Rep. Steffen, Sen. Quinn: Sustainable aviation fuel bill receives hearing

Madison, WI—Today, legislation authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood) that will pave the way for Wisconsin to become a national leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production received a public hearing. Assembly Bill 222 will provide SAF producers a $1.50 per gallon tax

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Sen. Larson: Legislation would provide transparency, accountability for private school vouchers

Madison, WI – Senator Chris Larson joined a coalition of pro-public education lawmakers – including Senator Tim Carpenter and Representatives Angelina Cruz, Christian Phelps, Joe Sheehan, and Francesca Hong – in introducing two pieces of legislation designed to provide transparency and accountability within Wisconsin’s private voucher school programs. He released the

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State Senate Democratic Committee: Former Racine Alderman Trevor Jung launches campaign for Wisconsin State Senate in the 21st district

RACINE, WI – This morning, on Racine’s picturesque lake-front, Former Racine Alderman Trevor Jung announced his candidacy for the 21st District’s State Senate seat. Launching a campaign focusing on cutting costs, investing in south-eastern Wisconsin, and bringing together the hardworking men and women of Racine and Southwest Milwaukee County. Under Wisconsin’s

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Gov. Evers: Encourages Wisconsinites and businesses affected by August storms to apply for SBA disaster assistance

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today encouraged Wisconsinites and local businesses affected by severe weather last month to apply for federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Federal disaster loans from the SBA will be available for Wisconsinites and businesses impacted by devastating storms that occurred August

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Join national call for farm bill action

WASHINGTON – More than 250 family farmers and ranchers from across the country joined together in Washington, DC last week to urge Congress to act, for farmers’ sake, as part of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-In. Over the course of the week, Farmers Union members attended hundreds of

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Completes statewide cleanup efforts at former 5R facilities associated with 2021 Wisconsin Act 234 

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today the completion of statewide cleanup efforts in Price, Rusk and Washington counties associated with 2021 Wisconsin Act 234 and the multi-year federal fraud case involving former Wisconsin-based electronics recycler 5R Processors and related firms.  5R Processors was established in 1990 and p…

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Rep. Callahan: Condemns proposal threatening our farmers and consumers

[Madison, WI] – Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) raised concerns today over the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) administrative rule proposal to increase licensing fees on auction barns and livestock haulers by up to 1,700%. Under the fee tables provided to Rep. Callahan’s office by DATCP, auction barn licensing

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UW-Milwaukee: AI in the workplace: insights on staying relevant

MILWAUKEE, WI, Sept 16, 2025 — UW-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education is excited to announce the Wisconsin panelists speaking at its upcoming event, AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But It Will Change It.   Panelists Include:  Ian (Cullah) McCullough, Free Music Land founder — With a background bridging the arts and engineering, Ian

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Godlewski campaign: Mayors from across Wisconsin endorse Sarah Godlewski for lieutenant governor

Madison, WI — Mayors from every corner of Wisconsin today announced their endorsement of Sarah Godlewski for Lieutenant Governor. The mayors of Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, La Crosse, Sheboygan, Superior, Middleton and Washburn are joining together behind Godlewski, citing her experience, collaborative leadership, and commitment to strengthening communities across Wisconsin.

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Get ready for the 2025 waterfowl hunting seasons

Prepare for the Wisconsin waterfowl seasons opening soon. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of the regular goose and duck hunting seasons in September. Regular Goose Season The regular goose season opens on Sept. 16 statewide, and the daily bag limit is…

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Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Applications Open for Commercial Driver Training Grants, Encourage Training Providers to Apply

Grants to help meet demand for skilled drivers by offsetting costs of obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that the latest round of applications for DWD’s Commercial Driver Training Grant program are now open to training

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