Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions May 2025
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Students for a Democratic Society UW-Milwaukee: Students and community members protest outside the UW Board of Regents Meeting
[Milwaukee, WI] – The Students for a Democratic Society chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), alongside community allies, will hold a protest outside the upcoming University of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, June 5, condemning the UW
Associated Builders and Contractors: Brandi Davis promoted to apprenticeship director at ABC of Wisconsin
MADISON, Wisconsin – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin has promoted Brandi Davis to Director of Apprenticeship. Davis joined ABC as Director of Education in 2022. Her role includes leading the association’s education programming, including the ConstructionU series and
Rep. Anderson: Introduces bipartisan bill to help staff small police agencies
Madison, WI – Today Representatives Bob Donovan and Clinton Anderson, along with Senators Jesse James and Brad Pfaff, introduced LRB-2712. The bill creates a pilot program providing grants to small law enforcement agencies that would cover labor costs and unreimbursed
Dept. of Administration: Makes state chief information security officer announcement
Madison, Wis. – Today, the Department of Administration (DOA) has announced William (Bill) Brinkley as the incoming Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Wisconsin effective June 2, 2025. Brinkley most recently served as the director of information technology operations with the National
Wisconsin Family Action: Responds to slate of radical anti-family legislative proposals
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) strongly opposes a series of legislative proposals currently circulating in the Capitol that represent a sweeping assault on Wisconsin’s constitutional values, parental rights, free speech, and the very foundations of family and biological reality.
Rep. Vining: Introduces mental healthcare bill package
MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining introduced the “Mental Healthcare is Healthcare” legislative package of 9 bills today to expand mental health access for Wisconsinites. These 9 bills are in addition to LRB-1684 introduced last week to train mental health professionals on the
Secretary of State Godlewski: Launches public records database to increase transparency and improve access
Madison, WI – Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski today announced the launch of a new, online, searchable database of public records—marking a major step forward in her office’s commitment to transparency, accessibility, and modernization. “For the first time, anyone with
Wisconsin Technology Council: Knock-on effects: How NIH cuts will ripple through economy plenary panel at Entrepreneurs’ Conference
MADISON, Wis. – The proposed cuts to the National Institute of Health research funding will not only hit home with researchers in major institutions but will have a trickle-down effect in the supply chain. Learn more on impact on the afternoon
UW-Stout: Manufacturing engineering seniors recognized for intern contributions at Andersen Widows, Darley
Morgan, Taylor making continuous improvements to empower employees, build better industries Menomonie, Wis. – Twenty University of Wisconsin-Stout students received the university’s Outstanding Cooperative Education and Internship Program Student of the Year Award for excellence and achievements in their positions, contributions
Wisconsin Safety Council: June celebrated as National Safety Month
MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council, the state’s leading provider of safety training and products, is again partnering with the National Safety Council to celebrate June as National Safety Month, promoting workplace practices and cultures that prioritize safety. Throughout the month, Wisconsin
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers to stay cool behind the wheel as summer heats up
June Law of the Month: Reckless Driving As summer gets underway, the Wisconsin State Patrol urges motorists to avoid dangerous driving behaviors and prioritize safety on the road. Reckless driving often includes more than one of the following: speed, improper
Dept. of Public Instruction: Free summer meals available for Wisconsin kids through DPI nutrition program
Summer Food Service Program provides 3 million nutritious meals to children, teens in low-income areas MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it is working with eligible organizations to serve free meals and snacks to children across
Dept. of Natural Resources: Take action on invasive species this June
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to take simple precautions to avoid spreading invasive species in June, which is Invasive Species Action Month, and all year long. Invasive species are nonnative plants, animals and diseases
WAFCA: May is Mental Health Month: WAFCA urges legislative support for youth mental health
In a joint convening of the Assembly and Senate Committees on Mental Health this week, WAFCA emphasized the importance of continuing to improve our care for children and youth, especially those with complex needs, by supporting a robust continuum of
City of Milwaukee: False statement continues to fuel anti-immigrant sentiment
Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions report sound first-quarter financial performance
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions reported sound financial performance through the first quarter of 2025, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). As of March 31, 2025, there were 102 state-chartered credit unions,
WisDems: Ron Johnson says watching building #7 collapse as result of 9/11 terrorist attack is “Cool to Watch”
MADISON, Wis. — In a surreal interview with Tucker Carlson, Wisconsin US Senator Ron Johnson, who has spent the past month spouting off debunked conspiracy theories about the 9/11 terrorist attacks, is now saying that it’s “cool to watch” video of buildings,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Holds Trump accountable for unlawfully dismantling Minority Business Development Agency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration detail its compliance with a May 13 federal court injunction that ordered it to stop the illegal dismantling of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Rep. Clancy: Decries removal of Yessenia Ruano by ICE
MILWAUKEE, Wis. -This morning, Representative Ryan Clancy (D-19), attended an action in protest of the deportation order for Milwaukee mother, Yessenia Ruano, at US Citizen and Immigration Services’ offices in Milwaukee. Yessenia has been in the United States for 14