Dept. of Administration: State of Wisconsin awarded highest recognition for financial reporting
Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the State of Wisconsin was once again awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). Wisconsin received
Rep. Callahan: Condemns proposal threatening our farmers and consumers
[Madison, WI] – Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) raised concerns today over the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) administrative rule proposal to increase licensing fees on auction barns and livestock haulers by up to 1,700%. Under the fee tables
UW-Milwaukee: AI in the workplace: insights on staying relevant
MILWAUKEE, WI, Sept 16, 2025 — UW-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education is excited to announce the Wisconsin panelists speaking at its upcoming event, AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But It Will Change It. Panelists Include: Ian (Cullah) McCullough, Free Music Land
Godlewski campaign: Mayors from across Wisconsin endorse Sarah Godlewski for lieutenant governor
Madison, WI — Mayors from every corner of Wisconsin today announced their endorsement of Sarah Godlewski for Lieutenant Governor. The mayors of Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, La Crosse, Sheboygan, Superior, Middleton and Washburn are joining together behind Godlewski, citing her
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: MKE Airport launch international terminal redevelopment project
The $95 million project marks one of the largest investments at MKE in decades MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and officials from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) officially kicked off the Concourse E Redevelopment Project. This transformational project
Dept. of Natural Resources: Get ready for the 2025 waterfowl hunting seasons
Prepare for the Wisconsin waterfowl seasons opening soon. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of the regular goose and duck hunting seasons in September. Regular Goose Season The regular goose
Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Applications Open for Commercial Driver Training Grants, Encourage Training Providers to Apply
Grants to help meet demand for skilled drivers by offsetting costs of obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that the latest round of applications for DWD’s
Dept. of Justice: Mid-State Technical College, and Stevens Point Fire Department conduct fifth annual fire investigation certification class
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us WHAT: The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) State Fire Marshal’s Office, in partnership with Mid-State Technical College and the Stevens Point Fire Department, is conducting the fifth annual certification class for Basic Fire Investigation in Stevens
Scaife campaign: Earns Milwaukee Police Assn. endorsement
GERMANTOWN — Conservative Washington County judicial candidate Grant Scaife today announced the Milwaukee Police Association has endorsed his campaign for Circuit Court Judge Branch 2. In addition to the MPA, Scaife has been endorsed by Washington Co. Executive Josh Schoemann, Washington
Rep. Grothman: Introduces Randy Susen Nursing Home Visitation Rights Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Randy Susen Nursing Home Visitation Rights Act to ensure nursing home residents can never again be denied visits from their loved ones in times of crisis. Grothman worked on this legislation with Shirley
Lead-Safe Schools MKE: Demands DNR treat Milwaukee kids equitably
Wisconsin DNR’s Delay of Action is Harming Milwaukee’s Kids Milwaukee, WI – Lead-Safe Schools MKE is calling on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to take immediate regulatory action in response to lead-contaminated soil at Golda Meir Lower Campus, where
UW-Eau Claire: To lead NSF grant project fostering collaborative research
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has received an award from the National Science Foundation under a program called “Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development” (GRANTED). The $1.6 million grant will support a four-year collaboration with UW Oshkosh aimed
Gov. Evers: Urges Trump administration, Congress to save federal programs that support small businesses
Critical programs supporting small businesses and technology innovation set to end this month unless reauthorized by Republican-controlled Congress MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the Trump Administration and every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging federal leadership to support reauthorizing the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Innovation Res… Please log in
Rep. Grothman: Introduces bill to strengthen oversight of IRS penalties
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act to protect taxpayers and restore integrity to the IRS penalty process by requiring that all proposed penalties be reviewed and approved by the issuing employee’s immediate supervisor
Rep. Prado: Wisconsin Hispanic Legislative Caucus brings Hispanic Heritage Month to capitol
MADISON, Wis. – Today, on the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, the state announces the formation of the Wisconsin Hispanic Legislative Caucus, a newly established coalition of Latino state lawmakers including Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee), Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green
Gov. Evers: Signs executive order to ensure access to vaccines in Wisconsin
After Trump Administration recklessly undermines medical professionals and access to safe and effective vaccines, governor directs whole-of-government response to protecting vaccine access statewide to keep kids, parents, families, and seniors, among others, safe MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed
Protect Our Care: New report: Health care showdown: Republicans are marching toward a government shutdown to perpetuate the GOP health care crisis
Washington, D.C. – Today, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report detailing the Republican war on the American health care system as they threaten a government shutdown so that they can end health insurance tax credits for working people and
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin ag news – crop progress & condition
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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Introduces legislation to prohibit federal funds for entities employing individuals condoning political violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced legislation that prohibits federal funding for entities that employ individuals who condone and celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism. The introduction of this legislation comes after multiple accounts of individuals making
The MacIver Institute: Wisconsin’s poor performance in 2025 Meyers Report raises alarms about election integrity
MADISON – The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy expresses deep concern over Wisconsin’s troubling performance in the recently-released 2025 Meyers Report – Elections Rules Review – International Voting Survey. The report, which assesses election integrity and administrative practices across states and