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In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson praises President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Neenah, WI- Today Republican businessman, Jay Schroeder announced his run for Secretary of State. I am humbled and motivated to run for Secretary of State after receiving texts, phone calls from all around Wisconsin: Kenosha, La Crosse, Eagle River, Green
In this week’s “Capitol Chats” episode, Dem guv candidate Mandela Barnes discusses his vow to freeze utility rates if elected and criticizes utility companies for being “greedy” at Wisconsinites’ expense.
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s unexpected action yesterday to pass 2025 Assembly Bill 759, which would expand eligibility to receive occupational credentials to recipients of deferred action under the federal Deferred
Comment period open through April 14 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application requesting a new specialty license plate from the state chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Wisconsin members follow its mission
Recharge, renew and reconnect at this full day of events to restore energy, purpose and community with nonprofit professionals from throughout the region. Green Bay, Wis.— The region’s largest annual gathering for nonprofit leaders is back and bigger than ever.
MADISON – Late last week, Governor Tony Evers chose to veto Senate Bill 291, which would have expanded the child care expenses eligible for the Business Development Tax Credit. The Assembly author of the proposal, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee), issued the following
The accounts shared today by Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, and other survivors are devastating. The New York Times investigation documents a pattern of sexual abuse and rape by Cesar Chavez, including the grooming and assault of girls as young as
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization with members and affiliates in twenty-nine states and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez.
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce that Dr. Howard Fuller will be honored as the 2026 Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award recipient. The ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday,
Madison – Local Gov 250 and the National Academy of Public Administration announced today that Department of Safety and Professional Services Deputy Secretary Jennifer Garrett has been selected as a 250 Public Service Champion. “I am incredibly proud to work in
MADISON, WI — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her endorsement of Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett’s re-election campaign. “Sheriff Barrett has built a safer and fairer community by investing in smart, compassionate public safety. His work to expand mental
ALBANY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Green County District Attorney Craig Nolen today announced the sentencing of Logan T. Kruckenberg Anderson, age 21, of Albany, Wis. to life in prison for killing his infant daughter in January
MADISON – Following the State Senate’s unanimous passage of the PFAS funding bill, Wisconsin Conservation Voters issued the following statement celebrating a major victory for clean drinking water. The legislation now heads to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk for his signature.
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association applaud the Senate for passing Assembly Bill 968 (AB 968), legislation aimed at addressing the growing illicit use of crypto
MADISON – Today, Representative Madison, along with Representatives Clancy, Senator Larson and other Democratic legislators introduced LRB 0554 which would create an Office of Ombudsperson for the state correctional system. The Ombudsperson would accept complaints regarding facilities, abuse, unfair acts,
Ashland, WI — Amidst ongoing negotiations between Governor Evers and Speaker Robin Vos, Rep. Stroud (D-Ashland) is throwing her support behind a recently released proposal authored by Assembly Democrats, LRB-6488. Stroud says that this bill does a much better job
NEENAH, Wis. – Today, Neenah School Board Member Lauri Asbury announced her bid for the 53rd Assembly District. Asbury has served on the Neenah School Board since 2016 and has been an active member of several community organizations, including: the
Tech. Sgt. Nelson nominates Infrastructure Services Deputy CIO Janicki with Patriot Award Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, and its Learning and Information Technology (LIT) department received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Certificate
MADISON, WI (March 18, 2026) – Last week, Landmark Credit Union announced that they have entered into an agreement to purchase American National Bank-Fox Cities. Credit unions continue to demonstrate to people across Wisconsin that they are a proven financial partner, and Landmark’s announcement further confirms this fact. Unfortunately,
In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson praises President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Neenah, WI- Today Republican businessman, Jay Schroeder announced his run for Secretary of State. I am humbled and motivated to run for Secretary of State after receiving texts, phone calls from all around Wisconsin: Kenosha, La Crosse, Eagle River, Green Bay, Waukesha, Mercer. After hearing some of my opponents speak
In this week’s “Capitol Chats” episode, Dem guv candidate Mandela Barnes discusses his vow to freeze utility rates if elected and criticizes utility companies for being “greedy” at Wisconsinites’ expense.
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s unexpected action yesterday to pass 2025 Assembly Bill 759, which would expand eligibility to receive occupational credentials to recipients of deferred action under the federal Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, also known as “Dreamers”:
Comment period open through April 14 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application requesting a new specialty license plate from the state chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Wisconsin members follow its mission for “the conversation of the wild turkey and the preservation
Recharge, renew and reconnect at this full day of events to restore energy, purpose and community with nonprofit professionals from throughout the region. Green Bay, Wis.— The region’s largest annual gathering for nonprofit leaders is back and bigger than ever. The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay’s Nonprofit Conference will take place Thursday, April 16,
MADISON – Late last week, Governor Tony Evers chose to veto Senate Bill 291, which would have expanded the child care expenses eligible for the Business Development Tax Credit. The Assembly author of the proposal, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee), issued the following statement in response to the governor’s veto: “I was disappointed
The accounts shared today by Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, and other survivors are devastating. The New York Times investigation documents a pattern of sexual abuse and rape by Cesar Chavez, including the grooming and assault of girls as young as 12. These women carried enormous pain for decades because they
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization with members and affiliates in twenty-nine states and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. Statement by National President Darryl Morin: “We acknowledge the seriousness
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce that Dr. Howard Fuller will be honored as the 2026 Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award recipient. The ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, at the Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy in
Madison – Local Gov 250 and the National Academy of Public Administration announced today that Department of Safety and Professional Services Deputy Secretary Jennifer Garrett has been selected as a 250 Public Service Champion. “I am incredibly proud to work in state government and to serve the people of Wisconsin. It
MADISON, WI — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her endorsement of Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett’s re-election campaign. “Sheriff Barrett has built a safer and fairer community by investing in smart, compassionate public safety. His work to expand mental health crisis response, launch addiction treatment programs, and strengthen re-entry
ALBANY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Green County District Attorney Craig Nolen today announced the sentencing of Logan T. Kruckenberg Anderson, age 21, of Albany, Wis. to life in prison for killing his infant daughter in January 2021. Under the sentence, Kruckenberg Anderson is eligible for extended
MADISON – Following the State Senate’s unanimous passage of the PFAS funding bill, Wisconsin Conservation Voters issued the following statement celebrating a major victory for clean drinking water. The legislation now heads to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk for his signature. Peter Burress, Government Affairs Manager, had this to say: “This
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association applaud the Senate for passing Assembly Bill 968 (AB 968), legislation aimed at addressing the growing illicit use of crypto kiosks across the state. The Senate’s bipartisan, unanimous 33-0 vote
MADISON – Today, Representative Madison, along with Representatives Clancy, Senator Larson and other Democratic legislators introduced LRB 0554 which would create an Office of Ombudsperson for the state correctional system. The Ombudsperson would accept complaints regarding facilities, abuse, unfair acts, and violations of rights of prisoners from prisoners in state
Ashland, WI — Amidst ongoing negotiations between Governor Evers and Speaker Robin Vos, Rep. Stroud (D-Ashland) is throwing her support behind a recently released proposal authored by Assembly Democrats, LRB-6488. Stroud says that this bill does a much better job of addressing rising property taxes and ongoing challenges in school
NEENAH, Wis. – Today, Neenah School Board Member Lauri Asbury announced her bid for the 53rd Assembly District. Asbury has served on the Neenah School Board since 2016 and has been an active member of several community organizations, including: the Neenah Menasha Emergency Society, the Winnebago Area Literacy Council, Samaritan,
Tech. Sgt. Nelson nominates Infrastructure Services Deputy CIO Janicki with Patriot Award Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, and its Learning and Information Technology (LIT) department received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Certificate of Appreciation on March 17. ESGR is a Department of
MADISON, WI (March 18, 2026) – Last week, Landmark Credit Union announced that they have entered into an agreement to purchase American National Bank-Fox Cities. Credit unions continue to demonstrate to people across Wisconsin that they are a proven financial partner, and Landmark’s announcement further confirms this fact. Unfortunately, it comes … Please log in to access subscriber content.