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MADISON, WI – New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel details State Senator Sarah Keyeski and Representative Jenna Jacobson’s introduction of legislation that would establish criminal penalties for AI-generated deepfake scams. As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent, Democratic legislators are working to ensure
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that Wisconsin, along with a coalition of 21 other state or county law enforcement agencies, has joined a lawsuit previously filed by the Federal Trade Commission, against Uber Technologies, LLC and Uber USA, LLC,
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to add Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP), expanding access to early detection for two devastating rare
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the application period for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is now open. The grant program is for nonprofit organizations that may be at risk of a terrorist attack due to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Serve Wisconsin, today announced that Wisconsin received $9.3 million in grant funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism. The grant funds will support 20 AmeriCorps programs across the
MADISON – Today, Representative Brienne Brown (D-Whitewater) and Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) introduced new legislation, LRB-5710, to overhaul public access broadcasting and create more transparency in state government. This legislation comes after WisconsinEye, a nonprofit that has covered state government
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for September 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
PRAIRIE DU CHEIN, Wisc. – Last week, the Milwaukee Police Association endorsed Congressman Derrick Van Orden in his bid to represent the people of Wisconsin’s Third District for another two years in Congress. In their endorsement of Congressman Van Orden, Milwaukee
MADISON – Ag Day at the Capitol will be held Jan. 21 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state, representing a variety of farm groups, to learn more about issues
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Caucuses Joint Statement on the Attacks in SydneyDownload… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home
Washington, D.C. – The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed a lawsuit against the US Army Corps of Engineers for unlawfully granting Canadian company Enbridge a permit for the construction of a new 41-mile section of its Line 5
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MILWAUKEE – Today, Racine Firefighters Local 321 announced their support for David Crowley’s campaign for governor. “David Crowley has a proven ability to bring people together to get things done for our communities,” said President Jose Carbajal. “From leading the charge for
Madison – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) introduced LRB-4562, which would set criminal penalties for any person who uses artificial intelligence deepfake technology to mimic a person’s voice, image, or mannerisms and uses it to manipulate, deceive, or intimidate individuals.
MILWAUKEE–This week, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) alongside Assembly and Senate Democrats, released the Forward on Climate bill package. These 18 bills build on recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change, and work to create good, family-supporting
MADISON, WI – The Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking will be holding its final public hearing on Thursday, December 18th at the Winchester Town Hall in Winnebago County to continue hearing testimony on the rulemaking authority wielded by state bureaucrats. As
The antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach is a horrifying act of hatred that must be unequivocally condemned,” said Congressman Grothman. “What should have been a peaceful gathering turned into a moment of terror simply because Jewish families were celebrating their
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 16, 2025Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants until 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2026.
Body camera and surveillance footage Surveillance footage only MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office is demanding an immediate and thorough investigation of Racine County’s juvenile detention center after a 15-year-old client was brutally assaulted by staff earlier this
Washington, D.C. – Americans who purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace have to enroll in a 2026 plan by today in order to ensure uninterrupted coverage in the new year, but Trump and Republicans in Congress
MADISON, WI – New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel details State Senator Sarah Keyeski and Representative Jenna Jacobson’s introduction of legislation that would establish criminal penalties for AI-generated deepfake scams. As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent, Democratic legislators are working to ensure that bad actors who use this technology to trick and…
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that Wisconsin, along with a coalition of 21 other state or county law enforcement agencies, has joined a lawsuit previously filed by the Federal Trade Commission, against Uber Technologies, LLC and Uber USA, LLC, the operators of the popular rideshare and delivery company. The
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to add Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP), expanding access to early detection for two devastating rare diseases. The senator recognized Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, … Please
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the application period for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is now open. The grant program is for nonprofit organizations that may be at risk of a terrorist attack due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. The NSGP is a federal
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Serve Wisconsin, today announced that Wisconsin received $9.3 million in grant funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism. The grant funds will support 20 AmeriCorps programs across the state, as well as Volunteer Generation Fund grants for supporting
MADISON – Today, Representative Brienne Brown (D-Whitewater) and Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) introduced new legislation, LRB-5710, to overhaul public access broadcasting and create more transparency in state government. This legislation comes after WisconsinEye, a nonprofit that has covered state government meetings while not being an official government entity, shut down
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for September 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary September 2025 unemployment rates decreased
PRAIRIE DU CHEIN, Wisc. – Last week, the Milwaukee Police Association endorsed Congressman Derrick Van Orden in his bid to represent the people of Wisconsin’s Third District for another two years in Congress. In their endorsement of Congressman Van Orden, Milwaukee Police Association President Alexander Ayala said that, “during these increasingly trying
MADISON – Ag Day at the Capitol will be held Jan. 21 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state, representing a variety of farm groups, to learn more about issues impacting Wisconsin agriculture and meet with their state legislators. “Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Caucuses Joint Statement on the Attacks in SydneyDownload… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
Washington, D.C. – The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed a lawsuit against the US Army Corps of Engineers for unlawfully granting Canadian company Enbridge a permit for the construction of a new 41-mile section of its Line 5 oil pipeline. The pipeline would encircle the Band’s Reservation in
Focus_25_17_PropertyTaxesDownload… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
MILWAUKEE – Today, Racine Firefighters Local 321 announced their support for David Crowley’s campaign for governor. “David Crowley has a proven ability to bring people together to get things done for our communities,” said President Jose Carbajal. “From leading the charge for shared revenue changes at the state level so cities and
Madison – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) introduced LRB-4562, which would set criminal penalties for any person who uses artificial intelligence deepfake technology to mimic a person’s voice, image, or mannerisms and uses it to manipulate, deceive, or intimidate individuals. Senator Keyeski released the following statement in response: “This bill
MILWAUKEE–This week, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) alongside Assembly and Senate Democrats, released the Forward on Climate bill package. These 18 bills build on recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change, and work to create good, family-supporting jobs, reduce inequality, and fight climate change through Wisconsin-centered policy.
MADISON, WI – The Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking will be holding its final public hearing on Thursday, December 18th at the Winchester Town Hall in Winnebago County to continue hearing testimony on the rulemaking authority wielded by state bureaucrats. As the Chair of this Task Force, Representative Brent Jacobson (R
The antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach is a horrifying act of hatred that must be unequivocally condemned,” said Congressman Grothman. “What should have been a peaceful gathering turned into a moment of terror simply because Jewish families were celebrating their faith. We mourn the innocent lives lost and stand in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 16, 2025Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants until 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2026. Eligible projects include those that focus on enhancing the …
Body camera and surveillance footage Surveillance footage only MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office is demanding an immediate and thorough investigation of Racine County’s juvenile detention center after a 15-year-old client was brutally assaulted by staff earlier this year. Surveillance and body camera footage from the May 27
Washington, D.C. – Americans who purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace have to enroll in a 2026 plan by today in order to ensure uninterrupted coverage in the new year, but Trump and Republicans in Congress are burying their heads in the sand and ignoring their