Yesterday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden met with 50 business leaders in Wisconsin Rapids to discuss the commonsense results delivered in the One Big Beautiful Bill.  Derrick Van Orden helped pass the One Big Beautiful Bill which lowers taxes, creates jobs, bolsters benefits that hardworking Wisconsinites rely on, and makes Wisconsin more safe.

MADISON, Wis.—Nearly 34,000 high school seniors from 467 schools across Wisconsin recently received admission offers from the Universities of Wisconsin under the second year of Direct Admit Wisconsin, UWs President Jay Rothman announced today. That’s an increase of 155 schools and at least 9,000 students compared to 2024. Under the

Change marks first improvements to this code in a decade Madison, Wis. – A modernized Wisconsin Commercial Building Code will take effect September 1. That’s when the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) will publish the new, upgraded code, which establishes standards for commercial buildings in the state, including multi-family residential buildings. Through this

MADISON, WI – A new study from the Wisconsin Policy Forum confirms what union leaders and workforce experts have known for years: Wisconsin’s apprenticeship system is a thriving national leader in training the next generation of workers.  The study, “Mastering Apprenticeships,” highlights a nearly 80% increase in registered apprenticeship participation since 2013 and … Please

The News: WILL submitted recommendations to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) today, urging an overhaul of the state’s school report card standards. WILL’s analysis highlights DPI’s track record of inflating ratings that masks a decades-long stagnation in student achievement. These efforts come after years of DPI making unilateral changes to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a public health alert for Cured and Smoked Teriyaki Beef produced by Holmen Locker & Meat Market in Holmen. This alert is due to the product being misbranded and containing undeclared allergens. The aforementioned product contains

[Madison, WI] – In a bold move to defend public health and demand accountability, Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) is joining lawmakers from Iowa, Minnesota, and North Dakota in filing a formal complaint against Canada over the wildfire smoke that continues to drift across the U.S. border. The joint letter (attached), submitted

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — In case you missed it, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin Manufacturer, and candidate for governor, released his latest ad on Wednesday, titled “ALL IN ON WISCONSIN,” highlighting his plan to work with President Trump to bring jobs back to Wisconsin and take the fight to

MADISON, WI – AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Wisconsin Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Wisconsinites age 50-plus who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of others in their community. “We are excited to shine a light on Wisconsinites who are

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today secured a preliminary injunction preserving billions of dollars in disaster mitigation funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, and blocking the Trump Administration from spending those funds on other purposes.    “Resources that are meant to

The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is warning Wisconsinites of increased bank fraud and encourages citizens to continue their efforts to spot scams by criminals seeking to obtain bank account or personal information. With greater frequency, Wisconsin banks see a variety of fraud activity targeting consumers, including recent attempts by bad

Janesville, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he will be holding a telephone town hall on Thursday, August 7th at 12:30pm CT.  Congressman Steil has held numerous in-person listening sessions this year across the 1st District, including one last week in Elkhorn. This is Congressman Steil’s seventh telephone town hall of the

MCW President and CEO Dr. John Raymond, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, elected officials, and community leaders in attendance for today’s ribbon cutting ceremony. Milwaukee, Wisconsin – August 5, 2025 – Today, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new cancer research facility

MADISON, Wis. — State Representative Bob Donovan’s attempt to funnel thousands of dollars from his political campaign to help pay for his housing costs isn’t the first time he’s found himself in hot ethical water. As detailed in a story in Urban Milwaukee, Donovan (R-Greenfield) was previously investigated by and reached a deal with

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on September 17, 2025. Due to the ongoing success of this program in supporting innovation at dairy processors across the state, Gov. Evers and the

Milwaukee, WI: As Jews observed the day of Tisha B’av this past weekend, the day that memorializes the destruction of Jerusalem and both Jewish Temples, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the current moment. The horrific acts of October 7th, 2023, claimed the lives of nearly 1,200 Israelis with

DeForest, WI –State Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) recently provided public comments to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission opposing the proposed natural gas facility in Oak Creek.  This is consistent with a long line of other private construction or energy infrastructure proposals that he has opposed that have or will put LIUNA members and othe… Please log in to

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Republican Congressional delegation and gubernatorial candidates have demonstrated a blind loyalty to Donald Trump since he took office – including supporting his tariff policies that are raising prices on working families. New reports show prices have begun rising as a result of the tariffs, and now Americans are

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced her “Fighting for Wisconsin Families Tour.” Throughout August, Senator Baldwin will travel across the state to meet with parents, workers, small businesses, and farmers to hear firsthand how the Trump Administration’s reckless agenda is driving up costs, making it harder to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that the state will support Eli Lilly and Company’s $4 billion investment in Wisconsin with up to $100 million in performance-based state tax credits. “I’m proud of my administration’s efforts to invest in new economic opportunities, expansions,