Berman campaign: Statement on the Department of Education’s decision to remove nursing as a professional degree
RAYMOND, Wis. – Mitchell Berman, Democratic candidate for Congress in WI-01, issued the following statement about the Department of Education’s decision to remove nursing as a professional degree. “The decision to strip nursing of its professional designation is misguided and dangerous.
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul defends critical services for crime victims
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has stated that it will not apply alarming restrictions to critical Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services supporting
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Q3 2025 FDIC numbers show continued strength of Wisconsin banks
MADISON, Wis. — Numbers released today by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) show Wisconsin banks remain in good health through the third quarter of this year. Year-over-year lending increased in all categories (commercial, residential, and farm loans), demonstrating the
HEMAD: State and region’s leaders take aim at human trafficking
Nonprofit’s campaign aims to have 75,000 men join together to end all forms of human trafficking; Volunteers seek to raise awareness as state lawmakers seek tougher penalties MILWAUKEE (Nov. 24, 2025) – State and local leaders, law enforcement and community
Sen. Habush Sinykin: Introduces legislation to protect religious freedom and safety in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – Today, State Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) introduced bipartisan legislation to protect religious freedom and keep our faith communities safe. Religiously-motivated incidents are on the rise, both nationally and here in Wisconsin. The FBI has reported
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin ag news – crop progress & condition
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Rep. Fitzgerald: To host Lake Mills and Cambridge office hours
MADISON – Today, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) announced two constituent office hour sessions this December in Lake Mills and Cambridge. The details for the sessions are as follows: Wednesday, December 3 12:00pm to 1:00pm L.D. Fargo Public Library
Gov. Evers: Appoints Gerard Ritter as Vilas County Sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Gerard Ritter as Vilas County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by Sheriff Joseph A. Fath’s retirement. Ritter will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “With
State Senate Democratic Committee: Legislators and community leaders call out Republican attacks on reproductive healthcare
MADISON, WI – Today, State Senators LaTonya Johnson, Kelda Roys, Doctor Kristin Lyerly held a press conference calling out Senator Andre Jacque’s new ‘Catch Kit’ Bill for what it really is: an outright attack on the reproductive healthcare of women across Wisconsin. Legislation
NFIB Wisconsin: “Support your neighbors on Small Business Saturday”
Small Business Saturday will be held on Main Streets throughout Wisconsin on November 29th MADISON, WI (November 24, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, encourages shoppers to support small businesses on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin: Residents in western Wisconsin warn county officials of HR1’s looming budget crisis
Federal cuts may overwhelm local systems, force WI counties to reduce, slow or cancel services towns and families depend on Western Wis. — Residents from Dunn, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties warned county boards that HR1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, is
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development: Invests $1 million to help Sailer Food Market and Meat Processing, Inc. in Wilson expand into snack meats
Stevens Point, Wis., Nov. 24, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that St. Croix Electric Cooperative received a $1 million loan to re-lend to Sailer Food Market and Meat Processing,
Rep. Neubauer: ICYMI: Wisconsin Republicans block push to expand health coverage for new moms
Madison, Wis. — On Wednesday, November 19, Republican Speaker Robin Vos blocked a procedural move by Assembly Democrats to force a vote on SB 23, a broadly bipartisan bill to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a full year.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads legislation to ensure health care access for pregnant women
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the Healthy Maternal and Obstetric Medicine (MOM) Act to ensure that all women eligible for coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance marketplaces, as well as women eligible for other individual or group health
Dept. of Health Services: Tracking respiratory illness activity ahead of the holiday season
Wisconsinites urged to get vaccines now to be protected for the holidays and beyond With the holiday season around the corner, cold weather, increased travel, and gatherings with family and friends tend to lead to increased respiratory illness activity. With
UW-Stout: Hospitality students apply learning to plan, coordinate STEMM Student Expo, Dec. 11
Signature event, open to the public, to showcase nearly 100 research projects Menomonie, Wis. – One of the University of Wisconsin-Stout’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management’s biggest events of the year is being planned and executed by
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Issues news releases on holiday scams and toy shopping tips
The following contains two separate news releases from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Find Spanish translations of both releases posted online at datcp.wi.gov. Give the Gift of Toy Safety This Holiday Season MADISON, Wis. – The holiday
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition win lawsuit stopping elimination of four federal agencies
Court Bars Trump Administration from Dismantling Federal Agencies Supporting Libraries, Museums, Minority-Owned Businesses, Workers, and Services for the Unhoused MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of states today won their lawsuit protecting four federal agencies from
Seawright campaign: 12 local leaders endorse Jessica Seawright for State Assembly, District 21
MILWAUKEE, WI – Jessica Seawright, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 21, proudly announced her campaign’s first slate of endorsements from respected community leaders who trust her experience and her commitment to delivering real results: State Senator Chris Larson State
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 27 new officers
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) celebrated 27 new troopers joining the Wisconsin State Patrol at a graduation ceremony held today in Wisconsin Dells. The milestone recognizes the completion of academy training for members of Wisconsin State Patrol’s 71st and 72nd Recruit