MADISON — In his latest effort relating to the state’s workforce, Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #211 creating the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence. The move comes as Gov. Evers announced earlier this month he is calling a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to take up his comprehensive

MADISON – The Democratic members of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee), State Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), and State Representative Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement after the committee voted along party lines to audit the state crime laboratories: “Once

MADISON, Wis. -Today Rep. Clinton Anderson along with Rep. Jimmy Anderson and Senator Mark Spreitzer released a bill, LRB-3732, to expand options for identification when picking up a prescription from a pharmacy. This bill allows the use of a foreign issued identification card or document to be used to pick

Washington D.C – Today, Americans for Contraception Education Fund launched a new campaign in Wisconsin emphasizing why passing The “Right to Contraception Act” into law is essential. The ads  –  which include videos, audio ads, and other forms of digital media – advocate for the right to contraception and freedom

Here is a Wisconsin Democracy Campaign commentary on the Wisconsin Republicans’ proposal to eliminate work permits for 14 and 15 year old children. While Republicans argue that this change will promote economic growth and foster early responsibility, a closer look reveals potential drawbacks. This bill aims to exploit childhood and

In early April of this year, the Mississippi River began rising after a deep snowpack across its headwaters rapidly melted. According to the National Weather Service, areas along the northern tributaries of the river went from more than 20-inches of snowpack on April 1 to just a trace by mid-month.

MADISON, Wis. — This week, extremist GOP politicians will descend upon Milwaukee for the presidential debate on August 23. In response, nearly a dozen organizations across Wisconsin have released a joint statement emphasizing that the harmful and reckless actions and rhetoric espoused by these right-wing politicians has no place here –

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, just a month out from his special session call of the Wisconsin State Legislature, is continuing to urge the Legislature to address the looming child care industry fiscal cliff and pass a comprehensive plan to address the state’s chronic workforce challenges. Gov. Evers is continuing a

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will co-sponsor the third annual Waterfowl Hunters Expo, a one-day celebration of everything waterfowl, on Aug. 26 at the Sunny View Expo Center in Oshkosh. This outdoor, family- and dog-friendly Expo will allow hunters to engage with the latest experts and

MADISON, WI – In response to to Senator Dan Knodl’s announcement of a hearing to re-litigate the 2020 election, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard released the following statement:  “Donald Trump may not be with us in Wisconsin tomorrow, but it’s very apparent that Senator Knodl is still content doing his

JANESVILLE, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil announced he is seeking nominations for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2023 Veteran of the Year Award. The Veteran of the Year Award is an opportunity to recognize a veteran’s exceptional service and contributions in the First District. “It’s my honor to recognize a veteran each

MADISON – The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) Senator Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement prior to today’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee hearing: “We’re seeing a trend of departments failing to provide proper checks and oversight while administering state programs. In the

In early April of this year, the Mississippi River began rising after a deep snowpack across its headwaters rapidly melted. According to the National Weather Service, areas along the northern tributaries of the river went from more than 20-inches of snowpack on April 1 to just a trace by mid-month.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) released the following statement: “It is with the most profound sense of grief and joy that Sara Jane and I announce the passing of our oldest daughter, Sydney Marie (Van Orden) Martenis after a year of battling a very aggressive form of

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 us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working families all want good-paying jobs, affordable healthcare, and the same

Madison, WI – It’s been said that Wisconsin has two seasons: winter and construction. Sadly, our revered UW System appears to be in the midst of a third, most unwelcome season – one of deconstruction. While you may not see any orange barrels or caution tape in front of Bascom Hill,

Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is announcing its first state-specific ad in Wisconsin ahead of the first Republican debate. As Republicans head to the debate stage to spotlight their out of touch and extreme views, President Biden’s reelection campaign is focused on highlighting how his agenda is creating good-paying jobs right in

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #210 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Aug. 23, 2023, in honor of U.S. Army Corporal Donald L. DuPont, who lost his life in the Korean War and whose

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss improvements on WIS 73 from WIS 19 to Village of Marshall north limits in Marshall, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 29, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Marshall Elementary School,

OSHKOSH, Wis. — Visitors and enthusiasts at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) annual AirVenture last month were able to witness elements of the Wisconsin National Guard flex their muscle during a capabilities demonstration, complete with narration and pyrotechnics. Aircraft including the F-35 Lightning II, the KC-135 Stratotanker and the UH-60