MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job totals for January 2024, which showed Wisconsin’s total nonfarm jobs, private jobs, and employment all hit new all-time highs. The state added 5,100 nonfarm jobs and 4,700 private jobs, bringing both totals

Ladies of Solutions, Change and Innovation (LSCI) formed to advocate for the health and safety of our loved ones serving time at Stanley Correctional Institution. Through our lived experiences, studies, and meetings with legislators in Madison, we have realized that policy and culture changes are desperately needed across the board

MADISON, Wis. — After calling it quits for the year in February, effectively ending the legislative session with ten months left in 2024, Assembly Republican leaders are spending their time this week shaking down special interests for campaign cash. The Assembly Republican campaign arm is hosting a $6,000 per person fundraiser in

MADISON, WI – Chuck Erickson, a twenty-two year veteran of the Dane County Board and longtime resident of the Vilas Neighborhood and current resident of the Monona Bay neighborhood, has announced his candidacy for District 77 of the Wisconsin State Assembly. District 77 encompasses the UW-Madison Campus, Shorewood Hills, and the

MADISON, Wis – Today, more than 15,000 petition signatures from Wisconsin residents calling for legislative action protecting contraception access were delivered to Republican leaders in the State Legislature. Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D – Middleton), Representative Lisa Subeck (D – Madison), and advocates held a press conference requesting that the Right to Contraception Act be

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-D) introduced bipartisan legislation to establish leave parity between National Guardsmen and Reservists and Active Duty members. The Reserve and National Guard Military Leave Enhancement Act will increase the rate of leave at a federal job for members of the

STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the endorsement of former Congressman Dave Obey (WI-07) in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. “Katrina Shankland is an effective leader who has proven she can deliver results for her community and state. She can be counted on to go the

MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today announced The Wisconsin Guarantee, which automatically admits the state’s top-performing students to the state’s 13 public universities in accordance with a new law. Under The Wisconsin Guarantee, students who rank in the top 5 percent of their class at the end of 11th grade will

Merrimac, WI – Today, Kyle Kunicki officially announces his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 40th District, pledging to continue the district’s legacy of strong community service and common-sense values. Kunicki, a Democrat, brings a unique blend of professional expertise and community-focused priorities to the race. A mechanical

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center at N7725 Hwy 28 in Dodge County is closed for the immediate future due to a boiler malfunction. On March 6, a service technician discovered a crack in the heat exchanger, causing carbon

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After years of advocacy, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced today that she successfully pushed the Biden administration to implement stronger Buy America standards for federally funded highway projects to support domestic manufacturing and create good-paying jobs. Senator Baldwin had long called for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp design contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2025 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from around Wisconsin compete for an opportunity to have their artwork

Team Biden-Harris will host State of the Union watch parties across Wisconsin to hear President Biden’s vision for a second term and to organize around the historic achievements he has delivered for Wisconsin. As Donald Trump works to take our country backwards and rip away our freedoms, voters in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced its first advertisement, “Wisconsin Jobs,” which will air on TV statewide and across digital platforms. The ad features Wisconsin workers praising Tammy’s successful bipartisan efforts to pass Made in America legislation under presidents of both parties. Tammy’s efforts have helped American

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) have been continuing to work with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to expand eligibility and extend the application deadlines for Wisconsin businesses to a federal disaster loan program if they have suffered losses due to this year’s unusually mild winter,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, celebrated the House passage of six of the twelve appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). These six bills include all twelve of Rep. Pocan’s earmarks, totaling $11,568,717. “Today is a great day

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden applauded the House passage of the first Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) consolidated appropriations package. This package includes over $26 million in funding for Wisconsin’s Third District that Congressman Van Orden specifically advocated for. Of the six appropriations bills passed today, Congressman Van Orden

MADISON — The party Just. Keeps. Going! As the University of Wisconsin nears the close of its 175th anniversary year, there’s one final flagship event you won’t want to miss. It’s the biggest and best yet, with more than 60 events. UW–Madison is opening its doors wide, inviting everyone to

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is unveiling a new process for Wisconsin residents to apply for the lottery and gaming credit. Online forms are replacing lottery and gaming credit PDF forms. Property owners can file for the lottery and gaming credit completely online through the Lottery Credit Online Application Portal –

Contact: Press@EricHovde.com Welcomes VP to WI by Highlighting Baldwin’s Lockstep Support Of Biden Agenda With Microsite, Video MADISON – Ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to Madison Wednesday, the campaign for Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde released a video and microsite highlighting career politician Sen. Baldwin’s lockstep 95.5% support for