Rep. Ortiz-Velez: DACA Occupational Licensing

A Bi- Partisan Group of Legislatures in Wisconsin, introduced DACA Occupational Licensing.  Rep. Ortiz-Velez gives a special thank you to; “Reps. Kitchens, Snyder, Duchow, Franklin, Novak, Rodriguez, Krug, Allen, Rivera-Wagner.  Senators James and Tomczyk Madison, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez and a bi-partisan

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on government reopening

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the federal government reopened: “After more than 40 days of chaos caused by the Democrats’ unnecessary, harmful, and utterly foolish shutdown, the federal government is finally reopening. From

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Gov. Evers: Evers, DCF launch new online tools to make navigating child care licensure and regulation process faster and easier

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), today announced the launch of new online tools to help Wisconsinites interested in starting a licensed or certified child care program navigate the regulation process, cutting license processing times nearly in half and helping to bolster

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Rep. Ortiz-Velez: DACA Occupational Licensing

A Bi- Partisan Group of Legislatures in Wisconsin, introduced DACA Occupational Licensing.  Rep. Ortiz-Velez gives a special thank you to; “Reps. Kitchens, Snyder, Duchow, Franklin, Novak, Rodriguez, Krug, Allen, Rivera-Wagner.  Senators James and Tomczyk Madison, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez and a bi-partisan group of legislator.  Have According to the DWD’s Job Openings & Labor

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Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin: Slams Governor Evers and Public Service Commission for another round of crippling energy bill hikes

Evers’ appointees drive $300 million in new hikes for 2026-27 on top of $2 billion since 2019  Madison, WI— Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out Governor Tony Evers and his Public Service Commission for yet another round of devastating rate hikes on Wisconsin families, which will take effect on January 1,

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Dept. of Corrections: Releases expert report identifying agency successes, strategies to improve evidence-based approach to corrections

Year-long expert review validates key agency reforms and initiatives, outlines roadmap to continue building upon improvements Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) today released a report conducted by an expert team of correctional consultants that identifies DOC strengths and reaffirms key areas where the department has already improved

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Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Applauds boost to Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives, full-year funding for nutrition programs

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is commending passage of one year of funding for both the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives program and key nutrition programs within the larger, short-term legislation to reopen the federal government.  This spending package, signed by President Trump Wednesday evening, includes $13.75 million in fiscal

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Delavan-Darien High School Student wins 2026 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission pass design contest

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Delavan-Darien High School graduated senior Jaelyn Logterman is the winner of the 2026 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission pass design contest. The design, inspired by Logterman’s own adventures with her dog, depicts a beloved memory of

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Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future: Former Wisconsin Revenue Secretary Peter Barca joins Natural Allies Leadership Council as organization expands into Wisconsin

(Madison, WI) — Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future announced today that former Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary and longtime public servant Peter Barca will join the Natural Allies Leadership Council, leading the organization’s efforts in the Badger State. As Wisconsin’s economy continues to expand with new manufacturing, data center, and

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on government reopening

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the federal government reopened: “After more than 40 days of chaos caused by the Democrats’ unnecessary, harmful, and utterly foolish shutdown, the federal government is finally reopening. From day one, House Republicans did our job. We passed clean,

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Gov. Evers: Evers, DCF launch new online tools to make navigating child care licensure and regulation process faster and easier

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), today announced the launch of new online tools to help Wisconsinites interested in starting a licensed or certified child care program navigate the regulation process, cutting license processing times nearly in half and helping to bolster the child care industry by making licensure and certification more accessible and

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U.S. Rep. Wied: Statement after ending to the Democrats’ shutdown

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement after he voted to end the Democrats’ shutdown after 43 days. “Tonight, I voted to end the Democrats’ shutdown and reopen the government. After 43 long days, this vote ensures our service members and federal workers finally get paid, and

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WisDems: Chair statement on Republicans taking away ACA funding

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Republicans voting to end Affordable Care Act funding, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Tonight, Republicans made their choice clear: despite finding over a trillion dollars in tax cuts for billionaires like Elon Musk, they claimed they could not reopen the government without

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Opportunity Wisconsin: House votes to end the government shutdown without addressing affordability crisis created by Republicans

MADISON, Wis. – After the House voted tonight to end the government shutdown, Opportunity Wisconsin called on Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden to urgently address the affordability crisis they’ve created as health care, food, and energy costs continue to increase. “While the Republican shutdown crisis is over, costs

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