U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins bipartisan group, introduces bill to help more Americans access high-quality job training, get good-paying jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bipartisan group of senators in reintroducing the Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act. The bipartisan legislation, led by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mike Braun (R-IN), will help more Americans get
Rep. Drake: The Legislative Black Caucus to host Black History Month press conference
MADISON – The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus will host a Black History Month Press Conference on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 12pm. The press conference will be held at the State Capitol on the 1st Floor Rotunda. DFI Secretary-designee Olson-Collins,
ACLU of Wisconsin: Submits comments opposing I-94 freeway expansion
MADISON, Wis. — The ACLU of Wisconsin and other social and environmental justice organizations submitted comments Tuesday to federal and state transportation officials vehemently opposing the proposed expansion of Interstate 94 through Milwaukee due to the negative environmental and racial
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Cortez Masto, colleagues in letter supporting Medicare Advantage Program
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), along with Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and a bipartisan group of 57 of their Senate colleagues, in
Dept. of Justice, Dept. Public Instruction, Office of School Safety, National Threat Evaluation Reporting: Launch targeted violence prevention course
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) have partnered with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis, National Threat Evaluation and Reporting
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Administration, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: Recognize National Energy Assistance Day
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of National Energy Assistance Day on February 1, Gov. Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) are sharing a reminder that the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) is
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin DMV’s online service wins for efficiency
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) continues to be recognized for its expanding online services. The ease and convenience of titling and registering a vehicle online though DMV’s eMV Public system garnered the state agency
Gov. Evers: Appoints Andrea Will as Dodge County District Attorney
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Andrea Will to serve as Dodge County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Kurt F. Klomberg’s resignation. Will will serve for the remainder of the
Jewish Social Services of Madison: Kai Mishlove becomes the first BIPOC Jewish woman to direct a Jewish social services agency in the United States
Madison, Wis. – 01/31/2023 — This past September, Kai Yael Gardner Mishlove joined the Jewish Social Services (JSS) team as the Executive Director. Having recently moved to Madison from Milwaukee, she brings over 30 years of experience providing advocacy and case
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: The pandemic is over, time for government to get back to work
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House passed the Pandemic is Over Act, which would formally end the COVID-19 public health emergency. “The Biden administration has relied on the COVID-19 emergency to forgive student
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Introduces the Justice for Murder Victims Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), joined by Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), announced the reintroduction of the Justice for Murder Victims Act. Their bipartisan proposal seeks to eliminate the 13th-century “year-and-a-day” rule, which prohibits homicide prosecutions if the victim died
WisDems: What we learned this month about the far-right candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. — While the far-right candidates in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court have been careful about getting too specific on the issues, new reporting this month provided some clarity into how the two Republican-backed candidates might come down on
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bill to expand workplace choice for individuals with disabilities
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced the Workplace Choice and Flexibility for Individuals with Disabilities Act, a bill that will significantly increase career opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This legislation is endorsed by A-Team USA, a grassroots organization
Protasiewicz campaign: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees endorses Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that she has earned the endorsement of AFSCME Wisconsin. “AFSCME Wisconsin members go to work every single day to serve the public. We depend upon a political
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin guard soldiers conduct fire missions in freezing cold
CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. — At least one Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldier is a fan of the winter weather at Northern Strike, the country’s largest National Guard Bureau-sponsored military exercise. “I like Michigan a lot,” said 1st Lt. Andrew Henderson,
U.S. Sen. Johnson, Colleagues: Introduce legislation to stop government shutdowns, force congress to do its job
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.), U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and eight of their colleagues in reintroducing the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023, which would take government shutdowns off the