Gov. Evers, Wisconsin DFI, HEAB: Encourage Wisconsinites to complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) during National FAFSA® Week of Action, April 15-19, 2024

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), today encouraged Wisconsin students and families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2024-25 academic year as part

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Huebsch campaign: Exploring second run for State Assembly

(Onalaska, WI) – Onalaska resident Ryan Huebsch is exploring a candidacy for the State Assembly’s 94th District. Huebsch was the Republican nominee in 2022 against Steve Doyle, coming up just short in the closest election for the seat in nearly 30 years.  “Our first race two years ago was very

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Cooke campaign: American Postal Workers Union of Wisconsin endorses Rebecca Cooke’s Campaign for Congress in WI-03

LA CROSSE, Wisc. – Today, the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) endorsed Rebecca Cooke’s campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. The endorsement follows Cooke addressing the APWU Wisconsin membership at their recent State Convention in La Crosse. Steve Lord, Legislative Director for APWU Wisconsin, said that, “Rebecca Cooke knows the needs of

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Centro Hispano of Dane County: Announced as the recipient of the 2024 Community Service Award by The Hispanic Federation

April 15, 2024 – The Hispanic Federation (HF) announced Centro Hispano of Dane County as the recipient of the 2024 Community Service Award. Centro’s mission is to empower youth, strengthen families, and engage the community. Centro’s initiatives provide assistance to immigrants, youth leadership development, and innovative career training programs that focus on

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Gov. Evers, Wisconsin DFI, HEAB: Encourage Wisconsinites to complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) during National FAFSA® Week of Action, April 15-19, 2024

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), today encouraged Wisconsin students and families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2024-25 academic year as part of the national FAFSA® Week of Action, taking place April…

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Manchin, Brown: Lead effort to close tax loophole and make private equity pay their fair share

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Americans mark Tax Day 2024, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the Carried Interest Fairness Act to eliminate a tax loophole that benefits wealthy money managers on Wall Street. The current carried interest loophole allows investment managers to often pay almost half

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Grant campaign: Announces for Waukesha County Treasurer

Menomonee Falls, WI- APRIL 15th, 2024 – Jennifer Grant, current Waukesha County Supervisor of the 5th District and Treasurer of the Menomonee Falls School Board announced she has filed for the upcoming election for Waukesha County Treasurer. Jennifer is a Certified Public Accountant.   Pam Reeves, current County Treasurer, has announced

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U.S. Dept. of Justice: Colombian national extradited to face international narcotics-trafficking conspiracy charge

Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced the extradition of Gabriel Zuñiga (a/k/a “Ito,” a/k/a “Hito,” “Captain Ito,” a/k/a “Capi”) from Colombia based on a superseding indictment returned in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. On April 11, 2024, Zuñiga had his initial appearance and

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WisDems: Tax Day contrast: Trump’s tax scam left Wisconsin families behind and gifted handouts to billionaires

MADISON, Wis. — This Tax Day, while Trump and MAGA Republicans continue to push handouts for the wealthy and big corporations, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement: “While Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans side with the wealthy and big corporations, President Biden is fighting to make the tax

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Steil campaign: Steil endorsed by Kenosha Professional Police Association Board of Directors

KENOSHA, Wis. – The Kenosha Professional Police Association Board of Directors has endorsed Congressman Bryan Steil. “The Kenosha Professional Police Association is endorsing Congressman Bryan Steil for re-election,” said Pete Deates, President of the Kenosha Professional Police Association. “Congressman Bryan Steil has always supported law enforcement in Kenosha, and we know he’ll

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Gov. Evers: Appoints David Casey to serve as DOR Secretary

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of David Casey to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), effective April 29, 2024. Casey previously served as the deputy secretary of DOR, and his appointment fills the vacancy created by former Secretary Peter Barca’s departure. “We are

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Williams Bay Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Williams Bay is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes upgrading the water treatment plant in the village of Williams Bay. Activities

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