Weekly GOP radio address: Assembly Bill 597

Hi, I’m Representative Ben Franklin and I represent the 88th Assembly District. Today I want to talk to you about a bill I authored that recently was heard in the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. This bill creates a new

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Gov. Evers: Trump Administration denies hazard mitigation funding for Wisconsin communities after denying public assistance relief

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Gov. Evers to fight latest Trump Administration denial of disaster assistance, will appeal decision for communities to get the support they need to rebuild and recover  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Trump Administration has denied Wisconsin’s application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding for Door, Grant, Milwa… Please log

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Gov. Evers: Trump administration denies hazard mitigation funding for Wisconsin communities after denying public assistance relief

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Trump Administration has denied Wisconsin’s application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding for Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after severe storms and flooding caused severe damage to public infrastructure in August. This denial

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Weekly GOP radio address: Assembly Bill 597

Hi, I’m Representative Ben Franklin and I represent the 88th Assembly District. Today I want to talk to you about a bill I authored that recently was heard in the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. This bill creates a new state grant program that allows the Wisconsin Department of Veterans

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Sen. Larson: Community gathers to advocate for more affordable child care

GREENFIELD, WI – Yesterday, community members, childcare providers, parents, and legislators joined together at the Greenfield Public Library to hold a public forum on the childcare crisis facing our state. “Besides their mortgages, childcare is often the top expense for families with young children, and the cost has never been higher.

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Midwest Environmental Advocates: US Army Corps of Engineers issues premature and unlawful approval for Line 5 pipeline project

Madison, WI—Environmental groups are criticizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a premature and unlawful decision to grant a federal permit for Enbridge Energy’s controversial Line 5 oil pipeline project in northern Wisconsin. The decision, announced today, comes despite ongoing litigation over state-issued permits and before the state’s water quality certification

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Milwaukee Common Council: A call to action: Safeguarding our children’s futures from hunger’s devastating grasp

Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P.

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Gov. Evers: Trump Administration denies hazard mitigation funding for Wisconsin communities after denying public assistance relief

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Gov. Evers to fight latest Trump Administration denial of disaster assistance, will appeal decision for communities to get the support they need to rebuild and recover  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Trump Administration has denied Wisconsin’s application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding for Door, Grant, Milwa… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 38. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Jeffrey A. Wagner’s retirement, effective March 13, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. To apply,

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WisDems: BREAKING: MU Law polling shows Republicans underwater on top issues

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Marquette University Law released polling showing Republicans are floundering on the top issues. Among Wisconsin voters, 69% are very concerned about inflation and the cost of living and 57% think Donald Trump’s policies will increase inflation. Among Independents, 69% believe Trump’s policies will increase inflation. In a purple state like… Please log in

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Gov. Evers: Trump administration denies hazard mitigation funding for Wisconsin communities after denying public assistance relief

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Trump Administration has denied Wisconsin’s application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding for Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after severe storms and flooding caused severe damage to public infrastructure in August. This denial comes as, last week, Gov. Evers announced… Please log in to access

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Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approval of the Line 5 relocation permits cheered by Wisconsin’s Ag, Labor and Business leaders

Madison, Wis – Wisconsin’s Agricultural, Labor and Business leaders praised today’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announcement that they have issued the Federal permits necessary to move forward with the Line 5 relocation in northwestern Wisconsin. “Today’s decision is a huge step towards putting the 700 union men and

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