Rep. Miresse: Applauds bipartisan lawmaking

Madison, WI — Last week, Governor Tony Evers signed several bipartisan bills into law, nine of which Representative Miresse Co-Authored or Co-Sponsored. Some of the newly signed laws include:  After the bill signings, Rep. Miresse released the following statement: “These new laws

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Gov. Evers: Requests FEMA support to assess and respond to storm damage in Wisconsin

Governor requests FEMA support after initial damage review suggests Wisconsin will exceed threshold required to receive federal aid and assistance  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is submitting a request for FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to assist the state in conducting a formal federal preliminary damage assessment of damage caused by recent extreme storms and

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Wisconsin Building Trades Council: Union-Led apprenticeship programs continue to break records, drive workforce development

MADISON, WI – As the number of enrolled apprentices continue to rise across Wisconsin, union-led programs remain the gold standard in preparing Wisconsin’s next generation of skilled workers and delivering the workforce backbone that the state’s economy demands. Union apprenticeship programs trained approximately 77% of all Wisconsin construction apprentices, a testament

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Rep. Miresse: Applauds bipartisan lawmaking

Madison, WI — Last week, Governor Tony Evers signed several bipartisan bills into law, nine of which Representative Miresse Co-Authored or Co-Sponsored. Some of the newly signed laws include:  After the bill signings, Rep. Miresse released the following statement: “These new laws are examples of how policymaking should work — reaching across

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Rep. Hysell: Applauds Governor Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill 87

MADISON- Last week, Democratic Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 87, a bill that would have created additional barriers to restoring Wisconsinites’ right to vote following the completion of court-ordered sentences. In response, Rep. Hysell (D- Sun Prairie) released the following statement: “I appreciate Governor Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill

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Gov. Evers: Requests FEMA support to assess and respond to storm damage in Wisconsin

Governor requests FEMA support after initial damage review suggests Wisconsin will exceed threshold required to receive federal aid and assistance  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is submitting a request for FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to assist the state in conducting a formal federal preliminary damage assessment of damage caused by recent extreme storms and flooding across the state. The governor’s request comes as Wisconsin Emergency Management

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Rodriguez campaign: Community leaders across Wisconsin endorse Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez for governor

Only declared Democratic candidate quickly building broad coalition of support ahead of 2026 election MADISON, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, the only declared Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, today announced her second wave of endorsements from community leaders across the state. The list includes local elected officials, school board members,

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Wisconsin Dairy Alliance, Venture Dairy Cooperative: Court rules that Wisconsin Dairy Groups’ suit against Attorney General Kaul can move forward

Wednesday, August 13, 2025: Last Friday, the Calumet County Circuit Court ruled that a lawsuit brought by the Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and Venture Dairy Cooperative against Attorney General Kaul can move forward. The court rejected the Attorney General’s request to dismiss the case, saying the Dairy Groups have the right

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Cooke campaign: ICYMI: The Cap Times: As GOP abandons rural Wisconsin, will Democrats step up?  

Rep. Van Orden’s record shows he’s fighting for the ultra-rich, not Western Wisconsin EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – In today’s The Cap Times column, John Nichols highlights the strong contrast between Rebecca Cooke’s plans to provide economic opportunity for Western Wisconsin and Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s record of siding with the ultra-rich and giant

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Wisconsin Technology Council: Incoming Tech Council president Brickerman featured Sept. 18 at W·O·M·E·N reception

MADISON, Wis. – Former partner with gener8tor and incoming Wisconsin Technology Council president Maggie Brickerman will speak Thursday, Sept. 18 at the annual W•O•M•E•N reception in Madison. Brickerman will talk about her background, her vision for the future of the Tech Council and more during an early evening conversation at J.H. Findorff & Son headquarters,

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Humane officer training offered September 22-26 in Madison

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites those seeking appointment as humane officers and certified law officers seeking training in handling animal welfare complaints to join DATCP for the 2025 Humane Officer Training Program. Registration is now open for Annual Humane Officer Training, scheduled for

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Help count migrating chimney swifts this fall

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Chimney Swift Working Group are seeking volunteers to participate in Swift Night Out to count chimney swifts between mid-August and early September. Monitoring chimney swift populations helps us identify important roost sites and find ways to protect them.

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