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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that state officials recently lauded 16 DNR conservation wardens and one division staffer for lifesaving and heroic actions. Family and friends joined Gov. Tony Evers, DNR assistant secretary Mark
Madison, WI — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a $20 million nationwide campaign calling on Congress to protect prosperity and renew President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) – a cornerstone of AFP and the Trump Administration’s shared economic
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton – the youngest state chair in the country – endorsed Ben Wikler to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. In her statement, she cited Wikler’s platform released
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), member of the House Labor Caucus and Chair of the International Workers’ Rights Caucus, endorsed Ben Wikler to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. In a statement, Representative Schakowsky cited Wikler’s ability
MILWAUKEE – This afternoon, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation. “I am honored to have been re-elected for my second term as Vice Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation. The primary
Surplus needs to be considered one-time money.
Failure is not an option. Even under Trump, 7 states expanded Medicaid because of bipartisan voter support. It’s what most Wisconsin voters want.
Wisconsin’s education test scores and the legacy of state intervention.
Direct democracy is the surest route to tyranny, the latest attempt by the left to subvert representative democracy. Evers’s ballot initiative proposal would erode stability, squash deliberation, crumble our system of checks and balances, and elevate radical formulations of policy into special-interest impulse-driven elections.
Last month, as most readers are aware, a school shooting occurred right here in Madison. This resulted in a horrifying murder of a student and teacher, physical harm to others, and countless mental health challenges rippling throughout the community.
To serve my new district, I am excited to be appointed again as the ranking member of the Committee on Children and Families and the Committee on Tourism. I will also serve in a new role on the Committee on Agriculture.
I’m an anti-Trump fiscal conservative — and I’d love to see anyone in MAGA world actually cut spending.
Allowing in more immigrants, skilled and unskilled, would not just create jobs. It could increase tax revenue, help finance Social Security, bring new home buyers, and improve the business environment. Every business sector in every state needs workers!
The late president celebrated the impact and influence of the song, which decries war, nationalism, and the excesses of capitalism.
We need measurable goals to make Milwaukee and Wisconsin better this year.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says Senate Republicans will “pull out all the policy issues right away” when Gov. Tony Evers introduces his budget plan.
MADISON – In recognition of Gov. Tony Evers’ proclamation observing National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) released a new report highlighting key milestones the department achieved in 2024 to combat worker exploitation while
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, chair of the Wisconsin State Building Commission, today announced the Commission approved a comprehensive budget adjustment for various University of Wisconsin (UW) System projects and authority to construct two important projects. “While it’s unfortunate that
Madison, WI – The National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter (NASW-WI) looks forward to the Wisconsin State Supreme Court’s hearing of oral arguments in Tony Evers v. Howard Marklein on January 16th, 2025. The Court’s final decision on this case could reaffirm
Madison, WI – Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski is excited to announce that office began accepting credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay for in-person customers on January 3rd, 2025. “Accepting modern, electronic forms of payment will save
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that state officials recently lauded 16 DNR conservation wardens and one division staffer for lifesaving and heroic actions. Family and friends joined Gov. Tony Evers, DNR assistant secretary Mark Aquino and DNR chief conservation warden Casey Krueger for the
Madison, WI — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a $20 million nationwide campaign calling on Congress to protect prosperity and renew President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) – a cornerstone of AFP and the Trump Administration’s shared economic agenda this year. The campaign, the largest effort by a conservative
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton – the youngest state chair in the country – endorsed Ben Wikler to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. In her statement, she cited Wikler’s platform released this morning, which includes robust commitments to young Democrats, as
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), member of the House Labor Caucus and Chair of the International Workers’ Rights Caucus, endorsed Ben Wikler to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. In a statement, Representative Schakowsky cited Wikler’s ability to organize across communities and deliver historic resources to the
MILWAUKEE – This afternoon, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation. “I am honored to have been re-elected for my second term as Vice Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation. The primary role of the Vice Chair is to support and implement
Surplus needs to be considered one-time money.
Failure is not an option. Even under Trump, 7 states expanded Medicaid because of bipartisan voter support. It’s what most Wisconsin voters want.
Wisconsin’s education test scores and the legacy of state intervention.
Direct democracy is the surest route to tyranny, the latest attempt by the left to subvert representative democracy. Evers’s ballot initiative proposal would erode stability, squash deliberation, crumble our system of checks and balances, and elevate radical formulations of policy into special-interest impulse-driven elections.
Last month, as most readers are aware, a school shooting occurred right here in Madison. This resulted in a horrifying murder of a student and teacher, physical harm to others, and countless mental health challenges rippling throughout the community.
To serve my new district, I am excited to be appointed again as the ranking member of the Committee on Children and Families and the Committee on Tourism. I will also serve in a new role on the Committee on Agriculture.
I’m an anti-Trump fiscal conservative — and I’d love to see anyone in MAGA world actually cut spending.
Allowing in more immigrants, skilled and unskilled, would not just create jobs. It could increase tax revenue, help finance Social Security, bring new home buyers, and improve the business environment. Every business sector in every state needs workers!
The late president celebrated the impact and influence of the song, which decries war, nationalism, and the excesses of capitalism.
We need measurable goals to make Milwaukee and Wisconsin better this year.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says Senate Republicans will “pull out all the policy issues right away” when Gov. Tony Evers introduces his budget plan.
MADISON – In recognition of Gov. Tony Evers’ proclamation observing National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) released a new report highlighting key milestones the department achieved in 2024 to combat worker exploitation while supporting employers who play by the rules. The report, Working to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, chair of the Wisconsin State Building Commission, today announced the Commission approved a comprehensive budget adjustment for various University of Wisconsin (UW) System projects and authority to construct two important projects. “While it’s unfortunate that these reallocations to help support UW campuses across our state
Madison, WI – The National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter (NASW-WI) looks forward to the Wisconsin State Supreme Court’s hearing of oral arguments in Tony Evers v. Howard Marklein on January 16th, 2025. The Court’s final decision on this case could reaffirm the ability of Wisconsin professions to set their own Conduct
Madison, WI – Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski is excited to announce that office began accepting credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay for in-person customers on January 3rd, 2025. “Accepting modern, electronic forms of payment will save our customers time and hassle to get their critical document