Forward Latino: Awarded $100,000 grand by City of Milwaukee to help keep Milwaukee families together!
Forward Latino, Milwaukee Keeping Families Togther Grant Award, April 2, 2025Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul wins preliminary injunction against Trump administration for mass firings of federal probationary employees
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and 19 other attorneys general secured a preliminary injunction (PI) in Maryland et al. v. USDA, a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for Maryland suing numerous federal agencies for the unlawful mass
Common Cause Wisconsin: Wisconsin voters decisively step up, turn out and reject outside interference from Musk’s millions
Wisconsin voters turned out to vote in record numbers on and before April 1st and decisively opted for impartial justice and independence from the influence of the world’s richest person and his unprecedented attempt to buy control of the Wisconsin Supreme
Dept. of Natural Resources: Volunteer with the DNR to protect and enhance Wisconsin’s natural resources
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all Wisconsinites to roll up their sleeves and volunteer this Earth month and every month of the year. Volunteers are essential to helping the DNR protect and enhance Wisconsin’s abundant
Dept. of Workforce Development: February local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for February 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins CNN, discusses overwhelming win for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined CNN’s Kate Bolduan to discuss Susan Crawford’s overwhelming victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and how it’s a referendum on the Trump/Musk agenda. They also discussed Trump’s tariffs and the future of
Sen. Johnson, Sen. Roys, Rep. McGuire, Rep. Andraca: Dems join carpenters in support of Governor’s budget
KAUKAUNA — Prior to attending a public hearing at Kaukauna High School, the Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance joined members of the Carpenters Union to discuss the ways the state budget should invest in the people doing
Common Cause Wisconsin: Wisconsin voters decisively step up, turn out and reject outside interference from Musk’s millions
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Gov. Evers: Announces Wisconsin’s veteran employment services rank top five in America for second consecutive year
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), announced Wisconsin has retained a top-five ranking in America for successfully helping veterans find employment for the second consecutive year. The ranking underscores the governor’s and the
Educated We Stand: Announced success in Wisconsin Superintendent and School Board elections with multiple endorsed candidates securing victories
[Wisconsin] – On Tuesday, Educated We Stand, the national, non-partisan organization dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of public education, announced that Jill Underly for State Superintendent and five of its six endorsed local school board candidates won their elections in Wisconsin.
City of Madison: Knutson Drive reconstruction
Knutson Drive is currently closed to through traffic while scheduled reconstruction in the area is completed. This project includes a new street design with curb and gutter, sidewalk, and driveway aprons. The asphalt pavement and gravel base will be replaced. The sanitary
Sen. Stafsholt and Rep. Moses: Protecting Wisconsin’s farmland from foreign investor
Madison, WI…Senator Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) and Representative Clint Moses (R – Menomonie) introduced legislation to protect Wisconsin’s farmlands from being owned by foreign investors. The bill, Wisconsin Farmland Protection Act, will restrict foreign ownership of agricultural land
Wisconsin Emergency Management: Wisconsin Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 7-11, 2025
MADISON, Wis. – Spring brings the blooming of flowers, the return of migrating birds, and an increased risk of severe weather. These storms can develop quickly and knowing what to do when severe weather comes can keep everyone safe. To
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nomination period open for Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Producers who grow and sell soybeans in the following districts are eligible to nominate producers
Milwaukee Press Club: Wisconsin journalism leaders to discuss press challenges in April 9 panel
MILWAUKEE – The state of U.S. journalism, which faces new challenges from politicians and market forces, will be the subject of a lively panel discussion featuring three Wisconsin news executives. Wisconsin Public Radio Director of Radio Sarah Ashworth, Milwaukee Journal
Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy: Statement on the victory of Judge Susan Crawford
“Today, we celebrate our own Liberation Day in Wisconsin. Judge Susan Crawford’s win helps restore confidence that our highest court will uphold the rule of law, respect legal precedent, and protect the rights of every Wisconsinite. Stability and trust in
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America: Claims victory with endorsed candidate Brower in Common Council race win
The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are declaring a win for Milwaukee’s working class after member Alex Brower won the race for the open District 3 seat on the Common Council Tuesday. Milwaukee DSA supported Brower’s candidacy from the
Main Street Action PAC: Main Street beats Musk: Congratulations Justice-Elect Crawford
MADISON — On Tuesday Wisconsin voters on Main Streets—from Bayfield to Brookfield—made it clear that their votes and their state were not for sale. Elon Musk spent $25 million trying to sway Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race—and failed. Voters rejected his
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Veteran job fair for Veterans, active-duty military and spouses
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation Service, in collaboration with Fleet & Family Support Center, Naval Station Great Lakes, Transition Assistance Program (TAP) team, will host a Veteran Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 at the
The Alliance: Employers to gather in Madison intending to bend the medical cost trend
MADISON, WI – Intending to address the challenge of continuously rising healthcare costs, employers from Wisconsin and surrounding states will gather at The Alliance 2025 Spring Symposium in Madison on April 22-23. With the theme “Bend the Trend: Designing Affordable