Rep. Franklin: Announces re-election campaign for 88th Assembly District

De Pere, Wis. — State Representative Ben Franklin today announced his campaign for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, highlighting a legislative session defined by bipartisan results, economic growth, and a strong commitment to families, veterans, and public safety. “Over the past session, we’ve proven that we can work together,

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Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS Data: Wisconsin February employment numbers released; unemployment ticks up to 3.4%

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting February 2026 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment – There were 3,019,300 people employed in Wisconsin, up 1,500 over the month and down 11,900 over the year. Labor

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State Senate Democratic Committee: Senate Democrats announce affordable Wisconsin legislative packages

MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Democrats announced their Affordable Wisconsin Legislative Packages. These collections of bills, named the “Health and Housing Legislative Package” and the “Families First Legislative Package”, are made up of pieces of legislation that democratic lawmakers have written and proposed but were killed by the Republican controlled legislature. The

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Dunn County: Highway Department begins major 2026 road repair and reconstruction projects 

MENOMONIE, Wis. — The Dunn County Highway Department is undertaking several roadway and bridge improvement projects during the 2026 construction season, focusing on pavement rehabilitation, drainage improvements and long‑term roadway durability. “The Dunn County Board of Supervisors has made a major investment to improve the county’s roadways,” said County Highway Commissioner

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National Union of Healthcare Workers: Federal Labor Board orders election next week for behavioral health workers in suburban Milwaukee and Madison

In February, Wisconsin mental health provider, Rogers Behavioral Health, illegally fired three caregivers for simply saying that they and their co-workers were forming a union. This week, the National Labor Relations Board, sided with the union, the National Union of Healthcare Workers, rejecting Rogers’ attempt to prevent a vote and ordering

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Russell campaign: Incumbent Democratic State Rep. Rev. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. announces re-election bid for 12th Assembly District

Milwaukee, WI — Incumbent Democratic State Representative Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. is announcing today his candidacy for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, continuing his service to the 12th District. After careful prayer, conversations with his family, and listening to the community, Rep. Goodwin made the decision to run at

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