Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin joins $17 million multi-state enforcement settlement with Edward Jones
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), a member of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), today announced Wisconsin has joined a $17 million settlement with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. (Edward Jones) resulting from an investigation into the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Helps secure over $38 million investment in Wisconsin commuter rail service
WISCONSIN – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is making an over $38.6 million investment into Amtrak’s Borealis Service, which runs from Chicago to Minneapolis with eight stops in Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Dells,
Rep. Taylor: Sworn in for the 2025-2026 legislative session
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Sequanna Taylor (D-Milwaukee) was sworn in today at the StateCapitol as the State Representative for the 11th Assembly District. Rep. Sequanna Taylor willserve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session: AssemblyCommittee on Criminal Justice
Gov. Evers: Signs Executive Order #253 declaring energy emergency
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today he signed Executive Order #253 declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to persistent challenges caused by severe regional winter weather and its impact on the distribution of residential heating fuel, including
Protect Our Care: Senators Tammy Baldwin, Jeanne Shaheen and Representative Lauren Underwood introduce health care affordability act to stop Republican premium hikes for working families
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) reintroduced the Health Care Affordability Act, legislation to stop premium hikes by extending the enhanced premium tax credits that have been in effect
Weekly GOP radio address: Securing elections, tax relief, and family-focused – A strong start to 2025
Hi this is Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu at the end of a busy first week of the 2025-27 legislative session. On Wednesday, the Senate passed Senate Joint Resolution 2, which will ask voters to enshrine voter ID requirements into
Greater Whitewater Committee: Superintendent of the School District Dr. Caroline-Pate-Hefty, City Manager John Weidl and Police Chief Dan Meyer are set to be speakers at the public civic event to discuss their respective referendums for the April Ballot
WHITEWATER—January 09, 2024—The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) will be hosting its annual meeting where the GWC elects its Board of Directors and adopts the new budget. After the GWC annual meeting, the GWC will be hosting this year’s civic event,
Dept. of Workforce Development: Highlights results for Year of the Worker in 2024 annual report
MADISON – From a seven-month streak of record high employment levels, a record high number of nonfarm jobs, and continued low unemployment, 2024 saw historic wins for Wisconsin workers, job seekers, employers, and other stakeholders under the leadership of Gov.
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Marine veteran and advocate Yolanda Medina named to Board of Veterans Affairs
MADISON— Marine veteran and advocate Yolanda Medina has been appointed to the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs. Medina currently serves as the director of the Military and Veterans Resource Center at UW-Milwaukee, supporting the largest population of military-connected students in
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights pathway for Wisconsinites to enshrine the will of the people
Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. Over the past few years, I’ve proposed legislation to expand BadgerCare, legalize marijuana, restore Roe v. Wade and defend reproductive freedom, enact commonsense gun safety reform, expand paid family leave, create a nonpartisan redistricting process, and among so many other
Association of Wisconsin School Administrators: School leaders support Jeff Wright for state Superintendent of Public Instruction
MADISON, WI — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) supports Jeff Wright as the next Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction. Wright is currently superintendent of the Sauk Prairie School District, where he has made a notable impact in deepening
Rep. Piwowarczyk: Co-authored constitutional amendment on voter ID
Town of Erin – State Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus) is a co-author of the Joint Resolution to amend the state Constitution to make Voter ID permanent in Wisconsin. The newly elected legislator announced Thursday that he is throwing his strong
U.S. Rep. Steil: Named Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) was chosen to lead the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence in the 119th Congress by House Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02). “Innovation in the financial services sector
Rep. Melotik: Sworn in for second term in Wisconsin State Assembly, assumes Chair of the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment
Madison, WI — On Monday, January 6, 2025, Paul Melotik was officially sworn in for his second term as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the newly drawn 22nd District. This district includes parts of Ozaukee and Washington
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Celebrates signing of Supporting America’s Children and Families Act
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement celebrating the enactment of the bipartisan Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (H.R.9076), which was signed by President Joe Biden over the weekend. In July 2024, Gov. Evers led a coalition of 26 bipartisan governors
UW–Eau Claire: ‘Beyond the Gaze’ art exhibition on view Jan. 31-March 5
The Foster Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire soon will host a unique exhibition examining the way disability is represented in the visual arts. “Beyond the Gaze: Representing Disability in Contemporary Art,” curated by UW-Eau Claire student Josh Deutschlander
Fox World Travel: Raises awareness about signs of human trafficking ahead of major travel event and a busy travel season
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Jan. 9, 2025) — Fox World Travel, a leading travel management company and recognized advocate for anti-trafficking through Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT), is taking proactive steps to raise awareness about human trafficking ahead of the 2025 football draft, anticipated to be one of
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: Scam alert: Garage door repair scams
Milwaukee, Wis. – Unfortunately, garage door repair scams are common and can leave homeowners to be taken advantage of. BBB Scam Tracker has numerous reports of unscrupulous emergency garage door repair companies who take advantage of homeowners needing repair services. These companies target homeowners by
Dept. of Health Services: Provides update on distribution of latest opioid settlement funds
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) awarded agencies in communities across the state more than $21 million from the state’s latest share of opioid settlement funds from October through December of 2025, the largest amount awarded in a quarterly
Dept. of Natural Resources: Now accepting entries for 2026 state park and forest 12-month vehicle admission pass
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2026 12-month Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission pass. The annual DNR-sponsored design contest is open to all high