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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers an option for motorists and individuals to add emergency contact information to their driver license or ID record.  Adding the information is voluntary and will not appear

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 119 state-chartered banks continue to demonstrate stable financial performance as of March 31, 2024, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). Total assets of Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks stand at $67.3 billion

WATERTOWN, Wis. — In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin met with Wisconsin fish fry expert, Caleb Westphal, for a Friday night fish fry in Watertown, WI. Westphal, a fish fry connoisseur, hasn’t missed a Friday fish fry dinner for 543 weeks in

MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council – the state’s leading provider of safety training and products – is once again partnering with the National Safety Council to recognize June as National Safety Month. Throughout the month, Wisconsin Safety Council will offer public

Fond du Lac- State Senator Dan Feyen submitted his nomination papers last week, officially placing his name on the ballot as a Republican candidate for the new 20th Senate District. Feyen collected over 700 signatures from two cities, fifteen villages, and twenty-five townships

MADISON, Wis. — In celebration of Pride Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Today, Wisconsin celebrates the first day of Pride Month, and we at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin are proud to honor the powerful history

Madison – For the sixth year in a row, Governor Tony Evers will fly a Pride Flag above the Wisconsin State Capitol during the month of June. One of 32 iterations of the Pride Flag, the flag includes a chevron pattern

MADISON — Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in response to the latest systemic failure at Milwaukee Public Schools: “The public outcry regarding the recent obvious and significant failures of the Milwaukee Public Schools is the latest example

RACINE, WI – Jim Sullivan has been appointed to become the next Racine City Administrator, pending approval by the Common Council during its Tuesday, June 4 meeting. Sullivan brings more than two decades of public service experience as an alderman, state

MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after the announcement of the departure of Major General Paul Knapp. “Over the last several years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Maj. Gen. Knapp and the team at the

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MADISON, Wis. — This morning the Tammy Baldwin for Senate campaign hosted a press conference with supporters before turning in nomination papers to put Tammy Baldwin on the 2024 ballot. Supporters included a public school teacher, a labor leader, and a

MADISON –Sen. Jesse James (R-Altoona) and Rep. Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) are celebrating a new soon-to-launch feature with the Department of Transportation that will tie Wisconsin drivers’ licenses to a loved one via an emergency contact. Legislation authored by Oldenburg and James

This morning Rick Banks formally withdrew his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent the 11th District, citing changing conditions in his family life.  “Since the launch of the campaign, circumstances in my family and personal life have changed

Madison, Wis. – Across Wisconsin, communities and families are celebrating the achievements  of high school and college graduates. That’s true at Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities  as well.  On Friday, 95 persons in our care at 18 institutions celebrated earning

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #229, ordering that the Progress Pride Flag be raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. The Progress Pride Flag will fly over

Madison, WI – Andi Rich, a native of Porterfield with deep roots in Wisconsin’s natural beauty, community values, and agricultural heritage, has officially filed her nomination papers to run for the 12th Senate District as a Democrat. With an outpouring of

Today, Rep. Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton) announced that she will not seek re-election and released the following statement: “I have been honored and humbled by all of the support that I have received to run for reelection. And, although I know

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Milwaukee today to attend Festa Italiana, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “It’s an honor to have Dr. Jill Biden—our country’s first Italian-American First Lady—back in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s Audit Gateway Program began a new academic year earlier this month. The multi-year training program prepares accounting students for careers as Revenue Auditors in the agency’s Division of Income, Sales & Excise Tax. Launched in