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MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee has mobilized its departments in the continuing response to the major flooding event on August 10th. Mayor Cavalier Johnson has redirected city resources and temporarily modified city policies to address the needs of affected residents.

DHS sharing public locations, asking residents to watch for symptoms and check their vaccine status  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in coordination with the St. Croix County Public Health Department and Rock County Public Health, is working to identify and notify people who may have

Protect Our Care Releases New Report and Interactive Map on Nationwide Hospital Closures Resulting from the GOP Budget Bill Watch the Full Event Here.Read the Report Here.View Hospital Crisis Watch Here.  Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Department of Justice to ensure the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians reimburses the town of Lac du Flambeau for

ROTHSCHILD, Wis. – Executives and employees of Domtar Paper Company, LLC (“Domtar”) joined state and local leaders Tuesday to break ground on a project that will modernize a section of the 113-year-old Rothschild Dam on Lake Wausau. The upgrade to

MILWAUKEE, WI — Today, the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) announced the arrival of Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Thursday, August 21, to assist in assessing damage caused by the severe storms

MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has scheduled a public hearing and comment period on proposed administrative rules related to nomination paper challenges and declaration of candidacy. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1 p.m.,

 $42 million secured in 2025-27 Biennial Budget to support modernization of Rothschild Dam, enhancing economic development, public safety, flood control, and more ROTHSCHILD — Gov. Tony Evers today joined representatives from Domtar Paper Company LLC, as well as local elected leaders and stakeholders, in Rothschild for the groundbreaking of a project that

MADISON, Wis. – On Saturday local leaders and community members gathered across Wisconsin on Saturday for “Protect Our Checks” press conferences in Eau Claire and Mt. Pleasant to mark the 90th anniversary of Social Security and call on Congress to

End Citizens United (ECU), one of the nation’s leading anti-corruption organizations, today endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Cooke has pledged to not take corporate PAC money in the race, highlighting her commitment to taking on corporate special

A new report is highlighting that Congressman Derrick Van Orden and a few brave bystanders saved an 11 year old who was critically injured in a horrific car crash. The article explains that after Derrick Van Orden approached the vehicle involved in the crash

August 19, 2025 (MILWAUKEE) Mount Mary University is leading the way in higher education innovation with the launch of a groundbreaking reduced-credit bachelor’s degree program—the first of its kind in the state of Wisconsin. Beginning in spring 2026, students can

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, End Citizens United (ECU), a leading anti-corruption organization, endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.  “Washington has abandoned the working families and family farms I grew up on and continues to prioritize the rich and

MADISON, Wis. – Recent flooding has caused widespread damage in Wisconsin. Consumers whose homes, vehicles, or other properties were damaged will likely seek out repair contractors, but they should practice caution while doing so. “Vulnerable consumers are often targeted by

MILWAUKEE – This past week, emergency response personnel from the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), and municipal partners conducted damage assessments of residential homes affected by flooding across Milwaukee County. As of Monday, August 18,

The News: In a new letter to the United States Department of Justice, WILL outlines potential concerns with the Wisconsin Election Commission’s (WEC) maintenance of the statewide voter registration list and suggests follow-up questions to be posed to WEC. WILL’s letter

Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led the Wisconsin Congressional delegation in writing to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting an expedited Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) to support recovery efforts across Wisconsin following historic flooding. A PDA is

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and terrestrial, which may result from the Winnebago Heights Development in Sauk County.   Incidental take refers to

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application from Iola Old Car Show, Inc. requesting a new specialty license plate. This organization coordinates the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet which has been held

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, following his petition to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in July, his administration has successfully secured designations for four counties and four census tracts as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), providing critical opportunities for local businesses to grow … Please log