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MADISON – A bill authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) passed the State Assembly today. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) administers the Transitional Jobs and Transform Milwaukee Jobs programs to individuals looking to transition into the workforce.
WISCONSIN – The right to vote absentee has been protected by a judge in Dane County, WIsconsin. The former city clerk of Madison Maribeth Witzel-Behl argued to the court that the negligence lawsuit lodged against her for failing to count 193 ballots in
WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) announced today that he will begin accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. “My top priority as Congressman for Wisconsin’s 8th District is to make life
“It is good to see that Joel Brennan, a late starter in the race, has a sound [plan] for defending democracy at a point when Donald Trump’s authoritarian overreach demands smart and effective responses.” “The prospect that Trump will target
“This agenda and what we are seeing from the Trump administration is every bit as much Trump’s as Tom Tiffany’s, and we need to do what we can here in Wisconsin to deliver a resounding rejection of it this year.”
MADISON – Today, Chairwoman Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 22nd Annual State of the Tribes address before a joint convention of the State Legislature. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement. “Every year,
Madison, Wis. – Today, Chairwoman of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Nicole Boyd delivered the 22nd annual State of the Tribes Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Following the conclusion of the ceremony, Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) released
Certificate courses in areas such as manufacturing, cybersecurity will train hundreds of workers over the next four years Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 10, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout will work closely with Wisconsin businesses to ensure a
Mayor Cavalier Johnson has named Karin Tyler to lead the Department of Community Wellness and Safety where she will oversee the work to build public safety and advance violence prevention in Milwaukee. The Mayor submitted Tyler’s name for Common Council
GREEN BAY, Wis. —Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk, appreciates the United States’ signing of recent trade agreements with El Salvador, Guatemala and Argentina. The reciprocal trade agreements with El
MADISON – Today, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) introduced LRB-5091, a bill that would crack down on firearm dealers to address ongoing gun trafficking in Wisconsin. The legislation was introduced alongside Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay), Senator LaTonya Johnson
MILWAUKEE – In response to the Trump administration denying Wisconsin’s request for federal assistance to repair public infrastructure after last summer’s historic flooding, County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement: “The Trump administration’s decision to deny Wisconsin federal disaster relief —
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Katie Britt (R-AL) led their colleagues in introducing the Fighting Trade Cheats Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. trade law enforcement and empower American manufacturers to take action against bad actors that engage
RHINELANDER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds fish enthusiasts of the fisheries management meeting set to occur online and in person at the DNR’s Rhinelander and Spooner service centers on Thursday, Feb. 12. Join DNR staff at
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – On Safer Internet Day 2026, Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is raising awareness of some of the dangers kids currently face online and resources available for
Maria Lazar is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court with a record that shows she is unfit for Wisconsin’s highest court. Throughout her career Lazar has repeatedly taken positions and issued rulings that narrowed fundamental rights, favored political power over
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its first TV ad of the election cycle, titled “Rights and Freedoms.” The initial six-figure statewide ad buy will begin airing in the Madison, Milwaukee, and Green
MADISON, WI — Today, Sheriff Kalvin Barrett announced his campaign for re-election as Dane County Sheriff, pledging to continue his inclusive, data-driven, and community-centered approach to public safety. “Serving as your Sheriff has been the honor of my lifetime,” said
Madison… The largest coalition ever assembled to defend Wisconsin’s lakes is strongly opposing Assembly Bill (AB) 1033 – which threatens Wisconsin’s shoreline, fishing, and waterways. The coalition consists of nearly 90 Wisconsin fishing enthusiasts, advocates for local control, lake property landowners,
Eau Claire, WI — Today, 96th Assembly District State Representative (La Crosse and Vernon Counties), Tara Johnson endorsed Emily Berge for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Emily is the only candidate with a proven record of standing up for
MADISON – A bill authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) passed the State Assembly today. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) administers the Transitional Jobs and Transform Milwaukee Jobs programs to individuals looking to transition into the workforce. “This program helps thousands of Wisconsinites get to w… Please
WISCONSIN – The right to vote absentee has been protected by a judge in Dane County, WIsconsin. The former city clerk of Madison Maribeth Witzel-Behl argued to the court that the negligence lawsuit lodged against her for failing to count 193 ballots in the 2024 election should be discarded due to antiquated language
WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) announced today that he will begin accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. “My top priority as Congressman for Wisconsin’s 8th District is to make life better for the great people of Northeast Wisconsin, and that
“It is good to see that Joel Brennan, a late starter in the race, has a sound [plan] for defending democracy at a point when Donald Trump’s authoritarian overreach demands smart and effective responses.” “The prospect that Trump will target Wisconsin with his election “nationalization” scheme has to be treated
“This agenda and what we are seeing from the Trump administration is every bit as much Trump’s as Tom Tiffany’s, and we need to do what we can here in Wisconsin to deliver a resounding rejection of it this year.” — WisDems Chair Devin Remiker MADISON, Wis. — Last week, WisDems Chair
MADISON – Today, Chairwoman Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 22nd Annual State of the Tribes address before a joint convention of the State Legislature. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement. “Every year, I am grateful to hear from our tribal leaders in
Madison, Wis. – Today, Chairwoman of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Nicole Boyd delivered the 22nd annual State of the Tribes Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Following the conclusion of the ceremony, Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “The State of the Tribes Address is
Certificate courses in areas such as manufacturing, cybersecurity will train hundreds of workers over the next four years Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 10, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout will work closely with Wisconsin businesses to ensure a recently announced $2 million federal grant will provide hundreds of
Mayor Cavalier Johnson has named Karin Tyler to lead the Department of Community Wellness and Safety where she will oversee the work to build public safety and advance violence prevention in Milwaukee. The Mayor submitted Tyler’s name for Common Council approval earlier today. “For the better part of a decade,
GREEN BAY, Wis. —Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk, appreciates the United States’ signing of recent trade agreements with El Salvador, Guatemala and Argentina. The reciprocal trade agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala build on the Dominican Republic-Central America Free
MADISON – Today, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) introduced LRB-5091, a bill that would crack down on firearm dealers to address ongoing gun trafficking in Wisconsin. The legislation was introduced alongside Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay), Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee), and Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove). “As we continue
MILWAUKEE – In response to the Trump administration denying Wisconsin’s request for federal assistance to repair public infrastructure after last summer’s historic flooding, County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement: “The Trump administration’s decision to deny Wisconsin federal disaster relief — twice — means tens of millions of dollars in repairs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Katie Britt (R-AL) led their colleagues in introducing the Fighting Trade Cheats Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. trade law enforcement and empower American manufacturers to take action against bad actors that engage in customs fraud. The bill takes aim at companies that
RHINELANDER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds fish enthusiasts of the fisheries management meeting set to occur online and in person at the DNR’s Rhinelander and Spooner service centers on Thursday, Feb. 12. Join DNR staff at 6 p.m. for a presentation on the management of walleye
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – On Safer Internet Day 2026, Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is raising awareness of some of the dangers kids currently face online and resources available for children, teens and parents. “The Wisconsin ICAC Task Force monitors
Maria Lazar is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court with a record that shows she is unfit for Wisconsin’s highest court. Throughout her career Lazar has repeatedly taken positions and issued rulings that narrowed fundamental rights, favored political power over fair representation, and discounted harm to victims and voters. Lazar’s
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its first TV ad of the election cycle, titled “Rights and Freedoms.” The initial six-figure statewide ad buy will begin airing in the Madison, Milwaukee, and Green Bay media markets on broadcast and cable and will run
MADISON, WI — Today, Sheriff Kalvin Barrett announced his campaign for re-election as Dane County Sheriff, pledging to continue his inclusive, data-driven, and community-centered approach to public safety. “Serving as your Sheriff has been the honor of my lifetime,” said Sheriff Barrett. “Every day, my deputies and I do everything
Madison… The largest coalition ever assembled to defend Wisconsin’s lakes is strongly opposing Assembly Bill (AB) 1033 – which threatens Wisconsin’s shoreline, fishing, and waterways. The coalition consists of nearly 90 Wisconsin fishing enthusiasts, advocates for local control, lake property landowners, sailors, environmentalists, supporters of riparian rights, those concerned with spreading…
Eau Claire, WI — Today, 96th Assembly District State Representative (La Crosse and Vernon Counties), Tara Johnson endorsed Emily Berge for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Emily is the only candidate with a proven record of standing up for her community against bullies like Donald Trump and Derrick Van