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Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision on Brackeen v. Haaland, upholding the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). In response, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr., Morongo Band of Mission Indians Chairman Charles Martin, Oneida

(MILWAUKEE) — The scholarships and grants offered to Milwaukee Public Schools graduates in 2023 totaled a record-setting $121 million, the district announced at its annual Scholarship Reveal event Thursday, June 15. The jump by $14 million in 2023 represents the largest year-over-year

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has announced Mike Strigel as Assistant Deputy Secretary, Robby Personette as Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Resource Management, and Michelle Reinen as Administrator of

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of May 2023, which showed Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stayed at the record-low rate of 2.4%.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Tina Smith (D-MN), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced legislation to invest in public research, develop regionally adapted seed varieties and animal breeds, and enable the U.S.

MADISON, Wis. – Summer is a busy time for thunderstorms in Wisconsin, which also means an increased risk of lightning strikes for those spending time outdoors. Lightning Safety Awareness Day in Wisconsin is June 20 and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders to ride safe and always wear a helmet and seatbelt while out on trails and ATV routes. So far this year, there have been 11 fatalities due to ATV/UTV

VERONA, WI: The Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association will host its annual Summer Tour at four different stops in southwest Wisconsin on Saturday, June 24. The goal of the tour aligns with WCA’s mission to promote networking and education among beef producers.

Milwaukee – Whether you’re celebrating Dad or grads this weekend, there is one party staple that could turn your backyard bash into a blackout — a balloon. Every year, thousands of our customers lose power in balloon-related outages. More than 4,000 We

Madison – On June 14 th , State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) voted in favor of Assembly Bill 245, which helps local governments fund core services, gives Milwaukee tools to fix its pension, and eliminates the personal property tax. He

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted last night in favor of Assembly Bill 245, which puts historical funding into local government, and Senate Bill 330, which expands school choice in Wisconsin. “These two pieces of legislation are historic for the state

The Wisconsin Towns Association applauds yesterday’s legislative action on shared revenue and the previous day’s commitment by the Joint Committee on Finance to invest more than $362 million dollars in local roads and bridges, marking an historic week for Wisconsin’s

Superior, WI – The Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee (JFC) has allocated an impressive $400 million for the construction of the Blatnik Bridge, and Representative Angie Sapik is celebrating this significant funding allocation. The Blatnik Bridge is a critical link between

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – applauded the state Assembly and Senate for approving legislation on Wednesday night to increase investments in school choice. SB 330 and AB 305 would increase investments

MADISON – Employers with success in hiring veterans and those looking to expand the number of veterans in their workforce are encouraged to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Vets Ready Employer Initiative. DWD uses the applications to

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 288, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald: “Government works best when it can be held accountable, said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. Unfortunately, unelected bureaucrats in our agencies wield far more

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders to ride safe and always wear a helmet and seatbelt while out on trails and ATV routes. So far this year, there have been 11 fatalities due to ATV/UTV

MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after the bipartisan votes in the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate to pass Assembly Bill 245, a generational investment in local government: “One of the things I have heard about

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating 2022 economic impact data showing Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated $23.7 billion in total economic impact, surpassing the previous record year of $22.2 billion set in 2019. More information

Madison, Wis. – Earlier today, Republican Leadership in the State Assembly concurred on a shared revenue deal that was negotiated between Legislative Republicans and Governor Evers. This bill took advantage of the decade’s long neglect that our State Legislature has