Common Ground Secured $6 Million in Perpetuity for Low-Income Students One year ago Common Ground (CG) celebrated the rollout of the Wisconsin Driver Education Grant Program.  Since then approximately 10,000 low-income high school students across the state have benefited from the program which pays for classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction..   “We are excited

Payments to support over 3,000 child care providers statewide, the care of over 126,000 kids, help retain over 25,000 child care staff MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers wrapped up his statewide tour visiting child care providers across the state to highlight the first round of direct payments awarded to providers through the Child Care Bridge Payments Program. Funds… Please log in to access subscriber content.

MADISON- Yesterday on UpFront, Senator Drake announced the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus is launching a statewide listening tour. This comes following the passing of the biennial state budget and concerns shared by Black Wisconsinites. The members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus have released the following statement: “For decades Black Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis. — In the last week a new poll revealed that over two thirds of of Americans have an unfavorable view on tariffs. This comes at a time when Wisconsin Republicans are standing strong behind the GOP policies, despite the rising costs of goods across the county. Stores like Walmart and Home Depot have noted

Baldwin hits Dane, Grant, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Counties in statewide tour WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up the third week of her “Fighting for Wisconsin Families” tour with stops highlighting how Republicans’ cuts to Medicaid will impact rural health, ongoing recovery efforts in Southeastern

Madison, Wis. – after President Trump met with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, he claimed he would end mail-in voting in the United States at Putin’s recommendation. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Ending mail-in voting would disenfranchise millions of Americans, including our elderly, our neighbors with disabilities, our

MADISON, WIS. – The ActingU.S. Attorney for the WesternDistrict of Wisconsinjoins the U.S. Department of Justice and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) in announcing grants provided to combat violent crimes against women and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault,

MADISON, Wis.— Today, fifteen young Wisconsinites filed a constitutional climate lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court against the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Legislature. The youth plaintiffs—ages 8 to 17—are represented by Midwest Environmental Advocates and Our Children’s Trust. They argue that state laws that promote fossil fuels and bl… Please log in

MADISON, WI – On Monday, State Representative Jenna Jacobson and State Senator Brad Pfaff announced new legislation to establish a 3-day back-to-school tax holiday each August. During which families will be able to do their back to school shopping without paying sales tax. Capped at $150 an item for clothing and

For more information, contact  Amy J. Malm, Administrator, Division of Financial Regulation |  (608) 261-8562 | amy.malm@wisconsin.gov The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has posted an open meeting notice. See the details of the meeting at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/OpenMtgNotices.aspx. MEETING: Mutual Holding Company Plan of National Guardian… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

All Wisconsinites urged to check vaccination status The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Oconto County Public Health have identified five additional cases of measles in Oconto County. The additional cases are linked to the nine cases confirmed in the county on August 2, 2025, bringing the total number of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees as they start scouting properties ahead of the coming deer hunting season. Most ash trees in the southern two-thirds of Wisconsin are dead or dying due to the emerald

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that Marathon County will host the 79th Alice in Dairyland Finals May 14-16, 2026. With a rich history, beautiful rolling hills and woodlands surrounding the Wisconsin River and its tributaries, and a diverse agriculture industry,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare snake, the eastern ribbonsnake, which may result from the WPS Park Entrance Drive Electric Project in Door County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered

MILWAUKEE__ The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to continue its pioneering research into the benefits of creativity-based programming for autistic individuals.   This latest award supports the next phase of the Autism Brilliance Lab for Entrepreneurship, a cross-disciplinary initiative that

Long-sought Frank D. Barker sank in 1887, located by local boater DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – Another exciting shipwreck discovery emerged in Lake Michigan this summer after a local boater exploring off Door County’s coast noticed something unexpected in the water. Matt Olson, owner of Door County Adventure Rafting, was scouting

Waukesha – Yesterday state representative Scott Allen was endorsed by former Sheriff Arnold Moncada and current Sheriff Eric Severson at a meeting at Dady-Oh’s Restaurant in downtown Waukesha. “Scott has been a dedicated servant of the community for years,” said Moncada, “and I know he’s committed to public safety.” According

Madison, WI – In Evers v. Marklein, the Wisconsin Supreme Court clearly stated that the Legislature “alone maintains the ability to amend, expand, or limit the breadth of administrative rulemaking in other branches [of government].” In direct contradiction of the court’s ruling, Governor Tony Evers is attempting to circumvent statutory requirements that are

[ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez hosted a board meeting this week on the future of Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI), drawing significant community input from residents advocating for the facility’s closure. Three state legislators presented their plans to advance the shutdown of the 127-year-old correctional facility. See what they’re

Roughly 130,000 men and women in the National Guard and Reserve do not have health insurance WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Healthcare for Our Troops Act, legislation to provide premium-free medical insurance coverage for all members of the National Guard and Reserve. Sixteen percent of Reserve and