County Executive Abele To Seek Court Remedy on Illegal Action By the County Board

"It’s disappointing that Chairman Lipscomb won’t abide by the Court ruling he sought and instead is forcing the County to spend additional taxpayer money on this lawsuit."

Governor Walker Discusses Workforce Development Efforts at Central Wisconsin Regional Talent Summit

Governor Walker’s 2017-2019 biennial budget proposal invests in workforce development by increasing funding for Wisconsin Fast Forward by $12.6 million over two years.

Positive Poverty News Clearly Shows a Job and Economic Growth are the Keys to Ending Poverty, Not Government Programs

Market income poverty fell by 1.5 percent, and the official poverty rate also dropped.

“Get it Done”

If the Legislature separates transportation from the overall budget process, projects across our state could face delays.

Bipartisan VA Accountability Reform One Step Closer to Senate Passage

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs approves bipartisan legislation, now heads to full Senate for vote

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on CBO Score of House-Passed Health Care Bill

TrumpCare To Cost 23 Million Americans Their Health Insurance By 2026

According to a report released by the CBO and JCT, Wisconsin Republicans voted to raise premiums on their own constituents to the tune of a twenty percent hike starting just next year.

Congressman Sensenbrenner Introduces the DEDUCT Act in the House of Representatives

"The costs of medical procedures and prescriptions can be a significant burden on individuals and families."

Student Loan Debt Disproportionally Affects Women

Women hold two-thirds of student debt across the country, according to report by AAUW

Continued state cigarette subsidy for Native American tribes disappointing

$68.7 million subsidy ought to go to bolster public safety, Alderman Donovan says

José A. Olivieri to receive 2017 Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award

Olivieri was chosen for his outstanding leadership in the Latino community and in the community-at-large.

Governor Walker Honors Fallen Law Enforcement Officers at Rusk County Law Enforcement Memorial Service