WEST BEND — Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann today announced the endorsement of 55 local elected officials from across the state, as his grassroots-powered campaign for governor continues to gain momentum.   “My campaign is all about returning power back to the people through their vote, their local communities, and by shrinking the

Madison-A bill introduced by Rep. Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) allowing local law enforcement to assess and disable dangerous drones had a public hearing today in the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. Assembly Bill 629 allows a law enforcement officer to detect, identify, and track a drone in order

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Andrew Curtis to serve as the next Washburn County Coroner. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Angela Pank. Curtis will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on Jan. 4, 2027. “As deputy coroner and with

This morning in Wauwatosa, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes held his first stop on his “Wisconsin Way” tour at Little Village Play Cafe where he met with local mothers and families discussing how to make life more affordable and why he’s running for Governor. During a conversation with the media, Lt.

Yesterday, Trump’s Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins threatened to withhold SNAP benefits funding from blue states ahead of the holidays, jeopardizing nutrition assistance for millions of hungry kids and families. This comes on the heels of Trump and Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, which already made the largest cut to food assistance in

MADISON, WI…Three important initiatives granting greater protections for victims of abuse authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) passed the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety today. “Protecting every Wisconsin citizen who has been victimized by criminal behavior will always be one of my top priorities, and I

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass Congressman Tony Wied’s legislation, the Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape Act. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but they often lack the time and resources to navigate complex regulatory frameworks,” said Congressman Wied. “As a former small

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing John W. Miller to serve as the secretary and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). “Building upon his years of experience both within and beyond the public sector, John has a proven track record of helping spearhead

MADISON—The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that it will hear a case filed by the ACLU of Wisconsin on behalf of the immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera, which seeks to determine whether the practice of Wisconsin jails honoring ICE detainers is illegal.  A press conference about the Supreme

MADISON, Wis. — After a year of failure to bring down costs for hard working people, Donald Trump yesterday declared, “The word ‘affordability’ is a con job…”, and the question today for U.S. Representative and Wisconsin gubernatorial wannabe Tom Tiffany is: Do you agree? For his part, Tiffany has been an enthusiastic

Madison, Wis. –  Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the State of Wisconsin’s Capital Finance Office was recognized with the 2025 Bond Buyer Deal of the Year award for Innovative Financing. The Bond Buyer Deal of the Year awards recognize innovation and development in municipal finance, including regional awards categories. “Governor Evers’

The CARE Act would prohibit the resettlement of refugees in any state or local jurisdictions that act to formally disapprove the resettlement WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), joined by Reps. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Tony Wied (WI-08), Andy Ogles (TN-05), and Lance Gooden (TX-05), introduced legislation that would give state

As millions of men struggle silently, “What We Carry” offers tools for healing, connection and emotional resilience this holiday season GREEN BAY, Wis. — As Christmas approaches, many people brace for the joy and stress that the holiday season brings. For men, this time of year can amplify silent struggles with mental

(Madison) — The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with inControl Wisconsin, congratulates AchieveAbilities LLC for receiving one of six awards to disability service providers to improve business engagement strategies and to reduce Medicaid-funded job coaching support for adults with disabilities. The “Partners with Business” initiative

MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has scheduled a public hearing and comment period on proposed administrative rules related to Voting Equipment and Ballot Security, and the Training of Election Inspectors and Special Voting Deputies. The hearing is scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025, at 11 a.m., and will

MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is pulling back the curtain for a glimpse of rural Wisconsin with its new podcast, The Rural View. Hosted by Wisconsin Broadcaster Hall of Fame member Bob Meyer and WFBF’s Executive Director of Public Relations Amy Eckelberg, the show introduces listeners to Wisconsin Farm Bureau

Madison, WI, – On November 25th, the La Crosse Tribune published an op-ed by State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) on the affordability crisis squeezing Wisconsin families. Senator Pfaff focused on four key areas where families are feeling the pinch — housing, targeted tax relief, family expenses, and farmers’ input costs — and outlined

MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to better enforce laws against illegally passing stopped school buses received a public hearing on Wednesday in the Assembly Committee on Transportation. Assembly Bill 561/Senate Bill 508, co-authored with Rep. Dean Kaufert (R-Neenah), allows the installation of cameras on school

Presses Sen. Roys to Quit Misleading Women and Support AB 546/SB 553 Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) invited Democrat Senator Kelda Roys to quit playing politics and actually help women, instead of continuing the partisan fear mongering and false narrative. She shared the following statement: “It’s time for Senator Roys to quit

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Democrats’ over-performance in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “The alarm bells are flashing for Republicans as Democrats are seeing a continuous surge in engagement and motivation as we head into next year’s Supreme Court election. The GOP’s