Rep. Subeck: Introduces Local Wage Act

MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced the Local Wage Act. The proposed legislation includes two bills to repeal state statutes that currently preempt local communities from establishing minimum wage and paid family and medical leave policies. LRB-0042 and

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Rep. Udell: Dems release labor package

Madison, Wis. – Yesterday, Legislative Democrats introduced four bills in a Labor package entitled “Build a Stronger Wisconsin.” Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Union protections and the Labor Movement have always been the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Trump Admin to not abandon American workers and companies in highway construction

Baldwin presses Transportation Secretary Duffy to enforce law that closes loophole allowing infrastructure projects to skirt Buy America rules WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Trump Administration to enforce Buy America laws for highway construction by finally stopping the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) from skirting Buy

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Gov. Evers, Dept. of Financial Institutions: Celebrate College Savings Month, highlight benefits of Wisconsin’s 529 College Savings Program

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), today is celebrating College Savings Month by encouraging Wisconsinites to start or boost their college savings through the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program. Gov. Evers proclaimed September as “College Savings Month” in Wisconsin. A copy of the governor’s

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Washington County, Ozaukee County: To implement Fatality Review Teams

Addressing rising rates of suicide and overdoses in our communities West Bend, WI – Suicide is a serious public health issue with far-reaching consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Loneliness and isolation can be profound threats to well-being. From 2021 to 2024, there were 96 suicides and 129 fatal overdoses across Washington and Ozaukee Counties.

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Waukesha County: Expo Center to host Multi-Agency Flooding Resource Center

Residents impacted by August flooding encouraged to stop by for information and help (Waukesha, WI) – On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Waukesha County, in partnership with local agencies, will open a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) at the Waukesha County Expo Center to support residents impacted by the historic flooding event in August. The Multi-Agency Resource C…

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Gov. Evers, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: Announce final proposal submission to unlock federal broadband funding

If approved, Wisconsin BEAD Program expected to help expand high-speed internet access to over 174,000 locations statewide MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced another major milestone in the state’s efforts to expand high-speed internet statewide. On Sept. 3, 2025, the PSC

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Rep. Subeck: Introduces Local Wage Act

MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced the Local Wage Act. The proposed legislation includes two bills to repeal state statutes that currently preempt local communities from establishing minimum wage and paid family and medical leave policies. LRB-0042 and LRB-0127 would remove two provisions of state law that preempt

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Dept. of Natural Resources: To host open houses at fish hatcheries and spawning facilities across the state

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the dates for fall open houses at two fish spawning facilities and two fish hatcheries. Over the coming weeks, the DNR will host open houses at the Governor Tommy G. Thompson Fish Hatchery, Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility, Root River Steelhead Facility and the Wild

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Four County Democratic Coalition: Picnic on September 6

On Saturday, September 6th the Democrats of the 4CC listened while a vigorous roster of candidates, soon to announce candidates, and party leaders shared goals and strategies. Something shy of 200 people gathered at Riverside Park in Berlin sharing inspiration, brats, homemade cookies and folk music. Formally known as the

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Monitoring manure spill in Taylor County

Trappers Creek, A Tributary To The Black River, Impacted MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Taylor County. The spill impacted Trappers Creek, a tributary to the Black River, with dead fish observed in the creek. The spill happened

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Rep. Udell: Dems release labor package

Madison, Wis. – Yesterday, Legislative Democrats introduced four bills in a Labor package entitled “Build a Stronger Wisconsin.” Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Union protections and the Labor Movement have always been the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy and workforce. Ever since Walker stripped Wisconsin Unions of their

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