The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) is again working with law enforcement this Halloween to conduct random home visits of registered sex offenders on DOC supervision. These checks will happen in communities across the state during local trick-or-treating hours. The DOC supervises nearly 63,000 people on community supervision, probation or

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced more than $176 million in approved Congressionally directed spending projects on behalf of public and nonprofit entities across Wisconsin for fiscal year 2022. “I worked to include this funding because it delivers support from

MADISON— State Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) has announced that Boulder Junction Fire Chief Eric Johnson will receive the 2021 “First Responder of the Year” award for the 34th Assembly District. Chief Johnson was nominated by Dennis Reuss, Boulder Junction Town Chairman. “This is strictly a volunteer position. Eric is a

Algoma, Wis. – Today, Governor Tony Evers visited Kewaunee County in honor of  ‘Imagine a Day Without Water.’ The seventh annual observance on October 21 raises awareness of the impact of water in daily life and the importance of investment for clean water access. The Governor met with local stakeholders to

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo is pleased to announce that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has begun awarding its historic $3 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to assist communities nationwide in their efforts to build back better by accelerating the economic recovery from the

The 2021 Toward One Wisconsin Conference brought together over 400 virtual attendees, October 12-13, to address and prioritize the work of equity, diversity, and inclusion. With the theme of Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers, the conference connected citizens and organizations from multiple sectors across Wisconsin to build communities of equity and opportunity. The

Washington, D.C. – Democrats should be on their A-game in Wisconsin as they try to keep their slim majority. Unfortunately for them, they aren’t. As National Journal put it: “Democrats are struggling to raise money in the state’s [Wisconsin] critical Senate race and are privately concerned about the electability of their leading candidates.”

Madison, Wis. — This week, Wisconsin leaders — including Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Sheboygan Mayor Ryan Sorenson, and Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian — endorsed President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda and called on Congress to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Act.  As a whole, the Build

(Eau Claire, WI) — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation has received a $10 million gift, the largest investment in an endowed fund in the university’s history. This lead gift is helping launch the public phase of the Foundation’s Sustaining Human Innovation capital campaign. An anonymous donor on the Foundation’s

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) joined Stoughton Utilities today for Imagine A Day Without Water, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the value of water, to celebrate the removal of the last lead service line in the City of Stoughton. The DNR worked closely with Stoughton

Menomonie, Wis. – Andrew Smith enjoys color and science, asking questions like, what causes color? How is color formed? How are pigments made? Combining his interests in graduate school at Oregon State University gave him a new perspective. “I started to understand what color was and how to manipulate it,

Lancaster, WI (October 21, 2021) – Dr. James Dobson has announced his endorsement of Lancaster Mayor David Varnam for Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor. “As a private individual, I am honored to endorse David Varnam for lieutenant governor and pray that his election will be the start of a new generation of leaders who will

Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced Dane County received national recognition from the Center for Digital Government (CDG) for its website redesign project. Dane County was selected as a finalist in the Overall County Government Experience category. Dane County was the only local government in Wisconsin to receive recognition from

WHAT: Today, Thursday, October 21, faith leaders and immigrant essential workers will hold a vigil outside of Senator Tammy Baldwin’s office to honor all essential workers who have died during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocates are calling on her to include a path to citizenship for millions in the Build Back

“These new maps are nothing more than gerrymandering 2.0. What Republicans have unveiled is simply a minor retooling of maps that were already found unconstitutional by the courts, using the same corrupt and secretive methods as last time around.  “The level of contempt by Wisconsin Republicans for democracy and the

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has caught Rebecca Kleefisch flip-flopping her stance on recalls for political benefit. Kleefisch opposed a 2012 recall attempt when she was the target, but she’s now thrown her support behind a school board recall driven by far-right conspiracy theories surrounding COVID-19 restrictions and critical race theory. Desperate to shore up

MADISON, Wis. – The national statistics paint a clear picture: there is a very serious nursing shortage in this country. With more than 500,000 registered nurses anticipated to retire by 2022, the American Nursing Association projects the need for 1.1 million new RNs to replace those who are retiring and fill the

Wisconsin — On Thursday, municipal water utilities, businesses, and environmental organizations will observe “Imagine A Day Without Water” to highlight the value of clean water to families, communities, and our economy. River Alliance imagines a Wisconsin that isn’t facing our own water crisis. One facet of Wisconsin’s water challenges that

Madison, WI – Today, the People’s Maps Commission released a second set of draft State Assembly, State Senate, and congressional maps based on the public input the Commission received from thousands of Wisconsinites across numerous public hearings. These maps stand in stark contrast to the current maps, which are egregious