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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Volunteer First Responder Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to lower the cost of housing for volunteer firefighters and first responders. The effort would help recruit and retain more

Delafield, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG), represented by the Wisconsin Transparency Project, is taking the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to court. The lawsuit, venued in Adams County, asks the court to declare the secret meeting held

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) was appointed by Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “Thank you to Leader Jeffries and Ranking Member Meeks for your trust in appointing me

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Emily Sontag, assistant professor of biological sciences in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences to study the basic cellular

(WAUKESHA, Wis.) – This summer, Waukesha County Parks is taking a little sass to the trails. The parks department is launching a new “Leave No Trace” campaign to encourage responsible park use and protect our local natural spaces. The campaign, running

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (Dairy Board) on behalf of three Wisconsin dairy farmers. The lawsuit challenges

MILWAUKEE – June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowey is highlighting his administration’s efforts to combat gun violence, foster healthier neighborhoods, and save lives. “Gun violence is a public health crisis that affects too many

WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, today announced a new seven-figure statewide ad campaign running across television, streaming, and digital platforms. The new spot, titled “Udderly Ridiculous,” focuses on Tiffany’s commitment to making Wisconsin more affordable by stopping

The Wisconsin Technology Council has been awarded a Talent Recruitment Grant to support efforts aimed at attracting specialized talent to frontier technology companies in Rock County and south central Wisconsin, helping strengthen the state’s innovation economy. The grant is part of a

A cybersecurity training platform developed by University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic faculty has won a high-stakes, Pentagon-sponsored competition and will now serve as a blueprint for scalable cybersecurity learning nationwide.  The Department of War’s Aligned Skills Curriculum and Experiential Network Design

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released an “Inside the Majority” video highlighting Ret. Navy SEAL Senior Chief Derrick Van Orden’s background and how he delivers commonsense wins for his fellow veterans and Wisconsin families.  “Congressman Derrick Van Orden served our

Wisconsin Way” Policy Agenda Calls For Tax On Millionaires And Ultra-Wealthy, Cutting Taxes for Middle-Class Families Lays Out Plans To Keep Wisconsinites Safe, Fully Fund Education, Make Life More Affordable LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WISCONSIN WAY HERE Today, Mandela Barnes is rolling out

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will host its next quarterly Town Hall on Saturday, July 4, at 1:00 PM, streaming live on Facebook. The Town Hall will provide updates on party activities, recent developments, and opportunities for members and

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 2, the Secure America Act. “Today, I was proud to vote to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE and CBP, through the reconciliation

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) discontinuation of awarded grants under the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) program. These competitive grants provide critical funding for the professional

MADISON — The Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance (WSAA) is accepting applications for the position of Director of Government Relations. SAA advocates on behalf of school and district leaders to ensure Wisconsin students receive the highest-quality education possible. The Director of

MADISON, Wis. — Today, state legislators, healthcare providers, advocates, and community leaders gathered in the Assembly Parlor at the Wisconsin State Capitol to mark the 61st anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, the landmark Supreme Court decision that established the constitutional

KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College has established a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Educator program. The 15-month program is designed to prepare experienced nurses to teach, mentor, and lead in academic and clinical settings. Set to welcome its

GREEN BAY, WIS. – Today, Dylan Helmenstine’s campaign announced The Green Bay Blueprint: Improving Property Tax Transparency. This new initiative is designed to support and elevate proven local and grassroots efforts that make property tax bills clearer and more understandable.

MADISON, Wis. — Kristin Silva, Community Development Manager for Waukesha County, has been appointed to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Board of Directors. Silva has focused her career on advancing affordable housing and currently oversees the Community