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MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for August 2022. In brief, the

MIDDLETON – Today, Governor Tony Evers called for a special session of the Legislature on October 4th to take up a constitutional amendment to allow Wisconsinites to change state law through binding statewide referendum. This referendum would create a pathway for

MADISON, WI — On September 21st, 2022, Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #175, calling a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to create a pathway for Wisconsin voters to repeal the 1849-era criminal abortion ban. On this order,

Madison… Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) responded to Governor Evers’ call for a special session. The leaders released the following statement: “Governor Evers would rather push his agenda to have abortion available

MADISON, WISCONSIN — Today the Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) announced its endorsement of Aaron Richardson for Wisconsin Treasure and a slate of six pro-equality candidates for the Wisconsin State Legislature: Jessica Katzenmeyer (SD-5), Kristin Alfheim (SD-19), Nathan Jorowski (AD-21),

MADISON, Wis. – With more than 74,000 waterfowl hunters expected on waterways this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters to follow best safety practices as they hit the water this upcoming season. Wisconsin has had

Madison – Today, Governor Evers called a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to create a pathway for Wisconsinites to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849-era criminal abortion ban. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement supporting Governor Evers’ actions: “Despite

MADISON –The Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee has endorsed Eric Toney for Attorney General in the November 8 election. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. “Eric Toney understands that farmers work hard to abide by the

MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Governor Tony Evers called on the state legislature to do what is right and let Wisconsinites – not politicians – make decisions about their own reproductive healthcare. If the measure proposed by Gov. Evers is approved

Madison – “Someone you love will need an abortion. Many of you know I was pregnant last year. Thankfully, everything went well and I have a healthy one year old. But imagine being pregnant now – with abortion unavailable in Wisconsin

WAUKESHA — It was announced today that U. S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald is facing serious ethics charges for sending campaign literature to area citizens using the resources of his taxpayer-funded office. An area resident filed complaints with both the U.S.

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer released the below statement in response to recent attack ads from Gov. Tony Evers and allied organizations that unfairly disparage the Michels Corporation – a family-owned business that

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan Invent Here, Make Here for Homeland Security Act to ensure that products invented by taxpayer-funded research are manufactured in the United States. While current law requires the manufacturing

Washington, D.C.—Earlier this week it was revealed that Mandela Barnes lied about one of the cop endorsements he had touted, leaving him with 7 retired cops and 1 on-duty cop on his endorsement list. But as reported by CBS 58 yesterday, the lone on-duty

OSHKOSH – Independent, Democratic, and Republican county sheriffs from all across Wisconsin are endorsing U.S. Senator Ron Johnson in his re-election campaign. Johnson is running against anti-law enforcement candidate Mandela Barnes who is running on ending cash bail, cutting the prison population by

LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund has endorsed his campaign to bring western Wisconsin values to Congress. “The climate crisis is real, and we need

MADISON, Wis. – During a disaster, personnel from multiple agencies are likely to be involved with the response. Many of those assisting agencies may be from outside of the area, making it critical that they can interface their communications systems

VOLK FIELD, Wis. — The U.S. Air Force’s eight most accomplished munitions teams from around the world converged here late last month for the third annual Air Force Combat Operations Competition (AFCOCOMP). Participants were evaluated for their speed and technique

MADISON, Wis – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced his intention to convene a special session of the legislature to allow the people of Wisconsin to put referenda on ballots and repeal the archaic, criminal abortion ban.  Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine)

MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, released two new ads, ‘Promise,’ and ‘Crumbs’ highlighting how he will restore the American Dream and reminding Wisconsin voters how Ron Johnson’s sad attempts at lying aren’t enough to hide his record