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WAUNAKEE – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) attended the “Day Without Child Care” advocacy event at the Waunakee Village Park. He released the following statement: “Wisconsin’s child care professionals are the backbone of our workforce. I will continue to uplift
TOWN OF HIXTON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved shooting investigation in the Town of Hixton, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Monday, May 12, 2025. On
MADISON, Wis.– The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified two nominees eligible to be elected to the two open seats of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are condemning the Trump Administration’s proposed dissolution of a core agency responsible for addressing the opioid crisis and providing mental health support to Wisconsin families. Under President Trump’s restructuring plan and the
Eau Claire, Wis. — Democratic members of the Wisconsin State Legislature held a public listening session in Eau Claire on Saturday, May 10, where community members highlighted their support for Gov. Tony Evers’ budget and other popular policy priorities. Following
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program to help survey for this endangered butterfly this summer in select counties throughout Wisconsin. The goal of this program is
On National Odometer Day, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds car buyers to verify vehicle mileage before they buy. Fraud through “odometer rollback,” changing the mileage shown on the vehicle’s odometer, is becoming more
MMadison, WI – The Wisconsin Building Trades Council (WBTC) is highlighting a new study that shows the leading role that joint labor-management (union) apprenticeship programs take in addressing Wisconsin’s skilled labor shortage. The new report, published by the Midwest Economic Policy Institute and the Project
MILWAUKEE, WI— The Milwaukee Press Club 2024 Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism competition winners were announced at Friday’s Gridiron Awards at The Pfister Hotel. “We had another strong contest year in terms of the number of entries,” said Maryann Lazarski, club president. “We’re pleased
As chaos reigns in Washington, the DLCC is bringing expertise from across the country to strategize and build Democrats’ foundation of power in the states WASHINGTON—Today, the DLCC announced the addition of seven new members to our Board of Directors,
Red flag warning issued for 21 northern Wisconsin counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Monday, May 12, 2025 from noon to
May 12, 2025 (Madison) – The nation’s leading small-business association, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), today announced Luke Bacher as their new State Director in Wisconsin. Bacher will be responsible for all aspects of the organization’s state advocacy, operations, political
Older than Alcatraz, GBCI has been discussed by many during this session’s budget discussions. Gov. Evers included its closure in his budget proposal. Speaker Robin Vos said the time to replace the facility is now. And, local leaders like Jim Rafter (President,
Red flag warning issued for 19 northern Wisconsin counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 11 a.m.
It made perfect sense Saturday that Jason Gay, one of the most celebrated sports columnists in the country, would be a little starstruck in the presence of one of the winningest women’s hockey teams in NCAA history. Gay, the keynote
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) co-introduced the Ending Medicaid Discrimination Against the Most Vulnerable Act, to allow Medicaid to work best for those who need it most by: Stopping Obamacare’s discrimination of the most vulnerable by phasing out enhanced Federal
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) has put forward a budget motion that would increase funding for the Wisconsin grant program for students attending private colleges and universities in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Grant is an already existing program that
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, is encouraged by recent announcements concerning a new trade deal with the United Kingdom. “Edge appreciates the efforts of
MADISON— Yesterday, Senator Howard Marklein, Rep. Mark Born, and Joint Finance Committee Republicans struck child care funding from the state budget, putting thousands of child care centers at risk of closure. Wisconsin risks losing 87,000 child care slots for working
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is recognizing Affordable Housing Week (May 12-16) by travelling the state to host collaborative conversations on ways the department’s work regarding building codes could potentially lead to an increase in
WAUNAKEE – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) attended the “Day Without Child Care” advocacy event at the Waunakee Village Park. He released the following statement: “Wisconsin’s child care professionals are the backbone of our workforce. I will continue to uplift the importance of child care and early education because it
TOWN OF HIXTON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved shooting investigation in the Town of Hixton, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Monday, May 12, 2025. On the morning of Monday, May 12, officers with the Jackson
MADISON, Wis.– The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified two nominees eligible to be elected to the two open seats of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 28, 2025. Wisconsin ginseng growers have from May 12, 2025,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are condemning the Trump Administration’s proposed dissolution of a core agency responsible for addressing the opioid crisis and providing mental health support to Wisconsin families. Under President Trump’s restructuring plan and the White House Office of Management and Budget’s budget proposal, the S… Please
Eau Claire, Wis. — Democratic members of the Wisconsin State Legislature held a public listening session in Eau Claire on Saturday, May 10, where community members highlighted their support for Gov. Tony Evers’ budget and other popular policy priorities. Following the listening session, Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), Rep. Christian
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program to help survey for this endangered butterfly this summer in select counties throughout Wisconsin. The goal of this program is a partnership between the DNR and the public to document
On National Odometer Day, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds car buyers to verify vehicle mileage before they buy. Fraud through “odometer rollback,” changing the mileage shown on the vehicle’s odometer, is becoming more common. Last year, investigations by Wisconsin DMV’s Dealer and Agent
MMadison, WI – The Wisconsin Building Trades Council (WBTC) is highlighting a new study that shows the leading role that joint labor-management (union) apprenticeship programs take in addressing Wisconsin’s skilled labor shortage. The new report, published by the Midwest Economic Policy Institute and the Project for Middle Class Renewal, outlines how union-affiliated appre… Please log
MILWAUKEE, WI— The Milwaukee Press Club 2024 Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism competition winners were announced at Friday’s Gridiron Awards at The Pfister Hotel. “We had another strong contest year in terms of the number of entries,” said Maryann Lazarski, club president. “We’re pleased to honor the outstanding work of Wisconsin journalists.” Oshkosh native
As chaos reigns in Washington, the DLCC is bringing expertise from across the country to strategize and build Democrats’ foundation of power in the states WASHINGTON—Today, the DLCC announced the addition of seven new members to our Board of Directors, including Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer. Drawn from legislative
Red flag warning issued for 21 northern Wisconsin counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Monday, May 12, 2025 from noon to 9 p.m. for the following counties in northern Wisconsin: Ashland,
May 12, 2025 (Madison) – The nation’s leading small-business association, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), today announced Luke Bacher as their new State Director in Wisconsin. Bacher will be responsible for all aspects of the organization’s state advocacy, operations, political engagement, communications, and programming on behalf of NFIB’s thousands of
Older than Alcatraz, GBCI has been discussed by many during this session’s budget discussions. Gov. Evers included its closure in his budget proposal. Speaker Robin Vos said the time to replace the facility is now. And, local leaders like Jim Rafter (President, Village of Allouez), Sen. Jamie Wall, and Rep. David Steffen
Red flag warning issued for 19 northern Wisconsin counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the following counties in northern Wisconsin:
It made perfect sense Saturday that Jason Gay, one of the most celebrated sports columnists in the country, would be a little starstruck in the presence of one of the winningest women’s hockey teams in NCAA history. Gay, the keynote speaker for UW–Madison’s Spring 2025 Commencement at Camp Randall Stadium,
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) co-introduced the Ending Medicaid Discrimination Against the Most Vulnerable Act, to allow Medicaid to work best for those who need it most by: Stopping Obamacare’s discrimination of the most vulnerable by phasing out enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for able-bodied adults. Making it easier
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) has put forward a budget motion that would increase funding for the Wisconsin grant program for students attending private colleges and universities in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Grant is an already existing program that provides financial assistance to Wisconsin residents who wish to attend
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, is encouraged by recent announcements concerning a new trade deal with the United Kingdom. “Edge appreciates the efforts of the Trump administration toward beneficial negotiations for farmers through trade
MADISON— Yesterday, Senator Howard Marklein, Rep. Mark Born, and Joint Finance Committee Republicans struck child care funding from the state budget, putting thousands of child care centers at risk of closure. Wisconsin risks losing 87,000 child care slots for working families from Hayward to Hartford. This $480m budget allocation would
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is recognizing Affordable Housing Week (May 12-16) by travelling the state to host collaborative conversations on ways the department’s work regarding building codes could potentially lead to an increase in affordable housing development in Wisconsin. DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth will