This redistricting process has been a difficult one for Milwaukee’s Latino community, and today’s vote by the Common Council to move forward with a map that does not provide a path to a third Latino majority aldermanic district only adds insult to injury. Words cannot convey my anger and disappointment

Main Street Alliance has this to say on the proposal by the WI Senate and Assembly Republicans on Workforce Development: “These ideas to punish workers by stripping them of unemployment insurance, healthcare and food for their families, including children, are deeply misguided. With the Wisconsin unemployment rate sitting at 3% and

MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans introduced numerous bills that fall flat in their goal of fixing Wisconsin’s workforce challenges. In response, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “Today’s GOP package fails to address the real challenges Wisconsin’s workforce faces. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is at a historic low, but

MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Legislative Republicans released a slate of legislation under the guise of creating a stronger workforce. The bills demonize low-income workers and those who have been out of work due to no fault of their own during the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following

MADISON — Viruses can be wily adapters, changing their identities to find new hosts and thwart efforts to stop them. That’s why University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers and their collaborators are making progress toward developing universal vaccines against some the planet’s most harmful pathogens, including the virus family responsible for the

(Madison)… Today, Senate Bill 371, designating Colby the official state of cheese, had a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection. State Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) and Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield), the authors of the bill, issued the following statement after the public

Twelve award winners share their stories. Green Bay, WI. January 18 2022 – The Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Manufacturing Alliance is pleased to announce the release of the 2022 All Stars Magazine. The All Stars annual career magazine features local manufacturing employees nominated by Alliance member companies. There are also two All

[Madison, WI] – New York trust fund baby Alex Lasry’s China problem has progressed to disastrous levels. Last month, Empower Wisconsin reported on Lasry’s extensive China ties that extend even beyond his NBA involvement – including potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars of investments in Chinese companies. Now, reports show that Lasry received a max-out $2,900

Madison, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Board of Curators Awards. All nominations must be postmarked or delivered by March 10, 2022.   The annual Board of Curators Awards recognize individuals and organizations across Wisconsin for meritorious work in areas relating to the Society’s

To help school districts strained by a shortage of school bus drivers, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will implement a temporary waiver to get more drivers behind the wheel and encourage former drivers to reinstate. “WisDOT is taking every available opportunity to ease the strain

Experienced mentors from across Wisconsin will be available to offer advice to contestants during the 19th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Initial entries of 250 words are due by 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. There is no cost to enter. Visit govsbizplancontest.com for more information and to get started. At any

MADISON…State Representative Tyler (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement regarding the announcement by State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) that he is not seeking re-election: “It has been an honor to work with Jim over the past few years. As Majority Leader, Jim has excelled at a very difficult job. Our

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic is proud to announce she has been endorsed by Teamsters Local Union 200 and Teamsters Local 344.   “I am honored to have the endorsement of our local Teamsters union. Milwaukee workers deserve respect and dignity. No one who works full-time should ever be

Madison- Following Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke’s (R-Kaukauna) retirement announcement, Rep. Amy Loudenbeck issued the following statement: “Representative Steineke might sit in the front row in caucus and when we are on the floor, but all day, every day he has everyone on our team’s back. He has accomplished so

Madison, Wisc. – Today, Assembly Majority Leader, Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna), announced he will not be seeking reelection to the Wisconsin State Assembly in the fall. Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement: “With Representative Steineke’s announcement of his retirement, the Wisconsin State Legislature will be losing a dedicated

Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) announced he’s not seeking re-election to the state Assembly. “The Republican caucus and the state of Wisconsin will lose a bold leader when Jim leaves the Assembly. Jim has been a dedicated, strong conservative voice

MADISON, Wis. – Since breaking his two-term pledge and announcing his re-election campaign, Ron Johnson barnstormed right-wing radio, pushing his self-serving agenda and trying to distract from his repeated failure to deliver for Wisconsinites. During nearly two dozen interviews, Johnson did not once mention how he would lower health care

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary-designee Cheryll Olson-Collins today announced she appointed Patti Epstein to succeed her as the DFI deputy secretary. DFI Deputy Secretary Epstein assumed the role on Jan. 17. Prior to serving as deputy secretary, Epstein was the administrator of the DFI’s