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Dane County Executive Joe Parisi has selected State Representative and former longtime County Board Supervisor Shelia Stubbs to be the County’s next Human Services Director. “From her time working in community centers, tutoring kids as a special education instructor, to

MADISON – The Department of Workforce and Development (DWD) recently released employment estimates for the month of February 2023, which showed Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 2.7%. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Leader, released

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that Wisconsin will receive $15.1 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to replace the John Nolen Drive Bridges in Madison. The funding, coming from the Baldwin-supported law, is part of a $300 million

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of a roughly 2,800-acre wildfire in Jackson County, which is 48% contained. Officials say the Arcadia fire began at the

LA CROSSE, WI – Today marks 100 days since the 118th Congress convened in Washington, DC on January 3, 2023. Since then, Rep. Van Orden has led a constituent services-first office and delivered results for the people of Wisconsin’s Third Congressional

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Thursday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the following counties in the southern two-thirds

MADISON, Wis. — One day after her campaign launch, Tammy Baldwin announced she has earned the endorsement of the IBEW Wisconsin State Conference. The IBEW Wisconsin State Conference serves as the statewide representative body of 18 IBEW Local Unions who represent

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss the intersection project at US 51 and B/AB intersection in Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 2023, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.,

NECEDAH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of a roughly 100-acre wildfire in Juneau County, where evacuations are underway as several structures are in the fire’s path.  Officials say

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Orders #192 and #193 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., April 15, 2023, in honor of Chetek Police Officer Emily

Eau Claire, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin continued her Delivering for Wisconsin Tour at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) in Eau Claire to highlight how federal dollars she helped bring home are helping train Wisconsinites for good paying jobs,

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement following the Tammy Baldwin’s re-election bid announcement: “The Biden-Baldwin ticket will be on the hot seat with Wisconsin voters, in a state where four of the last six presidential elections

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through April 19, 2023 for a proposed special pesticide registration to control fungus on ginseng. The special registration proposed by DATCP is for Topsin®,

Spring has finally arrived in Wisconsin, bringing with it the opportunity to enjoy public places and state parks currently awakening to rich green colors and budding trees. Sustaining the state parks we enjoy requires funding to maintain access, facilities and

MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2023 spring turkey season opens on April 19. The 2023 spring turkey season will run from April 19 through May 30 and includes six, seven-day periods running Wednesday through the following

Prairie du Chien, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld toured the new Prairie Bluffs housing development in Prairie du Chien, made possible through a $1.6 million Neighborhood Investment Fund grant from Governor Tony Evers. The Secretary and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Wednesday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the following counties: Adams, Buffalo, Calumet,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #191 declaring a state of emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions throughout the state. “Protecting Wisconsinites from the destructive danger of wildfire is a top priority. Although northern Wisconsin still

MADISON – Employers are now able to apply for the latest cohort of the Partner Up! grants from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF). Over $9 million in funding is available to employers who are interested in offering