Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Endorses 1/23 Day of Truth & Freedom

La Crosse, WI — At the monthly meeting of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) held on Wednesday evening January 21st, the delegates unanimously voted to join the Minnesota AFL-CIO and all five Minnesota regional labor councils plus numerous other unions in supporting the Day of Truth and Freedom this Friday

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Dept. of Revenue: Individual income tax season begins January 26

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) today announced the start of the 2026 individual income tax filing season, beginning on Monday, January 26, 2026. The IRS and DOR will begin accepting and processing 2025 individual income tax returns on this date. Filing Options Wisconsin taxpayers have several

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Institute for Reforming Government: Issues demand letter to DPI over year-long delay on Dairyland Sentinel’s public records request

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) sent a formal demand letter to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) on Thursday seeking the immediate release of public records that have been withheld for one year. The original request, submitted by the DairylandSentinel.com on January 21, 2025, sought

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Rep. Joers: Leads child care plan to cut costs for Wisconsin families

MADISON — Today, Legislative Democrats introduced a six-bill plan to cut child care costs as working families continue to grapple with rising bills. With child care prices forcing parents to choose between their jobs and their kids, this plan takes direct action to lower costs, reduce uncertainty, and support families.

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Our Sun Our Power: Farmers, WI businesses, energy experts, face off against monopoly utilities at Ag Cmte hearing on community solar legislation

Madison, WI — The Assembly Committee on Agriculture held a hearing Wednesday on Assembly Bill 493, legislation that would authorize community solar programs and expand access to affordable, locally generated energy in Wisconsin. The bill’s sponsor in the Assembly, State Representative Scott Krug (R-Rome), was joined by a broad coalition of

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Milwaukee Common Council: “Know Your Rights and Resources” webpage launched

Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman

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Wisconsin Heights School District: Issue unified call for state to honor special education funding commitments

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — In a historic show of unity, the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Delegate Assembly yesterday overwhelmingly approved an Emergency Resolution demanding the state government honor its commitment to special education funding. Proposed by the Wisconsin Heights School Board, the resolution passed with 93% support from rural,

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Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS data: Wisconsin December employment numbers released; unemployment holds steady at 3.1%

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting December 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment: There were 3,021,200 people employed in Wisconsin, down 200 over the month and down 65,500 over the year. Labor Force: The

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