WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of the January 6th attack on the Capitol and the certification of the Electoral College for the 2024 Presidential election. “It’s been four years since the chants of ‘Hang Mike Pence’ echoed through the Capitol, but

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued

MADISON–Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) will be sworn in and begin her fourth term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 13th Assembly District, a redrawn district that now includes Elm Grove, and parts of Wauwatosa and Brookfield. Rep. Vining has spent the last six years in the legislature focused

[Milwaukee, WI] – Kinser Consulting and OpenLiteracy are thrilled to announce the renaming of their Wisconsin Reads initiative to 95 Wisconsin. This name reflects our steadfast belief that 95% of children can learn to read proficiently with access to excellent, evidence-based instruction. The change was inspired by our desire to

Radon, a colorless, odorless gas, can seep into homes through their foundation and be deadly at high levels. In Wisconsin, 1 in 10 homes has elevated levels. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and approximately 962 Wisconsinites have radon-induced lung cancer. Fortunately, radon is easy to test

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today that the application period for a planning grant for developing new recovery high schools is open through the end of the month. The Recovery High Schools Planning Grant, established under 2023 Wisconsin Act 72, will provide up to four planning

MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to award $23.2 million for 30 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). The 30 Infrastructure Grants being announced today

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the annual Bald Eagle Watching Days happening on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in Sauk Prairie. All Bald Eagle Watching Days events are free and open to the public. Bald eagle lovers can watch eagles soar above the

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WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In just one month, Brad Schimel received 12,000 nominating petition signatures in support of his campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court – six times the amount required and collected from every corner of the state. Schimel is the only candidate running a 72-county-wide campaign dedicated to serving all of Wisconsin and

Madison… A coalition with a focus on protecting Wisconsin’s lakes from the impact of wake-enhanced boating that formed less than 5 months ago, is now the largest of its kind in Wisconsin’s history. The effort, which began with 5 groups, has expanded to 60 Wisconsin-based groups from all over the

Contact: info@wi-reads.org In mid December, Ms. Brittany Kinser announced her candidacy for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. At the time, various communication outlets reported that Ms. Kinser was the co-founder of Wisconsin Reads, a nonprofit group that advocates for evidence-based reading instruction. Ms. Kinser has been using the name Wisconsin Reads

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Governor announces budget proposal will require the Legislature to allow the people of Wisconsin to put binding referenda, constitutional amendments on the ballot New effort aims to ensure Wisconsinites have the same power as the Legislature to propose new state laws, amend constitution through ballot initiatives MADISON — Gov.

Contact: contact@underlyforwi.com MADISON, WI – Wisconsin State Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer today announced her endorsement of State Superintendent Jill Underly for re-election. “I am proud to support Jill Underly as our State Superintendent of Public Instruction,” said State Representative Neubauer. “She has demonstrated her unwavering dedication to improving public education

Republicans in Congress Want to Slash Health Care to Fund Tax Breaks for the Wealthiest Americans Washington D.C. — House Republicans are preparing for a retreat this weekend to discuss a reconciliation bill that pushes their extreme priorities, including ripping away health care from millions of Americans. Trump and MAGA

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after being sworn in to the 119th Congress. “It’s an honor to serve the people of Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. There is important work ahead to restore a strong America, and now is the time to advance an America First agenda

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #252 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Jan. 6, 2025, in honor of former Wisconsin State Sen. George Petak, who passed away on Tues., Dec. 24, 2024, at the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #251 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Jan. 4, 2025, in honor of former Wisconsin State Sen. Tim Cullen, who passed away on Mon., Dec. 23, 2024, at the

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after being sworn in to the 119th Congress.  “It’s time to get our country back on track. I am committed to bringing down the cost of living, working to help get government spending under control, supporting our veterans and their families,

MADISON, Wis. — Despite Derrick Van Orden’s desperate plea for his fellow Republicans to “get on the boat and start rowing”, Van Orden and the House GOP started the day by getting the boat stuck up a creek without a paddle. Only after holding the vote open for nearly an hour was Van