MADISON, WI – This morning State Representative Jenna Jacobson held a press conference with State Senator Brad Pfaff to promote their new back-to-school tax holiday legislation. In which, Rep. Jacobson emphasized her commitment to lowering costs on Wisconsin’s working families and called out Sen. Howard Marklein for his inaction in the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for a special trapping season within Sandhill State Wildlife Area. The deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 trapping season is Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. This unique opportunity will provide selected trappers a high-quality trapping experience while helping the DNR

MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin has named Stephen Mueller as its new Executive Director. Mueller will direct the RPW’s operations and strategy for the 2026 cycle. “I am thrilled to announce Stephen Mueller as our new Executive Director. His experience in multiple states, and here in Wisconsin over

MPS Superintendent Cassellius Strengthening the District’s Financial Reporting Functions (MILWAUKEE) — Wisconsin State Superintendent for Public Instruction Jill Underly and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced the release of more than $16 million in state aid that previously had been withheld from the district while it completed required financial

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for electing women, endorsed Justice Anita Earls for reelection to the North Carolina state Supreme Court and Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin state Supreme Court. With the chaos coming out of Washington, state Supreme Courts are at the forefront

MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin has named Stephen Mueller as its new Executive Director. Mueller will direct the RPW’s operations and strategy for the 2026 cycle. “I am thrilled to announce Stephen Mueller as our new Executive Director. His experience in multiple states, and here in Wisconsin over

Anti-ROFR Group Misses the Mark MADISON — A recent press release from an out of state, anti-Wisconsin utility group paints a deeply distorted picture of the costs, benefits and economic importance of Wisconsin’s transmission grid. First, it compares short-term increases in transmission rates against the CPI, an incredibly misleading move.

MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee has mobilized its departments in the continuing response to the major flooding event on August 10th. Mayor Cavalier Johnson has redirected city resources and temporarily modified city policies to address the needs of affected residents. “I know many families and businesses are facing devastating losses.

DHS sharing public locations, asking residents to watch for symptoms and check their vaccine status  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in coordination with the St. Croix County Public Health Department and Rock County Public Health, is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed to measles from an out-of-state traveler who visited

Protect Our Care Releases New Report and Interactive Map on Nationwide Hospital Closures Resulting from the GOP Budget Bill Watch the Full Event Here.Read the Report Here.View Hospital Crisis Watch Here.  Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and the American Mobilization Project joined Protect Our Care to shine

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Department of Justice to ensure the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians reimburses the town of Lac du Flambeau for their “illegal shakedown.”  On January 31, 2023, the tribal government blocked

ROTHSCHILD, Wis. – Executives and employees of Domtar Paper Company, LLC (“Domtar”) joined state and local leaders Tuesday to break ground on a project that will modernize a section of the 113-year-old Rothschild Dam on Lake Wausau. The upgrade to the 276-foot Timber Crib Spillway section will help the dam

MILWAUKEE, WI — Today, the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) announced the arrival of Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Thursday, August 21, to assist in assessing damage caused by the severe storms and flooding that impacted Southeast Wisconsin between August 9 and

MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has scheduled a public hearing and comment period on proposed administrative rules related to nomination paper challenges and declaration of candidacy. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1 p.m., and will be held virtually via zoom. The proposed rules (EL

 $42 million secured in 2025-27 Biennial Budget to support modernization of Rothschild Dam, enhancing economic development, public safety, flood control, and more ROTHSCHILD — Gov. Tony Evers today joined representatives from Domtar Paper Company LLC, as well as local elected leaders and stakeholders, in Rothschild for the groundbreaking of a project that will modernize a section of the 113-year-old Rothschild Dam on Lake

MADISON, Wis. – On Saturday local leaders and community members gathered across Wisconsin on Saturday for “Protect Our Checks” press conferences in Eau Claire and Mt. Pleasant to mark the 90th anniversary of Social Security and call on Congress to protect benefits for Wisconsin families. The events were part of

End Citizens United (ECU), one of the nation’s leading anti-corruption organizations, today endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Cooke has pledged to not take corporate PAC money in the race, highlighting her commitment to taking on corporate special interests.  “As a small business owner and someone who was

A new report is highlighting that Congressman Derrick Van Orden and a few brave bystanders saved an 11 year old who was critically injured in a horrific car crash. The article explains that after Derrick Van Orden approached the vehicle involved in the crash and found an 11 year old boy with a compound

August 19, 2025 (MILWAUKEE) Mount Mary University is leading the way in higher education innovation with the launch of a groundbreaking reduced-credit bachelor’s degree program—the first of its kind in the state of Wisconsin. Beginning in spring 2026, students can earn a bachelor’s degree in as few as three years

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, End Citizens United (ECU), a leading anti-corruption organization, endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.  “Washington has abandoned the working families and family farms I grew up on and continues to prioritize the rich and powerful with tax breaks and special favors,” Rebecca Cooke said. “My