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Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown is Delaying Wisconsinites’ FoodShare Benefits Sheboygan, Wis. — Today, Rep. Sheehan, in partnership with the Sheboygan County Food Bank, hosted an emergency food drive in response to the announcement that the federal government shutdown will delay Wisconsin families’
MADISON — On Mon., Nov. 3, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the deadline for physical damage loan applications has been extended for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by devastating storms that occurred Aug. 9 through Aug. 12, 2025, resulting in
MADISON, Wis. – Based on input received during the public comment period, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is proposing substantial modifications to two DATCP administrative rules. DATCP received hundreds of comments related to ATCP 10 (Animal Disease
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) has concerns about the impact of AB-599 on Wisconsin citizens with disabilities. The bill on absentee ballots discussed in a hearing today would eliminate the indefinitely confined option and require voters
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
It’s Election Day in New York City with Socialist Zohran Mamdani set to become the Mayor of NYC. Why does this matter in Wisconsin? Radical Rebecca Cooke endorsed NYC Socialist Zohran Mamdani and is aligning herself with his extreme policies of defunding the
Madison, Wis: Today, Representative Ann Roe (D–Janesville) joined fellow Wisconsin Legislative Democrats in introducing a comprehensive package of bills designed to strengthen local governments across the state by providing additional funding, greater financial flexibility, and expanded tools for municipalities. “Strengthening local
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video highlighting a proposal from the Wisconsin Legislature to protect innocent landowners from being unfairly penalized as polluters while enabling targeted PFAS cleanup. The
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, led a letter with 35 of his colleagues to the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, expressing deep concern regarding the proposal to sunset the Joint United Nations Programme on
Madison, WI – Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) joined local officials and community leaders today to emphasize the importance of empowering local governments with the tools, trust, and flexibility they need to serve their communities effectively. “Before serving in the
Grant County, WI — Lisa White, candidate for Wisconsin State Senate District 17, today announced the launch of Snap Back, a grassroots food drive created in response to the growing need for food assistance among families who are not receiving
WAUSAU, WI – Today, U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin. “I have had the privilege of serving with Tom in the U.S. House of Representatives, and I can say without hesitation that he is the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering free tree seedlings to every fourth grade student in Wisconsin as part of its annual Arbor Day tree planting program. Wisconsin fourth grade principals, teachers and homeschoolers can now place
MADISON – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) were joined by state legislators and local government leaders from around the state for a press conference discussing the challenges faced by local communities and proposing new
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today during a news conference underscored the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s commitment to student safety and announced a series of solutions to strengthen existing systems and protections, including the launch of a new public resource
MADISON, WI – Enter today to compete for the dairy processing industry’s most prestigious title – World Champion Cheese! Beginning November 4, cheese, butter, cultured products, and dry dairy ingredients can be entered in the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest at WorldChampionCheese.org. Hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
Wisconsin 2nd District Congressman Mark Pocan got a firsthand look at the One City Schools difference recently, when he stopped by for a visit and tour of the innovative educational model on Madison’s south side. “We are incredibly honored that Congressman
Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) in introducing the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act. This legislation prohibits members of Congress from collecting pay during the ongoing federal shutdown and deducts pay from members’ paychecks during future shutdowns.
Tech companies have been quick to minimize the water needs of their AI data center projects in Wisconsin, pointing to on-site cooling technology that will recycle water or use alternative cooling methods on all but the hottest days of the
Mequon, Wis. – Concordia University Wisconsin has been awarded a $1.1 million federal grant to support “America 250: Teaching History & Civics Through Economic Lenses” (America 250), an innovative, professional development initiative designed to strengthen civics and economics education in
Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown is Delaying Wisconsinites’ FoodShare Benefits Sheboygan, Wis. — Today, Rep. Sheehan, in partnership with the Sheboygan County Food Bank, hosted an emergency food drive in response to the announcement that the federal government shutdown will delay Wisconsin families’ November FoodShare assistance. Nearly 700,000 people in the state rely
MADISON — On Mon., Nov. 3, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the deadline for physical damage loan applications has been extended for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by devastating storms that occurred Aug. 9 through Aug. 12, 2025, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in damage. The new deadline
MADISON, Wis. – Based on input received during the public comment period, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is proposing substantial modifications to two DATCP administrative rules. DATCP received hundreds of comments related to ATCP 10 (Animal Disease and Movement) and ATCP 12 (Animal Markets, Dealers and Truckers). “DATCP appreciat…
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) has concerns about the impact of AB-599 on Wisconsin citizens with disabilities. The bill on absentee ballots discussed in a hearing today would eliminate the indefinitely confined option and require voters in this category to automatically receive an absentee ballot for
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued
It’s Election Day in New York City with Socialist Zohran Mamdani set to become the Mayor of NYC. Why does this matter in Wisconsin? Radical Rebecca Cooke endorsed NYC Socialist Zohran Mamdani and is aligning herself with his extreme policies of defunding the police, abolishing private property, increasing taxes on “whiter neighborhoods,” and
Madison, Wis: Today, Representative Ann Roe (D–Janesville) joined fellow Wisconsin Legislative Democrats in introducing a comprehensive package of bills designed to strengthen local governments across the state by providing additional funding, greater financial flexibility, and expanded tools for municipalities. “Strengthening local communities is not a partisan or geographic issue,” said Rep…
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video highlighting a proposal from the Wisconsin Legislature to protect innocent landowners from being unfairly penalized as polluters while enabling targeted PFAS cleanup. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed new groundwater…
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, led a letter with 35 of his colleagues to the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, expressing deep concern regarding the proposal to sunset the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) by the end of 2026, undermining any chance
Madison, WI – Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) joined local officials and community leaders today to emphasize the importance of empowering local governments with the tools, trust, and flexibility they need to serve their communities effectively. “Before serving in the state legislature, I had the privilege of serving on the
Grant County, WI — Lisa White, candidate for Wisconsin State Senate District 17, today announced the launch of Snap Back, a grassroots food drive created in response to the growing need for food assistance among families who are not receiving their SNAP (FoodShare) benefits this month. With rising food insecurity
WAUSAU, WI – Today, U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin. “I have had the privilege of serving with Tom in the U.S. House of Representatives, and I can say without hesitation that he is the fighter Wisconsin needs. Whether he is defending manufacturers and working
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering free tree seedlings to every fourth grade student in Wisconsin as part of its annual Arbor Day tree planting program. Wisconsin fourth grade principals, teachers and homeschoolers can now place seedling orders and coordinate delivery by completing the 2026 Arbor Day
MADISON – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) were joined by state legislators and local government leaders from around the state for a press conference discussing the challenges faced by local communities and proposing new legislation to strengthen Wisconsin’s local communities in the future. Both
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today during a news conference underscored the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s commitment to student safety and announced a series of solutions to strengthen existing systems and protections, including the launch of a new public resource listing revoked and surrendered educator licenses. “Student safety is not
MADISON, WI – Enter today to compete for the dairy processing industry’s most prestigious title – World Champion Cheese! Beginning November 4, cheese, butter, cultured products, and dry dairy ingredients can be entered in the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest at WorldChampionCheese.org. Hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA)… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
Wisconsin 2nd District Congressman Mark Pocan got a firsthand look at the One City Schools difference recently, when he stopped by for a visit and tour of the innovative educational model on Madison’s south side. “We are incredibly honored that Congressman Pocan shared his time, ideas, and passion for education with
Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) in introducing the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act. This legislation prohibits members of Congress from collecting pay during the ongoing federal shutdown and deducts pay from members’ paychecks during future shutdowns. Steil has requested his pay be withheld during the ongoing fed…
Tech companies have been quick to minimize the water needs of their AI data center projects in Wisconsin, pointing to on-site cooling technology that will recycle water or use alternative cooling methods on all but the hottest days of the year. But according to a new analysis from Clean Wisconsin, the
Mequon, Wis. – Concordia University Wisconsin has been awarded a $1.1 million federal grant to support “America 250: Teaching History & Civics Through Economic Lenses” (America 250), an innovative, professional development initiative designed to strengthen civics and economics education in honor of the nation’s upcoming Semiquincentennial. Through America 250, CUW