UW-Stout has been gold-level certified by Family Friendly Workplaces, the Woodville-based organization’s highest distinction, which recognizes employers for their strong support of the needs of workers and their families and high level of family-related benefits. An award presentation was held on Aug. 12, at the university’s Memorial Student Center, with remarks by Family Friendly

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will co-sponsor the fourth annual Waterfowl Hunters Expo on Aug. 24 at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh. The event is a 1-day celebration of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting. The Waterfowl Expo’s one-of-a-kind experience will feature the 2024 Wisconsin Duck and

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, the Wisconsin American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) announced its endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the country, cited Cooke’s working-class background and proven commitment to Wisconsin working families.  “The Wisconsin

MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde today released a TV ad which is part of an approximately $2 million statewide TV and digital plan. The ad highlights the absentee leadership of the Biden-Harris administration and Senator Baldwin, which has led to chaos throughout the world. From millions of illegal immigrants — including known criminals and

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – and Johnson Financial Group are again partnering to host a contest to determine the ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.’ The popular competition highlights Wisconsin’s robust manufacturing industry, which contributes over $71 billion in total economic

Today, ahead of the Democratic National Convention, the Honorable Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, campaigned with Senator Tammy Baldwin for Vice President Harris, Governor Walz, and Democrats up and down the ballot at a canvass launch in Madison. They spoke to a Democratic coordinated campaign office packed with more

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Democrats released a new video calling out Eric Hovde for being a ‘walking conflict of interest,’ as Hovde ducks, dodges, and flat out refuses to answer questions about his finances and conflict of interest with his ownership of his $3.2 billion California bank. Click here to watch “Eric Hovde won’t say which

Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to JD Vance’s plans to visit Kenosha on Tuesday: “JD Vance is coming to town one week after Trump unveiled new plans to raise costs on working families by $3,900 per year, as experts warn

MADISON, WI –Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs brought greetings at Africa Fest 2024, the African Association of Madison’s 24th annual celebration of African culture, history, and heritage. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  It was a great honor to welcome community members and guests to this year’s Africa Fest, generously

To: Interested PartiesFrom: Quentin Fulks and Rob Flaherty, Deputy Campaign Managers for Harris-Walz 2024Subject: Harris-Walz Cements Advertising Presence Through Election Day With Initial $370M Investment Today, the Harris-Walz campaign is announcing that it will spend at least $370 million on digital and television advertising between Labor Day and Election Day. This weekend, our

Today, in Eau Claire, local leaders and community members held a press conference to highlight Vice President Harris’ efforts to lower costs for Wisconsin families by taking on Big Pharma and lowering prescription drug prices for everyday Wisconsinites. The press conference comes just a day after the White House’s announcement of

GRANTON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Tammy launched her “Rural Leaders for Tammy” coalition and wrapped up her rural Wisconsin tour to highlight the importance of our farmers, rural businesses and agribusinesses, and rural Wisconsinites’ voices this Election Day.“Wisconsin is a proud rural state known for its world-class agriculture

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District: “The Wisconsin AFL-CIO is proud to endorse Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. In Congress, Rebecca Cooke will support new organizing and strong unions so we

Government Accountability & Oversight, with representation from the Wisconsin Transparency Project, has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Administration alleging that DOA violated the Open Records Law.  GAO pursues and supports litigation that seeks to ensure that governmental entities at state, local, and federal levels comply with their sunshine and… Please log

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a le… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please

Two years ago, the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law, no thanks to Bryan Steil who voted against this landmark legislation.  The historic legislation has delivered for working families across the country by cutting costs, creating jobs, and investing in American manufacturing. The Inflation Reduction Act has: Saved families an average of $300 a year

Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin — Today, hundreds gathered in front of Wisconsin’s state capitol building and in downtown Milwaukee to call on Vice President Harris to pledge to halting all weapons for Israel and enacting a ceasefire. Thousands of voters in Milwaukee and Madison were among over 48,000 “uninstructed” ballots

CITY of FITCHBURG, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is continuing to investigate an officer involved death in the City of Fitchburg, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Monday, August 12, 2024. At approximately 8:00 a.m., Fitchburg police officers responded to a

MADISON, Wis. — Despite finally receiving the Republican nomination for Senate 12 years after first starting his political career, Eric Hovde kicked off the general election with a series of bad headlines, bizarre statements, embarrassing quotes from members of his own party, and inability to answer simple questions about his conflicts of

MADISON —Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde today released an ad in response to Sen. Baldwin’s desperate ploy to lie to the people of Wisconsin about her record on the southern border. Sen. Baldwin has been in Washington for 25 years and the crisis at the southern border has only gotten worse. WisGOP sent a press release drawing