Rep. Dittrich: Introduces technical college admissions reform for public safety recruits
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) introduced legislation Tuesday, November 18th, along with State Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), to address staffing shortages facing Wisconsin’s police, fire, and EMS departments. LRB-5267 permits technical colleges around the state to reserve admission slots for
Rep. O’Connor: Receives Boys and Girls Club of Wisconsin’s 2025 Wisconsin Champion for Children Award
Fond du Lac, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after receiving the Boys and Girls Club of Wisconsin’s 2025 Wisconsin Champion for Children Award, which honors an elected official who demonstrates exceptional leadership and dedication in
Rep. Neylon: Red Tape Reset Bill approved in Assembly GOAT Committee
Madison – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly’s Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency (GOAT) voted to recommend passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 274, legislation authored by State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee). Part of the Republican Party’s Red Tape Reset
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul highlights scam prevention efforts, launches educational resource during Fraud Awareness Week
MADISON, Wis. – As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, Attorney General Josh Kaul is drawing attention to the significant financial harm caused by fraud in Wisconsin and launching a new public education flyer to help the public understand the
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Promised increase for special education doesn’t materialize for schools, students
This spring and summer grassroots disability advocates across the state worked for months to elevate the importance of raising the low special education reimbursement rate so students with disabilities can be successful and local public school districts have the resources they need.
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), together with the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of November as National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a nationwide effort to
Wisconsin Grocers Association: Stangler to support grocers as member engagement coordinator
Madison, WI — You might spot her in the dairy aisle searching for Wisconsin cheese or in the snack section looking for traditional and new dip flavors. Now, you’ll officially find Michelle Stangler working as Member Engagement Coordinator with the Wisconsin
Hulsey campaign: Carpenter Brett Hulsey unveils zero homeless by 2030 plan at human side of homelessness conference today
Madison, WI–Former and current homeless people joined carpenter Brett Hulsey at the Human Side of Homeless Conference at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison today to unveil the Zero Homeless by 2030 Plan. Brett has been homeless himself and has worked to
Defend the Vote: Endorses Rebecca Cooke for House
Defend The Vote today endorsed Rebecca Cooke for the House of Representatives. Cooke is ready to take on the cost of corruption in Washington so we can bring down prices and make life more affordable. “Wisconsin families are fed up
Dairy Business Association: Dairy Strong 2026 leading with purpose: One person, one policy and one farm at a time
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association today announced its 2026 Dairy Strong conference agenda, highlighting impactful session topics and speakers. The conference is set to take place in Green Bay at the KI Convention Center, Jan. 14-15. Dairy
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Colleagues: Introduce bill to repeal law that lets senators pocket $500,000 for being lawfully investigated
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the Anti-Cash Grab Act, legislation that will repeal a provision — quietly added into the Senate government funding bill by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) at the last
Wisconsin Office of Rural Health: Southwest Health Center recognized as Wisconsin’s “Community Star” on National Rural Health Day
Madison, WI, 11/20/25 – The Wisconsin Office of Rural health proudly announces that Southwest Health Center in Platteville has been named Wisconsin’s 2025 “Community Star.” This honor is awarded by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) to
Milwaukee Anti-war Committee: Demands no war on Venezuela
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Anti-war Committee will hold a standing rally on Saturday, November 22, at 2 pm at Milwaukee City Hall (200 E. Well St.). In collaboration with CODE PINK Milwaukee and other grassroots organizations, the people of Milwaukee
Gov. Evers: Evers, DNR announce $282 million to improve drinking water quality for Wisconsinites in 74 municipalities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced more than $282 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to 74 municipalities across the state to
Gov. Evers, DNR: Announce $282 million to improve drinking water quality for Wisconsinites in 74 municipalities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced more than $282 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to 74 municipalities across the state to
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Brad D. Schimel appointed as Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Milwaukee – Brad D. Schimel has been appointed as the Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. United States Attorney Schimel was appointed to the position by United States Attorney General Pamela Bondi. Today, Mr. Schimel has
Marquette University, UW-Milwaukee, Medical College of Wisconsin: Presidents’ and Chancellor’s Challenge winners to support youth adaptive sports, lowering energy costs and ‘Opportunity Youth’
Marquette, UWM and MCW collaborate with community partners to benefit Milwaukee MILWAUKEE — Leaders of Marquette University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Medical College of Wisconsin have announced the winners of the Presidents’ and Chancellor’s Challenge, a community-engaged research initiative
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: New lawsuit targets the beating heart of federal DEI programs
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Center for Individual Rights (CIR) filed a major lawsuit against the Trump Administration today, targeting the foundation for many of the remaining federal DEI programs: the preference for so-called
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on Trump blowing up Wisconsin’s bipartisan judicial nominating process
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Trump bypassed Senators Baldwin and Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) bipartisan judicial nominating commission and installed failed politician Brad Schimel for a top prosecutor job in Wisconsin: “Over the