MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced six Wisconsin educators have been named finalists for a national award honoring mathematics and science teachers for their achievement in teaching the subjects. The 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is considered the highest honor bestowed

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary job totals for March 2024, which showed year-over-year growth in Wisconsin’s labor force, employment, and jobs totals. Over the year, Wisconsin’s labor force increased 23,800 and the number of people employed grew by

APPLETON, WI – Today, former journalist, Kelly Peterson, launched her campaign for State Senate in the newly drawn 2nd District, which includes portions of Outagamie, Shawano, Oconto and Menominee Counties. “Madison isn’t working for the vast majority of working Wisconsinites,” said Kelly Peterson. “Families are searching for affordable, accessible childcare. Family farmers are

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting the historic legislation he signed into law last month, Senate Bill 791 and Senate Bill 792, now 2023 Wisconsin Acts 121 and 122, respectively, enabling the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to receive and administer more than $78

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Luck in Polk County is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the water mains in the village of Luck. Activities

WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced the Ensure Accountability in the De Minimis Act, bipartisan legislation to help stop packages coming into the United States that contain illicit drugs like fentanyl, counterfeit goods, or products made with forced labor. The bill provides clarity for what

Twelve Tribal nations, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies have received grants from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) for projects to prevent and reduce the dangers of opioid use. The projects include community drug disposal systems; programs that keep people with an opioid use disorder out of jail;

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Peter Barca’s announcement of his candidacy in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “After desperately rummaging through their attic to find a candidate to run against Congressman Bryan Steil, Wisconsin Democrats are restoring to yet another

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Shane Tucker, 30, La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 5 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. Tucker pleaded guilty to this charge on January 22, 2024. On July 20, 2023,

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Wisconsin Air National Guard members from the 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron and the 115th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron were in Papua New Guinea the week of March 17-22 conducting training alongside the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) as part

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, California bank owner Eric Hovde doubled down on his position that people in nursing homes shouldn’t be allowed to vote. Last week, it was revealed that Hovde believes people in nursing homes shouldn’t be allowed to vote because he believes they are “not at the point to vote.” He received criticism from everyone including Wisconsin seniors and caregivers to Kareem Abdul-… Please log

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all Wisconsinites to roll up their sleeves and volunteer this Earth month and every month of the year. Volunteers are essential to helping the DNR protect and enhance Wisconsin’s abundant natural resources. Lend your skills and talents for an hour,

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after passing a number of legislative priorities out of the Financial Services and Oversight Committee markups this week. “I was proud to see a number of my legislative priorities pass out of the respective committees this week,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “These bills

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance is proud to announce the appointment of Fauzia Qureshi as its new Executive Director, effective April 1, 2024. With a proven track record of leadership and a deep commitment to civic engagement, Fauzia Qureshi brings valuable experience and a fresh perspective to

SUPERIOR, WI – Fraser Industries, a historic maritime company with subsidiaries Fraser Shipyards, Lake Assault Boats and Northern Engineering, located in Superior, Wisconsin, and Portsmouth, Virginia, has successfully closed a bond financing deal that will pave the way for a sustainable and robust maritime workforce for future generations. Founded in

Barca Has Spent His Life Serving Southeast Wisconsin, Standing Up For Working Families Today, Peter Barca is launching his campaign to represent Wisconsin’s first congressional district. A former Wisconsin Assembly Minority Leader, U.S. Congressman, and Secretary of Revenue in Governor Evers’ administration, Barca has spent his life serving southeast Wisconsin

For more information contact:Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan)binsfeldforassembly@gmail.com Sheboygan, Wis. — Representative Amy Binsfeld of Sheboygan is officiallyannouncing her run for the 26th Assembly District. “I am proud of what we accomplished during this legislative session, and much of it withstrong bipartisan support. We passed historic funding for local government to supportpolice,

The voice of the people supporting me in public service has not faded. Of late, their wishes came true as ACT94 and the modification of Wisconsin’s Legislative maps changed everything. New maps have created enhanced opportunity to again earn consideration for a return to Madison to address the plethora of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released a statement following the Senate’s vote to dismiss the articles of impeachment against U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas: “Impeachment is a sacred and solemn duty of Congress that is solely reserved to hold those accountable for high crimes

GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque singed the Term Limits Pledge this week, saying, “I signed the Term Limits pledge because I believe we need to return to citizen leadership. Politicians should not get rich by serving the people. It’s why I’m running for Congress. We need to bring conservative