Gov. Evers, WisDOT: Announce support for 49 projects to improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities, trail projects, and support safer routes to school across the state

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced over $32 million in federal funding for 49 local transportation improvement projects in communities across the state to help local governments build or expand safe, nonmotorized transportation options such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities, trail projects, and Safe Routes to School Program projects.

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Sen. Testin: Democrats lose in court after smear campaign

MADISON, Wis. – Senate President Pro-Tempore, Senator Patrick Testin released the following statement after Jeff Smith and his allies at the Senate Democrat Campaign Committee (SSDC) failed miserably, in Dane County Court following their witch hunt and defamation campaign against local official, and upstanding Wisconsin citizen – Michele Magadance Skinner.

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Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Statement on Mayor Dave Ament’s social media activity

The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) calls for the resignation of New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament amidst reports of anti-Muslim content he allegedly shared publicly on Facebook. Over recent weeks, Mayor Ament has shared multiple posts disparaging Islam and Muslims, including content suggesting that Muslims elected to public office are “traitors” and content questioning whether Muslim Americans can be loyal citizens.

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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Presents Representative Paul Melotik with Working for Wisconsin Legislative Award

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Representative Paul Melotik with the organization’s prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Melotik was honored for his support of initiatives to better Wisconsin’s economic climate during the 2025-2026 legislative session.

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Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS data: Wisconsin July employment numbers released; unemployment holds steady at 3.3%

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting July 2026 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Link to report: https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdwd.wisconsin.gov%2Fpress%2Funemployment%2F2026%2F260820-july-state.pdf/1/010001a0201ee6fb-4b614b14-2e63-4b81-8e76-e6f7ea014c85-000000/QVUwOWGOSYPB_-QSraWhnb3bJGBE5jzy8J3DOsfvS14=452

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