MADISON, WI… Vulnerable members of our society that have been targeted by criminals would receive stronger protections under a proposal that cleared the Senate today in a strong bipartisan 31-2 vote. “This proposal will enhance our adult at risk legal framework by adding more protections that will help ensure safe,

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Wisconsin hit an impressive new milestone — the lowest unemployment rate in state history at 2.8%. On top of that, it was announced today that the state will finish the 2021-23 budget with a $3.8 billion surplus, nearly $2.9 billion more than was expected. Wisconsin

GRAYLING, Michigan – The maintenance bay, completely blanketed by overnight snowfall, buzzed with activity. The sound of motors idling and voices lifted in communication, could be heard as Soldiers outside crunched through six inches of fresh snow. The temperature was 16 degrees Fahrenheit and thick flakes made visibility difficult. Inside

GRAYLING, Michigan – The maintenance bay, completely blanketed by overnight snowfall, buzzed with activity. The sound of motors idling and voices lifted in communication, could be heard as Soldiers outside crunched through six inches of fresh snow. The temperature was 16 degrees Fahrenheit and thick flakes made visibility difficult. Inside

“When I ran for office, I promised to get Wisconsin’s budget back on track and keep it there. Thanks to responsible spending and tax cuts by the Republican Legislature, Wisconsin now has a projected record budget surplus of $3.8 billion.   “It’s important to remember that this is only a projected

WASHINGTON — On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight” to discuss his panel “COVID-19: A Second Opinion,” and how the science is being ignored by the Biden administration and our federal health agencies. The interview can be found here, excerpt below. Watch the full panel here and read

A decade of responsible budgeting by Republicans produces extraordinary results. MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance, State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) and State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), released a statement today following the release of revised general fund tax collections for the two

MADISON, Wis. — Right-wing gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch has surrounded herself with several individuals who were involved in what appears to be a coordinated plot to submit fraudulent slates of Donald Trump electors to the Electoral College. According to recently released documents, Trump campaign personnel were coordinating the submission of slates

MADISON — Today, Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg joined over 100 Wisconsin state and local elected leaders in endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate. Mayor Katie Rosenberg released the following statement: “The last two years have shown us over and over again that in order to get the work done

[Madison, WI] – As Wisconsinites celebrate National School Choice Week, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Paul Farrow: “Since Gov. Tommy Thompson launched the modern school choice movement, Wisconsin has boasted a proud history of supporting educational choice, which creates better outcomes for students and

MADISON – Statewide demand for housing tax credits among developers seeking to build affordable housing rental units for workers, families, and seniors continues to outpace the federal and state resources available in Wisconsin. For the 2022 tax credit award cycle, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), received applications for

New members lend expertise in international student mobility research and economic development Milwaukee, Wis. – January 25, 2022 – Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE®), a nonprofit organization that evaluates foreign educational credentials, recently appointed two new members to its board of directors for the 2022-2024 term. Rajika Bhandari, Ph.D., Founder of Rajika Bhandari Advisors will

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow is reminding residents of the resources available during the Wind Chill Advisory in effect tonight through tomorrow morning. “Tonight’s bitterly cold weather will be the coldest of the season,” said Farrow. “We want to make certain that residents are able to connect with the services they need to stay

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Vice President Harris visited Milwaukee to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration is delivering clean water for Wisconsin. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes the largest investment in water in U.S. history – with Wisconsin receiving $841 million over the next five years for clean water projects.

MADISON – Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the Legislative Fiscal Bureau’s revenue re-estimates showing an ending balance of $3.8 billion in the 2021-23 biennium – an increase of $2.9 billion above October 2021 estimates: “This is fantastic news for the state of Wisconsin. This is the

The City of Madison Traffic Engineering Division is again looking to hire a number of qualified candidates to work part-time as a School Crossing Guard for the remainder of the school year. The position is an integral part of safe walking and biking to school. Crossing Guards help children safely

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Karen Andeen, associate professor of physics in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a National Science CAREER grant worth about $870,000 over five years for her research into high-energy cosmic rays. The project, “Cosmic Ray Composition across Five Decades in Energy (50 TeV

Washington, DC — NARAL Pro-Choice America today endorsed Attorneys General Josh Kaul (D-WI), Dana Nessel (D-MI), and Phil Weiser (D-CO) for reelection.   This slate of endorsements comes at a pivotal moment in the fight for reproductive freedom. Later this year, the Supreme Court will rule in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization,

Scientific, evidenced-informed tool rates, recognizes workplace health programs and workforce well-being MENASHA, Wis. (Jan. 25, 2022) – Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), a national leader in engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy, has been honored with a gold-level recognition by the American Heart Association (AHA) for its Workplace Health Achievement Index. Organizations are acknowledged