Rep. Udell: Condemns Epstein coverup

MADISON, Wis. — On January 30th, the Department of Justice released roughly three million pages of the Epstein Files, over a month after the December 19th deadline and falling short of the full six million pages required under the Epstein Files

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Universities of Wisconsin: Artificial Intelligence panel demonstrates breadth of teaching, research, and industry collaboration across the Universities of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin underscored their growing leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation today as representatives from all 13 public universities convened for a panel discussion before the Board of Regents. The conversation highlighted the universities’ shared commitment to

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Rep. Vining: Introduces bipartisan bill eliminating pink tax

MADISON – Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) introduced a bipartisan bill to eliminate the sales and use tax on menstrual products with Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing). Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “Menstrual

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Rep. Sheehan: Introduces Teaching is a Profession Bill Package

MADISON, Wis – Representative Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) along with his Democratic colleagues in the Senate and Assembly introduced the “Teaching is a Profession” Bill Package on February 4th. This package includes bills LRB-6172, LRB-4546, LRB-4254, and LRB-4488. These are all aimed at

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Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Celebrates Black History Month

In 2020, Crowley became the youngest county executive in the history of Milwaukee County and the first Black leader elected to serve in the role MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is celebrating February as Black History Month. Yesterday at the Milwaukee County Courthouse, County Executive Crowley joined County Board Chairwoman

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Sen. Keyeski, Rep. Bare: Introduce bill to establish “revolving door law”

Bill would prohibit legislators from becoming lobbyists immediately following retirement MADISON – Today, State Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) introduced LRB-6331/LRB-1996, to enhance state legislative ethics law by requiring that state legislators cannot become lobbyists until one year after they leave office.   Wisconsin law currently

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Rep. Joers: Calls for better protections for student loan borrowers

Madison, WI — Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) introduced legislation this week that would create an Office of the Student Loan Ombudsman within the Department of Financial Institutions and establish licensing and oversight requirements for student loan servicers operating in Wisconsin. The bill would require student loan servicers to be licensed

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Wisconsin Bankers Association: Corey Chambas named 2025 Banker of the Year

Corey Chambas, CEO, First Business Financial Services, Inc., Madison, honored by Wisconsin Bankers Association MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce that Corey Chambas, CEO of First Business Financial Services Inc., parent company of First Business Bank, Madison, Wis., has been named the 2025 Banker of the

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Habitat for Humanity Waukesha – Jefferson – Rock: $500,000 in federal funding secured for Habitat College Park workforce housing project in Watertown

Watertown, Wis. — Habitat for Humanity Waukesha – Jefferson – Rock announced today that $500,000 in federal funding has been secured to support the College Park housing development in Watertown, a workforce housing project that will create 12 affordable homes for families in Jefferson and Southern Dodge County. The funding, secured through a Congressionally Directed

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin participates in national policy conference

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the 2026 Winter Policy Conference in Washington, DC on February 2 – 4, 2026. The conference is coordinated by the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and convenes the nation’s commissioners, secretaries and directors of…

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Gov. Evers: Demands accountability for sweeping child labor violations affecting over 600 Kids

Evers Administration finds largest determination of child labor and wage payment violations in modern Wisconsin history MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today demanded accountability for sweeping child labor violations affecting over 600 Wisconsin kids after the Evers Administration’s Department of Workforce Development (DWD) uncovered more than 1,656 violations of Wisconsin’s child

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Dane County Board of Supervisors: Recognizes Black History Month

2026 observance theme is “A Century of Black History Commemoration” DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized February 2026 as Black History Month. The board passed 2025 RES-323 to mark this observance and to honor the history, achievements, and contributions of

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Rep. Udell: Condemns Epstein coverup

MADISON, Wis. — On January 30th, the Department of Justice released roughly three million pages of the Epstein Files, over a month after the December 19th deadline and falling short of the full six million pages required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Federal

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Universities of Wisconsin: Artificial Intelligence panel demonstrates breadth of teaching, research, and industry collaboration across the Universities of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin underscored their growing leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation today as representatives from all 13 public universities convened for a panel discussion before the Board of Regents. The conversation highlighted the universities’ shared commitment to shaping the future of AI in education, research, and workforce

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Rep. Vining: Introduces bipartisan bill eliminating pink tax

MADISON – Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) introduced a bipartisan bill to eliminate the sales and use tax on menstrual products with Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing). Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “Menstrual products are a necessity, not a luxury, and all Wisconsinites

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WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin Democrats hold press conference to address Second Amendment rights following ICE killing of Alex Pretti

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Brad Pfaff joined Representative Deb Andraca, 3rd Congressional District Democrats Chair William Garcia and hunter Wayde Lawler to address Tom Tiffany’s comments flip-flopping the Second Amendment and his lack of leadership after the ICE killing of Alex Pretti. In addition to claiming he hadn’t seen the

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Rep. Sheehan: Introduces Teaching is a Profession Bill Package

MADISON, Wis – Representative Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) along with his Democratic colleagues in the Senate and Assembly introduced the “Teaching is a Profession” Bill Package on February 4th. This package includes bills LRB-6172, LRB-4546, LRB-4254, and LRB-4488. These are all aimed at recognizing teaching as a profession on a legislative level. LRB-6172

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Rep. Billings: Statement on four bills receiving public hearings

Madison – This week, Representative Billings testified before the Assembly Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee and the Assembly Children and Families Committee in support of four bills she introduced as a result of her work on the Protecting Kids Task Force. Representative Billings released the following statement: “Over the

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