply dwindles across Southeastern Wisconsin, regional leaders are gathering to move housing projects from vision to reality. The Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit will take place on Thursday, May 7, at the Zoofari Conference Center in
Green Lake, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) announced his strong endorsement of Jason Preuss for Green Lake County Sheriff. “Jason Preuss is the right leader for Green Lake County,” said Rep. Dallman. “With over 28 years of dedicated
WASHINGTON, DC — The House Committee on Small Business announced that Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) has been appointed Chairman of the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure. “I am extremely proud to have been selected to serve as the Chairman of
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senate Democrats introduced the Affordable Wisconsin Legislative Packages. The announcement detailed the “Health and Housing” and “Families First” legislative packages, highlighting Democrats’ commitment to cutting the costs of Healthcare, Housing, Childcare, Groceries, and Utilities across the Badger State. Read More
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that allows plant enthusiasts to conduct surveys for rare plants around the state. Volunteers collect information to help
As communities across the state begin clean-up and recovery after recent storms, and with more severe weather on the way, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) urges residents and crews to take care while assessing damage or removing debris.
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the state Supreme Court’s recent decision affirming Safe-Place protection for workers: This week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a significant decision on worker safety and justice. At the center of the case is Gerald Lorbiecki, a steamfitter and member of
APPLETON, Wis. (April 17, 2026) — A new partnership between Lawrence University and Appleton Downtown, Inc. (ADI), gives Lawrence students the opportunity to apply concepts they are learning in class to real‑world community challenges. Facilitated by Lawrence’s Center for Community Engagement (CCE), the collaboration connects students and faculty with community partners to co‑develop
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Chippewa Falls on the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2026. At 10:58 a.m. Thursday morning, three officers with the Chippewa Falls Police Department
MADISON, Wis. — New inflation numbers show that Wisconsinites are paying $2,267 more on average for everyday essentials since Trump took office, $549 more for housing and $390 more for transportation. Tom Tiffany has rubber-stamped Trump’s entire cost-raising agenda, voting with him 100% of the time, including in support of tariffs and the illegal
Sturgeon Bay, WI — Jacob VandenPlas, a combat veteran, farmer, and former leader of a veteran’s nonprofit organization, today announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate District 1 as a Republican. After serving his country and continuing that service by supporting fellow veterans, VandenPlas says he is running to bring
MADISON — Last week, Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the release of already-approved federal funding for the Brandon Road Invasive Carp Interbasin Project, which would help combat invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. The governor’s letter came as President Trump, in recent weeks, has boasted about his efforts to “save the Great Lakes,” despite his administration’s actions to
Centro is proud to announce it has been awarded a commitment of nearly $3 million from Ascendium Education Group to establish the Centro Tech Hub, a transformative initiative designed to expand access to digital literacy, workforce development pathways, entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities for the Latinx community across Wisconsin and beyond. This community-centered initiative represents a powerful intersection of equity and
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that local officials are responding to historic flooding along the Wisconsin River as water levels continue to rise, placing significant strain on levee systems and threatening to breach in the Portage area. There is concern regarding the integrity of
BROOKFIELD – In this week’s GOP radio address, State Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) shares an update on the Legislature’s search for answers about the firing of former UW System President Jay Rothman. The transcript is below and the audio can be found here. “Our system of government ensures checks and balances. When
(MADISON, WI) ––The Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE) along with the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Innovation Center in Kenosha will host a Small Business Clinic – free to all participants – on Friday, May 1, at the Innovation Center in Kenosha. This FREE Small Business
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. This week, I called a special session of the Legislature to ban partisan gerrymandering in our state once and for all. Unfortunately, so far, lawmakers have failed to get it done. Folks, rigging maps so that one political party stays in power is wrong. It’s anti-democratic, and it’s un-American.
MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from Heartland Signal highlights Tom Tiffany’s record of raising utility costs for Wisconsin’s working families. This follows his recent criticisms of We Energies, despite taking thousands in campaign donations from them. In Washington, Tiffany has voted to increase natural gas exports, in line with a Trump policy which
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical pieces of legislation this week: the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act and the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act. On the RED Tape Act: “Federal environmental reviews
Neenah, WI—OnTuesday, April 21st, the City of Neenah, Wisconsin, will swear in their newest city council member, Mr. Brian Defferding, age 49, a member of the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. Running for a non-partisan office, Defferding based his campaign on door knocking, listening to people, and sharing their concerns. “When
As housing costs rise and supply dwindles across Southeastern Wisconsin, regional leaders are gathering to move housing projects from vision to reality. The Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit will take place on Thursday, May 7, at the Zoofari Conference Center in Milwaukee. Organized by UW–Madison Extension, the Summit addresses a critical
Green Lake, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) announced his strong endorsement of Jason Preuss for Green Lake County Sheriff. “Jason Preuss is the right leader for Green Lake County,” said Rep. Dallman. “With over 28 years of dedicated law enforcement service, Jason has proven himself as a steady,
WASHINGTON, DC — The House Committee on Small Business announced that Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) has been appointed Chairman of the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure. “I am extremely proud to have been selected to serve as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure,” said Congressman Wied. “As a former
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senate Democrats introduced the Affordable Wisconsin Legislative Packages. The announcement detailed the “Health and Housing” and “Families First” legislative packages, highlighting Democrats’ commitment to cutting the costs of Healthcare, Housing, Childcare, Groceries, and Utilities across the Badger State. Read More on State Senate Democrats’ Affordable Wisconsin Legislative Packages: CBS News:
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that allows plant enthusiasts to conduct surveys for rare plants around the state. Volunteers collect information to help assess rare plant population trends for both state and national
As communities across the state begin clean-up and recovery after recent storms, and with more severe weather on the way, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) urges residents and crews to take care while assessing damage or removing debris. Downed power lines, broken glass, and metal are just some