Congressional Candidates for Wisconsin’s 3rd District Laura Benjamin and Emily Berge Unite in Call for Accountability at Pearl Street Brewery Event LA CROSSE, WIS. – Earlier today, Laura Benjamin and fellow Democratic candidate Emily Berge joined forces at a grassroots protest outside Pearl Street Brewery in La Crosse. The demonstration,

MADISON, Wis. – Recent flooding has caused widespread damage in Wisconsin. Consumers whose homes, vehicles, or other properties were damaged will likely seek out repair contractors, but they should practice caution while doing so. “Vulnerable consumers are often targeted by scammers. Property owners should stay alert about the possibility that

MADISON, WI – The first Missing Child Alert in Wisconsin, created by 2023 Wisconsin Act 272, also known as the Prince Act, was issued in early August of 2024. Today, the Department of Justice officially marked 1 year since the launch of the alert. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice is raising awareness about the importance of Wisconsin’s Missing Child Alerts as it marks more than one year since announcing these alerts, which broaden options for alerting the public to missing children.  “Too many Wisconsin families know what it’s like for

Fall sports report back to campus early, looking forward to successful seasons UW-Stout is gearing up for the start of the 2025-26 academic year and is already welcoming some student groups to campus. Blue Devil fall athletes are reporting to their sports camps, including more than 300 soccer, volleyball, cross

Waukesha, WI – August 14, 2025 – Waukesha County continues to work closely with municipal partners to monitor community needs and support recovery efforts following the historic flooding event. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated, coordinating with local governments, public safety agencies, and public works crews to ensure the

Hello, this is Senator Patrick Testin, and I am coming to you from the Capitol in Madison to talk about my bipartisan Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act, which was recently signed into law following more than a decade of various lawmakers trying to get it across the finish line.

Regional workforce in need of professional translators as the state’s Spanish-speaking population grows Green Bay, WI – Professional translators are in demand within the region to meet the needs of the Spanish-speaking population in Northeast Wisconsin. Recognizing this need, UW-Green Bay has launched a new English-to-Spanish Noncredit Certificate program including an American

After promising to protect Social Security, the Republican Trifecta has cut, gutted, and pushed a scheme to privatize this vital program A foundational cornerstone of America’s middle class, Social Security turns 90 today. For nearly a century, the program has been the ticket to financial security for millions of Americans

MILWAUKEE — A free, family-friendly outdoor music series in support of veterans will wrap up its fourth season on Thursday, Aug. 21, at Milwaukee’s lakefront.  “Music in the Garden” will be 6-8 p.m. at the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, featuring music from the band Inner Ally, which bills itself

His announcement will be held on Wednesday, August 20 th at 2:00pm and should last for no more than 10 minutes. The location of the announcement will be at Mitchell BOULEVARD Park (not to be confused with Mitchell Park) and the exact location of the announcement will be at the

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are releasing additional resources, guidance, and information for the community following extreme flooding and storms that occurred last weekend.  Milwaukee County officials remain in the recovery phase and continue assessing the full extent of flood-related

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,058,500 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to July 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for July 2025 showed Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked down to 3.1%, which is 1.1

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – Wisconsin’s cranberry growers are forecasting a 5.3-million-barrel harvest in 2025, according to the latest USDA National Agriculture Statistic Services (NASS) crop production report. If projections hold, Wisconsin will remain the largest cranberry producer in the world, expected to supply an estimated 65 percent of the nation’s

MADISON, Wis. — Did Rep. Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) get sign-off from state ethics regulators or other legal approval before paying himself thousands of dollars in campaign funds to help cover his housing costs? Based on a request made to his state legislative office by A Better Wisconsin Together under the state

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the National Committee to Protect Social Security and Medicare PAC endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District on the 90th anniversary of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act into law.  “Every senior in Western Wisconsin deserves the opportunity to retire

Milwaukee – (July 29, 2025) – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center’s inaugural Audaxity bike ride is uniting researchers, cancer patients and survivors, doctors, families, and the entire community in a bold mission to end cancer. Set for Sunday, August 17, 2025, at American Family Field, the event has already galvanized more than 800

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will award more than $6 million to local groups to protect and improve surface water. Interested and eligible organizations are encouraged to apply for a surface water grant. A pre-application must be submitted by Sept. 15 to compete

Madison—New data shows that transmission rates charged by American Transmission Company (ATC) have increased by 43% since 2019, far outpacing 27% CPI inflation. As these costs continue to climb, preserving and promoting competition is more important than ever to help control costs on utility bills. Most energy infrastructure projects and

Aug. 14, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Mayers, WisPolitics-State Affairs, mayers@wispolitics.com MADISON – An expert panel on Sept. 16 will examine how President Trump’s tariffs are affecting the Wisconsin economy. The moderated panel discussion will be part of a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson