MADISON – This afternoon, as predicted, the Republican majority jammed through Senate Bill 621. Their legislative redistricting plan was opposed by over 150 citizens during the public hearing held last week. The only support came from the authors of the maps, Senator LeMehieu and Speaker Vos. Wisconsin is famously purple

MILWAUKEE – Today the Board of Supervisors adopted [11-6] the 2022 Milwaukee County Budget. Adopted budget amendments made substantial investments in the county park system as well as initiatives to advance racial and health equity. “I am proud of the hard work we have done to adopt a budget while

Madison, WI– Today the Wisconsin State Senate met to vote on a number of bills and resolutions, one of which was 2021 Senate Resolution 11, authored by Senator Roth (R-Appleton). This resolution, which was passed on the floor, castigates the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) for ignoring statutory requirements, for sidestepping

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has been awarded a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to support its comprehensive upgrade and modernization of the Job Center of Wisconsin system and an internal case management system to better connect job seekers with employment opportunities.

“It is disappointing, but not surprising that the Republican’s passed super gerrymandered legislative districts based on the maps they created ten years ago. These maps expand Republican’s power and leaves millions of Wisconsin voters without a voice. Republican politicians have chosen their voters. Wisconsin is widely considered to be one

MADISON, WI…  Clear Great Lakes ports, operational supply chains, and restored and cleaner beaches could result from DNR regulatory reform legislation headed for Gov. Evers’ desk after passing the State Senate today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the measure with State Rep. Shae Sortwell (R-Two Rivers), said

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today cheered the Wisconsin Senate’s unanimous vote to invest $5 million to increase the state’s agricultural exports, including dairy. Authored by Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), Assembly Bill 314 (AB 314) achieves a goal to elevate dairy exports set by Governor

MILWAUKEE, WI – Port Milwaukee is seeking high-quality proposals from prospective tenants for development at its South Shore Cruise Dock. This waterfront five-acre site, located immediately east of the Lake Express High Speed Ferry terminal, is available for development of recreational, entertainment, tourism, cultural, passenger vessel and public access uses that

MILWAUKEE, WI – This weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a more than $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. The following is the statement of County Executive David Crowley on the bill’s passage and its historic investments in traditional infrastructure: “The passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is a monumental step

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Senate on Monday passed a bill authored by Senator Julian Bradley, R–Franklin, and Representative Gae Magnafici, R–Dresser, that would embed current federal liability protections for firearm manufacturers that are currently under attack into state law. “Guns don’t kill people; criminals kill people,” Senator Bradley said. “But sadly,

MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of County Executive David Crowley recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month in Milwaukee County: “It is with great reverence that we observe November as Native American Heritage Month in Milwaukee County. In the spirit of our commitment to racial equity, it has

MADISON — The Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, Inc. (WisTAF) today announced $3.3 million in civil legal aid grant awards that will be used by 19 nonprofit organizations in all regions of Wisconsin to protect people’s safety, livelihood, housing, and independence in the face of legal challenges. The funds will be

HIPPEWA FALLS — On November 5th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement: The passage of the Build Back Better Agenda represents a historic investment in the critical infrastructure needs of family

MADISON – Today, the State Senate will vote on gerrymandered Republican maps. The proposed maps would set congressional lines and state legislative lines for the next 10 years. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “The maps created by the GOP in 2011 were rigged, but the maps we

Menomonie, Wis. — After 55 years of housing students, South Hall is due for an upgrade, University of Wisconsin-Stout officials believe. The Wisconsin State Building Commission has agreed, in late October approving $25 million for the project, part of $124 million approved for projects statewide. Construction is scheduled to begin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer season. Most ash trees in the southern half of Wisconsin, Door County and the Mississippi River counties are dead or dying from emerald ash borer infestation. Although

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As first reported by Fox News, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) wrote to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to express concerns about a significant decrease in foreign gifts reported by U.S. higher education institutions since the Biden Administration assumed office. As required by Section 117 of the Higher Education Act,

Every year, an average of 136,000 traffic crashes happen throughout the State of Wisconsin. Many of these crashes create a need for emergency response because of property damages or urgent medical needs. Governor Tony Evers proclaimed November 8-14, 2021 as Crash Responder Safety Week. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)