Governor Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced $5,232,790 for local transportation services that serve seniors and those with disabilities. “If folks anywhere in Wisconsin need help getting to a grocery store, a job or a medical appointment, they should have good, safe options,” Governor Evers

SUPERIOR — On Friday, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) project. This long-awaited decision marks a crucial milestone in advancing sustainable energy solutions for Wisconsin and underscores the commitment to fostering economic growth in the region.

MADISON – As professionals across the state prepare to embark on a new year, Wisconsin Women in Government is excited to announce its annual Holiday Headshot event, offering a unique opportunity to kickstart the year with a new professional image. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 11,

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) invites citizens of Wisconsin to join a town hall meeting on Zoom with LP Presidential candidate Mike ter Maat, at 7 PM, Tuesday, December 19th. The LPWI especially encourages the press media and the voting public to join the town hall gathering to discover

WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on the letter sent today by 15 Senate Republicans to Conference Chair John Barrasso, M.D. (R-Wyo.) requesting a meeting of the Conference the week of January 8, 2024 to discuss the negotiations with President Biden and Senate Democrats regarding border security. “Earlier today, I joined 14

WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined 14 of his Senate GOP colleagues in sending a letter to Conference Chair John Barrasso, M.D. (R-Wyo.) requesting a meeting of the Conference the week of January 8, 2024 to discuss the negotiations with President Biden and Senate Democrats regarding border security.  Sen. Johnson was joined on this letter by

MADISON – Today, workers at TruStage Financial Group, Inc. accepted a new labor agreement with the Office and Professional Employees International Union after over a year and a half of negotiations. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “I will always stand on the side of hard-working people

“I had an abortion before Roe, and access to this reproductive care ensured I wasn’t permanently mired in poverty and gave me the power to control my own destiny. Every woman should have the freedom to make their own health care decisions. I will use all my power as a

Madison, WI – Union workers at TruStage Financial Group, Inc (“TruStage”) have voted to accept a new labor agreement effective through March 2028. TruStage workers, represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39, reached a tentative agreement with the Company on December 6 after more than

Take an in-depth look into Wisconsin’s exciting and historic sturgeon spearing tradition with the help of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine. / Photo Credit: David Nevala While it may still feel like fall (or maybe even spring), winter’s chill is undoubtedly on its way. Get ready for the frigid months ahead

MADISON, WI – Representative Shelia Stubbs introduces LRB-0176/1, seeks to create an Office of Violence Prevention in the Department of Health Services. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-77) released the following statement: “To preserve the safety of our families and neighbors, we must address the persistent threat of violence. Violence is a

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) today secured a legal victory for a conservative group, Young America’s Foundation (YAF), a student organization that was denied student-organization status by University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The school originally denied the group’s designation because

MADISON – The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, Senator Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement in response to the Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) release of two audit reports on Telework, Space Management, and Risk Management for both the Department of Administration (Report 23-22)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined five of her colleagues in pressing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take swift action to protect veterans seeking opioid prescriptions following concerning reports that found some providers of veterans’ health care are not meeting VA prescription opioids safety standards. “We write today to

On the 5th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: lower drug prices. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, insurers have to cover what are known as “essential health benefits,” and that includes prescription drugs. This required all health insurance plans to cover at least one drug in every

After the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents reconvened, December 13, 2023 to further discuss a deal offered them by Republican legislators, a meeting which resulted in the Board overturning its previous decision rendered last Saturday, December 9, 2023, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D – Madison) released the following statement: “I

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Hanukkah as families and individuals across the state celebrate the end of The Festival of Lights. Over the last eight days, the governor and first lady have joined Wisconsin’s Jewish community for

Sturgeon Bay, WI- An exceptionally scenic and ecologically significant 75 acres in the Town of Clay Banks has recently been added to Door County Land Trust’s roster of protected properties. The former dairy farm features a half-mile of Bear Creek that flows into Lake Michigan that supports coldwater fish. Within its