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WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and seven of their Senate GOP colleagues in the introduction of a resolution fighting reckless government spending. “Earmarks are the gateway drug to more massive deficit

Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address tonight, mayors from across the country penned op-eds in local newspapers highlighting the impact his Investing in America agenda continues to have on their cities. Thanks to unprecedented levels of funding

Video of the press conference can be downloaded here WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson hosted a press conference to call attention to the fentanyl crisis in Wisconsin and highlight their work to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat snack stick product, Sweet Maple Bacon Sticks with Bacon, produced by Rackow Family Sausage in Juda. This alert

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address this evening, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement: “The Biden-Harris Administration has accomplished more for Wisconsinites in three years than most presidents have accomplished in two

This week, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled that the City of Glendale violated the Open Records Law when it redacted information from a liquor license applications.  According to the Court of Appeals, “the public [has] a unique interest in knowing the details of the applicants

MADISON, Wis. – Tammy Baldwin is morphing again. This time, she is cosplaying as a Trump-friendly Democrat to keep her political career intact. In her first television ad of the 2024 campaign, Baldwin went out of her way to brag about President Trump

Hi, State Senator Jesse James here. The Chippewa Valley was turned upside down two months ago when HSHS suddenly announced they would be leaving our area within 90 days. Their departure meant the closure of two emergency departments, 1400 people

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on signing Assembly Bill 1023, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 101, which expands the current child and dependent care tax credit from 50 percent to 100 percent of the federal

ALGOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Trinidad Shipwreck on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented the certificate to Brendon Baillod and Robert Jaeke. The shipwreck is located 9.5 miles

MOSEL, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Mojave Shipwreck on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to Steve Radovan. The shipwreck is located 12.5 miles northeast of the

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of Lakeview Hospital in Milwaukee (Milwaukee County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Lakeview Hospital was one of Milwaukee’s earliest and most successful osteopathic hospitals. State Historic Preservation Officer

MADISON — The party Just. Keeps. Going! As the University of Wisconsin nears the close of its 175th anniversary year, there’s one final flagship event you won’t want to miss. It’s the biggest and best yet, with more than 60

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) won its lawsuit against the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Wednesday in the District II Court of Appeals. The 2-1 decision confirms the DNR is violating the law by regulating so-called “emerging

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the biggest manufacturers of inhalers, today announced they will be capping the out-of-pocket cost for all their inhaler products at $35 per month. This follows Senator Baldwin and her colleagues launching an investigation into the high

Delafield, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) continues to expand internal capabilities as the organization has named Courtney Mullen to the role of Director of External Affairs. In her new role, Courtney will oversee IRG’s day-to-day external communications and

Hustisford, WI – The Milwaukee Anti-War committee is hosting a vigil at the Hustisford Public Library for serviceman Aaron Bushnell on Saturday March 9th, 2024 at 6:30pm. Aaron Bushnell passed away from self-inflicted injuries performed in an act of extreme

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job totals for January 2024, which showed Wisconsin’s total nonfarm jobs, private jobs, and employment all hit new all-time highs. The state added

Ladies of Solutions, Change and Innovation (LSCI) formed to advocate for the health and safety of our loved ones serving time at Stanley Correctional Institution. Through our lived experiences, studies, and meetings with legislators in Madison, we have realized that

MADISON, Wis. — After calling it quits for the year in February, effectively ending the legislative session with ten months left in 2024, Assembly Republican leaders are spending their time this week shaking down special interests for campaign cash. The Assembly