Program is latest earn-while-you-learn solution aimed at workforce shortages MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) launched the state’s first Dental Assistant Registered Apprenticeship program on Friday, July 25, at Martin Dental in Altoona, Wis. The program is the latest DWD earn-while-you-learn solution to address workforce shortages, especially those

COMSTOCK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has concluded efforts to trap the black bear involved in a recent attack in Barron County. The sow and cub involved have not been observed since the attack.  The DNR, in partnership with the Barron County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Department

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2026 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 12, 2025. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance producer-led conservation solutions and farmer participation in local watershed conservation efforts. The

PRESCOTT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating the cause of an explosion of a boat engine that caused the ejection of all 11 passengers on board into the Mississippi River near Prescott in Pierce County on Saturday, July 26. There were no fatalities. All passengers were

DE PERE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of De Pere, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Saturday, July 26, 2025. At approximately 12:57 a.m., dispatch received a report of an individual

CONTACT: info@crowleyformke.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that he would not seek a third term: “Governor Tony Evers has been a steady, principled leader during some of the most turbulent times in Wisconsin’s history. He protected our democracy when

This past week, the DNC launched a nationwide billboard campaign highlighting Trump’s attacks on rural Americans’ health care and hospitals. House Republicans’ disastrous billionaire-first budget is a massive betrayal of their constituents, leaving hospitals at risk of shutting down and ripping away access to critical medical care from millions of

MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs was joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul, Ms. Sheena Scarbrough, and numerous advocates for the reintroduction of the Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force bill, which would establish a task force to investigate and address the root causes of

MADISON–Tomorrow marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26th, 1990, recognizing the rights of people with disabilities to fully participate

MADISON–Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not be seeking re-election when his term is up in 2026. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “I am deeply grateful to Governor Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers for their decades of public service to the people of Wisconsin. My

Stopping testing at these labs risks outbreak and spread of diseases like bird flu, disruption in food supply chain, and higher costs at the grocery store WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is leading her colleagues in demanding that the Trump Administration release withheld funding for labs that are dedicated

OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes spearing tag for the 2026 sturgeon spearing season is Aug. 1, 2025.  Due to the higher harvest rate associated with the Upriver Lakes (lakes Poygan, Winneconne and Butte des Morts),

Congressman Pocan will join Third District town hall as Van Orden continues to hide from tough questions, and Congresswoman Moore will attend Racine town hall to answer questions from Steil’s constituents on the Republican Tax Law Next week, Opportunity Wisconsin will host town hall events in Prairie du Chien and

Van Orden ranked #13 most vulnerable Congressman in the country in National Journal’s 2026 House Power Rankings The National Journal’s first 2026 House Power Rankings listed WI-03 as one of the most competitive races next November, spelling BIG trouble for Derrick Van Orden.  Van Orden “often finds himself in the headlines… Democrats

Disability Rights Wisconsin joins in condemning yesterday’s executive order expanding the use of involuntary commitment for people experiencing homelessness, including those with psychiatric disabilities. This directive threatens the rights, dignity, and autonomy of some of our state’s most vulnerable residents, and it moves Wisconsin in the wrong direction. People with

Alternate Route Available MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in partnership with Wisconsin State Fair Park officials today announced that the Hank Aaron State Trail will once again be closed between S. 76th St. and S. 84th St. during the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair to ensure that safety continues

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Friday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, a manufacturing CEO, and candidate for governor, issued the following statement after Democrat Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez announced her campaign for governor.  Rodriguez’s announcement comes after Evers’ announcement Thursday that he does not plan to seek a third term

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an updated analysis of the Republican Tax Law this week, confirming that more than 15 million Americans will lose health care as a result of the law’s passage.  According to the report, 10 million Americans will

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Governor Tony Evers, and Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) released the following statement after the University of Wisconsin (UW) announced they were forced to lay off 91 staff members who implement a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) initiative because of Congressional

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 204 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted during his time in office to 1,640.   “I am proud to have given a second chance to over 1,600 individuals over the last six years,” said Gov. Evers.