MADISON, Wis. – Air quality has begun to improve throughout the state, however, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that a PM2.5 Air Quality Advisory remains in effect until noon on Friday, June 30. Conditions due to wildfire smoke from Canada will continue to improve throughout the

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has published updated workforce profiles for Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Each profile provides county-level information, analysis, and data to help employers, job seekers, economic developers, and other workforce partners make decisions related to the labor market economy. “Wisconsin’s labor market economy has

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will receive for the 2023-24 school year. General school aids are the largest form of state support for Wisconsin public schools, offsetting local property taxes under state-imposed revenue limits.

Today the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) released their 2023 report on Barriers Faced by Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities. The report provides information regarding the accessibility of Wisconsin polling places; Wis. Stat. 5.25(4)(d) requires that the report be released every two years. The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition commends Commissioners,

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Thursday July 13, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Johnson will take questions from a panel of journalists and from the audience at the luncheon, to be moderated by Milwaukee Press Club President Maryann

Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following today’s assembly passage of the biennial budget: “This budget is made for Wisconsin” said Representative Penterman. “I am proud to have voted in favor of substantial investments throughout the state, including the largest tax cut

Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) yesterday proudly voted yes on the 2023-2024 state budget to provide the largest tax cut for the middle class in Wisconsin’s history. “I am proud to have supported the largest tax cut in Wisconsin’s history by voting in favor of the budget

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing, which oversees the Coast Guard, and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, sent a letter to the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Admiral Linda Fagan,

MADISON – Following the passage of Senate Bill 70, the 2023-25 biennial budget bill, State Representative Daniel Riemer (D-West Allis), who voted no on the bill, released the following statement: “Access to affordable, quality healthcare remains one of the top issues Wisconsinites, including my constituents, care most about. Governor Evers and legislative Democrats

MADISON– Representative Loren Oldenburg (Viroqua) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2023-2025 State Budget: “I am pleased that the legislature’s state budget increases transportation funding by $1.5 billion dollars, these funds will help fix local roads, bridges, and state highways” said Rep. Oldenburg. “Specifically, I

Madison – State Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) enthusiastically cast her vote to provide substantial funding to key priorities while providing the largest tax cut in state history. The biennial budget bill (SB 70) advanced out of the Assembly in a 63 to 34 vote. SB 70 makes historic investments in K-12

Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after the Assembly passed the 2024-25 Biennial State Budget: “What we voted on today is a budget that ensures Wisconsin continues progressing in the right direction,” Rep. Spiros said. “After hearing from constituents over the last six months about the issues

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Assembly floor session. The Assembly passed Assembly Bill 43 or the Wisconsin 2023-2024 biennial budget. This historic budget was headlined by unprecedented tax cuts and education funding. “For my first state budget in the Assembly, it has truly been an incredible process.

[Madison, WI] – Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) was proud to support Senate Bill (SB) 70, the 2023-2025 State Budget. After a months-long process of hearing from constituents, holding in-district listening sessions, advocating for the 35th Assembly District, and ultimately working towards a fiscally responsible budget that ALL Wisconsinites can benefit from, the final budget

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Legislature has completed its work on the 2023-2025 state budget.  The Senate passed Senate Bill 70 on June 28, and the Assembly concurred on June 29.  “I was proud to support a budget that cuts taxes by $4.4 billion,” State Rep. Dave Armstrong said.  “This includes

MADISON – Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) joined her colleagues in the State Assembly on Thursday to approve the new two-year state spending plan. The 2023-25 state budget provides funding increases for schools and local governments while cutting taxes by $4.4 billion – the largest tax cut in Wisconsin history. “It’s

Madison – Citing historic tax cuts and slimming state government, State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) voted in favor of the two year state budget Thursday. “This budget brings much needed tax relief to middle class Wisconsinites. In fact, 75% of tax cuts go to the middle class: joint married filers

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement ahead of Kari Lake’s keynote speech at the Milwaukee County Republican Party’s summer luncheon today: “Kari Lake is an ultra-MAGA, anti-abortion, election denier coming off an embarrassing election loss, so it’s no surprise the Milwaukee GOP invited her