Rock County

UW-Whitewater chancellor finalist withdraws

Gov. Evers Advocates for Expanding Medicaid in Visits to Janesville, Beloit

"By expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin, our budget improves access to quality, affordable health care for people across our state."

Pocan Releases Response from Immigration and Customs Enforcement Regarding FOIA Request on Wisconsin Raids

Request went unanswered for 138 days as ICE asked for numerous extensions and stonewalled, leading Pocan to make two unannounced visits to the agency

WEDC awards nine grants to support entrepreneurship programs throughout Wisconsin

$500,000 in grants to help local, regional initiatives for startups

Neubauer Campaign Announces New Endorsements

"This is an unprecedented show of support from across Wisconsin that bridges both parties..."

Seal-Rite Door relocating from Illinois to Beloit

Door manufacturer to expand, upgrade its facilities; project expected to create 80 jobs

Governor Walker Announces $5.1 Million in Commute to Careers Grants

"These grants will give thousands of Wisconsin workers improved access to meaningful jobs or training opportunities that they need to enter the workforce."

Small Business Leaders Back Bryan Steil

NFIB Endorses Bryan Steil for Congress

State Patrol recognizes officers for heroism and commendable service

Randy Bryce Announces Debate Participation

The debates will be held across the district in order to allow voters from every corner of Southeastern Wisconsin an opportunity to hear Randy's vision for building a bigger table.

All Six First District County Sheriffs Endorse Bryan Steil

"I am proud to have the backing of all six sheriffs, both Democrats and Republicans alike, in the First Congressional District."

WEDC Deputy Secretary Braun receives national recognition as a top economic development official in North America

Braun, who has 20 years of economic development experience in three states, has been with WEDC since 2013.

Steil Campaign Challenges Opponent to Three Debates

"Voters will see a clear contrast between Bryan Steil’s Wisconsin Style Solutions and our opponent’s far-left agenda," Campaign Manager Brandon VerVelde said

Steil Campaign Statement on Bernie Sanders Campaigning with Randy Bryce in Janesville

Andrew Iverson, Steil Campaign Spokesman: "Southeast Wisconsinite's paychecks would ‘feel the Bern’ with Sen. Bernie Sanders and our opponent’s out of touch, far-left agenda."

Bryan Steil sets fundraising record, raises over $650k

The total, raised between April 22 and June 30, set a new Wisconsin record for a first-time House candidate's first fundraising period.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Director, Cast and One Day Sale For Holiday 2018 Production of Broadway Musical Hairspray

Performances November 16 – December 23, 2018 in the beautiful Cabot Theatre. One Day Sale for 25% Off Tickets on Monday, July 16

Boivin Endorses Steil for Congress

"I’m glad to have Dr. Boivin's endorsement and support."

Governor Walker Appoints Attorney Derrick Grubb to Serve as Rock County Circuit Court Judge

Grubb has deep roots in the Rock County legal community, where he has practiced for 27 years.

City of Janesville receives $500,000 state grant to support redevelopment of former General Motors plant

WEDC funds will help fund demolition of assembly plant area to make way for future development on site of century-old plant

After Securing Federal Investments, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $2.4 Million Awarded to Wisconsin Communities to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

Senator Baldwin worked to secure federal funding for local communities that invests in prevention, treatment and recovery

Governor Walker Announces $7.68 million in Preliminary Broadband Expansion Grants to Connect 46 Rural Communities

Governor Walker also announces application process for next round of grants

Governor Scott Walker Seeks Applicants for Rock County Judicial Vacancy

Governor Walker Announces United Alloy Inc. to Expand Operations in Janesville

Manufacturer expects to create 66 jobs with $15 million expansion project

Representative Spreitzer Votes Against Wetlands Rollback

"Assembly Republicans just voted to support a bill that deals a serious blow to Wisconsin wetlands protections."

MAZON Launches Billboard Campaign to Oppose Drug Testing in Wisconsin

“Get Pissed Wisconsin,” a targeted advocacy campaign in Wisconsin to raise awareness about a proposal to require that FoodShare applicants be drug tested to receive benefits.

Twenty Local Elected Officials Endorse Cathy Myers to Take on Speaker Ryan

Local Democrats believe Cathy Myers is the best candidate to oust Paul Ryan

Governor Walker Appoints Jeff Kuglitsch to the Rock County Circuit Court

Kuglitsch has served as corporation counsel for Rock County since 2007 and previously served as corporation counsel for Shawano County from 1994-2007 and for Vilas County from 1991-1993.

Trump’s Health Care Sabotage Threat Would Have Devastating Impact in Wisconsin

Trump threatened to stop paying insurers cost-sharing-reduction payments that reduce deductibles, co-pays, and out-of-pocket maximums for moderate income enrollees.

Failure of Election Commission to Act Doesn’t Make Lowell Holtz’s Proposed Election Bribe Any Less Sleazy

‘If This Isn’t Already Illegal, It Ought To Be’

WEDC awards 11 grants to support entrepreneurship programs across Wisconsin

Nearly $500,000 in grants to help local, regional initiatives for startups

Wisconsin State Patrol presents awards for heroism and commendable service

Recipients are from Strum, Ripon, Chippewa Falls, Whitewater, Madison

New $0 Deductible Health Plans Introduced

Wisconsin health consumers will save over $209 million

Ryan Solen supports unions this Labor Day but Paul Ryan flakes

Paul Ryan, however, supports unions only when they benefit him or his family.

Rep. Spreitzer’s statement on PSC approval of Riverside Energy Center

Rep. Mark Spreitzer released the following statement upon the Public Service Commission’s approval of Alliant Energy’s Riverside Energy Center expansion project near Beloit:

Governor Scott Walker Signs Family Care Bill into Law at Rock County Courthouse

Wisconsinites deserve access to quality health care options, where they need it and when they need it, Governor Walker said.

Statement from State Senator Janis Ringhand on the Joint Committee on Finance action today

“Today’s action marks a step in the right direction for the I-90/39 highway project.”

Dollar General Selects Janesville for $75 Million Distribution Center

WEDC business attraction strategy pays off with 552 projected new jobs

Governor Scott Walker, DWD Secretary Newson Announce $2.2 Million in Youth Apprenticeship Grant Awards

The graduation rate for eligible youth apprentices was 84% last year.

Statewide crackdown on drunken driving begins Friday

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign runs from August 21 to September 7

Supreme Court rivals’ views posted by taxpayer group

Justice Ann Walsh Bradley and challenger Judge James P. Daley provide their "letters of application" for the high court