MADISON – The 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 January 2022. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary January 2022

MADISON, WI – Rep. Jon Plumer (R – Lodi) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 49 into law this morning. This legislation establishes and maintains a statewide opioid and methamphetamine database system. “After introducing this legislation last session, it crossed the finish line this morning,” said Rep.

Primerica, Inc., a leading provider of financial services to middle income families in North America, today announced the promotion of Paul Miller to Regional Vice President. Primerica representatives educate their clients about how to better prepare for a more secure financial future by assessing their needs and providing appropriate solutions

MADISON, Wis. — Just weeks after Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos directed legislators to pack up and call it quits for the year, leaving piles of work unfinished, he’s back to work. Working to advance election conspiracy theories, that is. “Robin Vos has it all wrong,” commented Chris Walloch, executive director

Madison, Wis. — Today, Clean Wisconsin Action Fund proudly endorses the following candidates for  the Dane County Board of Supervisors:  District 14: Anthony Gray  District 20: Scott Michalak  District 24: Sarah Smith  District 25: Tim Kiefer   District 28: Michele Doolan  District 30: Pat Downing  District 31: Jerry Bollig  District 34:

The following statement regarding today’s action by Governor Tony Evers to sign Senate Bill 600 into  law is attributed to Wisconsin Society of Addiction Medicine (WISAM) President and Wisconsin  Medical Society member Ritu Bhatnagar, MD:  “During the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic has continued, and Wisconsin has seen an  increase

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the early catch-and-release season for bass will expire on April 1, 2022, for the Washington Island complex in Door County, including waters within a quarter-mile of Washington, Detroit, Plum, Pilot, Hog and Rock islands. On April 1, 2022, anglers

MADISON – Two bills to combat the growing fentanyl epidemic authored by Senator Van Wanggaard  (R-Racine) became law today. These bills increase the penalties for manufacturing, distributing, or  delivering fentanyl and fentanyl analogs, and help first responders test substances for fentanyl.  “These two laws will save lives, period,” said Wanggaard.

Kenosha-Senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ investment in safer communities and the hypocritical response by state Republicans: “I applaud Governor Evers for his commitment to the safety of our communities.  This latest investment shows that the Governor is dedicated to keeping our families safe. Sadly,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the State Game Farm West Field Project in Columbia County. The game farm is located next to the MacKenzie Center near Poynette. Incidental take refers to

Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced the Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change will partner with Operation Fresh Start to develop plans for the Dane County Civilian Climate Corps. County Executive Parisi included $93,000 in his 2022 budget for Operation Fresh Start to create a plan that provides

(Madison)… 68th Assembly District Representative Jesse James issued the following statement on March  16 regarding the signing of SB 600:   “Today we celebrate the signing of SB 600, which decriminalizes fentanyl testing strips in Wisconsin. This  new law will not only save lives, but represents a significant bipartisan effort to

Madison, Wis., March 16, 2022—An aging workforce combined with a spike in worker departures associated with nationwide employment disruption dubbed the “Great Resignation” created unprecedented levels of vacancy rates in health care professions in 2021, according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s (WHA’s) 2022 Health Care Workforce Report. Increasing pressure on the

MILWAUKEE – Clerk of Circuit Court George Christenson announced today that the Clerk of Circuit  is scheduled to receive approximately $1.2 million as part of Governor Evers statewide $50 million Safety Investment Plan.  The plan will provide federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to law enforcement and judicial agencies across

MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Expo Recognition Awards. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals have made remarkable contributions to the dairy industry and their communities. Honorees will be formally honored during the Recognition Awards Banquet at World Dairy Expo

MADISON, Wis. – As President Biden and Democrats in Congress continue to champion legislation like the American Rescue Plan that will expand protections and lower health care costs for Wisconsinites, Ron Johnson and his Republican colleagues have doubled down on their self-serving agenda to rip away protections from Wisconsinites with

LA CROSSE — Gov. Tony Evers today signed three bills in La Crosse to help address substance use and overdose deaths in Wisconsin. “Substance misuse has ravaged families and communities across our state, which has affected not only many Wisconsinites’ own health and safety but the well-being of their families and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy virtually addressed Congress. “President Zelenskyy’s address to Congress was a powerful reminder that America must lead in order to prevent further death, chaos, and destruction in Ukraine. This means applying maximum pressure to

MADISON, Wis. – This morning, as the Republican Party wrongly blames gas prices on President Biden to score cheap political points, CNN reported how oil and gas companies are padding their profits at the expense of working families’ wallets.  Read the full article here or key excerpts below: CNN: Biden