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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, reintroduced the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, which would require the Biden administration to declassify intelligence related to any potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV)

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is sending $3.9 million to unclaimed property owners in March, and for many, the delivery of a check will come as a surprise.  DOR annually matches tax records against the state’s unclaimed property roll.  If

RACINE—This week, members of Racine Professional Firefighters Local 321 ratified a new contract with the City of Racine. The tentative agreement will go before Racine Common Council on Tuesday.  The tentative agreement includes the following provisions: –          A 15.75% raise implemented

Two months ago, I was joined by my wife and two young sons as I was sworn in as the State Senator for the 25th Senate District. Since then I have worked to fulfill the promises I made when I was

MILWAUKEE — Caroline Gómez-Tom, candidate for Milwaukee County Board in District 14 in the May 2 special election, announced today she’s been endorsed by five more elected officials, and eight additional community leaders. These folks join the six leaders who

Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Coalition For Safe Roads, a statewide network of community alliances that represent business, faith, labor, law enforcement, and community organizations, will be postponing their planned Wednesday, March 8th public lobby day at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing new legislation to help stop illegal child labor. The Child Labor Prevention Act would increase maximum fines for violations and establish new criminal penalties to deter child

Madison, WI – Today, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) announced his upcoming in-district budget listening sessions on Monday, March 13th, 2023. Listening sessions provide an opportunity for legislators to hear directly from their constituents about what’s important to them in the

MILWAUKEE, WI — Molly Gena, candidate for Milwaukee Municipal Court Judge Branch 2, announced today that she has earned the endorsement of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council.  “Molly Gena will be a champion of working people and work tirelessly to

 Milwaukee – Four weeks before Election Day, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Justice Daniel Kelly will appear at a candidate debate hosted by the liberal American Constitution Society Tuesday. Politician Janet Protasiewicz has not confirmed her attendance. The American Constitution Society

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the membership of the Governor’s Judicial Selection Advisory Committee for his second term. The committee is responsible for interviewing and recommending candidates to the governor for consideration when he fills judicial vacancies. During his

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Ashley Zastrow, 32, Merrill, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 1 year and 1 day in federal prison for making

MADISON – The Public Service Commission (PSC) announced today that Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq has accepted state and national leadership positions, being reappointed as PSC Chairperson and being elected to the National Utilities Diversity Council (NUDC) Board. PSC Chairperson Rebecca

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Rep. Glenn Grothman announcing he would break his promise to serve only ten years in Congress and run for reelection in 2024, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Glenn Grothman has

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (WDMA) is receiving a $798,000 grant from the Department of Defense to conduct community outreach, noise mitigation planning, and prepare for the F-35s arrival at

The Department of Defense initiative to spark interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) has been in operation since February 2012 at the U.S. Army Reserve Center on Silver Spring Drive. More than 60 students from three schools graduated

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the proposed 2023-2025 migratory game bird seasons. The proposal is open to public comment until March 10, 2023. Highlights from the proposed season structure include:   “The 2023-2025 waterfowl seasons

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with the Greater Madison MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) and Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC), has moved its RIDESHARE service to a new platform and mobile app powered by RideAmigos. “This is a cooperative

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week released $3.8 billion in recommended investments in his 2023-25 Capital Budget for the renovation and renewal of the state’s existing infrastructure and to support major projects across the state in 28 counties. To highlight these

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced seven appointments to the Genetic Counselors Affiliated Credentialing Board. The board was recently established under 2021 Wisconsin Act 251, a bipartisan act signed by Gov. Evers last year related to the regulation and licensure of