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As millions of men struggle silently, “What We Carry” offers tools for healing, connection and emotional resilience this holiday season GREEN BAY, Wis. — As Christmas approaches, many people brace for the joy and stress that the holiday season brings. For men,
(Madison) — The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with inControl Wisconsin, congratulates AchieveAbilities LLC for receiving one of six awards to disability service providers to improve business engagement strategies and to reduce Medicaid-funded job coaching
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has scheduled a public hearing and comment period on proposed administrative rules related to Voting Equipment and Ballot Security, and the Training of Election Inspectors and Special Voting Deputies. The hearing is scheduled
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is pulling back the curtain for a glimpse of rural Wisconsin with its new podcast, The Rural View. Hosted by Wisconsin Broadcaster Hall of Fame member Bob Meyer and WFBF’s Executive Director of Public Relations
Madison, WI, – On November 25th, the La Crosse Tribune published an op-ed by State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) on the affordability crisis squeezing Wisconsin families. Senator Pfaff focused on four key areas where families are feeling the pinch — housing, targeted tax
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to better enforce laws against illegally passing stopped school buses received a public hearing on Wednesday in the Assembly Committee on Transportation. Assembly Bill 561/Senate Bill 508, co-authored with Rep.
Presses Sen. Roys to Quit Misleading Women and Support AB 546/SB 553 Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) invited Democrat Senator Kelda Roys to quit playing politics and actually help women, instead of continuing the partisan fear mongering and false narrative. She shared
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Democrats’ over-performance in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “The alarm bells are flashing for Republicans as Democrats are seeing a continuous surge in engagement and motivation as
Accomplished government affairs strategist brings extensive experience across municipal, state, and federal levels HB Strategies, one of the nation’s largest bipartisan advocacy firms, today announced that Thomas Harris has joined the firm as a Principal with its Wisconsin lobbying team. Harris brings a
Bids for Historic State Office Building Due March 16 Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the listing of the historic state office building located at 1 West Wilson Street in Madison, as part of the state’s Vision 2030 approach to
Communities across the country stand to benefit from a major step forward on flood resilience. Today, federal lawmakers, including Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), introduced bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to better enable floodplain restoration in areas
RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, Mitchell Berman, announced that he has received End Citizens United’s (ECU) “Unrig Washington” designation. ECU is a national organization dedicated to reducing the influence of big money in politics and
Milwaukee, WI: The Jewish Caucus of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin condemns in the strongest terms the racist remarks made by President Trump during his tirade at the White House Cabinet meeting on December 2nd. Donald Trump used words such
MADISON, Wis.– As people prepare to brighten their homes with holiday cheer and get into the festive spirit, ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to keep safety at the top of their holiday checklist. “Holiday decorations should bring joy and not danger
Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined his colleagues Representatives Troy Downing (MT-02), Janelle Bynum (OR-02), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) in introducing the Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act. This bill reduces administrative barrier for ecosystem restoration projects in regulated floodplains, speeding up development time and reducing regulatory costs. “Bureaucratic red tape should
December Law of the Month: Winter vehicle preparation Having a well-maintained vehicle is important year-round, but it’s especially critical when winter weather hits. The recent snowstorm across the state was a reminder for all Wisconsinites that weather can have a
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed motions to intervene in two lawsuits seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps. Seeking again to defend those maps on behalf of a group of Wisconsin voters, WILL argues that these new lawsuits are time-barred, the three-judge panel lacks authority to
Much of the 2025-2027 Compensation Plan remains unaddressed by the Joint Committee on Employment Relations MADISON, WI – American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1 is holding a rally at the Wisconsin State Capitol Building, on
$500,000 in grants available to bolster efforts to improve the availability and affordability of telecommunications services in Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced that applications are now open for the
Hours after former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes formally launched his campaign for Governor of Wisconsin, the campaign secured an endorsement from UFCW (United Food & Commercial Workers) Local 1473, the largest private-sector union in the state of Wisconsin. Representing more
As millions of men struggle silently, “What We Carry” offers tools for healing, connection and emotional resilience this holiday season GREEN BAY, Wis. — As Christmas approaches, many people brace for the joy and stress that the holiday season brings. For men, this time of year can amplify silent struggles with mental
(Madison) — The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with inControl Wisconsin, congratulates AchieveAbilities LLC for receiving one of six awards to disability service providers to improve business engagement strategies and to reduce Medicaid-funded job coaching support for adults with disabilities. The “Partners with Business” initiative
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has scheduled a public hearing and comment period on proposed administrative rules related to Voting Equipment and Ballot Security, and the Training of Election Inspectors and Special Voting Deputies. The hearing is scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025, at 11 a.m., and will
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is pulling back the curtain for a glimpse of rural Wisconsin with its new podcast, The Rural View. Hosted by Wisconsin Broadcaster Hall of Fame member Bob Meyer and WFBF’s Executive Director of Public Relations Amy Eckelberg, the show introduces listeners to Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Madison, WI, – On November 25th, the La Crosse Tribune published an op-ed by State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) on the affordability crisis squeezing Wisconsin families. Senator Pfaff focused on four key areas where families are feeling the pinch — housing, targeted tax relief, family expenses, and farmers’ input costs — and outlined
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to better enforce laws against illegally passing stopped school buses received a public hearing on Wednesday in the Assembly Committee on Transportation. Assembly Bill 561/Senate Bill 508, co-authored with Rep. Dean Kaufert (R-Neenah), allows the installation of cameras on school
Presses Sen. Roys to Quit Misleading Women and Support AB 546/SB 553 Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) invited Democrat Senator Kelda Roys to quit playing politics and actually help women, instead of continuing the partisan fear mongering and false narrative. She shared the following statement: “It’s time for Senator Roys to quit
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Democrats’ over-performance in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “The alarm bells are flashing for Republicans as Democrats are seeing a continuous surge in engagement and motivation as we head into next year’s Supreme Court election. The GOP’s
Accomplished government affairs strategist brings extensive experience across municipal, state, and federal levels HB Strategies, one of the nation’s largest bipartisan advocacy firms, today announced that Thomas Harris has joined the firm as a Principal with its Wisconsin lobbying team. Harris brings a proven track record helping Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and public
Bids for Historic State Office Building Due March 16 Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the listing of the historic state office building located at 1 West Wilson Street in Madison, as part of the state’s Vision 2030 approach to improving efficiency and delivering savings for Wisconsin taxpayers. Listed on
Communities across the country stand to benefit from a major step forward on flood resilience. Today, federal lawmakers, including Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), introduced bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to better enable floodplain restoration in areas mapped and regulated under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, Mitchell Berman, announced that he has received End Citizens United’s (ECU) “Unrig Washington” designation. ECU is a national organization dedicated to reducing the influence of big money in politics and strengthening ethics and transparency in government. “I am committed to
Milwaukee, WI: The Jewish Caucus of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin condemns in the strongest terms the racist remarks made by President Trump during his tirade at the White House Cabinet meeting on December 2nd. Donald Trump used words such as garbage and stinks to describe an entire population of
MADISON, Wis.– As people prepare to brighten their homes with holiday cheer and get into the festive spirit, ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to keep safety at the top of their holiday checklist. “Holiday decorations should bring joy and not danger into people’s homes,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle.
Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined his colleagues Representatives Troy Downing (MT-02), Janelle Bynum (OR-02), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) in introducing the Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act. This bill reduces administrative barrier for ecosystem restoration projects in regulated floodplains, speeding up development time and reducing regulatory costs. “Bureaucratic red tape should not stall common sense conservation projects,” said Steil. “The Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act eases administrative
December Law of the Month: Winter vehicle preparation Having a well-maintained vehicle is important year-round, but it’s especially critical when winter weather hits. The recent snowstorm across the state was a reminder for all Wisconsinites that weather can have a significant impact on travel. Snow, sleet and ice can cause
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed motions to intervene in two lawsuits seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps. Seeking again to defend those maps on behalf of a group of Wisconsin voters, WILL argues that these new lawsuits are time-barred, the three-judge panel lacks authority to overrule the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and any attempt to impose
Much of the 2025-2027 Compensation Plan remains unaddressed by the Joint Committee on Employment Relations MADISON, WI – American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1 is holding a rally at the Wisconsin State Capitol Building, on the State Street side, on December 11, 2025 starting at
$500,000 in grants available to bolster efforts to improve the availability and affordability of telecommunications services in Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced that applications are now open for the latest round of funding available through the Nonprofit Access Grant Program.
Hours after former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes formally launched his campaign for Governor of Wisconsin, the campaign secured an endorsement from UFCW (United Food & Commercial Workers) Local 1473, the largest private-sector union in the state of Wisconsin. Representing more than 12,000 workers across the state, UFCW Local 1473’s endorsement