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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in honor of National Small Business Week, today launched the new Environmental Responsibility Navigator (Enviro-Nav) to help small businesses with environmental compliance. This tool, which was funded through the 2023-2025 state budget, provides a one-stop

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in demanding that Keith Sonderling, the purported Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), promptly turn over key documents and information related to the dismantling

MADISON — This week, Wisconsin proudly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, as proclaimed by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly. The week represents a special time to thank the educators who make a lasting impact on students, schools and communities across the state.

Madison, Wis. – Today, May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) movement to end the endemic of violence against Indigenous people. Waking Women Healing Institute, Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Wisconsin MMIW Task

RACINE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of Racine, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, May 4, 2025. At approximately 11:12

WEST BEND, Wis. – Veteran and Washington Co. Executive Josh Schoemann announced he is running to serve as the next governor of the state of Wisconsin on Sunday.  In a rally at the Elderberry Manor event venue near his home outside

“Josh Schoemann’s entrance into Wisconsin’s race for governor guarantees that the GOP primary will be defined by extreme positions and unpopular proposals that will drag Wisconsin backwards. While Gov. Tony Evers has worked across party lines to do the right

Grassroots North Shore announces its strongest possible support for Judge HannahDugan. We have always known her to be an even-handed, fair jurist with deep respectfor the rule of law.  Judge Dugan has been arrested and charged with two felonies. As

Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Joshua Utley as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District WINNER: Cow in the Way by Joshua Utley Joshua Utley and his graphite piece, Cow in the Way, is the

Today, the DNC and DCCC launched the “Fight to Save Medicaid” month of action to put pressure on four vulnerable House Republicans who can vote against Trump’s push to put millions of Americans’ health care on the chopping block to

In response to the April jobs report, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:  “Donald Trump’s presidency has been nothing but a scam full of broken promises and higher costs for hardworking Wisconsinites. Thanks to Trump’s trillion-dollar tariff tax, monthly

[Madison, WI] – This afternoon, Rep. Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement in response to a recent post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The post featured an AI-generated image depicting President Trump arresting Governor Evers, following the governor’s directive

“The federal budget blueprint revealed by President Donald Trump today lists numerous, objectionable cuts to longstanding programs that provide value and stability for residents across America. “I am extremely concerned about the proposed cuts to programs that support housing and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a message to Wisconsinites after one of President Donald J. Trump’s hand-picked appointees apparently threatened yesterday to arrest Gov. Evers over guidance to stateemployees asking them to consult with an attorney if federal agents show up at state buildings with

REEDSBURG, Wis. – Devin Remiker has announced additional endorsements from elected officials and party leaders in his bid for WisDems chair, building on the support from key Democrats in every corner of the state. Remiker previously announced support from Assembly

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is announcing a series of community meetings aimed at gathering public input on how County departments can improve services and programs in the future. This is part of the Future State Project, which is an

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues introduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. “When

MADISON, Wis. — When asked during a telephone town hall yesterday what he would do to help farmers who are facing instability from Donald Trump’s tariffs, Derrick Van Orden blew off the very real concerns farmers in Wisconsin are facing and told his constituents

The Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund insures health care providers in Wisconsin against medical malpractice claims that exceed the primary malpractice insurance thresholds established in statutes. The Fund is administered by the Office of the Commissioner of  Insurance (OCI). We

USDE cancels $10 million grant to Wisconsin designed to  increase mental health staffing in schools MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today condemned the federal government’s abrupt decision to terminate a vital $10 million grant aimed at expanding school-based