MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced $1 million in funding is available under the Teacher Training and Recruitment Grant program. The funding pays for costs of training and recruiting teachers in areas where teacher shortages are most prevalent in the state. Grants are available through

Madison, Wisconsin (February 5, 2026) – In an update to last month’s announcement, the Wisconsin Supreme Court confirmed that the February 10 and February 11 oral arguments will be livestreamed on the Wisconsin Court System homepage, giving the public a clear and simple way to follow the proceedings. The Court

MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, held its annual Dairy Day at the Capitol event in Madison yesterday. DBA members, farmers, processors and other corporate professionals, gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol to advocate for the state’s dairy community and share industry priorities. Chad

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

Moving portraits and more – artifacts and firsthand accountsfrom 65 Wisconsin veterans MADISON, Wis. (February 5, 2026) – The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is debuting a powerful new exhibit, Portraits of Service: Wisconsin Warriors from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, opening Feb. 6, 2026. The temporary exhibit will showcase the work of award-winning PBS

The Frozen Road Period begins in Zones 4 and 5 Friday, February 6, 2026, at 12:01 AM CST. The Frozen Road Period was already in effect in Zones 1 through 3. The frozen road law allows heavier loads for trucks carrying logs cut crosswise (not including woodchips), and salt and sand for

Milwaukee, Wis. — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan today outlined a comprehensive Plan to Defend Our Democracy to safeguard Wisconsin’s elections in response to President Donald Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections and allow the federal government to take control of voting in certain states — a move that would undermine the Constitution

Law increases weight limits for log haulers, transport of road salt/sand Effective Friday (Feb. 6) at 12:01 a.m., the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will declare highways are officially frozen statewide and the frozen road law is in effect across Wisconsin. The frozen road law allows heavier loads for trucks

MADISON, Wis. —  Just days after an endorsement from Donald Trump, Republican Congressman and Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is wasting no time courting even more support from right-wing extremists in his tumultuous bid to be Wisconsin’s next governor, this time as a featured speaker at a Moms for Liberty event that

MADISON – Today, Wisconsin State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement regarding recent arguments from the City of Madison in Ayodabo v. City of Madison, which attempt to argue that the city had less responsibility to voters whose ballots were not counted because they were cast absentee: “For

DANE COUNTY – Dane County has been selected by the national Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research (APPR) initiative to participate in Pathways to Pretrial Advancement, a competitive program supporting jurisdictions committed to improving fairness, effectiveness, and public safety in their pretrial justice systems. As one of only eight local jurisdictions selected nationwide,

FOX Business: “The Kansas City Fed economists estimated that the economy could’ve added 19,000 more jobs each month, on average, from January 2025 to August 2025 without tariff effects…” MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City found that tariffs are

MADISON – On Wednesday, the Assembly Committee on Veteran and Military Affairs was scheduled to have an Executive Session on three bills, including Assembly Bill 641, which would provide funding for the UW MIA Recovery Project. The Chair skipped over the bill on the published agenda, presumably at the request

MADISON, WI — The Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) held a constructive meeting with representatives from UW Health and Children’s Hospital regarding their recent decision to pause gender-affirming care for minors. The discussion focused on understanding the reasons for the pause, the immediate impact on families, and pathways

Washington, D.C. — Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), announced his endorsement of Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This endorsement is part of the NDRC’s Democracy Defenders program, a campaign supporting candidates running

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Diane Meulemans to the Waupaca County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by by the passing of Judge Raymond S. Huber. Meulemans will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “With decades of experience,

MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Edward L. Jackson, III, 29, Rothschild, Wisconsin, was sentenced January 8, 2026, by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 6 years in federal prison for possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine intended for distribution, and for possessing a firear… Please log

BELOIT — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly kicked off Career and Technical Education Month this week with a visit to Beloit Memorial High School, underscoring the critical role CTE plays in connecting students to meaningful career pathways and the workforce. On Wednesday, Dr. Underly joined Beloit School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Wayne

[Madison, WI]  – The Wisconsin Data Center Coalition (WIDCC) is sharing a new comprehensive study from Charles River Associates (CRA) that clarifies the relationship between data center development and electricity rates. The report, Retail Rate Trends in the US, finds that common narratives suggesting data centers are causing broad energy price

Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Things are simply not affordable, and paychecks aren’t going as far as they used to. Especially as Americans and Wisconsinites are being forced to foot the bill for the President’s reckless tariff tax and trade wars. Folks, of the $200 billion—and that’s billion with a B—in tariff revenue