The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has received a grant for community outreach and education from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC), Department of Defense. This grant has funded the Madison F35 Community Connection project which aims to build a stronger relationship between the Madison community and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it will host a public hearing on an emergency and proposed permanent rule to establish fish refuges in Milwaukee, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties. This proposed rule would also establish a statewide mechanism for implementing temporary fish refuges. Fish refuges

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation’s housing shortage pushes home prices and rents to historic levels, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a bill that would crack down on wealthy investors who purchase many homes and provide tens of billions of dollars to help create millions of new homes for low-income

MADISON – Today, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 159 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “IBEW Local 159 stands proudly in solidarity with Senator Melissa Agard in her bid to be the next Dane County Executive,” said Mike Killian, IBEW

MADISON, Wis. — Last month, the 115th Fighter Wing installed 18 permanent monitoring wells as part of mobilization II, the second step in the remedial investigation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at Truax Field. The wells are part of 55 proposed permanent monitoring wells installed with a sonic drilling

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers previously announced that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds of Pierce County. The governor announced today he is extending the application deadline. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2024. The appointment will fill the vacancy being

STEVENS POINT, Wis— Katrina Shankland today announced she’s earned the endorsement of State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. State Senator Jeff Smith represents Eau Claire and portions of eight counties in the 3rd Congressional District. He joins forces with State Rep. Jodi Emerson

Erik Olsen says: “On Tuesday, February 6, 5-8 P.M., the Erik Olsen for U.S. Congress Campaign will hold a large event at Doubledays in Cottage Grove. Address is 4586 Baxter Road.” The featured speaker is expected U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde. Other speakers include: Andrew McKinney for Dane County Board, district 36 Tom

Biden Faces Blame for Border Crisis, Swing-State Voter Poll Shows Trump Risks Losing More Than Half of Swing-State Voters If Found Guilty (WASHINGTON, DC) January 31, 2024 – Six in 10 swing-state voters blame Biden for the increase in migrants crossing the US-Mexico border, twice as many as hold former president

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden not only headlined the grand opening of an NRCC battleground station in La Crosse on Saturday, but he also announced his intention to run for reelection in the Third Congressional District. During his speech to more than 100

MADISON – Today, legislative Democrats introduced a Local Journalism Package consisting of three bills: a Local Journalism Fellowship Program, a Newspaper Tax Credit, and a Wisconsin Civic Information Consortium. The bills’ authors, Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), and Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), released the following statement:&… Please

MADISON, Wis – Today, Governor Tony Evers continued to do the right thing and vetoed another set of gerrymandered maps proposed by Legislative Republicans. Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement: “Republicans are the least credible people in the state when it comes to redistricting and they have never

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The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has responded to a new effort to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional maps, six months before an election. The case is brought by Marc Elias, a notorious left-wing attorney who pursues political objectives through legal action. WILL has also filed a joint request

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the rescheduled 38th annual Bald Eagle Watching Days happening on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Sauk Prairie. All Bald Eagle Watching Days events are free and open to the public. Bald eagle lovers can watch eagles soar above

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, January 30, 2024 CONTACT: press@tammybaldwin.com Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all

For Immediate Release: January 30th, 2024Contact: info@press-melissaagard.com Download this release MADISON – Today, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 965 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “Senator Agard has consistently proven to be an advocate for workers’ rights, never hesitating to be the

MADISON, Wis. – It takes some brass to criticize your colleagues for something you created.  Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed his own legislative maps under the pretense of Republican gerrymandering. From The Center Square:“As expected, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed the political maps that he mostly drew. “Evers on Tuesday said he

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: January 30, 2024Contact: Emily Duernberger, (608) 266-9170 MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard introduced legislation that would create a grant program for establishing recovery residences with Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon). State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Everyone in their lives knows someone who has

(Madison) – A bill authored by Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) and Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) to close a glaring loophole in Wisconsin Campaign Finance Laws, was passed today by an 8-0 vote in the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections. AB599 would prohibit a foreign national from making a