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MADISON – In recognition of Gov. Tony Evers’ proclamation observing National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) released a new report highlighting key milestones the department achieved in 2024 to combat worker exploitation while

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, chair of the Wisconsin State Building Commission, today announced the Commission approved a comprehensive budget adjustment for various University of Wisconsin (UW) System projects and authority to construct two important projects. “While it’s unfortunate that

Madison, WI – The National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter (NASW-WI) looks forward to the Wisconsin State Supreme Court’s hearing of oral arguments in Tony Evers v. Howard Marklein on January 16th, 2025. The Court’s final decision on this case could reaffirm

Madison, WI – Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski is excited to announce that office began accepting credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay for in-person customers on January 3rd, 2025. “Accepting modern, electronic forms of payment will save

Madison, WI — Representative Duke Tucker (R-Grantsburg) was officially sworn into office today as the Representative for the 75th Assembly District of Wisconsin. “It is an honor and privilege to serve my community and the 75th Assembly district,” said Tucker.

MADISON, Wis –  After recent reporting that Senators Marklein, James, and Quinn had moved into the districts they currently represent in Madison, Senate District 1 is the only district in the state lacking representation, with no sitting state Senator residing within its

OSHKOSH, WI- Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) kicked off the New Year by participating in a First Day Hike at High Cliff State Park, a beloved tradition in Wisconsin. This initiative is organized by America’s State Parks, which encourages people to

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Congresswoman Gwen Moore today announced her endorsement of State Superintendent Jill Underly for re-election. “I am endorsing Jill Underly for Wisconsin State Superintendent because she uniquely understands the challenges our schools face and is deeply committed

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today commended the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA) for another successful year assisting Wisconsin nonprofit organizations. “Nonprofit organizations, including acute care hospitals, senior care facilities, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and other community-based service organizations, provide critically important

MADISON – After declining to endorse a candidate in 2021, the state’s school administrators’ group has chosen to back Jeff Wright to replace incumbent Jill Underly as superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The endorsement of Wright Thursday by

CHIPPEWA FALLS – Wisconsin Farmers Union is excited to host two training sessions to help prospective candidates run for local office. As local County and Town Boards across Wisconsin face challenges in finding competitive candidates, these trainings will offer a valuable

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for the next round of Dairy Processor Grants through January 17, 2025. A total of $200,000 is available for this round

The Bureau announces the release of Biennial Report (report 25-01) The biennial report, which is required under Wisconsin Statutes, summarizes the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau’s statutory responsibilities and highlights noteworthy findings from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024. www.legis.wisconsin.gov/lab  AskLAB@legis.wisconsin.gov (608) 266-2818

DELAFIELD, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is thrilled to announce Alesha Guenther as the organization’s Marketing and Communications Director. Alesha will promote IRG’s mission of building bridges, connecting people to policy, and solving kitchen table issues to stakeholders,

Homelessness rates are beginning to climb again as the costs of living have been skyrocketing, in part, due to government policies and actions. Unfortunately, the same agencies that are responsible for these policies are also the ones making it harder

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, according to new enrollment data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,306,470 Wisconsinites have signed up for health insurance on the individual marketplace through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), marking the highest enrollment Wisconsin has ever reached. This year… Please log in to

Green Bay, Wis. — Current and prospective UW-Green Bay students have a new option to earn a competitive wage while receiving tuition reimbursement and networking, training and experience in a key business sector in Wisconsin. Through the Future Leaders in Manufacturing program,

MADISON, Wis. —  In a wildly hypocritical op-ed this week, extreme far-right candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Brad Schimel made a feeble attempt at rewriting the history of how he failed to deliver justice for victims across Wisconsin. As attorney general, Backlog Brad allowed

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting his recent announcement that in his upcoming 2025-27 biennial budget, he will propose requiring the Wisconsin State Legislature to allow the people of Wisconsin to put binding referenda on the ballot in Wisconsin,