MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced updates to its Farmland Preservation Program due to Governor Tony Evers signing 2023 Wisconsin Act 42 in December. This legislation makes the following updates to the Farmland Preservation Program: Decreases the minimum term of a farmland preservation

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will award $4 million to local governments, tribal governments and nonprofit organizations through a competitive Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grants program. The program will support projects that positively impact trees and people within disadvantaged communities* in Wisconsin.

After nearly a century of production, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is looking closely at how new technology and processes can build on the tradition of Wisconsin’s Official State Highway Map. Through the use of geographic information system (GIS) data, the map will better show current infrastructure to help

MADISON, Wis. – Tax-related identity theft involves the theft and misuse of your Social Security number (SSN). It generally happens in one of two ways: someone uses your SSN to get a job and their employer reports that person’s income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as if it were

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the four biggest inhaler companies to stop unfairly locking out generics from the market and driving up the cost of inhalers for Americans. Specifically, in letters to AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), and Teva, Senator Baldwin called on the companies to

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a motion to intervene in defense of Act 10—a monumental collective bargaining reform that impacts the freedom and compelled political participation of our client, a public-school employee. The Quotes: Lucas Vebber, WILL Deputy Counsel, stated, “Not only has Act 10

Wisconsin, 1/28/2024 – In response to the recent closure of two hospitals in western Wisconsin, Wisconsin People’s Party (WPP) Vice President John Lemberger addresses the underlying reasons and calls for the urgent nationalization of healthcare in America. Lemberger highlights the alarming trend of rural hospital closures, which have been on the

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after Iranian proxies killed three U.S. servicemembers and injured 25 more. “Iranian proxies killed three American service members and injured over two dozen more today in yet another attack on US military bases in the Middle East. President Biden’s refusal

Milwaukee, WI – This upcoming Sunday, January 28th from 3-4:30pm, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee (MAC) will host a teach-in at Cactus Club (2496 S Wentworth Ave) on the ties between war propaganda here in the U.S. and how the Astronautics Corporation of America is responsible for dealing in genocide, from

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WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.) and 17 of their Senate GOP colleagues in sending a follow-up letter to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William J. Burns, reiterating previous information requests regarding whistleblower allegations disclosed by the House

MADISON-  Regarding PPWI Staff’s intent to organize a union, the Democrats listed below state that: “Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) is one of the most important and respected health care organizations in our state. It provides a spectrum of essential patient services, education, and advocacy, serving people from all walks of

EAU CLAIRE – Workers and other community members affected by recent healthcare industry announcements in the Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley, and surrounding regions can look to the support of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the rapid response services of the West Central Works Workforce Development Board to

Though 2024 has just begun, Republicans in state legislatures across the country have wasted no time in passing dangerous laws that undermine fundamental freedoms. Only a few weeks into their legislative sessions, GOP lawmakers in the states have launched assaults on abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights, gun safety, and democracy– putting everything on

Janesville, WI (January 26, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) this week hosted three listening sessions with more than 200 constituents in attendance. Rep. Steil spent time in Beloit, Racine, and Kenosha Counties to hear about the issues affecting families and communities, including increasing border security, protecting Social Security and

MADISON – The individual income tax filing season begins on Monday, January 29, 2024, and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is ready to help taxpayers with their tax preparation and filing needs. What’s new! New this filing season is DOR’s WisTax electronic filing system, which is available for free to qualifying taxpayers

As Donald Trump continues to boast about his role in overturning the landmark decision of Roe v. Wade, the 51st anniversary this week highlighted his relentless assaults on reproductive rights and extreme plans to pass a national abortion ban in stark contrast with President Biden and Vice President Harris’ fierce commitment

“If you don’t like the weather in Wisconsin, just wait 15 minutes.” Wisconsinites know our weather can be fickle, and this winter has been no exception. After two weeks of bone-chilling lows and heavy snowfall in some areas, temperatures as high as 50 degrees are on the horizon. That means

MADISON, Wis – Senator Taylor will be resigning from the Wisconsin State Senate effective later today. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein recently sent a letter to Senate Leader Devin LeMahieu notifying him of her nominations to impacted committees. Senator Hesselbein’s nomination letter can be viewed here. … Please log in to access subscriber

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Secretary Janet Yellen’s event in Milwaukee, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “From her ‘transitory inflation’ debacle to declining wages for working families, Janet Yellen is the last person Wisconsinites want to hear from about the economy. Voters are