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NEWS RELEASE  Wisconsin Department of Transportation Southwest Region – Madison office For release: February 28, 2025 For more information, contact: Hannah PunzelWisDOT Southwest Region Communication Manager(608) 246-7907, hannah.punzel@dot.wi.gov US 51 construction project in McFarland scheduled to begin March 3 Work to replacement the pavement along US 51 between Larson Beach Road

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) filed a lawsuit on Friday morning against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The lawsuit seeks to stop the DNR’s illegal practice of regulating emissions from certain mobile sources of air pollution while those sources are manufactured. Air emissions come from two types

Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Thursday, March 6th from 9:00-10:00am at Copilot Coffee at 279 W Main St, Waukesha, WI 53186. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). Constituents interested in conversing with Rep. Allen about any state government questions or

WAUKESHA, Wisc. — At a recent meeting with the Wisconsin Counties Association, Judge Brad Schimel emphasized his commitment to impartiality. Schimel said, “The problem I see on our Wisconsin Supreme Court is we have justices wearing a jersey. If the justice system fails because it’s not objective, then one branch of our

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for eight seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted from February 28 through March 28, 2025. The following eight districts are accepting nominations: District 3: Lincoln, Oneida, Price,

Projects approved by Commission include 11 UW System projects, efforts to complete the Milwaukee Crime Lab, and stewardship property development funds MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved important projects totaling approximately $103.4 million statewide, including authorization of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Property Development funds and

James Vanderloo Can Discuss Trump’s New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Impacting Canned Beverages MILWAUKEE – James Vanderloo, Head at OEC Group Milwaukee, a global freight forwarder and leading company in Trans-Pacific Trade, is available to discuss what to expect with Trump’s new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, and how

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – On Thursday, Judge Brad Schimel met with Hispanic voters in Milwaukee County to discuss the importance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Wisconsinites in every corner of the state are sick and tired of Justices on their highest court using their power as a weapon to implement their political

MADISON, Wisc. — It didn’t take Jill Underly or her campaign too long to come up with their top five lies ahead of the April 1 general election.  Just days after the primary election for DPI Superintendent, DNC Chairman Ken Martin stood alongside Underly and listened to her make blatantly false statements about Brittany

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin issued the following statement on reports that the Social Security Administration will fire half of the agency’s staff:  “Plain and simple, this is an attack on Wisconsinites’ Social Security,” said Senator Baldwin. “Donald Trump and Elon Musk slashing Social Security’s staff in half and

MADISON – Last week, Governor Tony Evers released his 2025-27 Executive Budget. Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) requested funding to expand access to mental health facilities and services, establish partnerships between law enforcement and mental health professionals, and to create opportunities for economic growth in rural areas through the arts – all of

MADISON – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard announced today her administration’s pursuit of international designation for the Dane County Regional Airport (DCRA), a transformative step aimed at expanding global connectivity, driving economic growth, and bolstering tourism in the region. “With record-breaking travel numbers and growing demand for expanded air service,

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched ‘Just Common Sense,’ a new ad on Judge Crawford’s record as a former prosecutor and judge working to protect our communities. The ad comes as the flailing Schimel campaign and his dark-money allies launch desperate attacks

Vulnerable House Republicans Including Representatives Bryan Stiel, Derrick Van Orden, and Tony Wied Vote to Slash the Health Care Their Constituents Depend On WISCONSIN – This week, Representatives Bryan Stiel (WI-01), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), and Tony Wied (WI-08), and Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted to advance

Earlier this week, the world “celebrated” the start of the third year of the Russian three day “special military operation”. In the years since, billions of dollars have been dumped into another conflict that has devolved into yet another forever war. With no real sign of a peaceful solution and

Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard, TODAY, to conduct a groundbreaking victims’ rights mapping exercise. The participants will trace the journey of a hypothetical National Guard member crime victim through their experience navigating both the military and civilian criminal justice systems — beginning

MADISON, Wis. – Brad Schimel has failed to keep Wisconsin families safe, and today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released a new TV ad, titled ‘Blame,’ highlighting his record of failures. From giving violent criminals light sentences, to letting 6,000 rape kits sit untested for two

MADISON–Legislative Republicans introduced anti-trans legislation this week targeting Wisconsin’s LGBTQIA+ youth. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement in response: “I want to begin by making clear I stand with the LGBTQIA+ community–you are loved and valued. We have fought for you in previous legislative sessions, and we will fight

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced legislation that will overturn a Biden-era rule that would give broad authority to nearly every IRS employee to levy fines against taxpayers.  This bill is supported by Americans for Tax Reform, the National Taxpayers Union, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, and