Washington, D.C. –  A new report from the Center for American Progress finds that in Wisconsin, the percentage of gun violence homicides plummeted by 16.6% in the first eight months of 2024 compared to 2023. The report shows that in the 300 most populated U.S. cities, year-to-date (YTD) gun violence homicides are

Madison — Today, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced its decision to advance the permitting process for the Line 5 relocation project.  In response, Wisconsin Building Trades Council Executive Director Emily Pritzkow issued the following statement: “We commend the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for moving forward with the permitting

Madison, Wis – The Wisconsin Teamsters Joint Council today applauded the long-awaited decision by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to issue the necessary state permits to move forward with the construction of the Line 5 relocation project in Northwestern Wisconsin. “After four years of thorough and careful analysis, these

MADISON, WI – After over 4 years of review, today, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued the permits under their purview for the Line 5 segment relocation project in Northwest Wisconsin.  In response Terry McGowan, President and Business Manager for Wisconsin’s Operating Engineers Local 139 issued the following statement: “On

MADISON, WI – Following an extensive period of review and multiple public comment opportunities, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued permits on Friday needed to move forward with the Line 5 segment relocation project in Bayfield, Ashland and Iron Counties. In response Robb Kahl, Executive Director of the Construction

Madison, Wis – The Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association was pleased to see the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced today the issuance of the permits needed to move forward with the construction of the Line 5 relocation project in Bayfield, Ashland and Iron Counties. The project will employ 700 union

MADISON –Rep. Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) released the following statement after 6 years of service to the Coulee region. “It has been truly an honor to serve as the State Representative for the 96th Assembly district for these past six years. I would like to thank the residents of Crawford, Monroe and Vernon

CHIPPEWA FALLS — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today proposed an additional $60 million to expand career and technical education programs throughout the state, helping prepare students for success in work, community, and life. She made the announcement during a visit to Chippewa Falls Senior High School, in which she toured the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #243 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Nov. 16, 2024, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. Fred Kessler, who passed away on Tues., Nov. 12, 2024, at the

Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) supports Wednesday’s official continuation of tenant’s Right to Counsel and Eviction Free MKE programming.  County Executive David Crowley’s initial decision to end Right to Counsel by excluding it from the 2025 county budget would have been a tremendous loss for tenants seeking aid at

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is actively recruiting for the Spring 2025 elections.  Have you ever considered taking that next step into politics? Do you look around at your local elected officials and wish that they were just a little more libertarian? If so, then the LPWI is the

(MILWAUKEE, WI) — Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the passing of former Wisconsin State Assembly Representative Fred Kessler: It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of former Wisconsin state legislator, judge and friend Fred Kessler. In each of the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in recognition of Veterans Day this week, celebrated Wisconsin’s 300,000 veterans and their families and honored the holiday with a video message thanking them for their service and sacrifice and reaffirming his commitment to supporting veterans and their loved ones. Gov. Evers also proclaimed

MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy today issued a strong critique of Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) following the release of the 2023 Annual Report from the DOJ’s Division of Forensic Sciences that shows processing times at the state crime lab

Contact:  Riley Vetterkind, riley.vetterkind@wi.gov MADISON – All 72 of Wisconsin’s counties have posted their complete, unofficial results on their websites and now election officials at the municipal, county, and state levels are conducting the certification process, a weeks-long review stage that will ultimately result in the final, official results of the

MADISON, WI — Today the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) issued permits that Canadian oil giant Enbridge, Inc. needs to build an oil pipeline across some of our state’s most treasured natural areas. The proposed route, which crosses 186 northern Wisconsin waterways and hundreds of acres of wetlands, is

Madison, WI – Despite overwhelming public opposition, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today approved permits for Canadian oil giant Enbridge to reroute its Line 5 pipeline around and upstream of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation, where it has operated in illegal trespass for over a decade.

Madison, WI—Today, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) granted Canadian oil giant Enbridge Energy permits for its controversial plan to construct a new segment of its Line 5 oil pipeline in northern Wisconsin.   The 70-year-old pipeline currently cuts across the heart of the Bad River Reservation, where it has

MADISON, Wis. – After careful consideration of applicable state laws, all input received and the administrative record, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced its decision to issue an individual wetland and waterway permit with conditions and convey coverage under the department’s Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) General Perm… Please log

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