U.S. Rep. Steil: Delivers opening remarks at hearing on Congressional stock trading
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, led a hearing on Congressional stock trading entitled, “Taking Stock of the STOCK Act.” Read Chairman Steil’s opening remarks as prepared for delivery: “Today, the Committee
Washington County: Winter weather emergency preparedness
Winter Weather Awareness Week November 17-21 West Bend, WI – Winter weather is just around the corner, so now is a great time to make sure you are winter weather ready! Winter weather creates an increased risk for car crashes,
Rodriguez campaign: AFSCME Wisconsin endorses Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez for governor
Major statewide union backs Rodriguez in crowded Democratic primary MILWAUKEE, WI—In a major development in the 2026 governor’s race, AFSCME Wisconsin — representing thousands of state, county, municipal, and frontline workers across Wisconsin — today announced its endorsement of Lt.
UW-Green Bay: Welcomes LiveX CEO, Corey Behnke as Practitioner in Residence
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay’s Communication and Media Arts and Production programs announced the appointment of Corey Behnke, co-founder and CEO of LiveX, as their new Practitioner in Residence on November 5, 2025. In this role, Behnke will collaborate with students, faculty
Reps. Kurtz, Dallman: Nominate nine individuals for 2025 Hometown Hero Award
Honorees Include Marquette County Deputy Sheriff Kelsey Morgan, Brittany Walker, Erin Rogers, Melissa Winter, Alejandro Amaya, Mikolaj Amaya, Dylan Moore, Jerry Moore, Mitch Fisher MADISON, WI – Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) honored nine individuals with the
Rep. Joers: Janet Bybee presented with legislative Hometown Hero Award
MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) was honored to present the legislative Hometown Hero Award to Janet Bybee for her years of dedicated service to her community. Following the ceremony, Representative Joers released the following statement: “For the past
WisDems: Van Orden backs GOP tariffs, ignoring Wisconsin farmers’ struggles
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, in an interview, WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again refused to stand up to Trump or fight for Wisconsin farmers, instead endorsing the GOP tariff taxes that are crushing them. In recent months, multiple Wisconsin farmers have shared
Jones campaign: State Rep. Mike Bare endorses Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON—Today, Wisconsin Rep. Mike Bare endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. Bare (AD-80) is the most recent State Representative in Dane County to endorse Judge Ben Jones, joining
Rep. Emerson: Helps secure clean drinking water for Fairchild residents and saves affordable housing from closure in Altoona
MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement after the announcement by the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program of over $1.2 million in grant funding and nearly $700 thousand in subsidized loans for the creation of
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff on anniversary of 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Nov. 21, 2025, in recognition of the fourth anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and to
Wisconsin Education Association Council: Teachers blast state budget’s broken promises
New figures show special education funding well below what lawmakers pledged Teachers and support staff are blasting new figures showing the special education reimbursement rate is significantly lower than what lawmakers promised when they passed the 2025-27 state budget. “Lawmakers who voted for this state
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development: Timber Production Expansion Program helps Timber Professionals Cooperative Enterprises expand sawmill in Shawano County
Six jobs created with more added as sawmill expands Stevens Point, Wis., Nov. 19, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today the Timber Professionals Cooperative Enterprises (TPCE) will use a Rural Development loan
Fox Cities Chamber: Releases results of AI readiness survey
Data shows strong momentum as local businesses embrace emerging technology FOX CITIES, Wis. (November 19, 2025) The Fox Cities Chamber has released the region’s first AI Readiness Survey, providing a snapshot to date of how local employers are preparing for – and
Rep. Donovan: Slams State Public Defender’s smear campaign against grassroots reckless driving non-profit
Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after learning of the smear campaign directed by the State Public Defenders’ Milwaukee Office (SPD) against grassroots reckless driving advocacy group Enough is Enough – A Legacy for Erin (ENE).
Assembly GOP leaders push back taking up online gaming bill amid conservative backlash
Majority Leader Tyler August, R-Walworth, told WisPolitics on Thursday that he expected to have at least 50 GOP votes for the bill when it came to the floor. He said ahead of today’s floor period there was no rush to pass the bill with the Senate not taking it up until at least January and continued to express confidence it would pass the Assembly if put to a vote.