MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is encouraging people to go online for faster service delivery. DWD’s Unemployment Insurance Division is experiencing heavy call volume and longer than normal wait times. For fast, up-to-date information and to apply for unemployment benefits, please head to https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/ui/. This website also contains

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today introduced legislation that would require big corporations to stop doing stock buybacks and put workers on boards if they want economic stimulus support. “We need an economic stimulus response that puts workers first so that they can make it through this crisis,” said

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the economic fallout of the novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak escalates, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her Senate colleagues sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer outlining a bold new proposal to provide Americans with direct cash payments. “Over

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Eric Sundquist for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am proud to share an endorsement from Eric Sundquist,” said Sargent. “Eric’s work in the Dane County Democratic Party has been an invaluable asset to Wisconsin.”

All AARP Foundation Tax-Aide’s Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and most IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program sites in Wisconsin have closed beginning March 16 until further notice, due to concerns with the spread of COVID-19. For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 in the Wisconsin visit this website. “We are

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Evers has directed Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary-designee Craig Thompson to ensure continuation of essential services of the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and protect the health and safety of citizens and employees. After reviewing public-facing DMV services, Secretary Thompson authorized DMVs across

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce today called on Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation to keep veterans and veteran owned businesses at the top of their agenda as they work through economic relief packages due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Many veterans are in a particularly sensitive position and will be

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for January 2020. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary January

Madison, WI – Members of Wisconsin’s premier broadband and telecommunications association unanimously endorsed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge. This commitment will help customers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic retain broadband and telecommunications connectivity. “WSTA is proud to represent companies united in their support of

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said the following Wednesday after voting against the unamended House coronavirus bill: “Although I want to provide immediate financial support to Americans and American businesses affected by the coronavirus, I voted no on HR

MADISON, WI – Today, the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party of Wisconsin are filing a request in the Western District of Wisconsin to expand access to voting in response to the growing coronavirus threat. The suit seeks the following: Extend the electronic and by-mail registration to April 3;

MADISON, Wis. – At the direction of Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued emergency guidance today on character and fitness requirements for all payday and licensed lenders doing business in Wisconsin.  “The COVID-19 virus and the efforts to contain it have upended people’s lives across

(MADISON) – Today, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee), in response to the unintended financial consequences of COVID-19, is calling on the City of Milwaukee to suspend non-essential towing and debt collection. Mirroring measures being instituted around the nation, Milwaukee should join cities looking to financially minimize harm to residents during this

MADISON, WI – Today, the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party of Wisconsin are filing a request in the Western District of Wisconsin to expand access to voting in response to the growing coronavirus threat. The suit seeks the following: Extend the electronic and by-mail registration to April 3;

(MADISON) – Today, in response to the rapidly growing impact of COVID-19, WEC Energy Group President and CEO Kevin Fletcher has made the decision not to disconnect service to any residential customer until further notice. In response to Fletcher’s decision, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “As a

[Madison, WI] — Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) released the following statement after a teleconference with Governor Evers and legislative leaders concerning the state’s response to the coronavirus. “It was a productive discussion and will be the first of many in the coming weeks. During the