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 Division of

Madison, WI. – Today, Republican Legislators introduced the Stronger Workforce Initiative, a multipronged approach to address the employment crisis facing small businesses throughout Wisconsin. “Everyone has seen the enormous amount of ‘help wanted’ signs throughout Wisconsin. Employers are desperate to fill vacant jobs, and the lack of willing workers has

[Fond du Lac, WI … ]  Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney today filed this campaign finance report which demonstrates a 9 to1 cash-on-hand lead over his primary opponent who was admonished by the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police for false and misleading attacks. District Attorney Toney remains

MILWAUKEE – Last week a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed in a West Milwaukee alleyway. It was just one of the eight homicides committed in Milwaukee County in the first two weeks of 2022 according to the Medical Examiner’s Office. The boy, who was described by friends as someone who, “Always made sure

MADISON — A digital ad campaign kicks off this month to remind job seekers or any Wisconsin residents needing workforce assistance that help is as close as your public library. The digital audio and targeted online ads, airing during podcasts and digital radio while also popping up for those searching

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 public

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

Health System also expanding services in Wisconsin Rapids and Medford   MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic Health System today announced that its new Stevens Point hospital opening in May will be named Marshfield Medical Center-River Region at Stevens Point. The hospital expansion is adjacent to Marshfield Clinic Stevens Point Center located

MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Keegan Moldenhauer, founder of Internship on Demand, reprises his successful pitch during the annual “Elevator Pitch Olympics.” He was one of three winner in the rapid-fire contest, held during the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium. Also in this edition of “The

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced a new PFAS-based consumption advisory for the Bay of Green Bay and its tributaries following results of fish sampling conducted in 2020. Elevated levels of PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate), a type of

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin | January 18, 2022 – The wait will soon be over for the return of one of the most popular winter attractions in Wisconsin. Ice Castles in Lake Geneva will open to the public on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Tickets will go on sale at www.icecastles.com/wisconsin on Wednesday at 12pm CT. Ice

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 much

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

MADISON — A digital ad campaign kicks off this month to remind job seekers or any Wisconsin residents needing workforce assistance that help is as close as your public library. The digital audio and targeted online ads, airing during podcasts and digital radio while also popping up for those searching

Milwaukee – Today, Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Alex Lasry announced that his campaign is going back on the air with a seven-figure statewide media buy. The television buy comes after Lasry’s announcement last week of his campaign’s six figure digital buy. The television buy will include statewide broadcast and cable

10.9 million COVID-19 tests administered in 2021, including nearly 200,000 tests administered in K-12 schools Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today reminded Wisconsinites of available programs continuing to provide COVID-19 testing to Wisconsinites, including community testing sites, a K-12 testing program, support for child care

“We need a Senator who understands the needs of working families and will well represent and serve them in the U.S. Senate.” Appleton, Wis. – Veteran legislator Tony Staskunas today endorsed Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate, citing Nelson’s commitment to public service.   Staskunas has over three decades of legislative

MADISON — A new website, https://chancellorsearch.wisc.edu/, has been launched covering information about the search for the next chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The site includes a prospectus for the position, a timeline for the search, details about the Search and Screen Committee, information about UW–Madison and the Madison community, and