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Initiative reducing recidivism and promoting efficient dispute resolution heads to Governor MADISON, WI… Legislation enhancing public safety and efficiency in our justice system by establishing specialized “problem-solving” courts in state law that provide expertise in the treatment of substance abuse,

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) has appointed Supervisor Kathleen Vincent as the interim Region 11 Director, recognizing her decades-long dedication to education and school board service.  Vincent brings over 35 years of classroom teaching experience to

Bill establishing state nuclear siting study moves forward Madison, WI — On Thursday, the Wisconsin State Senate passed a bill that takes a big step toward ensuring the state’s energy needs are met by clean and efficient nuclear energy. The bill,

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,053,700 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to April 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for April 2025 showed Wisconsin’s seasonally

Senate clears bill barring distribution of artificially-created sexually explicit images MADISON, WI… Victims whose images are unknowingly twisted into synthetic “deep fake” pornography for display on social media or other distribution would finally have strong legal protections under bipartisan legislation

MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today, Representative Lori Palmeri held a press conference to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System and highlight the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ commonsense budget proposals as we head into budget season. In

Bill recognizes allies who fought on the side of liberty in the ‘Secret War’ in Laos MADISON… Hmong and Laotian allies who fought on the side of liberty with U.S. soldiers would be formally recognized as Wisconsin veterans under legislation that

Bill Would Require Governor’s Administration to Follow State Law and Turn Over Millions in Covid-Era Interest Payments to State Treasury MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after introducing LRB-3000/LRB-3235, which would require Governor Evers and Department of

MILWAUKEE — The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 26, 2025, at Wood National Cemetery on the Milwaukee VA campus, 5000 W. National Ave. The ceremony will take place at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument obelisk, located in the

Yesterday, the Energy & Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill which would cut $715 billion in Medicaid funding over 10 years and would result in 13.7 million people losing health care coverage. Despite stated intent

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) re-introduced the Insurance Data Protection Act. This legislation would crack down on the Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) by repealing its subpoena authority and limiting how the office collects data from state insurance regulators.

Hi, I’m Representative Cindi Duchow and I represent the 97th Assembly District.  The 97th Assembly District includes the Lake Country community near Delafield, Oconomowoc and Wales, and it also recently expanded to the west, picking up Dousman, Eagle, and Palmyra.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) in sending a letter to President Donald Trump regarding the Administration’s ongoing negotiations with Iran. The letter calls on the Trump Administration to secure a deal that results

Last night, Derrick Van Orden voted to slash funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that helps feed thousands of children across Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The Republican bill would cut nearly $300 billion from the program relied on by over 34,000

Honorees recognized for dedication to students, colleagues, and community MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in partnership with The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation, is proud to announce the five educators selected as 2026 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. These

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today that the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association recognized Robert Stafslien as Mortgage Banker of the Year. As WHEDA’s Director of Single Family, Stafslien is a steadfast advocate for homeownership.

MADISON—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, WisVets.com. The overhaul is aimed at providing veterans and their families with an improved digital experience to connect them with all Wisconsin veteran

MADISON, WI — May 14, 2025 — Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI), a leading Wisconsin organization supporting employment for people with disabilities, is raising concerns about a proposal under consideration by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee to cut at

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.  I declared 2024 the Year of the Worker in Wisconsin because I want addressing the workforce challenges that plagued our state for generations to be a top priority.  And the results speak for

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ashley Moody (R-FL), and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced legislation to give relief to those who have been victims of fraud, scams, thefts, accidents, and other personal casualty losses. The Tax Relief for Victims