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“Every day around the state, cities and villages with populations ranging from 56 to 560,000 work to provide critical local services to three quarters of the state’s citizens. To do this job and continue to meet residents’ needs, municipalities need

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) honored Carol Ann Kay, founder of the Adaptive Community Approach Program (ACAP), with the Hometown Hero Award.   “Over her many years of service, Carol has done a tremendous job advocating for those with disabilities,

Contact: Christina Brey, WEAC Public Affairs Manager, 608.213.3497 The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the state’s largest union of educators, recommends Dr. Jill Underly for the Superintendent of Public Instruction.WEAC’s recommendation, based on feedback from public school educators across Wisconsin, is

Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will host “A Conversation with Congressman Adam Kinzinger” on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6 p.m. at The Weidner on the Green Bay campus. Kinzinger’s presentation is part of the UW-Green Bay Political

Milwaukee, WI, February 19, 2025 – Imagine MKE, Greater Milwaukee’s only nonprofit dedicated to advancing and advocating for the region’s entire arts, culture, and creative sector, issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ proposed 2025-2027 biennial state budget,

The School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin (SNA-WI) supports Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to fund the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids program and the School Breakfast Program at the statutorily set 15-cents per meal in the 2025-2027 biennial budget. Healthy Meals,

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers delivered his 2025-2027 State Budget Address, emphasizing a “back to basics” approach for Wisconsin. Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “The Governor’s back to basics budget underscores a strong commitment to building

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Madison, Wisconsin, February 19 – The grassroots climate group 350 Wisconsin Action is excited and proud to announce their endorsement of Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025. Crawford has demonstrated a commitment to protecting Wisconsin’s democracy and Wisconsinites’ right

MADISON – Create Wisconsin, the state’s community cultural development organization,  applauds Gov. Tony Evers for proposing investments in the state’s creative economy in his 2025-27 biennial budget. The Governor’s commitment to supporting the growth and development of creative enterprise will

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Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil announced a letter requesting that the Trump Administration take action to block a proposed Biden-era rule that would eliminate jobs and service opportunities available to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Steil made the announcement during a visit to KANDU Industries

Madison, Wis. – Today, Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Jennifer Vandermeuse as DOA Chief Legal Counsel effective March 9, 2025. Vandermeuse most recently served as Assistant Attorney General and Criminal Appeals Unit Director for the

MADISON, WI: As part of the Governor’s 2025-2027 budget proposal, the Office of the Secretary of State is championing key investments to modernize government services, improve efficiency, and enhance the security of Wisconsin’s official records. Decade-old funding restrictions have left

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today revealed that extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel has put himself up for sale to the most extreme bidder, begging far-right megadonors like Elon Musk and Dick Uihlein to break out their checkbooks to

MADISON – On Tuesday, Governor Evers proposed his budget for the upcoming two years. Evers’ plan would include tax hikes on manufacturers and a significant increase in government spending. In response to the proposed budget, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s Scott Manley

Yesterday, Governor Evers proposed a budget for the next two fiscal years, initiating a dialogue onseveral priorities for town government and town citizens. The WTA appreciates the Governor’s supportfor several critical local government programs, including transportation infrastructure funding, andsupports further

MILWAUKEE  – The Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance (SWSA) applauds Governor Tony Evers’ state budget that prioritizes K-12 public education, emphasizing his commitment to student achievement and well-being.  “As Governor Evers said last night, current school funding is not sustainable for

[MADISON, WI] – Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts applauds Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program with robust funding of $100 million annually over the next decade. This investment will give land trusts and partners