MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded over $2.4 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants to 17 Wisconsin employers across the state to train more than 1,000 workers to meet workforce needs in the agriculture, construction, health care, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. The grants provide $2,412,209 in

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued

Maya Anderson wanted to create something ambitious to cap off her B.S. video production degree at University of Wisconsin-Stout – something that would encapsulate her years of experience behind the camera, demonstrate her personal vision and set herself on a path toward professional success. To meet these goals, Anderson traveled halfway around the

Wear Orange Day returns this weekend, bringing together public officials, concerned citizens, and community organizations, to call for an end to gun violence. The Violence Prevention Unit at Public Health Madison & Dane County is organizing the event at Centro Hispano on Saturday, June 6. “Gun violence is a serious and

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is inviting public comment and feedback on the 2027 State Freight Plan’s draft Public Involvement Plan (PIP). WisDOT updates the State Freight Plan every four years so that it accurately reflects, considers and addresses the state’s current and future freight needs. The draft PIP

Commie Rebecca Cooke touted the endorsement of a group that “sued the Trump administration for imposing federal requirements through the Department of Transportation that would require states to secure proof of lawful immigration status” and “published a toolkit instructing businesses how to circumvent restrictions on CDLs for illegal aliens.” “Democrat Rebecca Cooke’s fa… Please log

MENOMONIE, Wis.  — In recognition of May being National Treatment Court Month, participants in the Dunn County Adult Treatment Court joined community partners for a clean-up project that reinforced the importance of recovery through service. Individuals, including Treatment Court participants, worked throughout May 14 remov… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on

[Neenah, WI] – Elizabeth Fitzgibbon today announced her Independent campaign for the United States Congress in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District after submitting the nomination petitions required to seek ballot access. Fitzgibbon received significant support in the petition process, garnering hundreds more signatures than required. People have responded enthusiastically to her

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin‑Green Bay is advancing its commitment to career growth, impact and lifelong learning through an expanded portfolio of for-credit graduate certificate programs. These new graduate certificate offerings are designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s professionals and the workforce demands of Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. Built

WAUKESHA, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez released the following statement on the news that President Donald Trump is preparing to visit the Chippewa Valley on Friday to tout his “support” for Wisconsin farmers: “President Trump coming to the Chippewa Valley to tout his support for Wisconsin farmers is like an arsonist

MILWAUKEE – Marquette University’s internationally recognized Marquette Mentors program has received a gift that will ensure its future in perpetuity thanks to a Marquette parent. Daniel S. Jaffee, who currently serves as a Marquette mentor, has had two of his three children graduate from Marquette and serve in the program.

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement after the Universities of Wisconsin announced a proposed plan to increase tuition rates yet again by 2% and student housing costs by 2.8% at each of its member campuses, starting with the 2026-27 academic year: “On top of passing a

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump announcing a visit to western Wisconsin this Friday, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement:  “Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden would be a fools to stand with Trump as he visits Wisconsin especially with the cost of living

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, issued this statement in response to the visit of Secretary Kennedy with Rep. Derrick Van Orden: “This is a slap in the face to rural America delivered today by coastal elite Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The

DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard is proclaiming June as Dairy Month in Dane County, recognizing the vital role dairy farmers, processors, workers, and dairy businesses play in supporting the county’s economy, agricultural heritage, and rural communities. “Dairy is an important part of Dane County’s history, economy, and

“Donald Trump is killing America’s Dairyland, and his hand picked candidate for governor, Rep. Tom Tiffany, is helping him do it. “Since Trump launched his illegal war in Iran, diesel prices have more than doubled and fertilizer prices have skyrocketed—right at the start of the growing season. And though he tried to

“If Derrick Van Orden actually cared about our farmers, he would stop rubber-stamping tariff taxes and an illegal war with Iran that is sending gas and fertilizer costs through the roof. Instead of fighting for relief, D.C. Derrick is parading around a roadkill-eating conspiracy theorist while our farmers pay the

Madison, Wis. – Michele Magadance Skinner is the Republican nominee for Wisconsin’s 31st State Senate district. She was officially announced as the candidate at the Committee to Elect a Republican Senate’s biennial “Candidate Rollout” event. “Western Wisconsinites are eager to have a state senator who will support the needs of

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) joined a coalition in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans at risk. In their comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor Friday, the coalition argues that the department’s proposed rule

Spring Green, WI – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) announced today that he is officially on the ballot for re-election to represent the 17th Senate District in the Wisconsin State Senate.  “I am humbled by the generous support I have received from the residents of the 17th Senate District,”