Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS data: Wisconsin employment numbers released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,045,700 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to November 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for November 2025 showed Wisconsin’s seasonally
UW-Green Bay: Built to rise: Celebrates Topping Out of Cofrin Technology & Education Center
GREEN BAY, Wis. – With deep appreciation for the workers and partners bringing a new chapter of UW‑Green Bay’s future to life, the University held a Topping Out Ceremony for the Cofrin Technology and Education Center (CTEC) at 11 a.m. today. Chancellor Michael Alexander, representatives
WisDems: Round up: Wisconsinites face skyrocketing health care costs as a result of Republican lawmakers
MADISON, Wis. — On January 1st, Wisconsinites faced sticker shock as Republicans kicked off the new year with a cruel attack on health care. By refusing to continue critical ACA funding that nearly 300,000 Wisconsinites rely on, Republicans are forcing families, seniors,
Michael Best Strategies LLC: To accelerate growth with new service offerings and team updates
National government and public relations firm launches specially designed initiatives in partnership with AmLaw 200 firm Michael Best MILWAUKEE, WI (January 7, 2026) – Building on the momentum of 2025, Michael Best Strategies LLC, a national government affairs and public
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public input on beaver management
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks public input on the state’s Beaver Management Plan. Comments can be submitted through various formats (an online comment tool, email or at any of the public listening sessions) through Jan. 31. Wisconsin’s current
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on U.S. operation to remove Nicolás Maduro and combat narco-terrorism
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after U.S. forces carried out a targeted operation to remove Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, marking a significant success in the fight against international drug trafficking and narco-terrorism linked to the
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: New video: Price transparency promises to curtail rising healthcare costs
Wisconsin Employers Demand Solutions MADISON – Rising healthcare costs remain a chief concern of Wisconsin businesses, hindering reinvestment, talent attraction, and economic competitiveness. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video on Wednesday, raising the alarm on
Institute for Reforming Government: New: Findings from IRG listening tour and new poll— a ground-level look at the issues Wisconsinites care about most
Key lessons and insights gathered from four months of listening across Wisconsin. Delafield, Wis. – What common challenges are on Wisconsinites’ minds heading into 2026? The Institute for Reforming Government released its newest community engagement report, Wisconsin Speaks: Listening, Learning,
Dept. of Health Services: Supports local initiatives to increase radon awareness and debunk common myths
Radon is an invisible gas that causes cancer, but when you know the facts, you can protect yourself It’s easy to not think about radon—it’s invisible! But radon has an impact on our and our loved ones’ health and is
Dept. of Natural Resources: Learn about fisheries management in northern Wisconsin at upcoming DNR public meetings
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a series of informational meetings across the northern regions of the state to educate the public on various fisheries management and habitat topics. The meetings are part of a
UW-Stout: ‘Good design is invisible’: UW-Stout industrial design students combine engineer-thinking, artistic expression
Students’ products inspired by Crate & Barrel, Room & Board, more; share final project experience in photo essay Menomonie, Wis. – The warm, sweet, earthy smell of fresh sawdust, the roaring sound of bandsaws and ventilation hoses, and the shush-shush-shush
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Data centers may change Wisconsin’s utility landscape
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Ebben campaign: New: Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben posts huge fundraising quarter, highlighted by Wisconsin business leaders support
STANLEY, WI – Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben announced a massive fundraising haul in the race for the WI-07 Republican nomination. Ebben raised more than $300,000 in her first quarter with support from major Wisconsin business leaders, including Diane Hendricks, Eric
Rodriguez campaign: Bill Kaplan in WisPolitics: “Rodriguez is best positioned among all Democratic candidates to run statewide and win in November”
WISCONSIN—In case you missed it, a recent WisPolitics opinion column by longtime political observer Bill Kaplan points to Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez as the “best positioned among all Democratic candidates to run statewide and win in November.” Kaplan notes Rodriguez’s statewide strength and
Xiong campaign: Launches campaign for state treasurer
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Gov. Evers, Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announce $5 million to support local farmers and bolster statewide hunger relief efforts
Funding provided by 2025-27 biennial state budget to connect local nonprofit food assistance programs with local farmers and producers to keep shelves stocked MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), today announced
Ben-Ami campaign: Isaia Ben-Ami announces candidacy for 76th Assembly District
Madison, WI- Today, lifelong Madisonian, grandchild of immigrants and public policy professional Isaia Ben-Ami announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the 76th Assembly District. On this, Isaia Ben-Ami delivered the following statement: “Wisconsin families deserve to live free from
Rep. Haywood: Statement on Working for Wisconsin Housing Package
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee), along with Legislative Democrats, introduced the Working for Wisconsin Housing Package. This package of bills includes The First Time Homeowners Act (LRB 4169), Creating a Housing Repair Fund (LRB 4330), Expanding the Low-Income
Wisconsin Right to Life: Defend the Hyde Amendment
Wisconsin Right to Life urges Congress to defend the Hyde Amendment, which ensures that tax dollars are not used to fund abortion. We call on Congress to include Hyde protections in all federal spending and health care legislation. Since passage in 1976, the Hyde Amendment is estimated to have saved over 2.6 mil… Please log
Voces de la Frontera: U.S. military invasion of Venezuela undermines democracy and peace at home and abroad
Democracy is built on self-determination, sovereignty, and accountable institutions, not on foreign military force. (Milwaukee, January 6th, 2026)—Voces de la Frontera recognizes that the Venezuelan people have endured years of political repression, economic hardship, and the systematic silencing of political