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It is with deep sadness that the Herb Kohl Foundation announces the death of its benefactor, U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, at the age of 88 following a brief illness. Senator Kohl leaves behind an unmatched legacy. He grew up in
Jefferson, Wis. – For the eleventh consecutive year, Jefferson County has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and receiving it represents a significant
MADISON — Wisconsin Act 12, bipartisan legislation passed earlier this year, addressed the need for increased revenue and funding for local government services. Part of that legislation allowed for a new tax and a tax increase in the city of Milwaukee and
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for November 2023. In brief, the
[Milwaukee, WI] – At 2pm on Friday, December 29, 2023, the Save Milwaukee Healthcare Coalition will be rallying and holding a press conference at the intersection of 27th St and Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin to commemorate the 1-year closing of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Buckhorn State Park has been selected to receive an outdoor wheelchair through a grant from the Ford Bronco Wild Fund and administered by the National Association of State Park Directors. The outdoor wheelchair
MILWAUKEE, WI – The workers of the Tammy Baldwin for Senate campaign have organized a union with Local 494 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and have successfully negotiated and unanimously ratified their first union contract with campaign management.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grants through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Eligible projects include those that focus on enhancing the competitiveness
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that early catch and release season for inland trout starts Jan. 6, 2024. On designated inland waters, anglers can target any of Wisconsin’s four inland trout species from Jan. 6
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Kwanzaa. The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, and a transcript of the video message is available below. Governor:
Menomonie, Wis. – With its recently renewed designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, University of Wisconsin-Stout has reached a standard that only about 4% of schools in the United States earn. “The CAE-CD designation is
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated his and the Evers Administration’s work serving the people of Wisconsin over the past year, highlighting a list of accomplishments as 2023 comes to an end. Among Gov. Evers’ and the Evers Administration’s
MADISON, Wis. – Last week, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) declared the state’s legislative maps unconstitutional and required new maps be drawn prior to the 2024 election. In response Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) issued the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 41. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Audrey Skwierawski’s resignation, effective December 30, 2023. The new
WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures to address the Biden administration’s illegal immigration crisis at the southern border. The senator emphasized that this unprecedented crisis will require unprecedented actions, and that this isn’t the time for “business
MADISON, WI – After the announcement of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision ruling current legislative maps unconstitutional, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court found our state’s current legislative maps to be unconstitutional. The
MADISON– Today the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) ruled 4-3 the current legislative maps as unconstitutional and set out a timeline for a remedy for new maps heading into 2024. Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) issued the following statement: “Wisconsin has
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the district lines that the Wisconsin State Legislature is currently governing under are unconstitutional. Senator Hesselbein released the following statement: “Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed what the majority of
Milwaukee, WI – “Christmas came early for our Wisconsin Democracy. Today’s decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court is a win for every disenfranchised voter who for too long has had to suffer the policies of an illegitimate far-right majority in our legislature.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision striking down the
It is with deep sadness that the Herb Kohl Foundation announces the death of its benefactor, U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, at the age of 88 following a brief illness. Senator Kohl leaves behind an unmatched legacy. He grew up in the Sherman Park neighborhood of Milwaukee and after graduating from the
Jefferson, Wis. – For the eleventh consecutive year, Jefferson County has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and receiving it represents a significant accomplishment for that government. The decision to award Jefferson County
MADISON — Wisconsin Act 12, bipartisan legislation passed earlier this year, addressed the need for increased revenue and funding for local government services. Part of that legislation allowed for a new tax and a tax increase in the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County, respectively. For periods beginning on or after January
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for November 2023. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary November
[Milwaukee, WI] – At 2pm on Friday, December 29, 2023, the Save Milwaukee Healthcare Coalition will be rallying and holding a press conference at the intersection of 27th St and Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin to commemorate the 1-year closing of the Labor and Delivery unit at St. Francis Hospital and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Buckhorn State Park has been selected to receive an outdoor wheelchair through a grant from the Ford Bronco Wild Fund and administered by the National Association of State Park Directors. The outdoor wheelchair joins the fleet of adaptive equipment at Buckhorn State Park,
MILWAUKEE, WI – The workers of the Tammy Baldwin for Senate campaign have organized a union with Local 494 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and have successfully negotiated and unanimously ratified their first union contract with campaign management. “We could not be more proud to have unionized with
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grants through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Eligible projects include those that focus on enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crop industries through research, education, or market development.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that early catch and release season for inland trout starts Jan. 6, 2024. On designated inland waters, anglers can target any of Wisconsin’s four inland trout species from Jan. 6 through May 3, 2024 using artificial tackle only. Any trout
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Kwanzaa. The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, and a transcript of the video message is available below. Governor: Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. First Lady: And
Menomonie, Wis. – With its recently renewed designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, University of Wisconsin-Stout has reached a standard that only about 4% of schools in the United States earn. “The CAE-CD designation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated his and the Evers Administration’s work serving the people of Wisconsin over the past year, highlighting a list of accomplishments as 2023 comes to an end. Among Gov. Evers’ and the Evers Administration’s accomplishments include: enacting 86 bipartisan bills; securing a generational increase
MADISON, Wis. – Last week, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) declared the state’s legislative maps unconstitutional and required new maps be drawn prior to the 2024 election. In response Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement: “This ruling is a much needed correction to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 41. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Audrey Skwierawski’s resignation, effective December 30, 2023. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. To
WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures to address the Biden administration’s illegal immigration crisis at the southern border. The senator emphasized that this unprecedented crisis will require unprecedented actions, and that this isn’t the time for “business as usual.” Watch the full interview with Maria Bartiromo here. On
MADISON, WI – After the announcement of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision ruling current legislative maps unconstitutional, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court found our state’s current legislative maps to be unconstitutional. The voters of Wisconsin have had their day in court and
MADISON– Today the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) ruled 4-3 the current legislative maps as unconstitutional and set out a timeline for a remedy for new maps heading into 2024. Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) issued the following statement: “Wisconsin has long been considered one of the most gerrymandered states in
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the district lines that the Wisconsin State Legislature is currently governing under are unconstitutional. Senator Hesselbein released the following statement: “Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed what the majority of Wisconsinites already know: the state’s gerrymandered, highly-partisan legislative maps are
Milwaukee, WI – “Christmas came early for our Wisconsin Democracy. Today’s decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court is a win for every disenfranchised voter who for too long has had to suffer the policies of an illegitimate far-right majority in our legislature. “After years of craven partisanship in our state’s highest court,
Washington, D.C. – Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision striking down the state’s gerrymandered legislative maps: “It is way past time to