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On National Odometer Day, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds car buyers to verify vehicle mileage before they buy. Fraud through “odometer rollback,” changing the mileage shown on the vehicle’s odometer, is becoming more
MMadison, WI – The Wisconsin Building Trades Council (WBTC) is highlighting a new study that shows the leading role that joint labor-management (union) apprenticeship programs take in addressing Wisconsin’s skilled labor shortage. The new report, published by the Midwest Economic Policy Institute and the Project
MILWAUKEE, WI— The Milwaukee Press Club 2024 Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism competition winners were announced at Friday’s Gridiron Awards at The Pfister Hotel. “We had another strong contest year in terms of the number of entries,” said Maryann Lazarski, club president. “We’re pleased
As chaos reigns in Washington, the DLCC is bringing expertise from across the country to strategize and build Democrats’ foundation of power in the states WASHINGTON—Today, the DLCC announced the addition of seven new members to our Board of Directors,
Red flag warning issued for 21 northern Wisconsin counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Monday, May 12, 2025 from noon to
May 12, 2025 (Madison) – The nation’s leading small-business association, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), today announced Luke Bacher as their new State Director in Wisconsin. Bacher will be responsible for all aspects of the organization’s state advocacy, operations, political
Older than Alcatraz, GBCI has been discussed by many during this session’s budget discussions. Gov. Evers included its closure in his budget proposal. Speaker Robin Vos said the time to replace the facility is now. And, local leaders like Jim Rafter (President,
Red flag warning issued for 19 northern Wisconsin counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 11 a.m.
It made perfect sense Saturday that Jason Gay, one of the most celebrated sports columnists in the country, would be a little starstruck in the presence of one of the winningest women’s hockey teams in NCAA history. Gay, the keynote
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) co-introduced the Ending Medicaid Discrimination Against the Most Vulnerable Act, to allow Medicaid to work best for those who need it most by: Stopping Obamacare’s discrimination of the most vulnerable by phasing out enhanced Federal
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) has put forward a budget motion that would increase funding for the Wisconsin grant program for students attending private colleges and universities in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Grant is an already existing program that
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, is encouraged by recent announcements concerning a new trade deal with the United Kingdom. “Edge appreciates the efforts of
MADISON— Yesterday, Senator Howard Marklein, Rep. Mark Born, and Joint Finance Committee Republicans struck child care funding from the state budget, putting thousands of child care centers at risk of closure. Wisconsin risks losing 87,000 child care slots for working
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is recognizing Affordable Housing Week (May 12-16) by travelling the state to host collaborative conversations on ways the department’s work regarding building codes could potentially lead to an increase in
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden is trying to have it both ways and hide the fact that the Republican budget blueprint he voted to advance will force harmful cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and more.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that he joined 14 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully bypassing critical environmental reviews that protect clean water, natural resources, and public health.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today wrapped up his statewide tour celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), during which he visited art and history museums, state parks and trails, and communities across the state. During the week-long celebration, Gov. Evers highlighted Wisconsin’s booming tourism economy and urged the Wisconsin S… Please
MADISON, Wis. — Republican State Senator Steve Nass, one of the longest tenured GOP representatives in the Wisconsin State Legislature, took petty partisan politics to a new low today by calling on his colleagues in the legislature to skip out on their jobs
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 28, 2025. Potato growers
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the proposed Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project in Iron County. Incidental take refers
On National Odometer Day, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds car buyers to verify vehicle mileage before they buy. Fraud through “odometer rollback,” changing the mileage shown on the vehicle’s odometer, is becoming more common. Last year, investigations by Wisconsin DMV’s Dealer and Agent
MMadison, WI – The Wisconsin Building Trades Council (WBTC) is highlighting a new study that shows the leading role that joint labor-management (union) apprenticeship programs take in addressing Wisconsin’s skilled labor shortage. The new report, published by the Midwest Economic Policy Institute and the Project for Middle Class Renewal, outlines how union-affiliated appre… Please log
MILWAUKEE, WI— The Milwaukee Press Club 2024 Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism competition winners were announced at Friday’s Gridiron Awards at The Pfister Hotel. “We had another strong contest year in terms of the number of entries,” said Maryann Lazarski, club president. “We’re pleased to honor the outstanding work of Wisconsin journalists.” Oshkosh native
As chaos reigns in Washington, the DLCC is bringing expertise from across the country to strategize and build Democrats’ foundation of power in the states WASHINGTON—Today, the DLCC announced the addition of seven new members to our Board of Directors, including Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer. Drawn from legislative
Red flag warning issued for 21 northern Wisconsin counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Monday, May 12, 2025 from noon to 9 p.m. for the following counties in northern Wisconsin: Ashland,
May 12, 2025 (Madison) – The nation’s leading small-business association, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), today announced Luke Bacher as their new State Director in Wisconsin. Bacher will be responsible for all aspects of the organization’s state advocacy, operations, political engagement, communications, and programming on behalf of NFIB’s thousands of
Older than Alcatraz, GBCI has been discussed by many during this session’s budget discussions. Gov. Evers included its closure in his budget proposal. Speaker Robin Vos said the time to replace the facility is now. And, local leaders like Jim Rafter (President, Village of Allouez), Sen. Jamie Wall, and Rep. David Steffen
Red flag warning issued for 19 northern Wisconsin counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the following counties in northern Wisconsin:
It made perfect sense Saturday that Jason Gay, one of the most celebrated sports columnists in the country, would be a little starstruck in the presence of one of the winningest women’s hockey teams in NCAA history. Gay, the keynote speaker for UW–Madison’s Spring 2025 Commencement at Camp Randall Stadium,
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) co-introduced the Ending Medicaid Discrimination Against the Most Vulnerable Act, to allow Medicaid to work best for those who need it most by: Stopping Obamacare’s discrimination of the most vulnerable by phasing out enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for able-bodied adults. Making it easier
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) has put forward a budget motion that would increase funding for the Wisconsin grant program for students attending private colleges and universities in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Grant is an already existing program that provides financial assistance to Wisconsin residents who wish to attend
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, is encouraged by recent announcements concerning a new trade deal with the United Kingdom. “Edge appreciates the efforts of the Trump administration toward beneficial negotiations for farmers through trade
MADISON— Yesterday, Senator Howard Marklein, Rep. Mark Born, and Joint Finance Committee Republicans struck child care funding from the state budget, putting thousands of child care centers at risk of closure. Wisconsin risks losing 87,000 child care slots for working families from Hayward to Hartford. This $480m budget allocation would
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is recognizing Affordable Housing Week (May 12-16) by travelling the state to host collaborative conversations on ways the department’s work regarding building codes could potentially lead to an increase in affordable housing development in Wisconsin. DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth will
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden is trying to have it both ways and hide the fact that the Republican budget blueprint he voted to advance will force harmful cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and more. While Van Orden continues to claim he opposes cuts to
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that he joined 14 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully bypassing critical environmental reviews that protect clean water, natural resources, and public health. “This Trump administration attempt to cut corners would put clean
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today wrapped up his statewide tour celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), during which he visited art and history museums, state parks and trails, and communities across the state. During the week-long celebration, Gov. Evers highlighted Wisconsin’s booming tourism economy and urged the Wisconsin S… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
MADISON, Wis. — Republican State Senator Steve Nass, one of the longest tenured GOP representatives in the Wisconsin State Legislature, took petty partisan politics to a new low today by calling on his colleagues in the legislature to skip out on their jobs and not pass a state budget this year. “Republicans in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 28, 2025. Potato growers have from May 12 through June 16, 2025, to vote
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the proposed Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project in Iron County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional removal, transportation or carrying away of an