Cooke campaign: IBEW State Conference endorses Rebecca Cooke for Congress

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Wisconsin State Conference endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.  “I am so proud to earn the support of the hard-working men and women of the IBEW in Western Wisconsin,” said Rebecca Cooke. “We need new leadership

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Polce campaign: US Army Green Beret Veteran and businessman, Nick Polce, announces campaign for Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor

Delavan, WI – Today, Nick Polce, US Army Green Beret Veteran, devoted husband and father, andbusinessman officially announced his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. With a proven track record of leadership in both the military and private sector, Polce brings a uniqueblend of discipline, innovation, and leadership to advocate

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims Wisconsin Saves Day

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed November 6, 2025, as Wisconsin Saves Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a statewide effort promoting automatic saving through the workplace with the Wisconsin Saves program to improve financial well-being. The Wisconsin Saves program is an emp… Please

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Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nicholson: Resolution to combat food insecurity and declare food apartheid as a public health emergency advanced by full board 

MILWAUKEE – Under the leadership of Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted two measures aimed at tackling food insecurity and declaring food apartheid as a public health emergency.  One of the resolutions, unanimously adopted by the board, authorizes a $150,000 appropriation transfer from the County’s contingency

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces two-factor authentication now required to access the Unemployment Insurance Claimant Portal

Two-factor authentication helps protect claimant accounts from being taken over by someone who has gained access to a claimant’s username and password. MADISON – Today, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is announcing that two-factor authentication, which helps protect claimants’ personal information and the security of the Unemployment Insurance (UI)

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Following Supreme Court hearing on challenges to Trump’s tariff authority, Wisconsinites call on Reps. Van Orden and Steil to oppose cost-raising tariffs

Wisconsin small businesses struggle as tariffs drive up costs on everyday items, while Van Orden and Steil continue to support policies that raise prices for working families MADISON, Wis. – Following oral arguments in front of the U.S.Supreme Court yesterday on whether President Trump has the authority to unilaterally impose

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WisDems: Soybeans, beef: Tariff lover Tom Tiffany supports exploiting Wisconsin farmers to cut soft deals with China and Argentina 

“…the damage from past trade disruptions will take time to repair. Rebuilding trust and re-establishing consistent export channels will not happen overnight.” – Doug Rebout, Wisconsin Soybean Association President MADISON, Wis. — After months of uncertainty and plummeting soybean prices, this week Trump tried to save face by cutting a purchasing

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Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death investigation in Marinette County

MARINETTE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of Niagara that occurred on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. At approximately 1:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, an officer with the Niagara Police Department attempted

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Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Announces Families Supporting Families Awards

(Madison) — The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), congratulates the Family Voices of Wisconsin for receiving one of nine statewide grants to community-based organizations to expand their efforts to support communities and families who have school-aged children

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Sen. Jacque: Bill making English official state language passes committee

MADISON, WI… Wisconsin is one step closer to adopting English as the official state language. Authored by State Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Dave Murphy (Hortonville), Assembly Bill 377, which would make English the official state language, passed the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology and AI today on a

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Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Announces Families Supporting Families awards

(Madison) — The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), congratulates Living Our Visions Inclusively (LOV Inc.) for receiving one of nine statewide grants to community-based organizations to expand their efforts partnering with the Ho-Chunk Nation to support tribal

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WisDems: GOP shutdown longest in American history: Republicans play politics and leave small businesses to face ACA cuts alone

“I think you’re going to see small businesses closing,” – Chef Dan Jacobs on the GOP cutting ACA funding  MADISON, Wis. — As of today, Republicans are now responsible for the longest government shutdown in American history, leading to soaring ACA premiums and 700,000 Wisconsinites wondering where they’ll get their next meal. Wisconsin

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