MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2023. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: “Unemployment rates surpassed or

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein applauded the Governor’s signature on Act 13 to make his Ag Roads Improvement Program (ARIP) law today. “I am thrilled that ARIP has become law,” Sen. Marklein said. “Rep. Travis Tranel and I worked with dozens of ag-stakeholders to create a road program that is

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application requesting a new specialty license plate from an organization that promotes the spaying, neutering and adoption of cats and dogs in Wisconsin. The plates will feature “Spay, Neuter, Adopt.” Proceeds from the $25 donation, in addition to

Madison, Wis. – Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin supports the Wisconsin Right to Contraception Act introduced today.   Statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Chief of Staff Lauren Lasry  “Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has increased its commitment to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate colleagues ahead of the anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and stripped reproductive health care freedom from 22 million women and counting. Senator Baldwin highlighted Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban,

This week, ahead of the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the Democratic National Committee is launching a paid media campaign in Wisconsin to highlight the stakes of the 2024 Presidential election on reproductive freedom. The ads come as MAGA Republican presidential contenders have

MADISON – The Wisconsin Ag Coalition thanks Governor Tony Evers for signing Senate Bill 247 today, creating the new Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP) into law. The signing of the bill marks a significant step forward in addressing the urgent need to repair and improve deteriorating agricultural roads and bridges

STODDARD — Gov. Tony Evers today, during June Dairy Month, visited Hamburg Hills Farm in Stoddard to sign Senate Bill 247, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 13, to expand the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) to include agricultural road improvement projects by creating the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program. The move by the governor today to help support local agricultural road improvement projects statewide comes as yesterday, Gov. Evers enacted 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) and 15 bipartisan cosponsors introduced the Warrior Call Day Resolution, which will designate November 12, 2023 as National Warrior Call Day. This would encourage all Americans, especially active-duty and retired servicemembers, to contact someone who has worn or is currently wearing the

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) was at Hamburg Hills Farm in Stoddard as Governor Evers signed the Agriculture Road Improvement Program (ARIP) into law. This law creates a grant program which will be used to fund transportation infrastructure improvements on rural roads and bridges. Senator Pfaff cosponsored

MADISON – Today, Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced the Right to Contraception Act at a press conference alongside Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, legislative colleagues, and health care professionals. The bill would establish an individual’s statutory right to access and a health care provider’s right to

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Jesse Watters on Jesse Watters Prime Time to react to the sham investigation within our multi-tiered justice system that has produced the predictable result: Hunter gets off with a light slap on the wrist, and the public will not learn the truth. When President

The Wisconsin Child Support Enforcement Association (WCSEA) applauds the  Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee for providing an additional $7.5 million in state funds to local child support agencies as well as $7.4 million to modernize the child support IT system as part of the 2023-25 state budget.  “The increased funding provided

Madison, WI – Earlier today, legislation was signed into law to establish funding parity in Wisconsin’s K-12 education and provide a minimum 20% state aid increase to local governments while also eliminating the personal property tax. State Sen. Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “Today marks a

MILWAUKEE – Today, Governor Evers signed into law local revenue legislation that allows elected officials to authorize a sales tax for Milwaukee County. Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson made the following statement:    “With the signing of local revenue legislation into law, we are faced with a generational opportunity to avert a fiscal crisis that has been decades in the making. Continuing to provide the essential resources that our residents rely on, like human services, public safety,

Washington, D.C. —Robin Vos, president of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, will attend a plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in Brussels after the Fourth of July holiday. The visit aims to strengthen the ties between the United States and Europe and

The Survival Coalition of more than 20 statewide disability organizations is deeply disappointed with the Governor’s decision today to sign into law Senate Bill 330 increasing the amount of public funding for private schools, while the Legislature’s current state budget proposal for a modest special education increase would keep Wisconsin

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) welcomed Wisconsin’s First District 2023 Artistic Discovery Contest winner, Ryannah Glassen, from Union Grove High School to Washington, DC. Ryannah and her mother came to Washington, DC for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition reception. Her self-portrait was unveiled in the United States Capitol. Her

The need for increased access to community-based mental health services is acute in every one of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. While the state budget motions approved by the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) include some positive investments in mental health, there are also many missed opportunities. As the Protection and Advocacy system

Madison – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following news that Governor Evers had signed Assembly Bill 245, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 12, into law. This legislation is a historic change in how shared revenue is allocated to local municipalities and ensures a prosperous future for Wisconsin. “People want government to