Federal Communications Commission

WATCH: Senator Baldwin Calls Out Trump’s FCC on Efforts to Stifle Free Speech

AG Kaul and Multistate Coalition Call on FCC to Publish Delayed Rule on Multilingual Emergency Alerts

Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Answers From Trump Administration on Censoring Critics and Limiting Free Speech

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul Joins Crackdown On Robocalls

Americans received about 4.6 billion robocalls per month in 2025.

AG Kaul Announces Issuance of Warning Letters to 37 Telecom Companies

Trump’s FCC Helps Out Private Prison Telecom Companies

Commission rolls back rules capping rates for phone and video calls for inmates.

Attorney General Kaul Warns 9 Phone Providers Over Robocall Traffic

Jail Lowering Cost of Phone Calls, Ending ‘Kickbacks’

County will stop taking commissions, or kickbacks, on phone charges.

Elon Musk’s Group Spending Big in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

His PAC buying some $650,000 for ads expected to back Brad Schimel.

Attorney General Kaul Sends Warnings to Phone Companies that Have Allowed Robocalls to Bombard Wisconsinites

Is Wisconsin 45th in Broadband Internet?

So says new report. But state regulators say data is incomplete.

Attorney General Kaul Calls on the FCC to Strengthen Vetting Process to Block Robocallers

Lakefront Supports Suicide Prevention with a Beer and an Event

Lakefront Brewery has brewed its “Save A Weiss” beer once again to help raise awareness of National Suicide Prevention Week, which begins Sunday, Sept. 8th.

‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls

FCC cracks down on add-on fees, 'kickbacks' to jails and prisons.

Gov. Evers Announces Release of 2024 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report

Senator Baldwin Calls on Biden Administration to Approve Wisconsin’s Broadband Expansion Plan and Make Additional Federal Investments Available for Families and Businesses

Proposal comes after Baldwin successfully secured more than $1 billion for Wisconsin to expand access to high-speed internet

FCC Adopts One-to-One Consent Rule to Protect Consumers from Unwanted Telemarketing Robocalls and Robotexts

December 19, 2023

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Announces New Investments to Help Expand Access, Affordability, and Adoption of High-Speed Internet

Wisconsin DOR joins tax industry partners to prevent scams

Need for vigilance stressed as identity theft attempts rise during holiday, tax seasons

Proposal Would Fine Scam Callers Using Fake IDs

GOP proposal targets phone scams that cost Americans $40 billion last year.

Gov. Evers Announces PSC Received 124 Applications Requesting More than $221 Million from Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program

Applicant requests for broadband expansion funding remain strong as demand continues to outpace available dollars

Rep. Gallagher Climbs Green Bay Cell Tower

Climb comes after Gallagher, a Republican, voted against bill to bring $1 billion in broadband investment to state.

Republican Proposal Would Make Wiretaps Easier, But Might Violate Federal Law

Proposal would allow expanded use of pen registers, trap-and-trace devices.

Wisconsin and Law Enforcers Nationwide Announce Enforcement Sweep to Stem the Tide of Illegal Telemarketing Calls to U.S. Consumers

July 18, 2023

Gov. Evers, PSC Announce Capital Projects Fund Grant Program Application Period

Gov. Evers Announces Release of 2023 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report

Senator Baldwin Delivers More than $1 Billion to Wisconsin to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet

Investment comes after Baldwin successfully “Badgered the FCC” to improve broadband map and ensure Wisconsin gets its fair share of resources

Baldwin Successfully “Badgers the FCC” to Improve Broadband Map

Improvements will help ensure Wisconsin receives its fair share of federal broadband grants

GOP Strips Gov. Evers $750 Million Broadband Plan From Budget

Green Bay gets $2 million for 2025 NFL Draft.

Marquette University names Dr. Paul Nolette director of Les Aspin Center for Government

MATC Names Debbie Hamlett Vice President and General Manager of Milwaukee PBS

How Talk Radio Took Over Wisconsin

Most news and talk stations in state are dominated by right-wing voices.

Federal Bill Could Lower Cost of Jail Phone Calls

Milwaukee County Board has grappled with jail phone costs for inmates, families.

Senator Baldwin Calls for Accountability from FCC on Broadband Mapping & Joins PSC’s Call for Wisconsinites to “Badger the FCC”

Bipartisan Group of 26 Senators detail expectations regarding broadband availability maps

New Maps Could Gain State $1 Billion for Broadband

Federal infrastructure funding to states depends on FCC internet connectively maps.

AG Kaul Asks FCC to Put in Place Anti-Robotext Protections

December 12, 2022

Wisconsin Department of Justice Announces Enforcement Actions Against Two Alleged Illegal Robocallers

National Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force seeks answers

Wisconsin DOJ Partners with FCC Enforcement Staff on Robocall Investigations

October 4, 2022

State Increasing Funding for Broadband Internet Access

A total of $125 million in grants is available to increase internet access around the state.

Gov. Evers, PSC Urge Customers to Apply for Affordable Connectivity Program

AG Kaul Works to Stop International Scam Calls

State Offers $100 Million in Broadband Grants

PSC administering program with federal dollars to expand high-speed internet.

AG Kaul Urges Efforts to Stop Robocallers from Misusing Legitimate Phone Numbers

November 15, 2021

$100 Million in Stimulus Funds Awarded to Expand Broadband

Public Service Commission awards stimulus funds for fiber projects in unserved or underserved areas.

10-digit dialing coming to 414 area code in Wisconsin

Requirement effective Oct. 24, 2021

Did Census Undercount State’s Native Americans?

Only minority group with no increase. Tribes fear pandemic caused undercount.

AG Kaul Calls for Faster Implementation of Anti-Robocall Technology

Urges the FCC to Accelerate Deadline for STIR/SHAKEN Adoption

Federal Report Shows State’s Internet Disparities

More than 20% of households lack internet access in 8 counties, 20% lack computers in some counties.

Legislators Approve $125 Million for Broadband Expansion

But Gov. Evers allocated money for it. Republican proposal uses borrowed money.

ReStart Debt Scholarship Program Helps Students With Past MATC Balances Return to College; Application Deadline is Aug. 2

BBB Tip: How to create a strong password

10 Amazing Opinions Of Glenn Grothman

Cardi B is indecent, the War on Men will destroy America and other classics.

Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Expand Emergency Broadband Benefit Access

New legislation builds on program that provides support to working families to access the internet; Aids workers and families that need broadband to find jobs and access health care, education and other services; Improves coordination and speeds up benefits

BBB Tip: Cybersecurity resources to help businesses and consumers

430,000 Wisconsinites Lack Broadband Access

State is 36th in rural access to high-speed internet, with gaps in Waukesha, Racine counties, report finds.

Why All The New Cell Phone Towers?

5G towers are popping up across Milwaukee. The city has little power to determine where.

City Dwellers Consider Move to Rural Areas

North Woods home sales are hot. Realtor says sales related to pandemic, others not sure.

BBB Tip: What you should know about robocall blocking apps

BBB Tip: How to spot and stop robocalls

5G installation shouldn’t take precedence over residents’ quality of life

Statement of Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic August 21, 2020

Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect American Telecommunications Networks from Threats by Foreign Suppliers

County Grapples With 5G Infrastructure in Parks

State legislation has tied the county's hands over regulation of telecommunications infrastructure.

FCC Should Yank Licenses of Wisconsin Radio Stations

National Media Watchdog Files FCC Legal Challenge to Pull Radio Licenses of WISN-AM and WTMJ-AM

Why Are Homeowners Subsidizing Cable TV?

Republican and Democrats can't agree on much, as they squabble over the state budget, but both parties seem to think that AOL Time Warner needs a tax break.