MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia), co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, issued the following statement after announcing a public hearing on April 23, 2025 to discuss the contents of Reports 25-05 and 25-06, the recently released audits of “diversity, equity, and inclusion” activities

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the campaign to elect Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s competitive Third Congressional District announced that it holds a cash-on-hand advantage over incumbent Derrick Van Orden after just 20 days in the race. The Cooke campaign has a cash on hand of $960,407 and the Van Orden campaign has

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General (IG) Michael Horowitz highlighting the IG’s failure to respond to the senators’ previous requests about … Please

MADISON – Today, Representative Darrin Madison (D-Milwaukee), Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), and Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) celebrated Wisconsin’s natural environment by proposing a Green Amendment to Wisconsin’s State Constitution.  The amendment includes a declaration that: “The people, including future generations, have the right to a clean, safe, and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today the opening of applications for the latest round of funding from the Infrastructure Access, Restore Main Street, and Vacancy-to-Vitality competitive loan programs. All three programs were developed from the historic state funding signed into law by Gov.

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced five Wisconsin educators have been named finalists for a national award honoring mathematics and science teachers for their achievement in teaching the subjects. The 2025 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is considered the highest honor bestowed by the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of their new Wisconsin Fishing Finder, a comprehensive online fishing resource for anglers. There are lots of great places to fish in Wisconsin, including over 15,000 inland lakes, 42,000 miles of perennial streams and rivers, 1,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline a… Please log

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers to focus on the road ahead to keep Adopt-A-Highway volunteers safe. WisDOT initiated the Adopt-A-Highway program in 1991 to allow groups to volunteer and directly support the state’s anti-litter program. These volunteers routinely collect trash and recyclables along Wisconsin roads. “We are

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GREEN BAY, WI — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin held a “Hands Off Medicaid” roundtable in Green Bay, Wisconsin in conjunction with Protect Our Care Wisconsin to highlight how Medicaid is under attack like never before. Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans in Congress are working to cut Medicaid by nearly

CONTACT: media@platform-communications.com First poll following Wisconsin Supreme Court election shows economy a top issue for Wisconsinites living under divided government In the first statewide bipartisan poll after historic spending and turnout in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, voters show the economy is a top concern headed into the mid-term election, with

BELOIT – State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement reacting to the decisions of President Trump and his administration to willfully ignore a unanimous ruling from the United States Supreme Court in Noem v. Abrego Garcia which directed the Trump Administration to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was illegally deported

Madison, WI – Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), marked her second anniversary in office by launching a statewide tour during National School Library Month and delivering a record-breaking $70 million distribution from the Common School Fund to Wisconsin public schools.

Milwaukee, WI— “Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government,” and “Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom – and no such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech.”. – Benjamin Franklin  United States Constitution Bill Of Rights: Amendment I (1791):  (Congress

MADISON, WI – As Wisconsinites file their tax returns today, many big corporations and the wealthiest Americans are poised to strike it rich if Representatives Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden get their way. Last week, Congressional Republicans advanced a budget resolution that paves the way for $1.5 trillion in cuts in

Denounce committee Republicans for advancing 164, 165 MADISON, WI – Today, Assembly Bills 164 and 165 passed out of the Assembly Committee on Public Benefit Reform on 4-2 party-line votes. Ranking member Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) and Rep. Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) voted against both bills, which would add onerous

Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Director Missy Zombor proposed a resolution requiring MPS administration to consult with the Office of the Milwaukee City Attorney to explore legal options available to the district to “hold lead paint companies accountable” for lead-paint remediation costs in school buildings. Lead-Safe Schools MKE (LSS-MKE)

MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Manohar Singh, interim president of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn., has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. He is its 12th leader.   The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today unanimously approved Singh’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Singh