PLATTEVILLE, WI – At Wednesday’s Democratic candidate forum for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, Rep. Katrina Shankland challenged fellow candidates Rebecca Cooke and Eric Wilson to join her in refusing to accept donations from corporate PACs. Following Shankland, both Cooke and Wilson signed a one-page “pledge” document. Shankland has been outspoken against

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.3 million contract to resurface WIS 113 northbound lanes between Sunset Lane in Waunakee and County V in Dane, Dane County. Work is scheduled to begin June 17. Payne and Dolan is the prime contractor for the project. The

(MILWAUKEE, WI) June 13, 2024 — Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement as former President Donald Trump calls Milwaukee “horrible city” weeks before the 2024 Republican National Convention. “In a closed door meeting this morning with House Republicans, former President Donald Trump referred to Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the summer issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. Learn about great things happening around the state and get ready for summer with the latest issue. The cover story focuses on an important but underappreciated

Watch your speed as Wisconsin State Patrol monitors the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) in Dane County from the sky. Weather permitting, the Air Support Unit is scheduled to patrol for traffic violations on the Beltline on Friday, June 14. “We want drivers to slow down on the Beltline to keep the

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and 19 of their Senate GOP colleagues, in sending an oversight letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland, questioning the administration’s dismissal of over 350,000 removal cases and highlighting the

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “horrible city” in a closed-door meeting with House Republicans this morning, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statement: “Donald Trump attacking the great city of Milwaukee as a ‘horrible city’ exactly one month before he shuffles out

MADISON – Vigorous efforts to combat Unemployment Insurance (UI) fraud have intensified in recent years, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek shared with members of the department’s Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council (UIAC). “Over the past five years, more than 30 program integrity projects and activities have been adopted,

Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager Garren Randolph released the following statement in response to Donald Trump reportedly saying, “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city,” to House Republicans today: “If Donald Trump thinks Milwaukee is so horrible, then he shouldn’t come to our city. Milwaukee – our

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 13, 2024 – Lowlands Group, a longtime supporter of cycling in Wisconsin, announced its participation in the upcoming Kwik Trip Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD), back for its 15th year, as a series sponsor and title sponsor for three of the most popular races. The final weekend

MADISON — As expected, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided Thursday that a small group of radical anti-choice activists did not have standing to sue to limit or end access to mifepristone, a medication commonly used to induce abortion and treat miscarriage. The plaintiffs did not have standing to sue

KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College has hired Philip Hood, a candidate with exemplary leadership skills and fundraising acumen, as its next vice president for advancement. Tasked with elevating the college’s advancement efforts and carrying forward the ambitious Light that Travels campaign, Hood’s expertise promises to propel future initiatives. Hood brings to

ROTHSCHILD, Wisc., June 13, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than $27 million in USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) investments bolstering 15 rural Wisconsin businesses’ efforts to adapt or expand clean energy use. The announcement was made by White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera

MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Kathleen Vincent will join the Commemorative Air Force this Saturday, June 15, 2024, for an aviation experience, embarking on a flight from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Timmerman Airport. Supervisor Vincent will fly in a T-34, a former 1950s and early 1960s military trainer aircraft, alongside an SNJ-5,

Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President and CEO Tanya Atkinson.  “Today’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court is a win for patients and access to abortion care. Mifepristone remains approved with no new restrictions and the legal status of abortion in Wisconsin remains unchanged. Patients can continue to

Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County executive Tom Nelson issued the following statement uponnotification of the decision by UW System president Jay Rothman and UW-Oshkosh chancellorAndy Leavitt to close down the UW-Fox campus: “Like millions of Americans, Chancellor Andy Leavitt and UW System President Jay Rothmanare the beneficiaries of a strong

Green Bay, Wis.— The Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership at UW-Green Bay has recently named Karen Lancelle, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Schreiber Foods as the next Executive in Residence (EIR). Lancelle will succeed Bridget Krage O’Connor, owner and principal of O’Connor Connective, who served as the inaugural EIR for the

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday Nick Burger’s promotion to Director of Membership. “We are thrilled to promote Nick to this much-deserved role,” said WMC COO and Vice President of Membership & Partnerships Wade Goodsell. “Nick’s experience with

In case you missed it , in the weeks leading up to convention week, the Republican National Convention’s (RNC) will transform the Fiserv Forum, Panther Arena, and Baird Center into a world-class production. This Augean effort will involve the construction and installation of media risers, special seating, the central podium, electric

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H. Res. 1292 to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in Contempt of Congress. “It’s very simple, the Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena with legitimate legislative purpose and Attorney General Garland has willfully refused to comply. This willful