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MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of October 2022, which showed Wisconsin has added 58,800 total nonfarm and 54,600 private sector jobs

MADISON, Wis. – As Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski today announced that a record $52 million will be disbursed to public schools across Wisconsin, which represents a notable 27% increase from the

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging Wisconsinites to order free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests and have them delivered directly to their house through the state-supported Say Yes! COVID Test program. Starting today, all Wisconsin households are eligible

MILWAUKEE — The Office of University Relations at Marquette University has received four Best of District V awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for two cover articles from recent issues of Marquette Magazine and two video productions.

Contact number: 262-352-1331 (Pewaukee, WI) – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, today, announced his bid for re-election as County Executive.  “I am running for re-election full of optimism about the future of our great County. I am proud of the

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22.11.17GOPAddress.mp3 Hi, I’m State Senator Mary Felzkowski of Wisconsin’s 12th Senate District. Today, I’d like to tell you a little bit about a Study Committee that I’m chairing this fall on Increasing Offender Employment Opportunities. Our committee is tasked with

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/221117DemAddress.m4a Hi, this is Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Earlier this week, Republican Speaker Robin Vos said that he’d consider rape and incest exceptions to our state’s archaic criminal abortion ban – ONLY if

In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Ri​sk Management A​gency (RMA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will open the application period for crop insurance premium rebates at 12 p.m. on December 5, 2022.

On Tuesday, November 8th, the 92nd Assembly District re-elected Representative Treig Pronschinske (R-Mondovi) to continue to serve them in Madison.  Following this victory, Representative Pronschinske was also elected by his colleagues to be the Assembly Majority Sergeant at Arms during caucus

Metro Milwaukee’s concentration of workers employed in STEM occupations is a competitive strength, but it lags peer metros on other metrics including productivity, household income, exports, and venture capital funding. These are among the key findings of the Wisconsin’s Policy

I am pleased that the Common Council passed a series of amendments that improve my budget, including a Parks volunteer coordinator who can put the power of the people to work for our beautiful City parks, a Sustainability Coordinator to

Thanksgiving is a week away, take some time to consider these safety tips for smart travel, cooking, decorating, and heating during your holiday celebrations. Keep in mind these additional tips to keep your holidays as safe as possible:

On behalf of Robert Pellegrini, a registered Wisconsin voter and taxpayer, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) challenging WEC’s abdication of its duties to investigate and decide complaints against local election

As people take to the woods for the gun deer hunting season this weekend, there is a serious respiratory illness to be vigilant about – and it’s not COVID-19.             Blastomycosis is a dangerous respiratory

The list of respected law enforcement officers endorsing Justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court continues to grow.  Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell issued this statement supporting Justice Kelly. “We in law enforcement are committed to upholding the law in

Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System have announced they plan to begin combined operations on Dec. 1. Bellin and Gundersen announced June 1 they were deep into discussions of a planned merger of equals to strengthen the personal, local medical

It’s holiday shopping season and many consumers are searching online and social media for the perfect gifts. While shopping online is easy and convenient, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) warns online shoppers searching for gifts and other merchandise to do their

The Hmong Institute is hosting the Noj Tsiab (Pre-New Year) Celebration on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 4402 Femrite Drive, Madison. Noj tsiab pronounced “naw chia” is the meal held the night before the Hmong New Year celebration. Noj

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Sen. André Jacque with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Sen. Jacque was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session. The

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has been selected as part of the 2022 class of legislators nationwide to participate in Policymakers for Peace, a network made up of leaders of color from across the country committed to championing solutions that end the