Sen. Felzkowski: Governor promises to work with Legislature on corrections reform
Madison, WI – Today, during a meeting of the State Building Commission, Governor Tony Evers promised to include all relevant stakeholders in future discussions regarding the realignment of the Department of Corrections (DOC). DOC is plagued with problems, including overcrowding, misalignment
Sen. Spreitzer, Reps. Roe, Anderson, Brown: Rock County legislators introduce bill to end child marriage in Wisconsin
MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville), Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit), and Representative Brienne Brown (D-Whitewater) introduced legislation toend child marriages in Wisconsin in collaboration with the Zonta Club of Janesville and other Wisconsin Zonta clubs.
Rep. Neylon: Speaks on WI Tech Council artificial intelligence panel
Madison – State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) spoke today at the Wisconsin Technology Council’s event, “AI at the Crossroads: Safety, Trust and Wisconsin’s Future Examined.” The Technology Council, an independent, non-profit and non-partisan board with members from tech companies, venture capital
Rep. Vining: Perimenopause & Menopause Education Bill passed out of senate committee–unanimously!
Madison – Today the Senate Committee on Health passed the Perimenopause Menopause Education Bill (Senate Bill 356) unanimously. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “I applaud the State Senate Committee on Health for coming together to pass the bipartisan Perimenopause
Marquette University: Diederich College of Communication partners with ICT for Milwaukee newsroom
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Diederich College of Communication and ICT, formerly Indian Country Today and the flagship news organization of IndiJ Public Media, have announced an agreement to house an ICT regional bureau within the college’s Johnston Hall beginning
Rep. Steffen: One step closer to GBCI closure
Madison, WI—Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statement regarding the State Building Commission’s release of $15 million for the future planning of Wisconsin’s prisons: “The closure of GBCI has been a top priority of mine since taking
Berge campaign: Van Orden’s votes leave 700,000 Wisconsinites without food assistance
Eau Claire, WI — Last week, we learned that Wisconsin will run out of SNAP benefits starting in November, leaving over 700,000 of our neighbors without food assistance and it should not be this way. Rep. Derrick Van Orden has
Carthage College: Attend Nov. 13 panel to learn ‘What Healthcare Needs from Higher Education’
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College invites the community to a panel discussion where healthcare leaders will address the most pressing issues facing the industry and pinpoint educators’ role in equipping students to thrive in the healthcare workforce. This free luncheon, hosted
Gov. Evers: State Building Commission releases funding Gov. Evers requested to revamp corrections facilities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved approximately $743 million for construction projects and released approximately $110 million secured through the bipartisan 2025-27 state budget for planning and design for important projects statewide, including $95 million
Sen. Hutton: Authored disaster assistance bill receives Senate hearing
MADISON, WI — Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) testified today before the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs in support of Senate Bill 558 and its companion fiscal measure Senate Bill 557, known as the Wisconsin State Emergency Relief Act, or
Sen. Hutton: Announces bill to improve math achievement in Wisconsin schools
MADISON, Wis. – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) on Tuesday circulated legislation for co-sponsorship that strengthens early math education in Wisconsin by requiring schools to implement consistent math assessments and intervention plans for students who fall behind. LRB-4840 and LRB-5288, co-authored
Wassgren campaign: Conservative Ashland businessman Paul Wassgren announces run for 7th CD
ASHLAND — Conservative businessman and attorney Paul Wassgren launched his campaign to represent Northern Wisconsin in the Seventh Congressional District. A proud supporter of President Donald Trump, Paul is recognized as one of the country’s leading advocates for economic development utilizing
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Moms for Liberty activist Scarlett Johnson wins her appeal
The News: The Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled in favor of WILL’s client, Scarlett Johnson, a Wisconsin Moms for Liberty activist sued for defamation for criticizing her school district. The Court agreed with WILL’s argument that Scarlett’s posts were statements of
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues Trump Administration, seeking order to provide FoodShare funding during shutdown
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general and three governors today filed a lawsuit seeking to compel the Trump Administration to use emergency funds to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which the
Gov. Evers: Wisconsin FoodShare program to run out of funding in three days
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers yesterday announced Wisconsin is joining a lawsuit fighting against the Trump Administration’s decision not to use available federal funding to extend food assistance into November, which will force nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare to lose
Kids Win Wisconsin: Brittany Kinser appointed to Wisconsin’s Early Literacy Curriculum Council
Milwaukee, WI — Brittany Kinser, Founder and CEO of Kids Win Wisconsin, has been appointed by Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to serve on Wisconsin’s Early Literacy Curriculum Council established under Act 20 in 2023.The Early Literacy Curriculum Council was created to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Urges Trump Administration to reverse its decision to send $20 billion more to Argentina and instead prioritize U.S. farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues are calling on the Trump Administration to reverse course on sending $20 billion more in aid to Argentina and focus instead on restoring and expanding export markets
Ebben campaign: Marathon County Sheriff Chad Billeb endorses Jessi Ebben in WI-07
STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Marathon County Sheriff Chad Billeb. In a statement, Sheriff Billeb said “Jessi Ebben has earned the trust and support of law enforcement because she supports those who
AARP Wisconsin: Ahead of National Family Caregiver Month, AARP releases state-level data detailing caregiving prevalence in WI
MADISON, WI – New AARP caregiving data released today, Caregiving in the US 2025, finds that 23 percent of adults in Wisconsin – approximately 1.1 million people – are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and
UW-Stout: Marketing, business education alum, students receive state association awards for dedication, talent
MBE, CTE alum Grinker receives Outstanding WMEA Educator Award Surrounded by their peers and educators from around the state, three University of Wisconsin-Stout marketing and business education alumni and students were recognized at the BEcoME IT Conference, presented by the Wisconsin Educators of