Dept. of Revenue: Valeah Foy appointed state and local finance division administrator
Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca announced Valeah Foy has been appointed to serve as State and Local Finance Division Administrator. “Valeah successfully served as the department’s State and Local Finance Deputy Administrator since 2019,” said Secretary Barca. “During that
Dept. of Natural Resources: Rock river Groeler road boat launch closed April 24-28
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a temporary closure of the Groeler Road boat launch along the Rock River in Fort Atkinson. The closure of this Jefferson County boat launch will allow for needed improvements
Gov. Evers, DATCP: Announce commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program grant recipients
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced that 20 recipients are receiving grant funding for the 2023 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP). These grants aim to refine and
Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin statewide unemployment rate hits new record low of 2.5% in March, state adds 900 jobs for month
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of March 2023, which showed Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 2.5%.
Sen. Agard: Announces “Grass Routes” Tour to discuss the status of cannabis legalization across Wisconsin
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) announced the “Grass Routes” Tour – an opportunity to discuss the current landscape of cannabis policy in Wisconsin. The tour will include stops in Platteville, Wauwatosa, Eau Claire, and Wausau. During these events,
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Calls on FEC to provide a full explanation about potential misconduct related to political donations
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) regarding a video posted online by the O’Keefe Media Group on March 28, 2023 alleging that political
Dept. of Natural Resources: Save the date for OutWiGo Green on May 13
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to a day of learning, exploring and celebrating the great outdoors at OutWiGo Green. The event will be Saturday, May 13 at the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: House Republicans pass legislation protecting women’s sports
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Republicans passed H.R. 734, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, to protect female athletes and the integrity of women’s sports. This legislation protects female athletes’ right to an even playing field in sporting events
U.S. Rep. Moore: Condemns hateful legislation targeting trans children
Today, Congresswoman Moore voted NO on H.R. 734, a bill that would ban trans girls and trans women from participating on school sports teams and would limit the ability of non-binary and intersex students to participate in these programs. In
Sen. Cowles, Rep. Kitchens: Bipartisan bill expands successful clean water program
MADISON – A bipartisan bill to help farmers work together to keep Wisconsin waters cleaner is headed to the Governor’s desk. This week, both the State Assembly and State Senate unanimously approved Assembly Bill 65, which builds on an already successful program
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues, introduces bill to fully fund high need schools, special education
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing the Keep Our Promise to America’s Children and Teachers (PACT) Act, bicameral legislation to put Congress on a fiscally responsible path to fully fund the assistance program that helps our country’s
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Dept. of Justice: Hosts 2nd annual Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Conference
MADISON – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and Wisconsin Department of Justice Hosts 2nd Annual Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Conference MADISON – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice will host their 2nd annual Crime Victims’ Right Virtual Conference Thursday-Friday,
Wisconsin’s Creative Economy Coalition: Launches to secure one-time funding for Wisconsin’s Creative Sector
[Madison, Wis.] – Arts organizations and creative businesses from across Wisconsin have joined forces to form Wisconsin’s Creative Economy Coalition, an organization aimed at outlining the power of the creative sector as a vehicle to fuel Wisconsin’s growth. Comprised of leading arts,
Wisconsin Women in Government: Registration now open! Wisconsin Women in Government annual Scholarship & Recognition Gala
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization, will host the Annual Scholarship & Recognition Gala at Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center on Wednesday, May 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. The annual event draws elected and
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on plan to address climate crisis and bolster Wisconsin’s clean, sustainable economy
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal to address the climate crisis, protect our natural resources, and bolster Wisconsin’s workforce in high-demand fields like clean energy, conservation, forestry,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village Of Kronenwetter Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Village of Kronenwetter is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes
Milwaukee Press Club: U.S. Sen. Johnson headlines Newsmaker Luncheon
MILWAUKEE – U.S. Sen Ron Johnson will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Monday, April 24, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Johnson, who was elected to his third term in November, will take questions from a
A Better Wisconsin Together: Yes we cannabis: Marijuana should be legalized, taxed, and regulated in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — To put it bluntly, all of us in Wisconsin can agree that providing pain relief for the sick, combatting disproportionate rates of incarceration in communities of color, and bringing more revenue into Wisconsin are things that our elected
Gov. Evers: Continues celebration of Earth Week, highlights initiatives to improve access to clean water, address PFAS and lead contaminants, and invest in producer-led watershed protection efforts
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will today continue his statewide tour celebrating Earth Week by vising farms to highlight initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget to improve access to safe, clean drinking water by addressing contaminants like PFAS, nitrates, and
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Justice Roggensack honored at Supreme Court oral argument
Madison, Wisconsin (April 19, 2023) – Retiring Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Patience Drake Roggensack was honored by her fellow justices, and received a standing ovation in the Supreme Court Hearing Room today, just moments before the start of the final oral