Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul wins court order blocking the Trump Administration from repurposing billions in disaster mitigation funding
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today secured a preliminary injunction preserving billions of dollars in disaster mitigation funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, and blocking the Trump Administration from spending those
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Warns of rise in bank spoofing occurring in Wisconsin — bank customers must be vigilant against financial fraud
The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is warning Wisconsinites of increased bank fraud and encourages citizens to continue their efforts to spot scams by criminals seeking to obtain bank account or personal information. With greater frequency, Wisconsin banks see a variety
U.S. Rep. Steil: Announces August telephone town hall
Janesville, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he will be holding a telephone town hall on Thursday, August 7th at 12:30pm CT. Congressman Steil has held numerous in-person listening sessions this year across the 1st District, including one last week in Elkhorn.
Medical College of Wisconsin: Celebrates grand opening of the Center for Cancer Discovery, heralding a new era of cancer research in Wisconsin
MCW President and CEO Dr. John Raymond, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, elected officials, and community leaders in attendance for today’s ribbon cutting ceremony. Milwaukee, Wisconsin – August 5, 2025 – Today, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to
A Better Wisconsin Together: Oops, he did it again: Rep. Bob Donovan’s campaign finance scam not his first, just his latest ethically questionable episode
MADISON, Wis. — State Representative Bob Donovan’s attempt to funnel thousands of dollars from his political campaign to help pay for his housing costs isn’t the first time he’s found himself in hot ethical water. As detailed in a story in Urban
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting Dairy Processor Grants through September 17
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on September 17, 2025. Due to the ongoing success of this program in supporting innovation
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jewish Caucus: Statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Milwaukee, WI: As Jews observed the day of Tisha B’av this past weekend, the day that memorializes the destruction of Jerusalem and both Jewish Temples, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the current moment. The horrific acts of October
Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council: Senator Larson says he supports unions, but consistently opposes creating jobs for union members
DeForest, WI –State Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) recently provided public comments to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission opposing the proposed natural gas facility in Oak Creek. This is consistent with a long line of other private construction or energy infrastructure proposals that he has opposed that have or
WisDems: WI GOP congressmen and gubernatorial candidates continue to support tariff tax as costs rise and job numbers fall
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Republican Congressional delegation and gubernatorial candidates have demonstrated a blind loyalty to Donald Trump since he took office – including supporting his tariff policies that are raising prices on working families. New reports show prices have begun rising
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Launches statewide “Fighting for Wisconsin Families Tour”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced her “Fighting for Wisconsin Families Tour.” Throughout August, Senator Baldwin will travel across the state to meet with parents, workers, small businesses, and farmers to hear firsthand how the Trump Administration’s
Gov. Evers, WEDC: Announce incentives to support Eli Lilly and Company’s $4 billion expansion in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that the state will support Eli Lilly and Company’s $4 billion investment in Wisconsin with up to $100 million in performance-based state tax credits. “I’m proud of
Dept. Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for buy local, buy Wisconsin grants until September 15
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants until noon on Monday, September 15, 2025. DATCP will award up to $200,000 total in BLBW grant
WisDems: Launch new fundraising page: Contribute each time Derrick Van Orden tweets!
MADISON, Wis. — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched a new fundraising page today, asking supporters to chip in $1 every time WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden tweets. Van Orden has created a reputation for himself by firing off excessive amounts of
Gov. Evers, PSC: Celebrate one-year anniversary of successful home energy rebate programs
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today celebrated the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Home Energy Rebate Programs in Wisconsin, which have helped residents statewide reduce energy use and lower
Dept. of Natural Resources: Bear with plastic jar on its head freed in northern Wisconsin
A bear with a jar stuck on its head in northern Wisconsin was successfully freed this weekend. / Photo Credit: USDA APHIS Wildlife Services MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a bear observed with
Dept. of Revenue: Posts 2025 preliminary Equalized Values
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) posted its preliminary Equalized Values, Tax Incremental District (TID) Values, Net New Construction Report and County Apportionment Report. DOR posts the 2025 preliminary Equalized Values Report to provide municipalities with
U.S. Rep. Wied: Risch honor small business firearm manufacturers
WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) recently announced a resolution recognizing the contributions of small business firearm manufacturers to our economy and designates August as National Shooting Sports Month. “Wisconsin is home to many
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: To hear cases in Richland Center as part of Justice on Wheels program
Madison, Wisconsin (August 4, 2025) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral argument in two cases at the Richland County Courthouse in Richland Center on Monday, October 27, as part of the Court’s Justice on Wheels outreach and education program.
School Choice Wisconsin: Seeks new president
West Allis, WI – School Choice Wisconsin (SCW) has opened a search for a new president to replace Nicholas Kelly, who resigned last month to accept a new position. The mission of SCW and its sister organization, School Choice Wisconsin
Rodriguez campaign: Wisconsin leaders line up behind Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez for governor
Rodriguez secures early support from state legislators across the state MADISON, WI—Since announcing her candidacy for Governor, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez is building strong early momentum with endorsements from state legislators, local elected officials, and community leaders from every corner