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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice, on behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, today filed a lawsuit against Jeremy Kruk for unlawful labor practices as it relates to his former custom apparel business, Crushin It Promotions,

In response to the Governor’s veto of SB 312, State Senate candidate Jamie Wall issued the following statement: “Last year the Governor and the Legislature, in an all-too-rare bipartisan agreement, set aside $125 million to help clean up PFAS in groundwater. 

(Madison, Wis.) Following two years of analysis, audience research and planning, WPR is reorganizing its statewide service to help listeners more easily find and enjoy news and music on the radio and on wpr.org. Beginning May 20, WPR’s two current networks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), spoke on the House Floor about the ongoing war in Gaza after the Israeli military targeted a World Central Kitchen humanitarian aid convoy killing seven, including an American citizen. Pocan highlighted

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement: “I’m excited that the United States Postal Service has unveiled a new Henry “Hank” Aaron postage stamp to commemorate the 50tu anniversary of his record breaking 715th home run on April 8, 1974.

MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Conservation Voters applauds Gov. Tony Evers for vetoing Senate Bill 312, which would have created a polluter loophole and undermined the DNR’s authority while also not appropriating any funding for PFAS. This comes at a moment

Candidates for the fall elections can circulate nomination papers beginning on April 15th, and Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) has a friendly reminder for voters: get to know your new legislative district.  Duchow is seeking a 6th term in the legislature,

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Governor Evers vetoed SB 312. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “The Governor’s veto today sends a strong message. Legislation that lets polluters off the hook for cleaning up their contamination while Wisconsin taxpayers foot the

MADISON — Today, Governor Evers called for a meeting of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC)  on April 16th to release the $125 million for PFAS Remediation and $15 million for Chippewa Valley healthcare providers. On May 18th, 2023, the Republican majority of the

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is calling the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) into a special meeting set to occur on April 16, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., to press Republican legislators to expeditiously release $140 million in already-approved funding to fight PFAS statewide and stabilize healthcare access in Western Wisconsin after HSHS and Prevea Health’s decision t…

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and seven of his Senate GOP Budget Committee colleagues in sending a letter to Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), calling on him and majority committee

MADISON — With less than one week remaining to the individual income tax return filing deadline, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) reminds everyone to file their tax returns and pay amounts due before midnight on April 15 to avoid late filing

MADISON, Wis. – Tammy Baldwin has been in politics for a very long time. And for two decades now, Baldwin has consistently hamstrung efforts to secure the border and address the influx of undocumented immigrants. Many things may have changed over

The Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine (WCJP), represents 64 member organizations, including Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at Marquette University. The WCJP supports the event All Eyes on Gaza, in which SJP planted flags representing the 41,000 people

MADISON, WI –After attending Governor Evers’ signing of the PRINCE Act – Senate Bill 981, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 272 – expanding alerts for missing adults to include certain missing children, at Hawley Environmental School in Milwaukee, Representative Shelia Stubbs

Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to the UW System’s decision to extend test-optional admissions through 2027: “As a graduate of UW-Madison, it is unfortunate to see that the UW System

GREEN BAY, WI – Senator André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, proudly announces the endorsement of New London School Board President Chris Martinson. Martinson’s endorsement highlights Jacque’s commitment to conservative principles and his dedication to supporting

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that several rural Wisconsin airports will receive over $2.6 million in federal infrastructure funding to make critical upgrades to improve safety and increase revenue. “Wisconsin airports help travelers get where they need to