MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has published updated workforce profiles for Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Each profile provides county-level information, analysis, and data through 2024 to help employers, job seekers, economic developers, and workforce partners make decisions related to the labor market economy. “Improving economic success and

SPOONER—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Dayceremony on Saturday, May 24, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice of our state’s and our nation’s military servicemembers and veterans.

KING, Wis. —The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Dayceremony on Monday, May 26, at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice of our state’s and our nation’s military servicemembers

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to slow down on our roadways for turtles that are emerging from waterways to nest. Wisconsin’s 11 turtle species lay eggs in shallow, buried nests from late May through June, where they are often seen along roads and

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) does not support or endorse Wisconsin SB 28, the “Right Of First Refusal” bill. The LPWI believes that competition, not government mandates and protected monopolies, is the true path to affordability and accountability. “With the introduction of SB 28, otherwise known as Right Of First Refusal,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all residents and visitors planning water activities as part of their Memorial Day weekend to wear their life jackets whenever on water. The DNR anticipates an increase in boating, paddling and watersport activities heading into Memorial Day weekend, possibly for

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #263 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., May 26, 2025, as the state and nation recognize Memorial Day to honor and remember the nation’s fallen heroes, as well as the family

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #262 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., May 24, 2025, as a mark of respect for the emergency medical services (EMS) professionals who have given their lives in the line of duty. Gov. Evers proclaimed National EMS

Contact: Press@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (“the Subcommittee”), sent letters to 28 former Biden Cabinet members regarding their knowledge of President Biden’s cognitive and health decline during his time in office and while running for reelection. Chairman Johnson requested that these former public

Madison – This morning, Wisconsin Democrats introduced legislation aimed at lowering the cost of child care and ensuring that child care facilities remain open, adequately funded, and effectively operated. Representative Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), Ranking Member of the Assembly Committee on Children and Families, released the following statement: “Since 2007,

PSC decision undermines Wisconsinites’ health and financial well-being, andundermines Governor Tony Evers and the State’s commitment to 100% carbon free electricity by 2050. MILWAUKEE – Power Wisconsin Forward, a statewide coalition of clean energy and environmental organizations, strongly condemned the Wisconsin Public Service Commissioners’ decision to approve We Energies’ proposals

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democrats introduced a bill to invest in Wisconsin’s child care industry. Rep. Vincent Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement in support: “Child care professionals are essential to our economy and working families across Wisconsin. Without state support, providers will face tough choices—raising tuition or shutting down.”

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Democratic Legislators introduced a bill to fund Child Care Counts at a Capitol Press Conference. The Child Care Counts program will run out of money this summer and many child care centers will be forced to close or increase their tuition prices. Rep. McCarville stated:

MADISON, Wis.—Proposals to reduce federal financial aid funding would severely limit educational opportunities for Wisconsin students, according to state higher education leaders. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, Wisconsin Technical College System President Layla Merrifield, and Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities President and CEO Eric W. Fulcomer said

Madison, WI. — Today, Wisconsin Democrats introduced legislation to provide investment for Wisconsin’s child care programs. Representative Lee Snodgrass (D- Appleton) made the following statement:  “The Child Care Counts program has been a lifeline for providers and families alike. Without it, we face widespread closures, increased tuition, and longer waitlists. We’re

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of states and others secured a court order on Thursday that will, for now, reverse the Trump Administration’s targeted destruction of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The preliminary injunction granted by a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the

Madison, WI — Today, Governor Tony Evers’ commissioners on the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the construction of two large-scale methane gas plants: a 128-megawatt (MW) facility in the Town of Paris and a 1,100-MW facility at the City of Oak Creek Power Plant site. Senator Chris Larson strongly

Proposed changes to SNAP will cost taxpayers $314 million per year and put 90,000 people at risk of losing benefits Early this morning, the United States House of Representatives passed the budget reconciliation bill with a set of proposals to cut funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), costing

MADISON—Legislative Democrats introduced legislation to invest in Wisconsin’s childcare infrastructure. The bill supports childcare providers and workers, and working families in every community across the state. Following the press conference, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Wisconsin must fund childcare. Childcare professionals are the workforce behind our workforce, and

The safety net that exists to support the independence of disabled people is interwoven throughout programs that are impacted by this budget. The elimination of food security programming, housing and community support funding and the savings measures taken within Medicaid will have a detrimental effect that far outweighs the cost