Acuity announced that S&P Global Ratings (S&P) reaffirmed the insurer’s A+ credit rating. In its reaffirmation, S&P noted Acuity’s combination of a very strong business risk profile and financial risk profile. In particular, S&P highlighted that robust capital is Acuity’s key rating strength, with the company’s strong balance sheet reflecting

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) announced a new 2% Rate Cap bill to cap residential energy bills in Wisconsin at 2% of household income, a tool to directly address the spiraling costs of energy for households in Wisconsin. The bill would lower energy rates and monthly budgets

WAUSAU, WI– Today, retired radiologist and active member of her community, Gillian Battino, announced her campaign for Wisconsin’s 29th State Senate District. For more than 20 years, Gillian and her husband have lived and worked in Central Wisconsin, and raised their kids there. Gillian holds deep respect for her friends and

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the release of 2025 district and school report cards using a lenient formula, resulting in no Wisconsin school districts being rated 1 star. The new report card formula forces parents to play a guessing game about

Madison, WI – Today, two bills authored by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) were recommended for passage by the Assembly Committee on Education. Assembly Bill 51 would require the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) to adhere to the state’s open records and public meetings laws. The law was inspired by numerous

Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is hosting an upcoming “Beer with Scott” on Thursday, November 20th from 6-7 P.M. at the Foxx View Lanes located at 2440 W Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189. The event will be BYOB (Buy Your Own Beer).  Constituents of the 82nd interested in conversing with Rep. Allen about

MADISON, WI – Tax filing season may be several months away, but AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites in cities across Wisconsin are already seeking volunteers who want to serve their communities by providing free tax-filing help to those who need it most. Volunteers are needed to provide tax preparation and filing services,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the fall 2025 Drug Take Back collection. Wisconsin collected 53,498 lbs. of unwanted medications this spring. “Wisconsin’s continued success with Drug Take Back is really

Madison, WI—With millions of veterans facing food cuts and homelessness in winter, carpenter and small business owner Brett Hulsey called on Congress to finish the job and their Constitutional duty to “Pay Debts” to veterans, workers and vital programs. “My top goals are to end homelessness and hunger by 2030,

MADISON, Wis. – As the holiday season approaches, the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program can help consumers choose products for meals or gifts that support local Wisconsin businesses. The red and yellow SSfW logo is a quick, reliable way to identify genuine Wisconsin products. The program’s nearly 500 member companies offer

MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin weighs 47 new data-center proposals, questions about power supply, infrastructure and local economic impact will take center stage at the Tech Council luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 25, in Madison. Panelists will address the significant energy consumption tied to modern search technology, the economic value data centers may

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today announced the 2025 recipients of the Vets Ready Employer Initiative, commending businesses across Wisconsin that provide support to veterans and their families, increase veteran hiring rates, and boost the Wisconsin workforce. A record 25 businesses from across the state were awarded the

November is the month many Wisconsinites enjoy holidays and traditions, including hunting season. While hunting can be a fun activity for many families and boost well-being, if it involves a firearm, safe storage is vital to prevent injuries including self-harm by kids. The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH)

WAUKESHA, WI — Today, Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day, recognizing the service and sacrifice of Wisconsin’s veterans and their families: “Today and every day, we honor the men and women who’ve served our country and the families who’ve stood beside them. As

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released the 2024-25 school and district accountability report cards. Produced annually as required by state law, the report cards evaluate schools and districts across four priority areas: Achievement, Growth, Target Group Outcomes, and On-Track to Graduation. Each school or district receives an overall

Menomonie, Wis. – Cadets in the Army and Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps develop the leadership, managerial, organizational and effective communication skills needed to succeed. University of Wisconsin-Stout offers both Army and Air Force ROTC opportunities, in which students earn their college degrees while completing classes and training during the

Milwaukee, Wis. – First it was Jessica, then Evelyn, and now, it’s Nancy. Scammers are at it again, posing as representatives from loan processing or debt collections companies to trick consumers into sharing personal information, first using the name Jessica, then Evelyn from “Lending Union’s west coast branch” (Lending Union is NOT

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon demanding that she immediately release federal Impact Aid payments for 20 school districts across Wisconsin that serve over 21,000 Wisconsin kids. Schools were supposed to receive the first round of payments in October for

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) forced a Senate vote to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits for one year. Senate Republicans voted to stop Baldwin’s effort to add her amendment that would have extended the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits to the

Eau Claire, WI — City Council President and Congressional candidate Emily Berge released the following statement regarding a deal to fund the federal government while failing to lower health care costs. “Any deal that fails to make health care more affordable fails to hear and address the needs of the