MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, last week, during his 2024 State of the State address, announced Wisconsin’s workforce development services now rank 4th in the country for successfully helping veterans find employment. The new ranking underscores Wisconsin’s deep commitment to connecting veterans to jobs employers are seeking to fill. “Our nation’s heroes

MADISON – Today, Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) and Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) introduced legislation with Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) to create a refundable tax credit for beginning and existing farmers for the sale or lease of agricultural assets, including farmland. LRB 5758 would create the Farming Forward Program in Wisconsin,

MADISON, Wis. — 84 years ago today, the first ever Social Security check was issued. Since then, hundreds of millions of Americans have worked hard to receive the Social Security benefits they earned.  Unfortunately, self-serving politicians like California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) continue to attack Social Security, hoping to strip

The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has received a grant for community outreach and education from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC), Department of Defense. This grant has funded the Madison F35 Community Connection project which aims to build a stronger relationship between the Madison community and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it will host a public hearing on an emergency and proposed permanent rule to establish fish refuges in Milwaukee, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties. This proposed rule would also establish a statewide mechanism for implementing temporary fish refuges. Fish refuges

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation’s housing shortage pushes home prices and rents to historic levels, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a bill that would crack down on wealthy investors who purchase many homes and provide tens of billions of dollars to help create millions of new homes for low-income

MADISON – Today, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 159 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “IBEW Local 159 stands proudly in solidarity with Senator Melissa Agard in her bid to be the next Dane County Executive,” said Mike Killian, IBEW

MADISON, Wis. — Last month, the 115th Fighter Wing installed 18 permanent monitoring wells as part of mobilization II, the second step in the remedial investigation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at Truax Field. The wells are part of 55 proposed permanent monitoring wells installed with a sonic drilling

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers previously announced that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds of Pierce County. The governor announced today he is extending the application deadline. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2024. The appointment will fill the vacancy being

STEVENS POINT, Wis— Katrina Shankland today announced she’s earned the endorsement of State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. State Senator Jeff Smith represents Eau Claire and portions of eight counties in the 3rd Congressional District. He joins forces with State Rep. Jodi Emerson

Erik Olsen says: “On Tuesday, February 6, 5-8 P.M., the Erik Olsen for U.S. Congress Campaign will hold a large event at Doubledays in Cottage Grove. Address is 4586 Baxter Road.” The featured speaker is expected U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde. Other speakers include: Andrew McKinney for Dane County Board, district 36 Tom