Schroeder campaign: Jay Schroeder announces candidacy for Wisconsin secretary of state
Neenah, WI- Today Republican businessman, Jay Schroeder announced his run for Secretary of State. I am humbled and motivated to run for Secretary of State after receiving texts, phone calls from all around Wisconsin: Kenosha, La Crosse, Eagle River, Green
Sen. Carpenter: Senate advances legislation permitting DACA recipients to obtain professional licenses
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s unexpected action yesterday to pass 2025 Assembly Bill 759, which would expand eligibility to receive occupational credentials to recipients of deferred action under the federal Deferred
Dept. of Transportation: Comment period open for license plate request from Wild Turkey Federation
Comment period open through April 14 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application requesting a new specialty license plate from the state chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Wisconsin members follow its mission
UW-Green Bay: Registration now open: UW–Green Bay’s annual Nonprofit Conference returns April 16 with new location and high‑impact programming
Recharge, renew and reconnect at this full day of events to restore energy, purpose and community with nonprofit professionals from throughout the region. Green Bay, Wis.— The region’s largest annual gathering for nonprofit leaders is back and bigger than ever.
Rep. Hurd: Expresses disappointment in veto of increased investment in child care
MADISON – Late last week, Governor Tony Evers chose to veto Senate Bill 291, which would have expanded the child care expenses eligible for the Business Development Tax Credit. The Assembly author of the proposal, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee), issued the following
Milwaukee Alderperson Zamarripa: Statement on reports of alleged sexual misconduct by the late Cesar Chavez
The accounts shared today by Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, and other survivors are devastating. The New York Times investigation documents a pattern of sexual abuse and rape by Cesar Chavez, including the grooming and assault of girls as young as
Forward Latino: Statement on allegations of misconduct involving Cesar Chavez
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization with members and affiliates in twenty-nine states and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez.
Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Distinguished Public Leadership Award to be given to Dr. Howard Fuller
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce that Dr. Howard Fuller will be honored as the 2026 Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award recipient. The ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday,
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Deputy secretary recognized as public service champion
Madison – Local Gov 250 and the National Academy of Public Administration announced today that Department of Safety and Professional Services Deputy Secretary Jennifer Garrett has been selected as a 250 Public Service Champion. “I am incredibly proud to work in
Barrett campaign: Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses Sheriff Kalvin Barrett
MADISON, WI — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her endorsement of Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett’s re-election campaign. “Sheriff Barrett has built a safer and fairer community by investing in smart, compassionate public safety. His work to expand mental
Dept. of Justice: Albany, Wis. man sentenced to life in prison for killing infant daughter
ALBANY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Green County District Attorney Craig Nolen today announced the sentencing of Logan T. Kruckenberg Anderson, age 21, of Albany, Wis. to life in prison for killing his infant daughter in January
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Celebrates historic $132 million PFAS victory
MADISON – Following the State Senate’s unanimous passage of the PFAS funding bill, Wisconsin Conservation Voters issued the following statement celebrating a major victory for clean drinking water. The legislation now heads to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk for his signature.
Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association: Law enforcement associations applaud Senate concurrence on crypto kiosks
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association applaud the Senate for passing Assembly Bill 968 (AB 968), legislation aimed at addressing the growing illicit use of crypto
Reps. Madison, Clancy: Ladies of SCI, Representatives Madison and Clancy introduce independent oversight of Wisconsin Corrections system through Office of Ombuds
MADISON – Today, Representative Madison, along with Representatives Clancy, Senator Larson and other Democratic legislators introduced LRB 0554 which would create an Office of Ombudsperson for the state correctional system. The Ombudsperson would accept complaints regarding facilities, abuse, unfair acts,
Rep. Stroud: Touts Assembly Democratic plan to fund schools and lower property taxes
Ashland, WI — Amidst ongoing negotiations between Governor Evers and Speaker Robin Vos, Rep. Stroud (D-Ashland) is throwing her support behind a recently released proposal authored by Assembly Democrats, LRB-6488. Stroud says that this bill does a much better job
Asbury campaign: Announces bid for Assembly District 53
NEENAH, Wis. – Today, Neenah School Board Member Lauri Asbury announced her bid for the 53rd Assembly District. Asbury has served on the Neenah School Board since 2016 and has been an active member of several community organizations, including: the
UW-Stout: Honored for strong support of employees in National Guard and Reserve
Tech. Sgt. Nelson nominates Infrastructure Services Deputy CIO Janicki with Patriot Award Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, and its Learning and Information Technology (LIT) department received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Certificate
Wisconsin Credit Union League: Wisconsin bankers roll out old bag of tricks
MADISON, WI (March 18, 2026) – Last week, Landmark Credit Union announced that they have entered into an agreement to purchase American National Bank-Fox Cities. Credit unions continue to demonstrate to people across Wisconsin that they are a proven financial partner, and Landmark’s announcement further confirms this fact. Unfortunately,
Wisconsin Right to Life: Statement on postpartum medicaid expansion signed into law
Today, Governor Evers signed legislation expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage from 30 days to one year after birth. The bipartisan bill, authored by Senator Jesse James and Representative Patrick Snyder, is now 2025 Wisconsin Act 102. Wisconsin Right to Life has championed
Citizens Against Gambling: Menominee Tribe misleads on federal support for Kenosha casino
A recent press release issued by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin misrepresents the status of its proposed off-reservation casino in Kenosha—misstatements that are already generating inaccurate headlines. The Tribe’s release claims that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) review ensured “that