Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Voces De La Frontera, Freedom Road Socialist Organization: Safe havens in Milwaukee schools now

[Milwaukee, WI] – In late January, second-grade teacher Alondra Garcia shared immigration resources with her students. Garcia is a teacher at Allen-Field Elementary School, a bilingual school serving many immigrant communities. As threats to the safety of both undocumented and

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U.S. Rep Steil: With Johnson introduces resolution to support digital assets

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and House Committee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Chairman Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), introduced a House Resolution expressing support for blockchain technology and digital assets. Following

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Rep. Goeben: Immigration reform needed now

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her support for legislation that would create a uniform, statewide policy for law enforcement to ensure dangerous criminals are kept off our streets. “Currently, law enforcement across our state face ambiguity in the application of

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Waukesha County Board: Welcomes two new members

Waukesha, WI – The Waukesha County Board welcomed two new members to its ranks. Timothy Dondlinger will represent District 5, encompassing portions of the Village of Menomonee Falls and the Village of Lannon. This seat became vacant following Jennifer Grant’s successful

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International Crane Foundation: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers proposes $3.75 million in funding for Wisconsin’s farmers to prevent crop damage by cranes

This morning, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced proposed budget investments of more than $80 million to support Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, and agricultural industries. As part of this 2025-27 Executive Budget proposal, the Governor included more than $3.7 million to reimburse corn farmers up to 50 percent of the total cost

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Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Voces De La Frontera, Freedom Road Socialist Organization: Safe havens in Milwaukee schools now

[Milwaukee, WI] – In late January, second-grade teacher Alondra Garcia shared immigration resources with her students. Garcia is a teacher at Allen-Field Elementary School, a bilingual school serving many immigrant communities. As threats to the safety of both undocumented and documented immigrants continue to rise, Garcia was simply providing resources

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Rep. Brent Jacobson: Republicans introduce bill to address noncitizen felons

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Republican legislators introduced a bill requiring county sheriffs to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in identifying and deporting illegal aliens arrested for felonies. Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement:  “Many local law enforcement departments across Wisconsin are already cooperat…

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Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association: Members applaud Gov. Evers’ budget investments in dairy industry and rural communities

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today praised Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ efforts to invest in dairy innovation, agricultural exports, food security, and rural infrastructure; and to ensure transparency in food labeling.  “Wisconsin’s dairy industry is a $52.8 billion economic powerhouse – and it continues to grow, thanks in

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Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association: Applauds $77.8 million dairy industry impact of new Wisconsin Agricultural Road Improvement Program

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded investments of $77.8 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin dairy processors and farmers. The amount, which is part of the second round distributed through the Wisconsin Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP), represents 77 percent of the $101 million in

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U.S. Rep Steil: With Johnson introduces resolution to support digital assets

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and House Committee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Chairman Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), introduced a House Resolution expressing support for blockchain technology and digital assets. Following introduction… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

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Crawford campaign: Files ethics complaint, urges thorough investigation over manipulated image used by Brad Schimel

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court filed an ethics complaint over Brad Schimel’s campaign using a potentially AI-manipulated image of Judge Crawford in a new ad. The complaint, filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission under a bipartisan state law that mandates disclosure in AI-manipulated

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Fourth round of DSPS youth firefighter training grants opens in February

Madison – Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dan Hereth recently announced his department has opened applications for more Youth Firefighter Training Grants. This is the fourth round of funding distributed through the DSPS grant program, whichhelps address recruitment concerns of Wisconsin fire departments. The funding supportsprograms that expose middle and high

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Rep. Goeben: Immigration reform needed now

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her support for legislation that would create a uniform, statewide policy for law enforcement to ensure dangerous criminals are kept off our streets. “Currently, law enforcement across our state face ambiguity in the application of law when encountering individuals who are arrested for a felony.

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Waukesha County Board: Welcomes two new members

Waukesha, WI – The Waukesha County Board welcomed two new members to its ranks. Timothy Dondlinger will represent District 5, encompassing portions of the Village of Menomonee Falls and the Village of Lannon. This seat became vacant following Jennifer Grant’s successful election as Waukesha County Treasurer. Dondlinger, a familiar face to

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Rep. Roe: Applauds Governor Tony Evers’s budget investment announcements

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced their plans to invest more than $80 million in the 2025-27 Budget to support Wisconsin farmers and farm families, producers, and processors.  The Governor’s $80 million investment will create new agricultural

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Cramer in reintroducing Fair Access to Banking Act to protect legal industries from debanking

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) in reintroducing the Fair Access to Banking Act, which protects fair access to financial services and ensures banks operate in a safe and sound manner. The legislation requires that lending and services decisions must be based on impartial, risk-based analysis,

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: With Carbajal introduces Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Agriculture Committee Members Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA) introduced the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Act. This bill will authorize an additional $16 million per year for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII), which supports dairy businesses in development,

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