Madison– Thousands of Wisconsinites rely on the flexibility of gig economy platforms like DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber to earn money on their own terms. Now, thanks to groundbreaking legislation from Senator Julian Bradley (R–New Berlin), those workers could soon gain access to important benefits—without sacrificing the independence that drew them to

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted transportation partners Wednesday for the spring meeting of the Wisconsin Automated Vehicle External (WAVE) Advisory Committee. The group meets twice a year in Madison to provide input on the impact of Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) technologies on Wisconsin’s transportation system. The spring

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus strongly criticizes the most recent discriminatory legislative action that would deny transgender and nonbinary individuals the right to amend the sex designation on their birth certificates. The Wisconsin bill is similar to a rash of similar proposals in States

“Loss of Medicaid dollars will result in program closures, reduced staff, increased waitlists, and destruction of community supports. With program loss, no one will have access to needed care.” Over 35 concerned individuals, mental health service recipients, impacted family members, school and community-based mental health providers, and substance use therapists

The Cap Times: Derrick Van Orden didn’t care. He voted to cut funding to feed hungry Americans. And, ultimately, he hurt Wisconsin farmers. Derrick Van Orden made a promise to Wisconsinites that he’d protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from cuts – but just days later, he broke it by

MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor, who announced her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday, today announced the endorsements of current Justices Rebecca Dallet, Jill Karofsky, Janet Protasiewicz, and Justice-elect Susan Crawford. Judge Taylor has spent more than 30 years protecting the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites as an attorney,

Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), along with Rep. Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee), introduced a budget motion to allocate just over $11 million in one-time funding for road projects in the City of Waukesha. This underscores a commitment to improving infrastructure, enhancing safety, and fostering regional collaboration.   The budget motion

MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today that Governor Tony Evers selected Leana Nakielski Mesdjian as its Deputy Executive Director. In this executive leadership role, Nakielski Mesdjian will utilize her community outreach, engagement, and leadership experience to support WHEDA’s work expanding access to affordable housing.  Nakielski

As Congress considers budget reconciliation legislation this week, Feeding Wisconsin urges lawmakers to reject proposals that would reduce funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). When these programs are strong, they help families in Wisconsin get the resources they need – cuts would mean individuals will face even more

New analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) finds that the House Republican budget bill – supported by Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden – will force middle class Wisconsinites to foot the bill for huge tax breaks to billionaires.  The CBO report on the bill finds that the poorest 10% of Americans

 Evers Administration virtual job fairs draw nearly 300 participants across eight different high-demand career sector job fairs  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today highlighted the most recent impacts from the Evers Administration’s virtual job fairs that were made available to federal workers affected by the Trump Administration’… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

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 April 2025.In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary April 2025 unemployment rates decreased in

Measure eliminates financial penalty for retired police and firefighters who return to work   MADISON… Retired police and firefighters would be able to return to work serving the public, without financial penalty, under bipartisan legislation passed by an Assembly committee today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken), author of the

This week the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety passed legislation to increase penalties for, and thereby deter theft of copper wiring. Rep. Doyle had the following to say:  “America’s communications networks are increasingly becoming a vital component of daily life. From public safety to national security, education,

Subgrants part of five-year federal program MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has awarded $9.8 million in federal subgrants to support the planning, opening, and expansion of 10 charter schools across the state. This marks the second round of funding under a U.S. Department of Education grant designed

GOP-backed tax bill includes massive cuts to SNAP and Medicaid to pay for new tax breaks for the ultra-rich and big corporations MADISON, Wis. – As early as today, Congress may vote on the Republican-backed tax bill, which includes massive cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and other successful programs.  While making

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed May 29, 2025, as 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation coincides with National 529 Day and encourages students and families to explore how saving with a 529 college savings plan can support a wide range of higher education

May 21, 2025 The Honorable Tony Wied424 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Wied, I am writing to respectfully request a meeting with you that includes the leadership of Green Bay’s Head Start programs, the families who rely on their services, and the dedicated staff who make their

MADISON, Wis. – On behalf of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC), the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to acknowledge Tommy Burr of Eagle River as the first annual recipient of the Youth Conservation Congress (YCC) Delegate of the Year Award. This honor recognizes individuals who have dedicated their time

MADISON, Wis. — Oh, Wisconsin Democrats, bless your hearts! In a move that screams “we’re out of ideas,” the Dems have scraped the bottom of their loser bracket to trot out Randy Bryce and Rebecca Cooke for the 2026 congressional races in the 1st and 3rd Districts. Apparently, Wisconsin Democrats think retrying