Letter comes after Wisconsin pheasant farmer was denied disaster aid following tornado WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of Democratic and Republican lawmakers in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide immediate assistance to gamebird farmers who have been denied emergency aid

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for October 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary October 2024 unemployment rates decreased

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to immediately preserve all records referring or relating to the development, safety, and efficacy … Please

MADISON, Wis. – As the holiday season approaches, the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program can help consumers choose products for meals and gifts that support local Wisconsin businesses. The red and yellow SSfW logo is a quick, reliable way to identify genuine Wisconsin products. The program’s nearly 500 member companies offer

APPLETON, Wis. –  The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) Building in the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 2024. The building was originally constructed in two phases, in 1952 and 1966, as the headquarters for the Aid Association for Lutherans

MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Administrative Committee voted to endorse Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Now more than ever, our democracy needs ardent defenders who will stand up for the rule of law

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Germantown is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes recoating and rehabbing of water tower 3 in the village of Germantown. Activities

Barry Bauer remembers the moment early in his career with aerospace giant Lockheed-Martin when his team’s four-year project was put to the test. They had been tasked with designing and developing leading edges of the Air Force F-22 fighter aircraft that would avoid radar detection. When an F-22 vertical stabilizer

MADISON, WISCONSIN — Wisconsin College Republicans Chair, William (Billy) Blathras, and Vice Chair, Kaden Crapp, announced their resignation from the organization last night to the executive committee of the Wisconsin College Republicans. Both Blathras and Crapp resigned their positions as a result of completion of their undergraduate degrees at the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack refused to answer a letter sent by Rep. Van Orden and a number of his colleagues in the House and Senate regarding the Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy that resulted

We Energies is partnering with police and sheriff’s departments across the state to share the warning signs of utility scams. The goal is to blanket social media with this important message so no one else becomes a victim. Pay attention to these red flags Scammers are relentless. They may: ·         Pretend to

Convincing scammers targeting professional license holders Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) isreminding professional license holders of an older scam that is resurfacing. Wisconsin’s safety agency was contacted by several license holders this week saying they got a call from a man who claimed to

MADISON, Wis. – Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) was elected to the position of Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader for a third time. In response he released the following statement: “I am greatly humbled and honored to be unanimously chosen by my colleagues to once again serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader in

MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Assembly Democrats held their leadership elections for the 2025-26 legislative session. Representative Clinton Anderson was unanimously elected the Vice-Caucus Chair. He is joining the leadership team under re-elected Minority Leader Greta Neubauer. “I’m honored to have been unanimously elected as Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair. As

Madison, WI — Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) was selected unanimously by her fellow members of the Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Caucus to remain Caucus Chair. Also elected were Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine), Assistant Leader Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee), Vice-Chair Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit), Secretary Mike Bare (D-Verona), and Sergeant-At-Arms Jodi Emerson

MADISON, Wis. —  Today, Wisconsin Assembly Democrats held leadership elections for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was re-elected Assembly Democratic Leader and will be joined in leadership by: Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) as Assistant Leader  Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) as Caucus Chair  Representative Clinton Anderson (D-B… Please

Wauwatosa, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Public Education (DPI) released today the state report cards for the 2023-24 school year, and the Wauwatosa School District is pleased to announce it has once again received a rating of “Exceeds Expectations.”  The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is required by state statute (Wis.

Transportation partners joined the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) in Madison Tuesday for the fall meeting of the Wisconsin Automated Vehicle External (WAVE) Advisory Committee. The WAVE Advisory Committee is a forum of stakeholders that meets twice a year to provide input and advice on the impact of Connected and

MADISON, WI – Following the introduction of the U.S. Senate’s Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is calling for Congressional action to address domestic nutrition needs and strengthen dairy businesses.  “Monies for many critical agricultural programs will run out at the end of this year,

Madison… Tuesday, State Senator John Jager (R-Watertown) responded to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) release of school report cards for the state. The report cards come after controversial decision this summer to adjust the scores for the State Forward Exam and reconfigure how schools are graded by the