Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Distributes more than $36 million to Wisconsin fire departments
$4 Million Increase over Last Year’s 2% Fire Dues Payments Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has sent payments totaling $36,156,119 to fire departments across the state as part of the Wisconsin 2% Fire Dues
WisDems: GOP gov candidate Bill Berrien wants to bring Trump’s tariffs to the states
Businessman and gov candidate Bill Berrien previously said he wants to bring tariffs to Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — A new report revealed that the inflation economists were worried about, as a result of Trump’s tariffs, is starting to kick in as we saw prices
UW-Milwaukee: To showcase electric-ship and electric-grid technology during Milwaukee Navy Week
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will welcome Rear Admiral Matthew Pottenburgh, commander of the U.S. Naval Service Training Command, for a special visit on Wednesday as part of Milwaukee Navy Week. Pottenburgh will tour UWM’s Center for Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development: Invests $24 million to construct new central fire station and satellite station in the city of Baraboo
STEVENS POINT, Wis., July 15, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that USDA RD is investing a $24 million loan to the City of Baraboo to construct a new central fire
Dept. of Health Services: Federal budget reconciliation bill “devastating” to Wisconsinites’ access to health care, food assistance
On Friday, July 4, the president signed the budget reconciliation bill (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act), which will increase red tape for FoodShare and Medicaid members and will force 270,000 Wisconsinites to lose health insurance by taking away necessary
Carthage College: Establishes School of Health to address regional healthcare shortages
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College, already well-known in the region for preparing highly qualified, compassionate healthcare professionals, is stepping forward to meet the rising demand for healthcare by opening a School of Health. Carthage intends to make the new school
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss Trump’s tariffs and Big Ugly Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss Donald Trump’s chaotic use of indiscriminate tariffs. These tariffs are driving up costs and creating uncertainty for small businesses across the country, and according to the New York
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Ernst: Introduce bipartisan bill to expand access to mental health care for farmers, rural communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Farmers First Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to address the mental health epidemic in rural America and expand access to critical mental health care for our nation’s
Scaife campaign: Announces new endorsements
GERMANTOWN – Washington County Assistant District Attorney Grant Scaife today announced additional endorsements of his campaign for the Washington County Circuit Court. These endorsements are in addition to the support of community leaders County Executive Josh Schoemann, District Attorney Barry Braatz, and Sheriff
Dept. Natural Resources: Seeking volunteers to teach new hunters
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to teach and certify basic hunter education students and teach hunters of all experience levels practical outdoor skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Expands advocacy offerings with new hire
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has hired Amelia Neas as its new Programs & Policy Manager, supporting the organization’s advocacy initiatives and communications on behalf of its more than 800 members operating across the U.S. and around
Second Harvest Foodbank: 13% increase in the number of people considered food insecure in Southwestern Wisconsin
Madison, WI, July 15, 2025 – Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin recently launched a new resource for hunger-related data in southwestern Wisconsin. The resource can be found at SecondHarvestSW.org/HungerInfo. According to the data: The number of people considered food insecure in
WisGOP: Extreme left Wisconsin Supreme Court circumvents the will of the people
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, last week the extreme left Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that unelected bureaucrats have the ability to circumvent the will of the people and their duly elected legislators when creating administrative rules. “This ruling
Wisconsin Farmers Union & Wisconsin Agroforestry Network: To workshop, potluck & farm tour at Good Trouble Grove
GREEN LAKE — The Wisconsin Agroforestry Demonstration Farm Network (Savanna Institute and NRCS-WI) and Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) invite farmers, land stewards, and community members to gather in Green Lake, WI, on Tuesday, July 29, for an inspiring, tree-focused event at Good Trouble Grove, the agroecological
Sen. Smith: Statement on closure of Klein Hall for homeless veterans
EAU CLAIRE— Assistant Democratic Senate Leader Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), released the statement below following the press release issued by Gov. Evers announcing the closure of Klein Hall for homeless veterans in Chippewa Falls: “The recent announcement to close the Klein
Rep. Emerson: Statement on closure of Klein Hall for homeless veterans
EAU CLAIRE — Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), released the statement below following the press release issued by Gov. Evers announcing the closure of Klein Hall for homeless veterans in Chippewa Falls: “The recent announcement to close the Klein Hall for
Dept. of Natural Resources: Continuing investigation of Barron county black bear attack
COMSTOCK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is continuing its investigation into a black bear attack that occurred the afternoon of Saturday, July 12 in Barron County. The victim, 69-year-old Karen Frye, was attacked while outside at her
WisDems: Respond to Berrien’s ad buy
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Bill Berrien announcing a $400,000 ad buy, WisDems Communications Director Philip Shulman released the following statement: “Bill Berrien is going to spend millions of dollars trying to buy himself Trump’s affections — just like Tim Michels, Eric
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul, 45 other attorneys general plan to join $720 million settlement with eight opioid drug makers
Wisconsin would receive up to $12 Million MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that he and 45 other attorneys general have indicated they plan to move forward with an agreement in principle with eight opioid manufacturers that could
Dept. of Public Instruction: Wisconsin joins multi-state lawsuit over federal education fund withholding
Delay of $72M will harm local school districts, students MADISON — Today, the state of Wisconsin joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the decision by the United States Department of Education (USDE) to withhold approximately $72 million of funding for certain