MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after review of Clearinghouse Rule CR 21-068 expired in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy, which is chaired by Senator Cowles. This proposed permanent administrative rule allows for the third-party online administration of certifications and licenses for Department

Governor Tony Evers has appointed Rafael Francisco Salas to the  Wisconsin Arts Board, the state agency responsible for the support and development of the arts throughout Wisconsin. Mr. Salas succeeds retiring board member Robert Wagner of Mequon.  Mr. Salas is a Wisconsin based artist, and Professor of Art and Chair

Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson condemned Ron Johnson for abandoning Wisconsin workers by saying he would not lift a finger to help workers in his own backyard in Oshkosh. In response to Oshkosh Corp. building new USPS vehicles in South Carolina

MILWAUKEE— The campaign for Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced today it raised more than $375,000 over the course of the campaign and held almost $200,000 cash on hand as of February 1, 2022.   “This grassroots campaign is hitting on all cylinders on the ground and over the air,” said Sachin

MADISON, Wis. – Rebecca Kleefisch’s floundering campaign for governor is hemorrhaging Republican primary supporters after a rough weekend where at least two county parties followed Kevin Nicholson’s wishes and voted to not participate in the Republican endorsement process.   Since entering the race, Kleefisch has desperately tried to consolidate primary

MADISON, Wis. — With a record-breaking budget surplus and the lowest unemployment rate in state history, Governor Tony Evers’ surplus plan is what’s right for Wisconsin families, businesses, and schools. Since taking office, Gov. Evers has cut income taxes by 15% for middle-class families and delivered half a billion dollars in tax cuts for small businesses. But with

Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson condemned Ron Johnson for abandoning Wisconsin workers by saying he would not lift a finger to help workers in his own backyard in Oshkosh. In response to Oshkosh Corp. building new USPS vehicles in South Carolina

MILWAUKEE — Shaka Smart, head coach of the Marquette University men’s basketball program, and his wife, Maya, have made a major gift to help Black students at Marquette cover emergency expenses. The gift, which President Michael R. Lovell called “a true blessing,” will help support students who experience unanticipated loss

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 14th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 11 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations. Each recipient

Menomonie, Wis. – Duane Mayes grew to love helping others at an early age. He and his two siblings were born and raised by deaf parents. His father also had physical disabilities from polio. Although he and his siblings are not hearing impaired, American Sign Language is their first language

[Madison, WI] – In another Friday veto, last week Tony Evers rejected Republicans’ bill to ban critical race theory from Wisconsin public schools. It’s no wonder that Evers tried to conceal his support for this racist ideology, as teachings of critical race theory have garnered opposition from 74 percent of Americans, and Terry McAuliffe’s refusal to

MADISON, Wis. – In response to Ron Johnson announcing he would not fight to bring 1,000 good paying jobs to his hometown of Oshkosh, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Ron Johnson will do almost anything to hand tax giveaways to his wealthiest political donors,

Madison, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government is thrilled to announce that Alison Prange, Vice President of External Relations at Ballotpedia, has joined its Board of Directors. The addition of Alison to the board comes at an exciting time of organizational growth for IRG as it continues to expand its

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures to discuss Dr. Fauci’s coverup of the origins of the COVID-19 and steps the U.S. military needs to take to defend Taiwan. Read highlights of the conversation below, or click HERE to watch the full interview. On efforts to coverup the

WHITEWATER – February 7, 2022 – The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) will be hosting its annual meeting to celebrate its accomplishments from 2021 and discuss its goals for 2022. This year’s program will feature a presentation from Assistant Deputy Secretary Joel Nilsestuen and the Division of Transport Investment Management Administrator Joe Nestler from the Wisconsin Department

MADISON, Wis. – Natural disasters are growing in strength and frequency, with millions of dollars spent each year on disaster response and recovery. Wisconsin helps communities find ways to lessen the impact of disasters to protect lives and improve safety. The state of Wisconsin Hazard Mitigation Plan was recently updated

Common Cause in Wisconsin (CC/WI) is the state’s largest non-partisan political reform advocacy organization with more than 9,000 members and activists residing in every county in Wisconsin. We strongly support free and fair elections in this state and nation and oppose attempts to make voting more difficult and burdensome. Much

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a virtual open house for the public to learn about our Deer Management Assistance Program. Join DNR staff and current Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) members via Zoom at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Be sure to pre-register to reserve your

MADISON, WI— Main Street Alliance is thrilled that LRB-5904: Go Big for Small Business has been introduced by  Representatives Robyn Vining, Francesca Hong, Kalan Haywood, Deb Andraca, Samba Baldeh, Senators Melissa Agard and Brad Pfaff. On the new portal, business owners will be able to access information on bidding opportunities, economic development