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MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) today awarded $493,616 in funding from the Universal Service Fund Nonprofit Access Grant Program to 12 recipients. The grants were awarded to nonprofit groups that will carry out programs or

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on two master plan variances. The proposed variances to the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area Master Plan and the Northern Highland – American Legion State Forest Master Plan would add additional ATV/UTV

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing legislation to boost Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices and lower prescription drug costs for consumers. The Strengthening Medicare and Reducing Taxpayers (SMART) Prices Act, would give the Department of

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee), State Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield), and State Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) sent a letter to DPI Superintendent Jill Underly in response to her letter to the superintendent and school

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced the Taiwan Cybersecurity Resiliency Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Defense to expand cybersecurity cooperation with Taiwan to help them counter cyber

MADISON- Today, Speaker Robin Vos claimed that Republicans are working privately on a medical marijuana proposal. Vos has voiced support for medical marijuana in previous sessions, but has never brought a bill for even a public hearing in the Assembly, the body

Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca announced Cari Redington has been appointed to serve as Research and Policy Division Administrator. “Cari comes to us with impressive credentials, in both the private and public sectors. Our Research and Policy Division provides detailed

Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca announced Valeah Foy has been appointed to serve as State and Local Finance Division Administrator. “Valeah successfully served as the department’s State and Local Finance Deputy Administrator since 2019,” said Secretary Barca.  “During that

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a temporary closure of the Groeler Road boat launch along the Rock River in Fort Atkinson. The closure of this Jefferson County boat launch will allow for needed improvements

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced that 20 recipients are receiving grant funding for the 2023 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP). These grants aim to refine and

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of March 2023, which showed Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 2.5%.

MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) announced the “Grass Routes” Tour – an opportunity to discuss the current landscape of cannabis policy in Wisconsin. The tour will include stops in Platteville, Wauwatosa, Eau Claire, and Wausau. During these events,

WASHINGTON – On Monday,  U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) regarding a video posted online by the O’Keefe Media Group on March 28, 2023 alleging that political

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to a day of learning, exploring and celebrating the great outdoors at OutWiGo Green. The event will be Saturday, May 13 at the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Republicans passed H.R. 734, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, to protect female athletes and the integrity of women’s sports. This legislation protects female athletes’ right to an even playing field in sporting events

Today, Congresswoman Moore voted NO on H.R. 734, a bill that would ban trans girls and trans women from participating on school sports teams and would limit the ability of non-binary and intersex students to participate in these programs. In

MADISON – A bipartisan bill to help farmers work together to keep Wisconsin waters cleaner is headed to the Governor’s desk. This week, both the State Assembly and State Senate unanimously approved Assembly Bill 65, which builds on an already successful program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing the Keep Our Promise to America’s Children and Teachers (PACT) Act, bicameral legislation to put Congress on a fiscally responsible path to fully fund the assistance program that helps our country’s

MADISON – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and Wisconsin Department of Justice Hosts 2nd Annual Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Conference MADISON – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice will host their 2nd annual Crime Victims’ Right Virtual Conference Thursday-Friday,

[Madison, Wis.] – Arts organizations and creative businesses from across Wisconsin have joined forces to form Wisconsin’s Creative Economy Coalition, an organization aimed at outlining the power of the creative sector as a vehicle to fuel Wisconsin’s growth. Comprised of leading arts,