The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today joins partners across the state and across the country urging drivers to put their seat belts on and put their phones down. Buckle Up Phone Down Day is an annual campaign to raise awareness for the two most important actions a driver can

Because of Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil, more than 700,000 Wisconsinites risk having food ripped off their dinner tables Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil have found a new political strategy this week: Let the people go hungry. Starting November 1st, federal food aid will stop going to the American people

MADISON, Wis. – Homeowners and renters living in Milwaukee, Washington or Waukesha counties have two weeks remaining to apply for FEMA assistance after August floods. The deadline to apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. It is important to note the recent FEMA decision to deny Wisconsin’s request for

University’s 360-degree approach to artificial intelligence aims to ‘equip students with hands-on experience and an applied understanding’ Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout continues to strengthen its 360-degree approach to artificial intelligence, embedding skills across all programs, faculty experts across degree fields build on their growing knowledge with research

MADISON, Wis. – As daylight saving time comes to an end on Nov. 2, it is time to fall back on safety and emergency preparedness. ReadyWisconsin encourages people to take this opportunity to protect what matters most. “When clocks change twice a year, it’s the perfect time to check and

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. In a video shared on social media, Senator Baldwin laid out why Rebecca Cooke is the best candidate to defeat vulnerable incumbent Derrick Van Orden.  “As I traveled around Western Wisconsin last year campaigning

No need for legislators to short circuit competitive bidding & cost savings Madison – Two major transmission projects for Wisconsin have received multiple competitive bids as part of MISO’s Tranche 2.1 portfolio Request for Proposal (RFP). The two projects include three 765-kV lines, for an estimated total of $1.78 billion. Several

Media Contact:Max Docksey(715) 226-0515info@alfonsoforwisconsin.com Wausau, WI — Today, Pro-Trump conservative Michael Alfonso officially announced his candidacy for Congress in Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District, pledging to fight for the people of Wisconsin, restore hope for all Americans, and strengthen the country we love. “I was born and raised with the traditional Wisconsin

District’s Portion of the Tax Levy Is Estimated to Go up by $8 per $100,000 of Assessed Value (MILWAUKEE) — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors today unanimously approved Superintendent Brenda Cassellius’s proposed final budget for 2025-26.  Milwaukee property taxpayers are estimated to see an increase of about $8 in taxes per

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has secured a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Education from cutting funding for school mental health grants. The order reinstates grants that the Trump administration unlawfully discontinued earlier this year. In June, AG Kaul and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against the U.S.

Madison, WI – Today, during a meeting of the State Building Commission, Governor Tony Evers promised to include all relevant stakeholders in future discussions regarding the realignment of the Department of Corrections (DOC). DOC is plagued with problems, including overcrowding, misalignment between inmate security needs and beds available, and recent deaths

MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville), Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit), and Representative Brienne Brown (D-Whitewater) introduced legislation toend child marriages in Wisconsin in collaboration with the Zonta Club of Janesville and other Wisconsin Zonta clubs. Senator Mark Spreitzer: “I am proud to once again introduce

Madison – State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) spoke today at the Wisconsin Technology Council’s event, “AI at the Crossroads: Safety, Trust and Wisconsin’s Future Examined.” The Technology Council, an independent, non-profit and non-partisan board with members from tech companies, venture capital firms, higher education research institutions, government and law, is the

Madison – Today the Senate Committee on Health passed the Perimenopause Menopause Education Bill (Senate Bill 356) unanimously. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “I applaud the State Senate Committee on Health for coming together to pass the bipartisan Perimenopause Menopause Education bill unanimously. I am a proud co-author of

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Diederich College of Communication and ICT, formerly Indian Country Today and the flagship news organization of IndiJ Public Media, have announced an agreement to house an ICT regional bureau within the college’s Johnston Hall beginning in January 2026. The agreement establishes dedicated office space, student

Madison, WI—Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statement regarding the State Building Commission’s release of $15 million for the future planning of Wisconsin’s prisons: “The closure of GBCI has been a top priority of mine since taking office. Today, with the release of state funds to plan

Eau Claire, WI — Last week, we learned that Wisconsin will run out of SNAP benefits starting in November, leaving over 700,000 of our neighbors without food assistance and it should not be this way. Rep. Derrick Van Orden has spoken often about his own childhood reliance on food stamps

KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College invites the community to a panel discussion where healthcare leaders will address the most pressing issues facing the industry and pinpoint educators’ role in equipping students to thrive in the healthcare workforce. This free luncheon, hosted by the Carthage Business and Professional Coalition, will take place

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved approximately $743 million for construction projects and released approximately $110 million secured through the bipartisan 2025-27 state budget for planning and design for important projects statewide, including $95 million for dozens of projects across multiple state agencies. The Commission

MADISON, WI — Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) testified today before the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs in support of Senate Bill 558 and its companion fiscal measure Senate Bill 557, known as the Wisconsin State Emergency Relief Act, or the WISER Act. There is currently no program at the