MADISON – As teens prepare to enter the workforce for the summer months, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has planned a “Welcome to the Workforce” outreach initiative in April and May aimed at students, parents and employers. This effort to educate students, parents and employers on their rights and

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MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tammy Baldwin released the following statement in reaction to Donald Trump’s new video on abortion, in which he said he is “proudly the person responsible” for the Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade which immediately implemented Wisconsin’s 1849 total abortion ban. Tammy Baldwin’s opponent in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Kenosha is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the city. Activities related

Wisconsin has 1.4 million acres of public land available for hunting and recreation, including  some of the best waterfowl habitat in the country. But there are many parts of our public lands  that are unproductive and need significant restoration work.   To help that effort, in 2023 the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association

Airmen from New Lisbon, Milwaukee, Caledonia, Suring and Oostburg have been recognized as the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2023. Staff Sgt. Boaz Rodriguez, a vehicle maintainer with the 128th Air Control Squadron, is the Airman of the Year. Tech Sgt. Charles Call, an air

This morning Rick Banks formally announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent the 11th District.  The seat will be open following the decision of Representative Dora Drake to run for State Senate. Rick is the son of working class parents, his mother having worked as a housekeeper

Plover – Bob Pahmeier, a devoted public servant, Army veteran, and longtime resident of Central Wisconsin, announces his candidacy for the Wisconsin’s 71st State Assembly District. With a deep commitment to fostering supportive relationships and decades of experience in public service, military leadership, and federal law enforcement, Pahmeier brings a

National party politics comes virtually to Wisconsin on Monday, April 8th . Lars Mapstead, a Libertarian candidate for President, will hold an online meet and greet, in cooperation with the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. The meet and greet, which starts on Zoom at 7PM (CDT), and open for the public and

Hales Corners, WI – Community leader LuAnn Bird is running for Wisconsin’s 61st Assembly District to  continue her work bringing people together to solve problems for her neighbors. Bird launches her  campaign with endorsements from Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Motherhood for Good,  State Representative Robyn Vining, Whitnall Resident

Under updated Wisconsin maps, Sarah Harrison is now running to represent State Assembly District 15. AD15 includes Pewaukee, Town of Brookfield, about half of the City of Brookfield, and part of Waukesha. Sarah understands the importance of a strong Wisconsin economy, and is determined to work hard to deliver value

SAUK CITY, WI – Today, flanked by state and local leaders, rural mental healthcare provider, Sarah Keyeski, announced her candidacy for the 14th Senate District, a Democratic-leaning district that spans from Richland to Columbia Counties.  “Rural Wisconsin and the 14th District is longing for a champion in Madison,” said Sarah Keyeski. “And

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and County Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public input to prepare for the 2024 deer season. Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council that meets annually to provide input and recommendations to the DNR on deer management in

Yesterday the Governor signed SB 668, which directs the Department of Financial Institutions  (DFI) to find the best ABLE account option for Wisconsin residents, either by joining a  collaboration of states operating an ABLE program or establishing a Wisconsin program.  “This new law will finally move Wisconsin forward,” said Beth

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and 37 of their colleagues sent a letter to President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken asking them to withhold pending offensive weapons transfers to Israel after seven humanitarian aid workers from World Central Kitchen,

MADISON, Wis. – This was a very good week to be a Republican in Wisconsin. For starters, the April 2 Election was a historic success for the Republican Party of Wisconsin and conservative candidates across the state. Both constitutional amendment questions on the ballot were easily passed by Wisconsin voters. Zuckerbucks

MADISON, Wis – Today, Senator Julian Bradley (R-Franklin), Chairman of the Senate Utilities & Technology Committee, released the following statement after U.S. Senate Republicans released a report on the Biden Administration’s disastrous climate change regulations set to be finalized including an Electric Vehicle (EV) mandate: “The Biden Administration is putting radical climate

MADISON, WI – Governor Evers recently vetoed a number of bills that will leave Wisconsinites worse off. After last week’s veto of a $3 billion tax cut, this week, the governor vetoed legislation to allow nurse practitioners to practice independently and expand access to affordable healthcare. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak

CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org Steil and Van Orden have supported billions in tax giveaways for the wealthiest Americans and big corporations, while pushing cuts to programs that support working families MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of Tax Day next week, Opportunity Wisconsin has launched new billboards highlighting Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van

As warmer spring weather approaches, there’s a great chance recreators across the state will come across baby wild animals while out enjoying nature.  Knowing what to do (and what not to do) if you find a baby wild animal can make all the difference to protect its health and keep