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MILWAUKEE – Under the leadership of Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted two measures aimed at tackling food insecurity and declaring food apartheid as a public health emergency. One of the resolutions, unanimously adopted by the
Two-factor authentication helps protect claimant accounts from being taken over by someone who has gained access to a claimant’s username and password. MADISON – Today, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is announcing that two-factor authentication, which helps protect claimants’
MADISON, Wis. — In recent interviews, Republican U.S. Representative and right-wing gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany offered his proposals for reducing health insurance costs: get less health care. While taking a break from shutting down the federal government, taking away food help
Wisconsin small businesses struggle as tariffs drive up costs on everyday items, while Van Orden and Steil continue to support policies that raise prices for working families MADISON, Wis. – Following oral arguments in front of the U.S.Supreme Court yesterday
“…the damage from past trade disruptions will take time to repair. Rebuilding trust and re-establishing consistent export channels will not happen overnight.” – Doug Rebout, Wisconsin Soybean Association President MADISON, Wis. — After months of uncertainty and plummeting soybean prices, this
MARINETTE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of Niagara that occurred on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. At approximately 1:11 p.m. on Wednesday,
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation held a public hearing on AB 612, the trailer bill that was referenced in AB 315, but had yet to be introduced when AB 315 was taken up
MILWAUKEE — We Energies has filed plans with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to add nearly 3 gigawatts of new energy capacity to the state’s power grid. This expansion includes a significant amount of new renewable energy and battery
(Madison) — The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), congratulates the Family Voices of Wisconsin for receiving one of nine statewide grants to community-based organizations to expand their
MADISON, WI… Wisconsin is one step closer to adopting English as the official state language. Authored by State Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Dave Murphy (Hortonville), Assembly Bill 377, which would make English the official state language, passed the
(Madison) — The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), congratulates Living Our Visions Inclusively (LOV Inc.) for receiving one of nine statewide grants to community-based organizations to expand
Main Street Alliance, Opportunity Wisconsin, and Protect Our Care unite to hold Republican controlled Congress accountable for forcing Wisconsinites to pay more for healthcare MADISON – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan was joined by two of his constituents at Cadre
The Democratic Party of Dodge County has opened a year-round office in Beaver Dam. Party leaders believe the move solidifies their commitment to being the party of progress in their area. An open house will be held from 5-8 pm
(Milwaukee, November 5th, 2025)— Voces de la Frontera joins local leaders and organizations to call on law enforcement and community partners in Marathon County to work together for community safety — not through fear and deportation, but through trust and collaboration. The
On November 5, the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, testified in support of Senate Bill 553, which clarifies the definition of abortion in Wisconsin law. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, there has
“I think you’re going to see small businesses closing,” – Chef Dan Jacobs on the GOP cutting ACA funding MADISON, Wis. — As of today, Republicans are now responsible for the longest government shutdown in American history, leading to soaring ACA premiums and
Protect Our Care Will Continue Tracking Every Action Donald Trump And Republicans Take to Sabotage Our Health Care As of today, Republicans have held the government hostage for 36 days, breaking the record for the longest government shutdown ever. This
MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to provide state recognition to stillbirth parents unanimously passed the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means today on a 9-0 vote. In response to the testimony of parents who
MILWAUKEE – Homeowners, renters, business owners, and private nonprofits who experienced property damage from the August floods have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply for both FEMA Individual Assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
DPI Superintendent Dodges Accountability, Sends Staff in Her Place to Discuss School Financial Records Audit MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) released the following statement after DPI Superintendent Jill Underly did not appear before the
MILWAUKEE – Under the leadership of Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted two measures aimed at tackling food insecurity and declaring food apartheid as a public health emergency. One of the resolutions, unanimously adopted by the board, authorizes a $150,000 appropriation transfer from the County’s contingency
Two-factor authentication helps protect claimant accounts from being taken over by someone who has gained access to a claimant’s username and password. MADISON – Today, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is announcing that two-factor authentication, which helps protect claimants’ personal information and the security of the Unemployment Insurance (UI)
MADISON, Wis. — In recent interviews, Republican U.S. Representative and right-wing gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany offered his proposals for reducing health insurance costs: get less health care. While taking a break from shutting down the federal government, taking away food help from low income families, and hiking health insurance costs, Tiffany
Wisconsin small businesses struggle as tariffs drive up costs on everyday items, while Van Orden and Steil continue to support policies that raise prices for working families MADISON, Wis. – Following oral arguments in front of the U.S.Supreme Court yesterday on whether President Trump has the authority to unilaterally impose
“…the damage from past trade disruptions will take time to repair. Rebuilding trust and re-establishing consistent export channels will not happen overnight.” – Doug Rebout, Wisconsin Soybean Association President MADISON, Wis. — After months of uncertainty and plummeting soybean prices, this week Trump tried to save face by cutting a purchasing
MARINETTE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of Niagara that occurred on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. At approximately 1:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, an officer with the Niagara Police Department attempted
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation held a public hearing on AB 612, the trailer bill that was referenced in AB 315, but had yet to be introduced when AB 315 was taken up by the committee in June. Rep. Palmeri released the following
MILWAUKEE — We Energies has filed plans with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to add nearly 3 gigawatts of new energy capacity to the state’s power grid. This expansion includes a significant amount of new renewable energy and battery storage, as well as additional modern natural gas facilities. All
(Madison) — The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), congratulates the Family Voices of Wisconsin for receiving one of nine statewide grants to community-based organizations to expand their efforts to support communities and families who have school-aged children
MADISON, WI… Wisconsin is one step closer to adopting English as the official state language. Authored by State Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Dave Murphy (Hortonville), Assembly Bill 377, which would make English the official state language, passed the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology and AI today on a
(Madison) — The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), congratulates Living Our Visions Inclusively (LOV Inc.) for receiving one of nine statewide grants to community-based organizations to expand their efforts partnering with the Ho-Chunk Nation to support tribal
Main Street Alliance, Opportunity Wisconsin, and Protect Our Care unite to hold Republican controlled Congress accountable for forcing Wisconsinites to pay more for healthcare MADISON – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan was joined by two of his constituents at Cadre Restaurant in Madison to call on the Republican controlled Congress
The Democratic Party of Dodge County has opened a year-round office in Beaver Dam. Party leaders believe the move solidifies their commitment to being the party of progress in their area. An open house will be held from 5-8 pm on November 5, 2025. Devin Remiker, Chair of the Democratic
(Milwaukee, November 5th, 2025)— Voces de la Frontera joins local leaders and organizations to call on law enforcement and community partners in Marathon County to work together for community safety — not through fear and deportation, but through trust and collaboration. The proposed 287(g) agreement between the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department and
On November 5, the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, testified in support of Senate Bill 553, which clarifies the definition of abortion in Wisconsin law. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, there has been public confusion about when it is possible to intervene
“I think you’re going to see small businesses closing,” – Chef Dan Jacobs on the GOP cutting ACA funding MADISON, Wis. — As of today, Republicans are now responsible for the longest government shutdown in American history, leading to soaring ACA premiums and 700,000 Wisconsinites wondering where they’ll get their next meal. Wisconsin
Protect Our Care Will Continue Tracking Every Action Donald Trump And Republicans Take to Sabotage Our Health Care As of today, Republicans have held the government hostage for 36 days, breaking the record for the longest government shutdown ever. This historic mess isn’t happening in a vacuum – it’s part
MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to provide state recognition to stillbirth parents unanimously passed the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means today on a 9-0 vote. In response to the testimony of parents who have faced this heartbreaking loss, Sen. Jacque reintroduced legislation to
MILWAUKEE – Homeowners, renters, business owners, and private nonprofits who experienced property damage from the August floods have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply for both FEMA Individual Assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Physical Damage Loans is next Wednesday, November 12, 2025. To date,
DPI Superintendent Dodges Accountability, Sends Staff in Her Place to Discuss School Financial Records Audit MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) released the following statement after DPI Superintendent Jill Underly did not appear before the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to discuss the results of a recent