GENOA CITY — Gov. Tony Evers today visited the new production facility of Grand Craft Boats, a manufacturer of custom-built mahogany boats in Genoa City. The governor announced last year that Grand Craft Boats would be moving from Holland, Michigan to Genoa City. “Grand Craft Boats joins a growing list

MADISON – Following Senator Janet Bewley’s announcement that she will retire at the end of her term, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “Congratulations to my colleague and friend, Senate Democratic Leader Janet Bewley, on her distinguished career in the legislature. Janet has given a lot

Today is National Unclaimed Property Day. “What better day to share news that one in 10 people in the United States have property waiting for them to claim,” said Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca.  He went on to note, “Governor Evers recently signed a bipartisan bill to update

The Wisconsin Towns Association and League of Wisconsin Municipalities jointly applaud lawmakers for considering legislation to provide greater financial support for emergency medical services (EMS) in the state and urge both houses to quickly pass the critical measure. Assembly Bill 874, authored by Representative Amy Loudenbeck and Senator Mary Felzkowski,

MADISON – Today, Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason) announced she would not seek re-election in 2022 for her State Senate seat. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding the announcement: “Senator Janet Bewley has served the people of Northern Wisconsin in the Wisconsin legislature diligently for 12 years –

Following State Senator Janet Bewley’s announcement that she will not seek a third term as the Senator for Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District, State Senate Democratic Committee Finance Co-Chairs Senator Kelda Roys and Senator Melissa Agard released the following statement: “Senator Bewley has served her district, our state, and our caucus

MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley (D-Delta) released the following statement regarding her decision not to run for re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate. “Serving the people of Northern Wisconsin in the State Legislature has been the honor of my lifetime. When I first ran for office

Ron Johnson’s first finance report since announcing his re-election bid cements his status as the most vulnerable Republican Senator in the country: Johnson’s lackluster report of $740,000 is the worst incumbent fundraising in the entire Senate. Johnson is trailing behind Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, who just raised $1.23 million in

MADISON, WIS. – U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland yesterday released the Justice Department’s new National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking pursuant to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. Rooted in the foundational pillars and priorities of the interagency National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking, which President Biden released on Dec. 3, 2021,

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that he joined a bipartisan letter to President Biden urging the inclusion of robust funding to address PFAS contamination in the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget.    “We need to take action to protect Wisconsin communities from harmful PFAS contamination,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “As the Administration

Madison, WI – Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Town of Delafield) and Sen. Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) last Friday began circulating a bill clarifying which voters qualify for “indefinitely confined” status. The bill defines “indefinitely confined” to clarify that it can be used by those who “cannot travel independently without significant burden

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its first wave of endorsements for the Feb. 15 local Primary. “Our endorsed candidates share our values: clean water, clean air, accessible public lands, an equitable, safe democracy, and the pursuit of clean energy,” said Executive Director Kerry Schumann. “We’re proud

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – Some of your child’s most exciting growth milestones involve their teeth – from their first tooth coming in, to losing their first tooth and getting a special visit from the Tooth Fairy. During all stages of growth, good oral hygiene is crucial since tooth decay and

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), today joined a multijurisdictional, coordinated enforcement action to stop a fraudulent precious metals scheme that resulted in investments exceeding $68 million from at least 450 investors nationwide. The state has joined the Commodity

MADISON, Wis. — Today marks the first day of Black History Month in 2022 – a month in which we honor and reckon with the history of Black Americans, while also building a future that recognizes and uplifts the invaluable contributions and countless investments made by Black leaders in our local

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is hosting a public involvement meeting to discuss a safety improvement project at the US 12 and WIS 188/Tetiva Road intersection near Sauk City. Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.; brief presentation at 4:30 p.m. Roxbury Town Hall, 7167 Kippley

MADISON, Wis. – Just one day after getting caught in front of a flag representing a hate group, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Rebecca Kleefisch called for abolishing the Wisconsin Elections Commission so that voters could have “one throat to choke.” This comment is just the latest of the many inappropriate things Kleefisch

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that he joined a bipartisan letter to President Biden urging the inclusion of robust funding to address PFAS contamination in the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget. “We need to take action to protect Wisconsin communities from harmful PFAS contamination,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “As the Administration

RHINELANDER, WI – A proposal by the Wisconsin Trailblazers Sled Dog Club to purchase propane heaters to keep spectators and participants warm at the first-ever Heal Creek Dog Dash & Winter Festival in late February has been selected to receive an AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant. “These grants