WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) sent a letter to Kimberly Howell, Chairperson of the Integrity Committee, which is part of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), after whistleblowers

Hi. This is Senator Van Wanggaard, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. In June, a guard, or “youth counselor” as they are called, was killed by an inmate at the Lincoln Hills School. Lincoln Hills is our juvenile prison for kids who have been convicted

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MADISON, WI –Today, the Wisconsin Department of Justice held a press conference at the Risser Justice Center in Madison, Wisconsin celebrating the official implementation of the new Missing Child Alert System, which was created by 2023 Wisconsin Act 272, authored by Representative Shelia Stubbs, Representative John Spiros, Senator LaTonya Johnson,

**Watch the event here** MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Gwen Moore joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to mark the second anniversary of President Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act into law and highlight the health care benefits Wisconsinites are receiving through this landmark legislation. Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration

ARMY MOUNTAIN WARFARE SCHOOL, Vt. —The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Spc. Tevin Kenton, a member of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry Regiment, was among 14 Soldiers representing the best of the National Guard at the national Best Warrior Competition Aug. 4-8 at Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vermont. The

KENOSHA — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy (OSCE), during a visit to Gateway Technical College’s Center for Sustainable Living today, highlighted the release of the second Clean Energy Plan Progress Report. In accordance with Gov. Evers’ Executive Order

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced a new record high for employment during July 2024, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is the third consecutive monthly record for state employment, highlighting Wisconsin’s record- breaking economic performance. Preliminary employment estimates for

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line has expanded its text-based Live Vape Free program to include young adults ages 18-26. The program supports young Wisconsinites on the path to ending their use of nicotine and vape products and will provide people over

MADISON — The Committee to Protect Health Care today announced its first round of endorsements for U.S. Congress, including candidates running to represent Wisconsin in the U.S. House and Senate. The designated candidates were selected because of their commitment to health care issues, including those such as: Defending the Affordable

MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today the Biden-Harris administration announced the results of Medicare’s price negotiations with drug companies, which was made possible thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. The announcement details significant savings for many commonly prescribed medications, with $1.5 billion in expected out-of-pocket savings in the first year of the program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) applauded the announcement of lower drug prices for Wisconsin seniors thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. The Baldwin-backed Inflation Reduction Act empowered Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drugs prices for the first time ever and, today, the Biden administration announced the price cuts for the first 10

Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. When I ran to be your governor, I promised to get to work fixing the darn roads, and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing mile by mile these past five years.  Since 2019, we’ve improved or repaired more than more than 7,400 miles of roads and 1,780 bridges statewide. Wisconsinites could drive from La Crosse to Key

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) released its annual Equalized Values Report. The report shows Wisconsin’s total statewide equalized property value as of January 1, 2024, was $907 billion, an8% increase over the prior year. Growth occurred in all property classes and was led by residential and commercial property. Equalized

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to prepare for Wisconsin’s fall hunting seasons by taking a Hunter Education course. Whether you’re looking to learn more about firearm safety or want to give hunting a try, the DNR has classes available to help you get

MADISON, WI (August 15, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced a new, national paid advertising campaign in Wisconsin featuring a video ad thanking Senator Ron Johnson for supporting efforts to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent. Watch the NFIB Small

MADISON – Last week, Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) was named a 2023-2024 “Friend of Hospice and Palliative care” by the Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Association (WiHPCA). “I am proud to be named a Friend of Hospice and Palliative care this legislative session”, said Rep. Emerson. “I will continue

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the new Missing Child Alert, that broadens options for alerting the public to missing children.  2023 Wisconsin Act 272, authored by state Senator LaTonya Johnson, state Senator Jesse James, Assemblywoman Shelia Stubbs and Assemblyman John Spiros, expands Wisconsin’s alerts to include the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the DNR awarded brownfield assessment services to Milwaukee County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the site of a former fuel station on 27th Street in Franklin, Wisconsin. The award is from the DNR’s Wisconsin Assessment Monies

On Friday, August 9, Create Wisconsin announced that State Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) has been recognized with the Creative Community Champion Award, presented by Create Wisconsin in partnership with the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. This annual award honors elected officials and civic leaders who are focused on the arts and