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WIKLER: “Devin’s been a secret weapon at WisDems for years, working closely with me at every step. As chair, he’ll take the party to new heights.” REEDSBURG, Wis. – Current WisDems Chair Ben Wikler has endorsed Devin Remiker to lead
Jessica Santiago recognized for deep and lasting impact on global education NEW BERLIN — Jessica Santiago, a Spanish teacher at New Berlin West Middle/High School, has been named the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s 2024-25 Global Educator of the Year.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recent manure spill in Monroe County. Spill response began over the weekend and DNR staff continue to monitor the situation. The DNR was first notified of the
Janesville, WI – Today, perennial candidate Randy Bryce announced a challenge against Congressman Bryan Steil. Bryce previously ran against Steil and lost by 12 points. After the announcement, Congressman Steil’s campaign issued the following statement: “Randy Bryce’s radical open-border and anti-law enforcement policies have been rejected
Second consecutive annual state report shows average cost of infant care increased over 10 percent as Republican lawmakers gut child care funding from governor’s proposed budget MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin’s premier telecommunications and broadband industry association is honoring Ted Carlson of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) with the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Carlson served as TDS President and CEO from 1986-2025 and
DPI Remains Unable to Hold MPS Accountable, MPS Continues to Miss Basic Financial Reporting Deadlines Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is calling for legislative oversight of DPI and Milwaukee Public Schools surrounding MPS’ financial reporting. Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. — Today, perennial candidate Randy Bryce launched his bid against Representative Bryan Steil. “Propped up by national Democrats in 2018, four-time loser Randy Bryce lost convincingly to Congressman Bryan Steil. Bryce is too extreme for Wisconsin and is already supporting
May 20, 2025 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Ashland Police Department announced the sentencing earlier this month of Nathan Monkelien, 36, to life in prison with the possibility of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31, 2025 to apply for a chance at a 2025 elk hunting license. Wisconsin’s expanding elk population has had an annual hunt in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2025Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) is reminding agricultural producers and private landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Older Workers from Age Discrimination Act (POWADA) to level the playing field for older workers and protect Americans from age discrimination in the workplace. “Every Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 15,000
MILWAUKEE, WI, May 20, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education is now offering year-round courses designed for manufacturing professionals who want to stay competitive, agile and future-ready in this rapidly changing industry. With advancements in automation,
Passage of a Right of First Refusal law would ensure that Wisconsin utilities, who are accountable to Wisconsin regulators and legislators, construct the transmission lines that keep the lights on for families and business throughout the Badger state.
Trade is an essential part of Wisconsin’s success, with exports contributing more than $27.5 billion to our state economy last year. It’s one of the reasons we recently completed a nine-day trade mission to Germany and France — two critical Wisconsin export partners — while helping state businesses enter the global marketplace and build relationships with potential collaborators. We also encouraged international companies to invest in Wisconsin.
The past tells us that without our firm engagement and the threat of removing political support, we’ll get another budget increase beyond the cost of inflation. We’ll also get more creative vetoes that we can only complain about, and nothing more.
It creates Medicaid winners and losers, with Wisconsin at the bottom.
Reforming the system, as advocated in Wisconsin, makes a lot more sense. Either that, or enforce the current laws so that everyone involved in a broken system faces the consequences.
Biden’s shocking debate performance last June — in which he seemed frail and confused — and his foot-dragging before stepping away for Vice President Kamala Harris to run atop the Democratic ticket instead, remain topics that aggravate Democrats as they endure a second Donald Trump presidency. A new book reopens those wounds.
WIKLER: “Devin’s been a secret weapon at WisDems for years, working closely with me at every step. As chair, he’ll take the party to new heights.” REEDSBURG, Wis. – Current WisDems Chair Ben Wikler has endorsed Devin Remiker to lead and grow the party after his term ends. Wikler joins
Jessica Santiago recognized for deep and lasting impact on global education NEW BERLIN — Jessica Santiago, a Spanish teacher at New Berlin West Middle/High School, has been named the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s 2024-25 Global Educator of the Year. With 23 years teaching middle and high school Spanish, Santiago
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recent manure spill in Monroe County. Spill response began over the weekend and DNR staff continue to monitor the situation. The DNR was first notified of the spill on Saturday, May 17, via a call to the
Janesville, WI – Today, perennial candidate Randy Bryce announced a challenge against Congressman Bryan Steil. Bryce previously ran against Steil and lost by 12 points. After the announcement, Congressman Steil’s campaign issued the following statement: “Randy Bryce’s radical open-border and anti-law enforcement policies have been rejected by Wiscosnin families … Please log in to access subscriber
Second consecutive annual state report shows average cost of infant care increased over 10 percent as Republican lawmakers gut child care funding from governor’s proposed budget MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), today announced the results of the 2025 Market Rate Survey,
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin’s premier telecommunications and broadband industry association is honoring Ted Carlson of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) with the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Carlson served as TDS President and CEO from 1986-2025 and is the current Vice Chair of the company. “As an
DPI Remains Unable to Hold MPS Accountable, MPS Continues to Miss Basic Financial Reporting Deadlines Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is calling for legislative oversight of DPI and Milwaukee Public Schools surrounding MPS’ financial reporting. Milwaukee Public Schools missed essential financial deadlines, putting itself at risk
MADISON, Wis. — Today, perennial candidate Randy Bryce launched his bid against Representative Bryan Steil. “Propped up by national Democrats in 2018, four-time loser Randy Bryce lost convincingly to Congressman Bryan Steil. Bryce is too extreme for Wisconsin and is already supporting radical ideas like defunding law enforcement,” stated Chairman Brian Schimming. “Voters in
May 20, 2025 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Ashland Police Department announced the sentencing earlier this month of Nathan Monkelien, 36, to life in prison with the possibility of release to extended supervision following his conviction in January on
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31, 2025 to apply for a chance at a 2025 elk hunting license. Wisconsin’s expanding elk population has had an annual hunt in the Clam Lake Elk Range since 2018 and since 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2025Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) is reminding agricultural producers and private landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The three-week enrollment period opened May 12… Please log in to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Older Workers from Age Discrimination Act (POWADA) to level the playing field for older workers and protect Americans from age discrimination in the workplace. “Every Wisconsin worker deserves to feel respected and protected in the workplace.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 15,000 lakes and hundreds of miles of Lake Michigan and Mississippi
MILWAUKEE, WI, May 20, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education is now offering year-round courses designed for manufacturing professionals who want to stay competitive, agile and future-ready in this rapidly changing industry. With advancements in automation, artificial intelligence and lean methodologies, ongoing professional development … Please
Passage of a Right of First Refusal law would ensure that Wisconsin utilities, who are accountable to Wisconsin regulators and legislators, construct the transmission lines that keep the lights on for families and business throughout the Badger state.
Trade is an essential part of Wisconsin’s success, with exports contributing more than $27.5 billion to our state economy last year. It’s one of the reasons we recently completed a nine-day trade mission to Germany and France — two critical Wisconsin export partners — while helping state businesses enter the global marketplace and build relationships with potential collaborators. We also encouraged international companies to invest in Wisconsin.
The past tells us that without our firm engagement and the threat of removing political support, we’ll get another budget increase beyond the cost of inflation. We’ll also get more creative vetoes that we can only complain about, and nothing more.
It creates Medicaid winners and losers, with Wisconsin at the bottom.
Reforming the system, as advocated in Wisconsin, makes a lot more sense. Either that, or enforce the current laws so that everyone involved in a broken system faces the consequences.
Biden’s shocking debate performance last June — in which he seemed frail and confused — and his foot-dragging before stepping away for Vice President Kamala Harris to run atop the Democratic ticket instead, remain topics that aggravate Democrats as they endure a second Donald Trump presidency. A new book reopens those wounds.