Madison, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, wants to give a special thank you to Rep. Brent Jacobson, Senator Tomczyk and Milwaukee County Supervisor Patti Logsdon.    AB306/SB310, addresses concerns of abuse of power, it makes sure that checks and balances, that are intended, remain intact, within our three-branch system.  Especially, and specifically,

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, led a hearing on Congressional stock trading entitled, “Taking Stock of the STOCK Act.”  Read Chairman Steil’s opening remarks as prepared for delivery: “Today, the Committee on House Administration continues our oversight of the Legislative Branch.  Let

Winter Weather Awareness Week November 17-21 West Bend, WI – Winter weather is just around the corner, so now is a great time to make sure you are winter weather ready! Winter weather creates an increased risk for car crashes, cold-weather illnesses & injuries and the potential for disruption of

Major statewide union backs Rodriguez in crowded Democratic primary MILWAUKEE, WI—In a major development in the 2026 governor’s race, AFSCME Wisconsin — representing thousands of state, county, municipal, and frontline workers across Wisconsin — today announced its endorsement of Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez for Governor. This marks one of the

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay’s Communication and Media Arts and Production programs announced the appointment of Corey Behnke, co-founder and CEO of LiveX, as their new Practitioner in Residence on November 5, 2025. In this role, Behnke will collaborate with students, faculty and other community partners to bring professional insight and hands-on

Honorees Include Marquette County Deputy Sheriff Kelsey Morgan, Brittany Walker, Erin Rogers, Melissa Winter, Alejandro Amaya, Mikolaj Amaya, Dylan Moore, Jerry Moore, Mitch Fisher MADISON, WI – Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) honored nine individuals with the 2025 Hometown Hero Award for their selfless and brave acts

MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) was honored to present the legislative Hometown Hero Award to Janet Bybee for her years of dedicated service to her community. Following the ceremony, Representative Joers released the following statement:  “For the past 19 years, Janet has been a relied upon, steady, and

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, in an interview, WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again refused to stand up to Trump or fight for Wisconsin farmers, instead endorsing the GOP tariff taxes that are crushing them. In recent months, multiple Wisconsin farmers have shared firsthand how these tariffs are harming trade relationships and slashing

MADISON—Today, Wisconsin Rep. Mike Bare endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1.  Rep. Bare (AD-80) is the most recent State Representative in Dane County to endorse Judge Ben Jones, joining Representatives Maureen McCarville (AD-45), Rep. Sheila Stubbs (AD-78), Rep. Francesca Hong (AD-76) and Rep. Lisa

MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement after the announcement by the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program of over $1.2 million in grant funding and nearly $700 thousand in subsidized loans for the creation of a new well and wellhouse in Fairchild to restore clean

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Nov. 21, 2025, in recognition of the fourth anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and to honor the six individuals who were senselessly and tragically killed

New figures show special education funding well below what lawmakers pledged  Teachers and support staff are blasting new figures showing the special education reimbursement rate is significantly lower than what lawmakers promised when they passed the 2025-27 state budget.  “Lawmakers who voted for this state budget have turned their backs on our most vulnerable children, failing

Six jobs created with more added as sawmill expands Stevens Point, Wis., Nov. 19, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today the Timber Professionals Cooperative Enterprises (TPCE) will use a Rural Development loan of $800,000 to re-open and expand the former Hoffman Wood

Data shows strong momentum as local businesses embrace emerging technology FOX CITIES, Wis. (November 19, 2025) The Fox Cities Chamber has released the region’s first AI Readiness Survey, providing a snapshot to date of how local employers are preparing for – and already using – artificial intelligence. The assessment, compiled from 45

Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after learning of the smear campaign directed by the State Public Defenders’ Milwaukee Office (SPD) against grassroots reckless driving advocacy group Enough is Enough – A Legacy for Erin (ENE). ENE was founded after the tragic death of Erin Mogensen

WAUSAU, WI – Ten Wisconsin Sheriffs formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin. “I have said from the start that restoring safe streets for every Wisconsinite is a pillar of my campaign, and it is an honor to earn the endorsement of these ten Sheriffs. As governor, I will give

ASHLAND, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold an informational public meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, to discuss progress toward the objectives outlined in the Lake Superior Fisheries Management Plan at its midpoint.  The goal of this meeting is to provide the public with a summary of

MILWAUKEE – WUWM 89.7 – Milwaukee’s NPR will begin broadcasting “Wisconsin Today,” an hour-long news magazine from Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) on December 1. The show will air at 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. It will air at 9 p.m. on Thursdays, following “The Middle,”which airs live. WUWM and WPR

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today recognized eight schools across the state for exceptional academic performance and success in closing achievement gaps. The recognition comes after the U.S. Department of Education ended the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, which had been in place since 1982, earlier this

Young and diverse team will lead the party through the 2026 midterms MILWAUKEE – The Democratic Party of Milwaukee County elected new leadership at its membership meeting on November 17, 2025, held at the Washington Park Senior Center. The following individuals were elected: Brett Timmerman – ChairKeJuane Jennings – Vice