MADISON – Brad Pfaff, MPA, has joined the Department of Administration (DOA) as Director of Business and Rural Development, Secretary Joel Brennan announced today. Pfaff will leverage his extensive experience at the federal, state and local levels to support and advocate for Wisconsin small businesses and rural communities. A proven leader and administrator with strong working relationships, he will connect the dots between state agencies and small businesses to ensure we have vibrant and growing communities across Wisconsin. “In his role as secretary designee, Brad gave the family farmer a voice in our process,” Secretary Joel Brennan said. “While our residents

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Mary Kolar announced today $250,000 in grants to 13 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families. “Our veterans’ community in Wisconsin is at its best when organizations work together to provide care and assistance to those who served and their families,” Gov. Evers said. “We are taking yet another important step toward achieving our collective mission of better serving our nation’s heroes and their families by awarding grants to these organizations.” Since starting in 2015, the WDVA’s nonprofit

Yesterday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled that the Wisconsin Legislature does not have the right to intervene in the lawsuit Planned Parenthood filed against the state. This means that Attorney General Josh Kaul, a Democrat who was endorsed by Planned Parenthood in his campaign, will be defending Wisconsin’s pro-life laws. “We are frustrated to hear this ruling,” shares Kristen Nupson, legislative director of Wisconsin Right to Life. “We think that it would be in the best interest of the state to have someone else defend these laws. Attorney General Kaul’s history with Planned Parenthood

UW-Madison will increase the minimum wage for the university’s hourly employees to $15 per hour, effective in the spring of 2020. The State of Wisconsin made a similar announcement today, Friday, Nov. 8. The higher wage minimum will enable the university to compete more effectively for workers in tight labor markets and strengthen UW-Madison’s commitment to paying a fair wage to all employees. “The increase in our minimum wage is a key part of our strategy for helping the university recruit and retain high-quality workers,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. “Employees who will benefit from this increase make important contributions to

[Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, Fox 6 News revealed on Sunday that Gov. Tony Evers’ office is shielding the public from access to Gov. Tony Evers’ emails. “It’s clear that Gov. Evers has no interest in upholding Wisconsin’s open records laws or his supposed commitment to transparency,” said Mark Jefferson, Executive Director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin. “In addition to rolling back Walker-era reforms that ensured state government was more transparent, Gov. Evers is also refusing to comply with open records law. Gov. Evers should be held accountable for his refusal to comply with the law

Deadline to submit online applications is January 12, 2020 Beginning today (November 11), men and women interested in a law enforcement career can apply to serve as a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper or inspector. Candidates must apply online and the application deadline is January 12, 2020. Information on State Patrol career opportunities can also be found at wistatepatroljobs.wi.gov. “This is an opportunity for dedicated men and women to become part of the Wisconsin State Patrol’s proud 80-year tradition of serving and protecting the public,” State Patrol Superintendent Tony Burrell said. “We’re looking for people from all cultural and educational backgrounds who embrace challenge

In honor of Veteran’s Day, please see the following statement from Jason Church, candidate for the 7th Congressional District of Wisconsin. “Veterans serve our nation with honor. None of us did it for the money, the medals or the accolades. We are deployed to places where everyday citizens are oppressed, facing enemies that stand for tyranny and terror. We fight for love of country, for our families, to protect and uphold freedom—the freedom to choose where you want to live, where your children study, what you do for a living, how to live your life and pursue your own happiness.