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WATERLOO, WI – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Undersecretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jennifer Moffitt to announce that $80 million has been awarded to the Dairy Business

MADISON – Wisconsin’s leadership as the first state to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment and housing marks its 40th anniversary this year. To honor the occasion and celebrate Pride Month, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce

MADISON — The UW–Madison Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA) is seeking proposals for breakout sessions for the annual Diversity Forum conference this fall. The theme for the 2022 Diversity Forum will be The Power of Remembering: Reclaiming

Milwaukee – Brutal heat and humidity is heading into Wisconsin this week. Follow these tips to stay cool and save money on your summer energy bill. No cost Keep the sun out. Close blinds, shades and drapes on the sunny side of

June 20, 2022 – The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is thrilled to announce the first class of Rising Leaders, a cohort of 10 high school charter students who have earned the opportunity to develop leadership and advocacy skills with

Milwaukee, WI (June 20, 2022) – Brian Barkow, law enforcement executive and candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff in the August 9 Democratic primary, issued the following statement today: “Five homicides have occurred in Milwaukee County since Friday. As this appalling violence

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that Wisconsin has joined with 49 other states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the federal government to settle allegations of fraud against Mallinckrodt ARD, LLC (formerly known as Questcor Pharmaceuticals,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that on June 10, 2022, Steven R. Sharpe of Waterford, Wisconsin, was sentenced to pay a monetary penalty of $39,531.00, and prohibited from submitting storm water permitting documents to

Hi, I am Jim Marchant, You may know me from my work and legislation to block taxation on Internet access and no sales tax on online purchases through the Internet. Most state legislators and the US Congress passed bills regarding

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs awarded State Representative Amy Loudenbeck the inaugural “State Champion for Children” award, the highest award given by state clubs to an elected official in Wisconsin. The vote was unanimous,

Town of Gordon, Douglas County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Antoine and Sarah Gordon House in the Town of Gordon, Douglas County, in the National Register of Historic Places. The Antoine and Sarah Gordon

(Madison) – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Kenosha) is expressing gratitude toward Governor Tony Evers after the Governor awarded the City of Racine $800,000 in funding for public safety initiatives.  Additionally, Governor Evers has joined U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin in requesting immediate

MADISON, Wis. – The summer months bring more people outdoors and they can also bring the threat of dangerous thunderstorms.  June 21 is Lightning Safety Awareness Day in Wisconsin and ReadyWisconsin wants you to know how to reduce your lightning risk

[Fox Crossing] – Andrew Thomsen, candidate for Wisconsin Senate District 19, released the following statement in response to continued attacks levied by his opponent: “I have committed to a clean campaign pledge, and my opponent promised that she would run

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Ranking Member on the Select Committee on the Economy, shared a statement following the Select Committee’s field hearing in McAllen, TX and Republican press conference at the southern border. “I am glad we had

MADISON—Gov. Evers today announced nearly $800,000 in federal funding for community safety initiatives in the city of Racine, focusing on a public health approach to violence prevention. The investment builds on the governor’s previous efforts to enhance community safety statewide and in

MADISON, Wis. – In celebration of Pollinator Week, June 20-26, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to protect native pollinators by creating pollinator-friendly habitat, volunteering to monitor pollinator species and learning more about the bees, butterflies and birds

MADISON — Today, Rep. Katie Porter (CA-45) announced her endorsement of Mandela Barnes in the Democratic Senate primary. “Rep. Porter is a champion for working families and I am so proud to have her endorsement,” said Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate

(Milwaukee, WI) – U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore is going to have to work hard in her re-election campaign as long-time Milwaukee activist, event promoter, and father of five, Travis Clark has declared candidacy for the U.S Congress and has secured

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announces that the statewide order prohibiting movement of poultry to all live events has been lifted. The order had been in effect since May to prevent the