MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting December 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment: There were 3,021,200 people employed in Wisconsin, down 200 over the month and down 65,500 over the year. Labor Force: The

MILWAUKEE (January 22, 2026) – This weekend, January 23 through January 25, Milwaukee is expected to experience extreme cold temperatures, with wind chills reaching as low as 40 degrees below zero. These conditions are dangerous, and residents are urged to limit time outdoors whenever possible. For individuals and families experiencing

DANE COUNTY, Wis. (Jan. 22, 2026) –The salt applied to Wisconsin roads and sidewalks each winter doesn’t disappear when the snow melts. It washes into local lakes, rivers, and even drinking water. To spotlight the growing problem — and what communities can do about it — WI Salt Wise is hosting

MADISON, Wis. — Today, new reporting revealed that Trump’s tariffs are forcing Wisconsinites to pay more for groceries and everyday essentials, putting a strain on middle class households across the state. Republicans like Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil continue to praise the very tariffs that are driving up costs for their own constituents, and

Madison, Wis. – Tuesday, Republicans brought a Data Center Bill to the floor of the assembly. Their bill was rushed through committee and poorly constructed. They did not reach out to the people this bill would affect and even put a “poison pill” in the bill which would cripple Wisconsin’s renewable energy

Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s 360-degree AI education approach prepares graduates to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving workforce by embedding artificial intelligence training in all of its degree programs. For two groups of applied mathematics and computer science students in an Advanced Machine Learning course, their final

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.   I’ve spent my entire career fighting for Wisconsin kids because I’ve always believed that what’s best for kids is what’s best for our state.  That’s why I declared 2025 the Year of the Kid in Wisconsin, and I was proud of all we were able to accomplish to do what’… Please log in to access subscriber content. If

Madison… Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) introduced legislation to ensure transparency and accountability in data center development across Wisconsin. “As more data center projects seek approval in our state, communities and landowners deserve full, accurate information before decisions are made,” said Rep. Moses. “This bill ensures decisions are made with full

Transparency for medical services would allow Wisconsinites to compare prices, increase competition, and lower cost of health care WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined the bipartisan Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, a bill to make health care costs more transparent. The bill requires providers to publish the costs of

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement relating to opposition to Assembly Bill 472, which would expand nuclear energy in Wisconsin: “With growing energy demand and Wisconsin already at an energy deficit, our state is in great need to expand our energy supply. There is no better

MADISON – Yesterday Senate Republicans denied an amendment to protect and ensure equal rights for all Wisconsinites. Instead, they advanced the misleading referendum questions that would ban anti discrimination programs and protections this November. Senator Dora Drake the Vice Caucus Chair for Senate Democrats and Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus made

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28, to discuss the Fisheries Management Bureau’s statewide genetic management plan. This meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in person at the UW-Stevens Point DeBot Dining Center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin,

MADISON, Wis. — On the anniversary of the original Roe v. Wade decision, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice-Chair Sarah Godlewski released the following statement:  “On the anniversary of Roe v Wade, we mourn the personal loss of freedom that Republicans in Wisconsin and Washington took away from us. Abortion is once again on the

The Data Center Accountability Framework creates clear standards to protect consumers MILWAUKEE – Today, the Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin (CECW) released its Data Center Accountability Framework, a statewide roadmap for policymakers to manage the rapid expansion of large-scale data centers in the state. The framework outlines clear, actionable guidelines to ensure

Hi, I’m Representative Shannon Zimmerman and I represent the 30th Assembly District. I want to talk to you about a bill of mine that recently passed through the Assembly. Assembly Bill 840 regulates how data centers are built and operated throughout our state. Simply stated, this bill requires the Public

Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on January 20, 2026, Precious Cruse (32), was sentenced to 111 months’ incarceration for committing a Healthcare Fraud Scheme through which she stole $780,600.07 from a Medicaid benefit meant to help at-risk pregnant women and women with

MADISON – Over half of Wisconsin employers say the state’s K-12 education system does not adequately prepare students for the workforce, according to the latest Wisconsin Employer Survey. This frustration, though not new, compounds other workforce issues in the state, including labor availability and demographic challenges. As the economy seems to be

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a Wisconsin Food Waste Evaluation report that provides key details about Wisconsin’s existing food waste generation and management. The report includes recommendations for individuals, businesses and government agencies to reduce food waste going to landfills as part of a

Madison – A coalition representing a large cross-section of Wisconsin consumers are concerned by rapidly increasing energy costs. While the organizations don’t always see eye-to-eye, they are united in our unified ask that lawmakers in the Assembly reject Assembly Bill 472 and vote NO if it were to come to floor.  

On the 53rd anniversary of the tragic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, Wisconsin Right to Life Executive Director Heather Weininger released the following statement:   “Today we celebrate Roe being sent to the ash heap of history. But this moment is not a finish line; it is a call to action. Wisconsin Right to Life is stepping