Gov. Evers: Signs executive order creating Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, directs $10 million to support violence prevention efforts statewide
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, joined by violence prevention advocates, local law enforcement, elected officials, students, and community members, signed Executive Order #254, creating a statewide Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, and announced he is directing $10 million for the
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host career fairs across state
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host five career fairs across the state in early 2025. The fairs will be held in Eau Claire, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Fitchburg and Woodruff starting Jan. 18. Attendees
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant application period open through February 24
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through February 24, 2025. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry
WisGOP: Far-left national special interest group endorses Crawford over pro-abortion stance
MADISON, WI – EMILY’s List, the far-left, pro-abortion organization just announced their endorsement of Susan Crawford, the Democrats’ handpicked candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat. In their statement, EMILY’s List cites Crawford’s radical stances on abortion as their main motivator for the
Crawford campaign: Extremist politician Brad Schimel pedaling pants-on-fire lie to voters about sexual assault record
MADISON, Wis. – In his first TV advertisement, extreme politician Brad Schimel is attempting to rewrite his disturbing record of failing sexual assault victims, falsely claiming he cleared a backlog of untested sexual assault kits. In reality, Schimel tested only nine out of
UW-Green Bay: Offers First Nations studies for professionals certificate
Green Bay, WI—UW-Green Bay is offering a new certificate program for First Nations Professionals, designed to expand awareness and understanding of the history, culture and tribal sovereignty of Native American Nations in Wisconsin. The certificate was designed in partnership with the
Schimel campaign: Launches first ad titled, “Mission Statement”
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released its first ad titled, “Mission Statement.” As a prosecutor, Attorney General, and judge, Brad Schimel has dedicated his life to justice for victims and their families. For Schimel, “Justice” isn’t a title
Sen. Habush Sinykin: Commends decision to appoint a special prosecutor to address criminal animal cruelty allegations at research facility in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – Last week, a Dane County Judge appointed a special prosecutor to investigate criminal animal abuse allegations involving Ridglan Farms, a large-scale breeding facility of beagles used for biomedical research experimentation. In October 2024, former employees of Ridglan Farms
WisDems: MEET BRAD SCHIMEL: Abysmal record on public safety
MADISON, Wis. — With the Wisconsin Supreme Court election less than three months away, we’re here to re-introduce extreme far-right candidate Brad Schimel. As the worst Attorney General in state history, Wisconsinites rejected Brad Schimel after only one term due to his extreme
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: USDA Invests $14,000,418 in domestic biofuels and clean energy projects to lower costs and increase energy security in Wisconsin
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 13, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the USDA is investing $14,000,418 more in grant funding in Wisconsin to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Pierce County Meats Inc. issues voluntary Class II recall of RTE meat products with an undeclared allergen
MADISON, Wis. – Pierce County Meats Inc. in Ellsworth, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class II recall for packaged Ready-To-Eat (RTE) meat products. The affected products carry a mark of inspection for establishment No. 132 and would have been purchased
Schimel campaign: Places $1 million ad buy
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign placed a $1 million statewide ad buy, marking its first significant investment in the race for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. The seven-figure, statewide buy comes after the campaign raised a historic $2.2 million since
State Senate Democratic Committee: GOP Senate leader’s new abortion ban is out of touch with Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis – In response to Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s comments on WISN’s UPFRONT where he speculated that the legislature may enact a new abortion ban, newly elected Senators Jodi Habush Sinykin, Sarah Keyeski, and Jamie Wall issued the following
Dept. of Transportation: ICYMI: Gov. Evers, WisDOT celebrate $50 million in federal infrastructure grants to improve safety and mobility in Milwaukee, Menominee Nation
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), celebrate the announcement of two $25 million grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, which is funded through the
Dept. of Natural Resources: No ice is 100% safe: Be careful on frozen waterbodies
MADISON, Wis. – As snow is predicted over the next week in much of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to be extra careful when traversing any frozen waterbody. Ice is still forming, and ice thickness
Dept. of Natural Resources: Protect Wisconsin’s waters by reducing your salt use this winter
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 27-31, 2025. Winter Salt Awareness
Foley & Lardner LLP: Adds Public Affairs Director Jamie Kuhn in Wisconsin, strengthening its bi-partisan government solutions capabilities
13 January 2025 | Foley & Lardner LLP announced that Jamie Kuhn has joined the firm’s Wisconsin-based Government Solutions Practice Group as a public affairs director. Kuhn brings over 20 years of public service experience in both the executive and legislative branches
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads bill to cut health care costs, permanently extend Affordable Care Act tax breaks for working families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced their Health Care Affordability Act—legislation to make permanent the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) for Marketplace coverage, which would prevent millions of Americans’ health
Kinser campaign: Brittany Kinser launches campaign, releases platform
Madison, WI – Today, Brittany Kinser, Candidate for DPI Superintendent, released her campaign priorities across multiple digital platforms including her new website, video, and multiple social media channels. Brittany’s campaign priorities center around restoring high academic standards for Wisconsin kids and are
Dept. of Transportation: Don’t miss your chance to become a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper or inspector, one week left to apply
Now is the time to apply to become a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper or inspector. The deadline for applications to join the 71st and 72nd Recruit Classes is Jan. 19, 2025. The Wisconsin State Patrol accepts in-state and out-of-state applicants who are