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MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association applauds the introduction of a bill package that seeks to lower child care costs for families and continue support for child care providers. WECA and its Center for Policy, Research and Engagement say

Madison – This morning, Assembly and Senate Democrats held a press conference for the rollout of the Cutting Costs for Child Care package. Representative Billings introduced LRB-4878 as part of this package and released the following statement: “Increasing affordability and

MADISON, WI – Today, State Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) and fellow Legislative Democrats introduced the Cutting Costs for Child Care bill package, which includes six bills aimed at bringing down the cost of child care and addressing the child care

MADISON, WI – Overlooked during a busy financial reporting season was the early success of Trevor Jung’s State Senate campaign in the 21st District. Jung’s campaign has already surpassed $130,000 in donations, out-raising his Republican opponent by $97,051.42, and placing him in a position to flip a

On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, as Wisconsinites reflect on the loss of a fundamental constitutional right, Rep. Tom Tiffany’s record makes it clear he is a serious threat to reproductive freedom in Wisconsin. Since Roe was overturned, Tiffany has

Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman

Madison, WI—Carpenter and Former State Rep. Brett Hulsey released his campaign finance report showing he is on track to win the Aug. 11 primary. “When I ran against billionaire-backed Gov. Scott Walker in 2014 to restore money for students, job

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — In a historic show of unity, the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Delegate Assembly yesterday overwhelmingly approved an Emergency Resolution demanding the state government honor its commitment to special education funding. Proposed by the Wisconsin Heights

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting December 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment: There were 3,021,200 people employed in Wisconsin, down 200 over

MILWAUKEE (January 22, 2026) – This weekend, January 23 through January 25, Milwaukee is expected to experience extreme cold temperatures, with wind chills reaching as low as 40 degrees below zero. These conditions are dangerous, and residents are urged to

DANE COUNTY, Wis. (Jan. 22, 2026) –The salt applied to Wisconsin roads and sidewalks each winter doesn’t disappear when the snow melts. It washes into local lakes, rivers, and even drinking water. To spotlight the growing problem — and what communities

MADISON, Wis. — Today, new reporting revealed that Trump’s tariffs are forcing Wisconsinites to pay more for groceries and everyday essentials, putting a strain on middle class households across the state. Republicans like Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil continue to praise the very tariffs

Madison, Wis. – Tuesday, Republicans brought a Data Center Bill to the floor of the assembly. Their bill was rushed through committee and poorly constructed. They did not reach out to the people this bill would affect and even put a “poison

Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s 360-degree AI education approach prepares graduates to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving workforce by embedding artificial intelligence training in all of its degree programs. For two groups of applied mathematics and computer

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.   I’ve spent my entire career fighting for Wisconsin kids because I’ve always believed that what’s best for kids is what’s best for our state.  That’s why I declared 2025 the Year of the Kid in Wisconsin, and I was proud of all we were able

Madison… Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) introduced legislation to ensure transparency and accountability in data center development across Wisconsin. “As more data center projects seek approval in our state, communities and landowners deserve full, accurate information before decisions are made,” said

Transparency for medical services would allow Wisconsinites to compare prices, increase competition, and lower cost of health care WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined the bipartisan Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, a bill to make health care costs more

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement relating to opposition to Assembly Bill 472, which would expand nuclear energy in Wisconsin: “With growing energy demand and Wisconsin already at an energy deficit, our state is in great

MADISON – Yesterday Senate Republicans denied an amendment to protect and ensure equal rights for all Wisconsinites. Instead, they advanced the misleading referendum questions that would ban anti discrimination programs and protections this November. Senator Dora Drake the Vice Caucus Chair for

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28, to discuss the Fisheries Management Bureau’s statewide genetic management plan. This meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in person at