Department of Transportation: Drivers urged to give crews more space as 13 Wisconsin county snowplows struck this winter

Following 13 separate incidents involving vehicles striking county snowplows, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) are urging motorists to give snowplows plenty of space while crews work to keep roads safe during winter weather. “Road and weather conditions can change quickly during Wisconsin

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National Republican Congressional Committee: Derrick Van Orden once again passes legislation to support fellow veterans

Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again delivered for his fellow veterans, leading the charge to pass The Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act. This critical legislation will cut red tape at the VA in order to make the Veteran Readiness and Employment program more accessible for American heroes with service-related disabilities. 

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Marquette University: New Marquette Law School national survey finds 60% disapprove of the work of ICE, with Democrats and independents opposed to ICE and Republicans in favor

Also: MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School poll finds 40% of adults nationwide approve of the way U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, is handling its job, while 60% disapprove. The poll was conducted after the shooting in Minneapolis of Renee Good, but with most interviews completed

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Institute for Reforming Government: Oversight leads to lawmakers pausing $1,000,000 for DPI 

Delafield, Wis. – Last week, the Institute for Reforming Government sent a demand letter to help the Dairyland Sentinel seek closure on a year-old public records request filed with the Department of Public Instruction.  Monday, DPI complied and delivered many (although not all) of the requested records.  On Tuesday, the Legislature paused $1,000,000 earmarked for

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Sen. Wimberger: Homeless veterans shelter funding approved by legislature’s finance committee

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement after the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance unanimously passed Senate Bill 608/Assembly Bill 596, legislation he authored with Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) to ensure funding for the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP) is used to support Wisconsin’s homeless veterans:

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Sen. Jacque: Bill to improve government services advances

MADISON, WI…Legislation to improve the efficiency of government services in Wisconsin authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) passed the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection today and now moves to the full Assembly for a vote. Assembly Bill 908 is a product of the work performed by the Speaker’s Task Force

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Sen. Drake: Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus announces the first in-person State of Black Wisconsin in conjunction with Black Advocacy Day

MADISON – Today the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus launched a month filled with civic engagements for Black History Month at the State Capitol Rotunda for their annual kickoff. In conclusion the caucus announced that this year the State of Black Wisconsin featuring ranking Joint Finance Committee Member LaTonya Johnson, will be held in

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WisDems: What they’re saying: Wisconsinites hold Tom Tiffany accountable for undermining Second Amendment & unbelievable claim of not watching Alex Pretti video

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites have been speaking out after Tom Tiffany said he hadn’t seen the video of Alex Pretti being killed by ICE agents days after the incident and contradicted his previous support for the Second Amendment in order to back Trump over American citizens. This weekend, hundreds of Wisconsinites in

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Secures over $9 million in direct support for 6 projects in Southcentral Wisconsin in government funding bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted to pass a bipartisan government funding bill that includes over $9 million in direct support for local projects across Southcentral Wisconsin. Included in the government funding package is support for projects that help Wisconsinites get good,

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Receives vital feedback from regulatory board members

Madison – Wisconsin regulatory board members overwhelmingly find board service and their role in public protection a positive and meaningful experience that makes a difference for the people of Wisconsin, according to results of a recent survey of those board members.  Nearly eight out of 10 members of Wisconsin regulatory boards, committees, and councils are satisfied with their work

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U.S. Rep Fitzgerald: Votes to reopen government after partial shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, legislation to end the partial government shutdown. “I’m extremely disappointed the SAVE Act was not included in the final funding package, and I remain fully committed

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Gov. Evers, WisDOT: Announce launch of new program to improve rural infrastructure and support Wisconsin’s agricultural industries

Thanks to Gov. Evers’ budget investments, $30 million in grants are available to help rural communities fix small bridge structures and culverts critical for revitalizing aging infrastructure MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that applications are now open for one-time grant funding available through the Local Small Structures

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U.S. Attorney Schimel: Delafield man sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for conspiracy to pay healthcare kickbacks

Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on January 30, 2026, United States District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller sentenced Bruce Johnson (age 72) to 18 months’ incarceration for conspiracy to pay healthcare kickbacks, in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). Johnson and his co-defendant, Michael

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