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Bill package strengthens worker protections MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) was proud to stand next to fellow Legislative Democrats and labor leaders to introduce the Build a Stronger Wisconsin bill package, which comprises legislation to address Prevailing

Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Democrats introduced 4 bills that would restore the prevailing wage, repeal the right-to-work law, address worker misclassification, and reinstate project labor agreements. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today I

Madison, WI – Today Legislative Democrats introduced a comprehensive package of pro-worker, pro-labor bills “Build A Stronger Wisconsin” at the State Capitol. The bills address prevailing wage, worker misclassification, project labor agreements and repealing “right to work”. Representative Snodgrass released

Qualify for the bonus from Sept. 8 – 26, 2025 MADISON, Wis. (September 4, 2025) – Every child dreams of their future — and every dream deserves a plan. Whether they go to college, technical school or pursue specialized career training, there’s

Madison – Yesterday, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care voted, along party lines, to request changes to an administrative rule being issued by the Department of Health Services (DHS). This rule changes DHS administrative code relating to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through October 31, 2025, for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Producers who grow and sell corn in Districts 1, 2, and

Job Centers welcome job seekers, job explorers, and employers MADISON – In celebration of National Workforce Development month in Wisconsin, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) invites job seekers, employers, and partners to explore services offered by the Job Center of

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. – After the Milwaukee police union president said he is considering sending a letter to the White House requesting help from National Guard troops, Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Berrien released the following X post and comments to the Milwaukee Journal

The Wisconsin DNR and DHS have issued new consumption advice for mallards and wood ducks harvested on Green Bay. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today

Madison-The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted last-minute written testimony Wednesday to the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care on administrative rules relating to prenatal care and child care services administered by the state. Modifications to DHS

The Wisconsin DNR and DHS have issued new consumption advice for fish and deer harvested near the Town of Stella in Oneida County. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of

Coil winding training station helps develop quality employees to keep jobs in the state A group of B.S. automation leadership students at UW-Stout completed a multi-year project to develop a niche training station and related training materials for Eaton, headquartered in Waukesha. Building

FREE October Lectures in Madison and Green Bay Examine Lives and Legacies of Six Founding Fathers Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary   MADISON, Wis. – This fall, the Wisconsin Historical Society’s annual James Madison Lecture Series will feature acclaimed scholar Jeffrey Rosen, president and

Wisconsin joins 12 states in initiative aimed at expanding access to clean and affordable cars, supporting U.S. automotive industry and workforce, and improving air quality MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance, announced today that Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a report revealed that every VA medical center in Wisconsin suffers from severe staffing shortages. The storages are a direct impact of the Trump Administration, which WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden, and potential governor candidate and WI-07 Rep. Tom

State supporting expansion with up to $4.5 million in performance-based tax credits MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that Milwaukee Tool is further expanding its footprint in Wisconsin with a $42 million investment in its newest facility

Madison, Wis.— In front of a packed hearing room, expert testimony began today the legal battle against Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline. The case centers around permits issued last November by the Department of Natural Resources that would allow Canadian

Madison, WI – Today, the Joint Committee on Employment Relations, jointly chaired by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R- Rochester) and Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), voted to approve pay increases for state employees. These increases were part of the bipartisan state