MADISON, Wis – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) announced her reappointment of Commissioner Mark Thomsen to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Thomsen, a lawyer and partner at Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs, LLP, was first appointed by former Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca in 2016 and reappointed by Assembly Democratic

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for March 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary March 2024 unemployment rates

Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on April 23, 2024, Cornelius M. Jackson (age: 35) of Waukesha, Wisconsin, was sentenced to a term of 30 years’ imprisonment, followed by 10 years of supervised release, after being convicted of four counts of sex

April 24, 2024 — Today, Citizen Solutions, a national civic experiment that gives citizens the power to co-create solutions to divisive issues,comes to Wisconsin. Through May 31, people statewide are invited to visit www.citizensolutions.us/wi and weigh in on five consensus-based proposals that address some of the root causes of abortion and support women, children,

Biden for President Wisconsin Communications Director Brianna Johnson issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump announcing a trip to Wisconsin: “After spending the last few weeks dozing off and bragging about overturning Roe v. Wade, Donald Trump is visiting Waukesha next week in a desperate bid to do

Prairie du Sac, WI – Jerry Helmer, a seasoned business owner and dedicated conservative, proudly announces his candidacy for the 40th Assembly District of Wisconsin. With a wealth of experience and a commitment to upholding conservative values, Jerry aims to serve the people of this district with integrity and passion.

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) today officially announced the four winners of a grant that funds youth firefighter training. The Youth Volunteer Firefighter Training Program aims to boost recruitment in fire departments by introducing fire service careers to students across the state. The program

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today recognized three school counseling programs and their school counselors on receiving a national designation for showing extraordinary dedication to students and making an impact through their programs. This spring, the American School Counselor Association named 138 schools across the nation as

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced the bipartisan Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, legislation to combat the flow of deadly fentanyl into the United States, passed out of the Senate as part of the National Security Supplemental Package and now heads to the President’s

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today, as the state and country celebrate Earth Week, that the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) awarded $7.8 million from the Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP) to 28 projects that will expand access to clean energy and invest in the adoption of innovative technologies and processes. Since the program’s inception in 2017, the PSC has awarded $40 … Please log in to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will be conducting a full drawdown on two flowages at Navarino Wildlife Area: Hanson Flowage and 80 Acre Flowage. The drawdowns will begin this spring, and water levels will be lowered slowly until full drawdown is achieved in

Milwaukee – On May 1, WUWM 89.7 – Milwaukee’s NPR will release its first digital first product, a weekly podcast called “Swing State of the Union” (SSOTU). The podcast will be hosted by WUWM’s “Lake Effect” producer Joy Powers and production assistant Sam Woods. SSOTU is a 10-episode series that explores

MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee is launching the latest round of the Fresh Food Access Fund this week with new grants available to support healthy food initiatives in Milwaukee. The Fresh Food Access Fund will provide a total of $100,000 to support for-profit and not-for-profit efforts that increase the

WAUKESHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Theodore I. and Margaret Morey House in the National Register of Historic Places on April 3, 2024. The farm is located in a small neighborhood east of the University of Wisconsin – Waukesha. Theodore “Ted” Morey was raised

MARION, Wisc., April 24, 2024 – Today, in honor of Earth Day 2024, Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding 19 clean energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels and create jobs and new market opportunities for Wisconsin farmers, small business

Milwaukee, Wis. – A beautiful lawn can be both appealing and environmentally friendly, but it can take a lot of work and be a tricky project, and the best of circumstances can still be challenging; extended periods of extreme weather, dull lawnmower blades, bugs, pests, and heavy foot traffic can all lead

April 23, 2024 – Bristol, WI – Attorney Xavier Solis (R-Bristol) announced his candidacy for the office of Kenosha County District Attorney today.  A graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago Law School, Xavier has been dismayed at the poor record and thoughtless handling of crime in Kenosha County.  His opponent,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to send the National Security Supplemental bill to the President’s desk: “This bipartisan package delivers the resources we need to keep our families safe from threats at home and abroad. After months of delays, Democrats and

[Milwaukee, WI] – Students for a Democratic Society at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee will be holding a PICKET on campus on Wednesday, April 24, 2:30 pm at Mellencamp Hall, 2442 E Kenwood blvd to demand the release of Déjah Welsh’s transcripts. We demand justice for Déjah Welsh, a UW-Milwaukee

Ultra-Rich Should Pay to Save Social Security, Swing-State Voter Poll Shows The poll shows: Trump leads Biden 49% to 43% across the seven swing states being polled by Bloomberg News and Morning Consult. A majority of swing-state voters see worsening economic conditions in the coming months.  An overwhelming 77% of