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MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for December 2023. In brief, the
MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) released the following statement after Governors State of the State address: “Addressing our workforce shortage is a prime concern for the legislature. Industry partners and I have worked hard on finding a great way to
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a new Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) canine named Moose. Moose assists with investigations around the state of Wisconsin that require the
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Biden Administration announced that a record 21.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces – over nine million more than when President Biden took office. Thanks to
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that local gas stations in Wisconsin are receiving over $3.5 million to help increase the availability of homegrown biofuels, cut the cost at the pump, and give Wisconsinites cleaner fuel options. The funding comes
MADISON – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers delivered his sixth annual State of the State Address to the State Legislature. State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after the Governor’s address: “I was proud and honored to escort Governor
Our immigration system is profoundly broken, and we are seeing the worst border crisis on record in U.S. Customs and Border Patrol history.
The leftist-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court is continuing its rampage to strip Wisconsinites of self-governance and reshape the state to their will.
Likely remap of state legislative districts will give Democrats control of all of state government.
New maps submissions would create far more competitive elections than maps that were just thrown out.
It’s been one of the most blatant examples of untethered partisanship in the state’s political history, exceeded only by LeMahieu’s party using a lame-duck session of the Legislature to place limits on the governor’s powers after Evers beat Scott Walker in the 2018 election.
National School Choice Week is a time for advocacy to ensure that all children across the country have the opportunity to succeed.
This week, the Republican members of the legislature introduced another tax cut proposal that is aimed at supporting hardworking middle class Wisconsinites through various measures.
The Searle Family Trust, based in Madison, has bankrolled many other right-wing causes.
For-profit colleges have a troubled history of exploiting poor students.
Haley had an opportunity to unite New Hampshire voters against Trump’s racism. Instead, she ducked.
You should believe Trump when he says that he will be a dictator on the first day on his presidency if he is elected in November.
One of the values parents stress again and again to children is what Gerald Ford demonstrated to be true. That being, character matters. The Covid pandemic proved the point.
Madison – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement after Governor Evers’ State of the State Address was given to the joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature Tuesday night: “Last night, we again heard many empty promises from Governor
MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released the following response to the State of the State Address delivered by Governor Tony Evers on Tuesday: “Last summer, Gov. Evers vetoed 95% of the tax cuts we sent him in the
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for December 2023. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary December
MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) released the following statement after Governors State of the State address: “Addressing our workforce shortage is a prime concern for the legislature. Industry partners and I have worked hard on finding a great way to invest in our youth apprenticeship programs. Assembly Bill 779 makes
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a new Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) canine named Moose. Moose assists with investigations around the state of Wisconsin that require the detection of electronics. “Electronic storage detection canines like Moose help
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Biden Administration announced that a record 21.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces – over nine million more than when President Biden took office. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act lowering health insurance premiums, 80 percent
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that local gas stations in Wisconsin are receiving over $3.5 million to help increase the availability of homegrown biofuels, cut the cost at the pump, and give Wisconsinites cleaner fuel options. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program,
MADISON – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers delivered his sixth annual State of the State Address to the State Legislature. State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after the Governor’s address: “I was proud and honored to escort Governor Evers to his 2024 State of the State speech last
Our immigration system is profoundly broken, and we are seeing the worst border crisis on record in U.S. Customs and Border Patrol history.
The leftist-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court is continuing its rampage to strip Wisconsinites of self-governance and reshape the state to their will.
Likely remap of state legislative districts will give Democrats control of all of state government.
New maps submissions would create far more competitive elections than maps that were just thrown out.
It’s been one of the most blatant examples of untethered partisanship in the state’s political history, exceeded only by LeMahieu’s party using a lame-duck session of the Legislature to place limits on the governor’s powers after Evers beat Scott Walker in the 2018 election.
National School Choice Week is a time for advocacy to ensure that all children across the country have the opportunity to succeed.
This week, the Republican members of the legislature introduced another tax cut proposal that is aimed at supporting hardworking middle class Wisconsinites through various measures.
The Searle Family Trust, based in Madison, has bankrolled many other right-wing causes.
For-profit colleges have a troubled history of exploiting poor students.
Haley had an opportunity to unite New Hampshire voters against Trump’s racism. Instead, she ducked.
You should believe Trump when he says that he will be a dictator on the first day on his presidency if he is elected in November.
One of the values parents stress again and again to children is what Gerald Ford demonstrated to be true. That being, character matters. The Covid pandemic proved the point.
Madison – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement after Governor Evers’ State of the State Address was given to the joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature Tuesday night: “Last night, we again heard many empty promises from Governor Evers. The governor continues to promise that he will cut
MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released the following response to the State of the State Address delivered by Governor Tony Evers on Tuesday: “Last summer, Gov. Evers vetoed 95% of the tax cuts we sent him in the state budget. As the result of Evers’ budget vetoes, our