MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today announced the 2025 recipients of the Vets Ready Employer Initiative, commending businesses across Wisconsin that provide support to veterans and their families, increase veteran hiring rates, and boost the Wisconsin workforce. A record 25 businesses from across the state were awarded the

November is the month many Wisconsinites enjoy holidays and traditions, including hunting season. While hunting can be a fun activity for many families and boost well-being, if it involves a firearm, safe storage is vital to prevent injuries including self-harm by kids. The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH)

WAUKESHA, WI — Today, Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day, recognizing the service and sacrifice of Wisconsin’s veterans and their families: “Today and every day, we honor the men and women who’ve served our country and the families who’ve stood beside them. As

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released the 2024-25 school and district accountability report cards. Produced annually as required by state law, the report cards evaluate schools and districts across four priority areas: Achievement, Growth, Target Group Outcomes, and On-Track to Graduation. Each school or district receives an overall

Menomonie, Wis. – Cadets in the Army and Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps develop the leadership, managerial, organizational and effective communication skills needed to succeed. University of Wisconsin-Stout offers both Army and Air Force ROTC opportunities, in which students earn their college degrees while completing classes and training during the

Milwaukee, Wis. – First it was Jessica, then Evelyn, and now, it’s Nancy. Scammers are at it again, posing as representatives from loan processing or debt collections companies to trick consumers into sharing personal information, first using the name Jessica, then Evelyn from “Lending Union’s west coast branch” (Lending Union is NOT

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon demanding that she immediately release federal Impact Aid payments for 20 school districts across Wisconsin that serve over 21,000 Wisconsin kids. Schools were supposed to receive the first round of payments in October for

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) forced a Senate vote to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits for one year. Senate Republicans voted to stop Baldwin’s effort to add her amendment that would have extended the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits to the

Eau Claire, WI — City Council President and Congressional candidate Emily Berge released the following statement regarding a deal to fund the federal government while failing to lower health care costs. “Any deal that fails to make health care more affordable fails to hear and address the needs of the

MADISON, Wis. — After the Trump administration tried to block FoodShare payments that Gov. Tony Evers authorized to help feed Wisconsin families, Gov. Evers stood firm and gave a simple answer: no. He released these funds in response to the Republican-led shutdown, which has halted FoodShare benefits and left families struggling to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) will force a vote to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits for one year. Senators Baldwin, Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) will take to the Senate Floor shortly to force Senate Republicans to go on the

Washington, D.C. – After shutting down our government for 40 days, Donald Trump and Republicans showed once again that they don’t care about making health care affordable for American families. On Friday, Senate Republican Leader John Thune rejected Senate Democrats’ proposal to reopen the government and protect millions of hard-working

MADISON, WI – A new story from Wisconsin Watch highlights Legislative Democrats efforts to support Wisconsin veterans. While leading the fight this save the Veterans Housing and Recovery Facilities in Chippewa Falls and Green Bay this fall, Senate and Assembly Democrats have also been working to provide additional funding to recovery programs, deliver

MADISON — State Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) announced Monday she is co-authoring legislation (LRB-5432/5440) to prevent utility costs from skyrocketing and tech billionaires from exploiting our natural resources. This legislation was introduced Thursday by Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin and Rep. Angela Stroud. As families brace for skyrocketing costs of groceries

Minocqua, WI – After a five-year legal struggle marked by political retaliation and bureaucratic overreach, the Minocqua Brewing Company has emerged victorious in its zoning dispute with Oneida County. On Thursday, the County’s Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to reinstate the company’s business permit for their historic flagship taproom in

WASHINGTON — On day 41 of the government shutdown, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced legislation to ensure that the Farm Services Agency (FSA) is considered essential and remains open regardless of a lapse in federal funding. “The Farm Service Agency provides critical support to our great farmers here in Wisconsin

Jacque bill eliminates confusion in existing law for veterans MADISON, WI… Bi-partisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government today on a vote of 5 to 0. All 50 states currently offer a military veteran designation that can be

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) recognizes that the unprecedented chaos in the administering of the FoodShare program is causing a lot of concern and misinformation. Some of the information, while well-intentioned, may need further explanation. On behalf of Wisconsin’s grocers, WGA would like to clarify a crucial point:

Any bill that doesn’t make healthcare affordable is wrong for Wisconsin. RAYMOND, Wis. – Mitchell Berman, Democratic candidate for Congress in WI-01 issued the following statement about the U.S. Senate “compromise” bill: “Hell no. I would not vote for this bill.  As an ER nurse, I see what happens when people

MADISON, Wis. — With health care premiums set to more than double for working families, Derrick Van Orden has dismissed continued funding as “partisan demands” while Tom Tiffany directed Republican colleagues to “hold firm” in their position that will raise health care costs for Wisconsinites. Republicans have fought against affordable health care at