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MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announced today the award of $150,000 in Wisconsin Refueling Readiness (WRR) Program grants to support ongoing planning activities that strengthen energy security and disaster preparedness in the state. Since 2015, the PSC

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Janesville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacement of lead service

Milwaukee, WI – May 20, 2024 – On a deeply sentimental day, the 10th anniversary of his father’s  passing, James M. Ferguson, II, a proud product of Milwaukee Public Schools and a dedicated  advocate for education, is thrilled to announce

Fall Creek, WI – Fall Creek resident and internationally renowned writer, Nickolas Butler,  announced on May 20, 2024 his candidacy for the 93rd Assembly District of Wisconsin as a  Democrat. Butler, 44, grew up in Eau Claire attending public schools,

OSHKOSH, Wis. – May 18, 2024  The Wisconsin People’s Party calls for the immediate resignations of Justices Alito and Thomas from SCOTUS because of their failure to recuse themselves from cases involving the January 6th coup attempt, even though they have reasonable

De Pere, WI – Tony Wied today announced the endorsement of key Trump ally Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19), who delivered the keynote address at today’s Wisconsin Republican State Convention. Wied had this to say on Donald’s powerful endorsement: “It is an honor to

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin elected officials, leaders, and community advocates held a press call to slam Republicans in Wisconsin for their attacks on democracy and reproductive freedom and highlight the stakes of the November election.  For the past decade, Wisconsin Republicans have tried

MADISON, Wis. — If you’re at the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention in Appleton this weekend, look outside to see the WisDems mobile billboard highlighting all the ways Eric Hovde has said in his own words that he doesn’t like working

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Gwen Moore in Wisconsin Congressional District 4: “Working families are lucky to have a fearless pro-worker, pro-union champion in Congresswoman Gwen Moore. We

MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on the WIAA’s decision to allow Campbellsport High School’s Josh Onwunili to compete in varsity track events: “Will WIAA let Josh Onwunilli Run in State track meets? Our office wants

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Journal detailed the failure of Senate Republicans to overturn several of Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes. Instead of taking real action and releasing already-approved funds to save rural hospitals and clean pollutants from drinking water,

Today, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson was joined by State Senator LaTonya Johnson and State Representative Kalan Haywood to celebrate President Biden’s announcement on the biggest federal marijuana reform that his administration has enacted to date. President Biden announced yesterday that

Contact: State Representative Warren Petryk (608) 237-9193 Madison – State Representative Warren Petryk (R-Town of Washington) issued the following open letter to the constituents of the 93rd Assembly District regarding his retirement from the State Assembly. “To everything there is a season…”

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, David L. Marstellar, Jr. announced his candidacy for 21st Assembly District, which represents portions of Milwaukee and Oak Creek. Building on over 35 years of experience in business, his deep local knowledge, and his advocacy to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced his Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for Wisconsin’s Third District. CPFs provide an additional avenue for Members of Congress to send federal dollars back to their respective

WASHINGTON (May 17, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) will be hosting a free scam prevention event for residents in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District in Beloit.   “Identity theft is on the rise. It is vital to protect your information online. I

The unofficial start of summer is quickly approaching, and people will be stopping by Wisconsin’s state parks and trails to enjoy our great outdoors.  With over 20 million visitors annually, state parks can be popular destinations on holidays and warm

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MADISON, WI – Yesterday, May 16, 2024, after gathering community advocates, victim families, representatives of nation organizations, law enforcement officers, and legislators in the Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Parlor to bring awareness to the emergent crisis of missing people in

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, May 22-23, via written releases. On Wednesday, May 22, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to