MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Equal Rights Division has been added to the list of agencies using MyWisconsin ID for access to state resources. Complainants, respondents, and legal representatives who were previously given access to the Equal
WASHINGTON – Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) will convene a hearing next Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM in 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building on “Coast Guard Academy Whistleblowers: Stories of Sexual
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski called on Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to remove Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission after Spindell and the fake Trump electors admitted last week their actions contributed to Donald Trump’s plot
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) is now accepting applications for the fourth round of Wisconsin’s Refueling Readiness Grant Program. The program is designed to facilitate the fueling of emergency vehicles during a major power outage or
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from American Journal News revealed that Eric Hovde supports a radical tax plan that would raise taxes on 72 million Americans, including retirees and the middle class. Hovde pitched a tax proposal similar to the infamous Rick Scott tax
Madison, WI. – Today, following the admission that Wisconsin Election Commissioner Robert Spindell Jr. lied to the Office of the Secretary of State as part of a scheme to overturn the 2020 election, Secretary Sarah Godlewski sent a letter to State Senator Devin
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the Cooke for Congress campaign announced endorsements from a growing coalition of small business owners from across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The local business owners note Rebecca’s unique life experience, shared values, and forward-looking vision among the reasons
Madison, WI—The Wisconsin Business for Democracy (BfD-WI) collaborative, formed in 2022, represents the voice of small business on issues related to protecting democracy. Leaders of the collaborative are calling for the Wisconsin state Senate to pass a bill that would give
The Wisconsin Water Library (WWL) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) today announced plans for Great Lakes, Great Read, a basin-wide community read program scheduled to launch in 2024. Water Library Director Anne Moser says
Madison – In a victory for electricity consumers, the Iowa District Court for Polk County has set aside Iowa’s unconstitutional Right of First Refusal (ROFR) law and regulation. In addition, the court barred the state from issuing permits on projects and intervenors from any
Fitchburg, Wisconsin – Randy Udell has officially announced his campaign for Dane County Board District 33. A Fitchburg resident since 1998, Udell brings extensive experience to the table that would benefit all Dane County residents if elected. Udell has served as
Statement by: Wisconsin Professional Employees Council Executive Committee, AFT Local 4848 In October, Wisconsin’s State and University workers spoke out saying “Yes to Raises, Yes to DEI” in articles, petitions, and a rally. Just a few days later, the state’s
MADISON – The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) is deeply grateful for the Wisconsin legislature’s work to improve state student financial aid in Wisconsin. The bipartisan bill known as the Financial Aid Modernization Act passed unanimously in
MADISON – Tomorrow, the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents will be voting on a proposal from Assembly Republicans that trades the enumeration of building projects and pay raises for institutional cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion. Legislative Democrats released
(Fitchburg) – Wisconsin Republicans, the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman have struck a deal to effectively dismantle UW System’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in exchange for already-approved pay raises for University
Contact: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos – (608) 237-9163 Majority Leader Tyler August – (608) 237-9132 Madison… The leaders of the Assembly Republican caucus released the following statement after the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents rejected the deal after months-long
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement regarding the vote by the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents today. “It’s clear the regents are deeply divided over this proposal, have immense concerns about this process and the
MADISON, Wis. – The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) is pleased to announce the award of 28 grant projects totaling $1,458,838.48 in state funding to local county land information offices across Wisconsin. One additional award is still pending confirmation. Funding will be used for various projects related to geographic information systems (GIS) data creation,
Wisconsin’s 4-day statewide antlerless-only hunt is officially underway, and will run through Sunday, Dec. 10. Only antlerless deer may be harvested during this hunt, regardless of weapon type. Hunters may use any unfilled antlerless harvest authorization during this hunt, but the authorization
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dan Hereth announced today the department’s Rapid School Review plan. DSPS is dedicating three positions to help expedite plan reviews for daycare and education buildings through Grade 12. “This
