MADISON, WI: Today, IRG Action Fund presented Rep. Penterman (R-Columbus) with the ‘Champion for Kids’ award for his work last session and his exceptional efforts authoring and advocating for the teacher apprenticeship bill. What Happened: Representative Penterman authored Senate Bill 917 last session, a bold reform with the goal of helping solve the teacher shortage

VIRTUAL – With just 18 days until Election Day, former President Donald Trump has refused to share his plan for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) if he is elected again. When pressed for details about how he’d change this landmark law during the presidential debate on September 10, Mr. Trump said

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – partnered with Johnson Financial Group to announce this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin: Jolly Good Soda, manufactured by Krier Foods in Random Lake. Jolly Good was crowned the winner at WMC’s annual Business Day

MADISON, Wis. — Eric Hovde talks a big game about wanting to stop putting on the “red jerseys and blue jerseys” and instead “put on the red, white, and blue jerseys.” But he’s run a dark and divisive campaign, attacking Wisconsinites of all stripes. A list of Hovde’s insults: Hovde insulted a Wisconsin mother, Brooke,

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) formally invites all interested voters and members of the media to a protest of the Wisconsin US Senate debate this Friday, October 18, 2024 from 6-9 pm at the WMTV studios at 615 Forward Dr. in Madison, WI. The protest, hosted by Senate candidate

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – As Kamala Harris returns to Wisconsin with a trip to La Crosse with just 19 days until Election Day, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement highlighting the biggest problem facing her campaign. “After her disastrous interview last night where she failed to take responsibility

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows Wisconsin children are behind other states in getting vaccines, leaving children and communities vulnerable to outbreaks. Using data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the CDC compared the vaccination rates of kindergarteners for the 2023-2024

Madison…The Wisconsin Counties Association presented Senator Joan Ballweg with their Outstanding Legislator Award on October 15, 2024 at the Sauk County Board of Supervisors’ meeting in Baraboo. This award is given biennially to a select group of legislators for their commitment and leadership on key issues supporting counties.   “I want

MADISON – This week, The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde for the United States Senate. Following the NFIB endorsement, Eric Hovde released the statement below: “I am honored to be endorsed by The National Federation of Independent Business. As an entrepreneu…

Windsor, Wis. – Oct. 17, 2024 – Senator Joan Ballweg, pictured here (center) with board members from the American Cancer Society in Wisconsin Chair Cory Recknor (left) and Korey Feiner (right), receiving the State Senator of the Year award. It is one of the most prestigious awards presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to communities across Wisconsin this week, A Better Wisconsin Together is thanking the vice president for her commitment to prioritizing the issues that matter to Wisconsinites and rolling out an economic plan that will help working families get ahead.  The following are

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The Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) encourages college students to attend the 10th annual “Internship Draft Day” at Lambeau Field on Wednesday, November 6 from 3 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.  The event is co-sponsored by the NEW Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) and the Northeast Wisconsin Educational Resource Alliance (NEW ERA).  College

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to avoid burning due to elevated fire danger across the state. The DNR and partners at the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the situation throughout the weekend. Most of Wisconsin is at high fire danger due

MADISON, Wis. — In a new op-ed for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Tony Wied doubled down on his commitment to being a rubber stamp for Donald Trump, failing to put forth any unique or original thoughts of his own as he parroted some of Donald Trump’s most extreme positions.  While Tony Wied runs on

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman announced today that long-time engineer and WisDOT leader Scott Lawry is appointed to serve as the agency’s new deputy secretary. As chief operating officer, Lawry will oversee the department’s operations which includes 3,200 employees, dozens of field offices and a biennial budget

October is recognized as Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. During this month, we try to elevate and listen to the voices of those who experienced or who are experiencing domestic violence in their lives, and recognize the trauma they live through. People from all walks of life can experience domestic violence