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MADISON — Today, Rep. Alex Joers (D-Middleton) and Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) announced the introduction of legislation to continue the successful Main Street Bounceback grant program. Originally created in 2021, the program supported small businesses and has provided more than

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and local leaders in Green Bay, Madison, and Eau Claire, applauded the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for funding four studies to expand passenger rail service in the state.

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the Cooke for Congress campaign announced endorsements from a growing coalition of small business owners from across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The local business owners note Rebecca’s unique life experience, shared values, and forward-looking vision among the reasons

MADISON – Today, Democratic members of the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections, and Consumer Protection renewed their call for Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) to remove Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), the

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee VA is partnering with the War Memorial Center and the Southeastern Wisconsin Veterans Suicide Prevention Task Force to provide solace and a helping hand to those adversely affected by recent world events. “Pause for Peace” begins

MADISON—This week, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) was awarded grants totaling $732,628 from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to support the hiring and retention of nursing staff at WDVA’s three veterans long-term care homes. “Our veterans homes

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Equal Rights Division has been added to the list of agencies using MyWisconsin ID for access to state resources. Complainants, respondents, and legal representatives who were previously given access to the Equal

WASHINGTON – Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) will convene a hearing next Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM in 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building on “Coast Guard Academy Whistleblowers: Stories of Sexual

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski called on Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to remove Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission after Spindell and the fake Trump electors admitted last week their actions contributed to Donald Trump’s plot

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) is now accepting applications for the fourth round of Wisconsin’s Refueling Readiness Grant Program. The program is designed to facilitate the fueling of emergency vehicles during a major power outage or

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from American Journal News revealed that Eric Hovde supports a radical tax plan that would raise taxes on 72 million Americans, including retirees and the middle class. Hovde pitched a tax proposal similar to the infamous Rick Scott tax

Madison, WI. – Today, following the admission that Wisconsin Election Commissioner Robert Spindell Jr. lied  to the Office of the Secretary of State as part of a scheme to overturn the 2020 election, Secretary Sarah Godlewski sent a letter to State Senator Devin

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the Cooke for Congress campaign announced endorsements from a growing coalition of small business owners from across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The local business owners note Rebecca’s unique life experience, shared values, and forward-looking vision among the reasons

Madison, WI—The Wisconsin Business for Democracy (BfD-WI) collaborative, formed in 2022, represents the voice of small business on issues related to protecting democracy.  Leaders of the collaborative are calling for the Wisconsin state Senate to pass a bill that would give

The Wisconsin Water Library (WWL) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) today announced plans for Great Lakes, Great Read, a basin-wide community read program scheduled to launch in 2024.  Water Library Director Anne Moser says

Madison – In a victory for electricity consumers, the Iowa District Court for Polk County has set aside Iowa’s unconstitutional Right of First Refusal (ROFR) law and regulation. In addition, the court barred the state from issuing permits on projects and intervenors from any

Fitchburg, Wisconsin – Randy Udell has officially announced his campaign for Dane County Board District 33. A Fitchburg resident since 1998, Udell brings extensive experience to the table that would benefit all Dane County residents if elected. Udell has served as

Statement by: Wisconsin Professional Employees Council Executive Committee, AFT Local 4848 In October, Wisconsin’s State and University workers spoke out saying “Yes to Raises, Yes to DEI” in articles, petitions, and a rally. Just a few days later, the state’s

MADISON – The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) is deeply grateful for the Wisconsin legislature’s work to improve state student financial aid in Wisconsin. The bipartisan bill known as the Financial Aid Modernization Act passed unanimously in

MADISON – Tomorrow, the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents will be voting on a proposal from Assembly Republicans that trades the enumeration of building projects and pay raises for institutional cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion. Legislative Democrats released