MADISON – As part of an annual process to offer guidance for compensating non-union construction apprentices, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today published maps and accompanying data that are used for establishing local skilled wage rates. The draft rates, which vary by geographical region, are meant to inform the base

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Comes as Democrats Run Ads in Rural Communities on Hovde’s Debate Disaster: “I’m Not an Expert on The Farm Bill” MADISON, Wis. — After losing the debate to Tammy Baldwin last week, Eric Hovde doubled down on what reporters called “the worst moment” of the debate, saying in a post-debate defeat meltdown on

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WAUSAU, WI – Two and a half weeks before voters in the 85th Assembly District are set to decide who their next Representative is, Pat Snyder showed us once again how out of touch his views are – especially on a woman’s right to make decisions about their own reproductive

The Affordable Care Act Is the Bedrock of Our Health Care System. As Democrats Continue to Expand on Its Life-Saving Measures, Republicans Want to Rip It All Away. Washington, D.C. — Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced their new proposed rule to expand coverage of affordable contraception under the Affordable Care

Wisconsin High School Democrats Call Out Hovde for Skipping Student Forum in Madison MADISON, Wis. —  After having “the worst moment” of the Wisconsin Senate debate, Eric Hovde today pulled out of a forum with high school students at Madison West High School.  For months, Hovde touted his participation in this

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) led 26 colleagues in a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy urging him to permanently suspend his Delivering for America plan, including by halting any further consolidation of processing centers and the planned national implementation of the Local Transportation Optimization initiative, which disproportionately im…

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in next month’s election (November 5, 2024). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most common form of identification used for voting purposes. A

To date, the JCF has not released funding intended to support improving early literacy outcomes MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today sent a letter to the chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance regarding a statutorily-required report the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction sent last week. The report is in

Madison, Wisconsin: Members of the Wisconsin Troopers Association (WTA) are proud to announce its endorsements for the 2024 election cycle, recognizing candidates in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly who demonstrate support for the men and women of law enforcement and who consistently act to improve public and highway safety. “The

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond announced $550,000 in grants were awarded to 15 nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance, entrepreneurship training, or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families. “I am thrilled that WDVA can help these nonprofits with their innovative work on behalf of

What if emotions could manifest themselves? What if we could give them a name and a face? Would depression, anxiety or loneliness be easier to battle? Renae van der Hagen’s sculpture “Disquiet Dream” begs to ask these questions. Her sculpture – a giant deer on stilted legs – looms a

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Dan Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel uncovered that California bank owner Eric Hovde owns a four-star ocean-front resort in Costa Rica that offers swanky wellness retreats, is only accessible by boat, and can cost thousands of dollars per night for a stay.  This comes as Hovde has come under

MILWAUKEE—The ACLU of Wisconsin reminded voters that in-person absentee voting begins tomorrow across the state in most areas and will continue in municipalities until Sunday, November 3. The organization reminded voters they don’t have to wait for Election Day to vote. They can find early voting polling locations and hours for

La Crosse, WI – Americans for Contraception (AFC) today launched a new ad campaign confronting Wisconsin Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden over his refusal to support the Right to Contraception Act. Birth control is a fundamental right, supported by 90 percent of Americans.  Using tested and targeted approaches, AFC’s campaign urges Wisconsinites to cal… Please log

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – Let’s cut to the chase. Every single reporter covering the race for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District should be asking: how long will it take Rebecca Crook to say whether she will debate Congressman Derrick Van Orden? It has been days since the Adams County Chamber of Commerce