Institute for Reforming Government: Oversight leads to lawmakers pausing $1,000,000 for DPI
Delafield, Wis. – Last week, the Institute for Reforming Government sent a demand letter to help the Dairyland Sentinel seek closure on a year-old public records request filed with the Department of Public Instruction. Monday, DPI complied and delivered many (although not all) of the
Wisconsin Grocers Association: Wisconsin’s best bagger competes at the national level
Madison, WI — Competing against 17 other contestants from across the nation on February 2, Vicheka (Whi-CHECK-ah) Oum of Woodman’s Food Markets earned her spot on the national stage after winning Wisconsin’s state contest at the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Innovation
Sen. Wimberger: Homeless veterans shelter funding approved by legislature’s finance committee
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement after the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance unanimously passed Senate Bill 608/Assembly Bill 596, legislation he authored with Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) to ensure funding for the Veterans Housing and
Sen. Habush Sinykin: Comments on Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Senate committee hearing
MADISON, WI – Today, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage held a public hearing on Senate Bills 316 and 685, the Republican proposal to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. Advocates across the state came to testify on
Sen. Jacque: Bill to improve government services advances
MADISON, WI…Legislation to improve the efficiency of government services in Wisconsin authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) passed the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection today and now moves to the full Assembly for a vote. Assembly Bill 908 is a
Sen. Drake: Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus announces the first in-person State of Black Wisconsin in conjunction with Black Advocacy Day
MADISON – Today the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus launched a month filled with civic engagements for Black History Month at the State Capitol Rotunda for their annual kickoff. In conclusion the caucus announced that this year the State of Black Wisconsin featuring ranking
WisDems: What they’re saying: Wisconsinites hold Tom Tiffany accountable for undermining Second Amendment & unbelievable claim of not watching Alex Pretti video
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites have been speaking out after Tom Tiffany said he hadn’t seen the video of Alex Pretti being killed by ICE agents days after the incident and contradicted his previous support for the Second Amendment in order to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Secures over $9 million in direct support for 6 projects in Southcentral Wisconsin in government funding bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted to pass a bipartisan government funding bill that includes over $9 million in direct support for local projects across Southcentral Wisconsin. Included in the government funding
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Secures over $60 million in direct support for Wisconsin in government funding bill
Baldwin stops Trump’s cuts to public education, cancer research, and opioid and addiction services WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted to pass a bipartisan government funding bill that includes over $60 million
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Receives vital feedback from regulatory board members
Madison – Wisconsin regulatory board members overwhelmingly find board service and their role in public protection a positive and meaningful experience that makes a difference for the people of Wisconsin, according to results of a recent survey of those board members. Nearly eight out of 10 members
U.S. Rep Fitzgerald: Votes to reopen government after partial shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, legislation to end the partial government shutdown. “I’m extremely disappointed the SAVE Act was not included
Gov. Evers, WisDOT: Announce launch of new program to improve rural infrastructure and support Wisconsin’s agricultural industries
Thanks to Gov. Evers’ budget investments, $30 million in grants are available to help rural communities fix small bridge structures and culverts critical for revitalizing aging infrastructure MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today
U.S. Attorney Schimel: Delafield man sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for conspiracy to pay healthcare kickbacks
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on January 30, 2026, United States District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller sentenced Bruce Johnson (age 72) to 18 months’ incarceration for conspiracy to pay healthcare kickbacks, in violation
U.S. Attorney Schimel: Menasha man sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for production of child pornography
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on January 30, 2026, Lawrence J. Chase (age: 22) of Menasha, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 180 months’ imprisonment for the offense of Production of Child Pornography in
Dept. of Revenue: Launches new resource hub for first-time tax filers
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is pleased to announce the launch of a new educational resource specifically geared toward first-time tax filer. The First-Time Filers web page information is designed to take the guesswork out of
Dept. of Transportation: Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls: Wisconsin DMV’s driver license or ID
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in Spring Primary Election (Feb. 17, 2026). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the
Tiffany campaign: Calls on New Richmond School District to reverse policy allowing male students to use girls’ bathrooms
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), a candidate for Wisconsin governor, called on the New Richmond School District to immediately reverse its policy following reports that male students are permitted to use girls’ bathrooms. Concerns escalated after a school board meeting last week,
WisDems: Not normative behavior: Van Orden’s unsettling online reaction to tragedy in Minnesota
MADISON, Wis. — Following the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, Derrick Van Orden went on a public meltdown on Twitter, desperately trying to justify the killings to protect the GOP and ICE’s lawless militant campaign against American citizens. His
Sen. Pfaff: Supports cannabis legalization in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) announced his support for recently introduced legislation to fully legalize cannabis in the State of Wisconsin, citing broad bipartisan public support for the policy and vast economic benefit for our local
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Announces Wisconsin Disability Policy interns for 2026
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) in collaboration with the Inclusa Foundation is pleased to announce the placement of 7 interns in the Wisconsin Disability Internship Program for 2026. Selected from a highly competitive group of applicants,