Dept. of Workforce Development: September local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for September 2023. In brief, the
WisDems: Who is Mike Johnson?
MADISON, Wis. — In the revolving door of Republican nominees for Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson has emerged as the latest candidate to lead a chamber driven into chaos by GOP dysfunction and extremism. Even as Mike Gallagher publicly doubts whether Johnson
AFL-CIO: Stands in solidarity as Wisconsin Watch workers launch union drive
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement of solidarity as rank-and-file staff of Wisconsin Watch, the non-profit newsroom, announce the formation of the Wisconsin Watch Union with the NewsGuild-CWA. “We proudly stand in solidarity with the
Dept. of Financial Institutions: DFI, U.S. CFTC, and 29 state regulators reach settlement with Safeguard Metals in $68 million fraud targeting elderly adults
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in partnership with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and 29 other state regulators, today announced the parties have reached a settlement with precious metals dealer Safeguard Metals, LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn
Milwaukee Anti-War Committee: To host rally and march for Haitian and Palestinian sovereignty
Milwaukee, WI – This Saturday, October 28th at 2:30pm, the Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC) will be marching from Red Arrow Park and rallying at City Hall to demand the U.S. and the United Nations immediately stop troop deployment in both
Natural Resources Defense Council: “Staggering” health benefits from replacing lead water pipes could save Wisconsin billions from avoided health impacts
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Replacing every lead pipe that delivers drinking water to homes in Wisconsin would yield $28-29 billion dollars in avoided health costs, according to a new state-by-state analysis released today from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council). “Getting the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to support organic dairy farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to support organic dairy farmers and help them address economic challenges like feed shortages and increased costs. The Organic Dairy Assistance, Investment, and Reporting Yields (O DAIRY) Act of 2023 will increase investments in
Common Cause: Flawed, partisan, redistricting measure gets a public hearing and overwhelming opposition at the Capitol last week
At the Capitol last Thursday October 19th in the first officially sanctioned legislative public hearing on redistricting reform legislation held in 14 years in Wisconsin, virtually everyone who testified, did so in opposition to the partisan Republican redistricting legislation – Senate
Bishop campaign: Rohn Bishop announces he’s seeking reelection as Waupun’s 51st mayor
Waupun –Mayor Rohn Bishop announced his bid for reelection as Mayor of Waupun. With the election slated for April 2, 2024, Mayor Rohn is eager to build on the impressive accomplishments of his first term. Under Mayor Rohn’s leadership, Waupun
WisGOP: Open Borders U.S. Sen. Baldwin leaves America vulnerable to terrorism
MADISON, Wis. – The crisis at our southern border continues to worsen with the threat of terrorism on the rise. New data from Customs and Border Patrol reveals that a record 169 suspects on the FBI’s Terror Watch List were encountered at ports
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces over $101 million to lower energy costs for Wisconsin families
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), announced Wisconsin was awarded over $101.2 million to lower Wisconsin families’ home energy costs. The Low Income
Dept. of Justice: UPDATE: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Germantown, Wis.
GERMANTOWN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the Village of Germantown, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, October 23, 2023. At approximately 6:36
Institute for Reforming Government: Mental health care access bill introduced in the Legislature
WHAT IS IT This week, legislation was introduced by Representative Gustafson (R-Neenah) and Senator Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) that would remove barriers to mental health care by allowing out-of-state providers to practice in Wisconsin. Currently, a mental health provider needs to be licensed in Wisconsin to
Opportunity Wisconsin: U.S. Rep. Van Orden remains silent as Republicans propose $50 billion in Farm Bill cuts
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden has failed to condemn a Republican proposal that includes $50 billion in cuts to the next version of the Farm Bill. Van Orden, who serves on the House Committee on Agriculture, has failed to
Sen. Jacque: Bill stalls dangerous drivers
MADISON… Habitual dangerous driving offenders who repeatedly put the safety of our families at risk on the road could see their vehicles taken away under legislation passed today by a Senate committee. The author, State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), said
Protect Our Care: “Medicare Autumn” fact sheet: American seniors will save as Medicare negotiates lower drug costs
Protect Our Care launched a new campaign, “Medicare Autumn,” to educate seniors on how Medicare is better than ever. Thanks to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program included in the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare now has the ability to negotiate
Dept. of Justice: FTC and Wisconsin take action against Rhinelander Auto Center for illegally discriminating against American Indian customers and charging unlawful junk fees
MADISON, Wis. – The Federal Trade Commission and the Wisconsin Department of Justice are taking action against Wisconsin auto dealer group Rhinelander Auto Center, its current and former owners, and general manager Daniel Towne for deceiving consumers by tacking hundreds or even
Department of Revenue: Collections, first quarter FY2024
General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Collections Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded First Quarter Revenues Revenue Source FY23 FY24 % change Individual Income 1,912,308 1,665,534 -12.9% Adjusted 1,912,308 1,950,461 2.0% General Sales &am… Please
A Better Wisconsin Together: Joint committee taking up discriminatory, anti-voter constitutional amendments from state Republicans
MADISON, Wis. — A joint committee of the Wisconsin legislature today is taking up several GOP-authored resolutions that would amend the state constitution to hinder Wisconsinites’ ability to have their voices heard in elections and unjustly target voters of color, rural
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins bipartisan coalition filing a federal lawsuit against Meta for harming youth mental health
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general throughout the country in suing Meta in federal and state courts alleging that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and