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 March 2023.In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary March 2023

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss the US 14 resurfacing project from Oak Street in Arena to Walter Road in Mazomanie, Dane and Iowa counties. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Arena Village

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced bipartisan legislation to support and strengthen the aviation workforce by breaking down barriers for Americans looking to become commercial pilots. The Flight Education Access Act supports the pipeline of highly qualified pilots in the aviation workforce by providing additional financial

LAC COURTE OREILLES RESERVATION — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, today announced that Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School and 24 other schools around the state will receive more than $560,000 in fab lab grants to train students in science, technology, engineering,

MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization, is pleased to announce that Patti Solis Doyle will be headlining the Annual Scholarship & Recognition Gala at Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center on Wednesday, May 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. The first Hispanic woman to run a

The federal government has announced the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end May 11. In Wisconsin, case numbers, hospitalizations, and deaths from COVID-19 are significantly lower than they were during the surge in late 2021 and early 2022, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has been making plans

[Minocqua, Wis.] – A coalition of arts organizations and creative businesses from across Wisconsin are collaborating to highlight the vital role of the creative sector in propelling economic growth in rural communities throughout the state. Wisconsin’s Creative Economy Coalition, which is composed of prominent arts, cultural, and creative organizations and leaders

WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours in three locations on Tuesday, May 2nd. Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a federal agency. Constituents are asked to bring copies

MADISON – On Tuesday, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) voted in favor of several proposals aimed at strengthening Wisconsin’s workforce. “Across the 87th Assembly District, one of the top concerns I continue to hear from employers, both large and small, is that they cannot find enough workers to meet their needs,” said

WASHINGTON, DC – Ahead of this afternoon’s vote on the Limit, Save, Grow Act, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement: “I will always stand with the farmers who feed America. I’m glad that elements of my amendment were included in the revised Limit, Save, Grow Act that protect

Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) voted to help people move from government dependence to independence. The Assembly approved a package of bills designed to give people the training and opportunity to gain employment and self-sufficiency. “Wisconsin has nearly one hundred thousand high-paying jobs available. Everyone who can

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today highlighted his “Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids” initiative in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal to provide universal free breakfast and lunch for kids at school and engage local farmers and producers in the school meal marketplace. “A kid who’s hungry isn’t going to be able

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that recruitment closes soon for the 2024 class of conservation wardens, a fulfilling and exciting public service career dedicated to protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources and the people who use them. Applications are being accepted through May 4, 2023.

MADISON, WI – The Assembly has passed a legislative package intended to address Wisconsin’s labor shortage.  This package includes Assembly Bill 147, which State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) introduced to combat fraud in the unemployment insurance (UI) program. “The primary reason for UI is to provide financial assistance to people

Washington, D.C. – In recognition of her strong support for AmeriCorps, Voices for National Service announced today that Congresswoman Moore (D-WI) will receive the John Lewis Bridge to Service Award at the 20th Annual Friends of National Service Awards. Congresswoman Moore is only the second recipient of this award, which is given to a member of Congress

MADISON – Today, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding the passing of noted actor, singer and activist Harry Belafonte: “While more than 40 years my senior, Harry Belafonte always felt more like my contemporary. Leading the calls for divestiture in South Africa and an end to apartheid,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Priorities USA announced a targeted goal of $75 million towards digital mobilization and persuasion programming in six battleground states. With this investment, Priorities will support President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their path to reelection in 2024 and bolster Democrats’ presence to diverse audiences of

MADISON, WI – Today, State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) released a statement congratulating Dr. Tammy Evetovich as the new University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor. “I was happy to learn that Dr. Evetovich, is now officially the Chancellor at UW-Platteville. I look forward to working with her and continuing to be

Madison – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the floor session in the Capitol. The Assembly passed a series of bills to increase Wisconsin’s workforce participation and bolster our local economies. “Our state continues to struggle with lagging job participation – companies need workers desperately,” said Rep. Donovan. “Employers

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a series of bills aimed at reforming  Wisconsin’s public benefit programs. This package of legislation comes on the heels of the statewide  ballot proposal, which revealed that 80% of voters believe able-bodied, childless adults should be  required to look for work