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MADISON – Today Rep. Shelia Stubbs joined select state legislators from across the country to share ideas and strategies for improving Black maternal health. Leading the meeting, conducted remotely, were Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Senior Advisor to the President and Director

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of a roughly 2,980-acre wildfire in Monroe County, which is 46% contained. Previous communications indicated the fire was in Jackson

MADISON, WI– Members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, opposed the resolutions to expel the Tennessee Three, and the results of the two young black lawmakers being expelled. Now that both Justin Jones, and Justin Pearson have been re-instated to

Waupun, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld met with City of Waupun leadership, toured the Waupun Senior Center and learned about project plans for a new senior center facility made possible through a $5 million Neighborhood Investment

“FVPSA supports culturally competent, trauma-informed services and emergency housing for those facing violence and abuse. This funding is lifesaving, ensuring programs are available when a survivor is in danger and home isn’t safe. As a survivor and federal lawmaker, I am proud to help

GREEN BAY­­– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) is pleased to announce an upcoming listening session on Monday, April 17.  This listening session will take place from 1 PM until 2 PM in the Shawano City Hall building’s community room, located

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the “incidental taking” of a rare frog, which may result from the Xcel Energy: 3444 Pole Replacement project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss

MADISON, Wis. — After Tammy Baldwin launched her reelection campaign yesterday, Wisconsin Republicans were caught flat-footed, scrambling to respond to her record of protecting our jobs, our health care, and our freedoms. Top conservatives across the state were already attacking potential

MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced the University of Wisconsin (UW) System has been awarded $1.1 million through the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program to expand internship opportunities in high-demand fields, from

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal to support working families, bolster Wisconsin’s workforce, and maintain the state’s economic momentum. More information regarding the governor’s plans is available here.

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi has selected State Representative and former longtime County Board Supervisor Shelia Stubbs to be the County’s next Human Services Director. “From her time working in community centers, tutoring kids as a special education instructor, to

MADISON – The Department of Workforce and Development (DWD) recently released employment estimates for the month of February 2023, which showed Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 2.7%. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Leader, released

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that Wisconsin will receive $15.1 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to replace the John Nolen Drive Bridges in Madison. The funding, coming from the Baldwin-supported law, is part of a $300 million

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of a roughly 2,800-acre wildfire in Jackson County, which is 48% contained. Officials say the Arcadia fire began at the

LA CROSSE, WI – Today marks 100 days since the 118th Congress convened in Washington, DC on January 3, 2023. Since then, Rep. Van Orden has led a constituent services-first office and delivered results for the people of Wisconsin’s Third Congressional

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Thursday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the following counties in the southern two-thirds

MADISON, Wis. — One day after her campaign launch, Tammy Baldwin announced she has earned the endorsement of the IBEW Wisconsin State Conference. The IBEW Wisconsin State Conference serves as the statewide representative body of 18 IBEW Local Unions who represent

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss the intersection project at US 51 and B/AB intersection in Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 2023, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.,

NECEDAH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of a roughly 100-acre wildfire in Juneau County, where evacuations are underway as several structures are in the fire’s path.  Officials say