MADISON, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, the Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), is celebrating National Public Lands Day by sharing some of the BCPL’s significant progress on environmental stewardship. The BCPL manages over 77,000 acres of public lands, generating revenue for public education funding through

MADISON…During its Annual Meeting in Chicago this weekend, the binational, nonpartisan Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus (GLLC) elected Wisconsin State Senator André Jacque (R- De Pere) to lead the Caucus as Chair for the next two years. Organized in 2003 around the guiding principle of assuring that the Great Lakes

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers for Sustainable Food, a collaborative, industry-supported effort to promote and support farmer-led solutions to environmental challenges, released its first annual progress report today. The nonprofit organization of food system partners grew to 40 members in 2021, up 14 from 2020. Through partnerships with six farmer-led

Recognizing Your School Board’s Focus on All Children 2022 Wisconsin School Board Week Is Oct. 2-8 School board service begins when a community member wants to help children in their public schools reach their potential. These community members bring different backgrounds, interests and passions to their board service, but they

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Tony Evers’ Parole Commission is flat out ignoring public records requests from journalists and elected officials seeking the names of criminals released into Wisconsin communities. “Why does Tony Evers keep public information away from the public?” said Tim Michels. “His soft on crime record is bad, but it could

MOUNT PLEASANT, WI SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 – The local community watchdog group A Better Mt. Pleasant is launching a village-wide effort to recruit candidates to run for four seats on the Village Board of Trustees — including Village President — ahead of the April 2023 election. In the last two

MADISON, Wis. – Technically, UW Health nurse Susan Gold retired in 2017, but she has not slowed down one bit. Since 2007, she has made more than 30 trips to Africa for humanitarian work with resource-poor communities teaching them about HIV, contraceptives and reproductive health. “My coworkers say I am

“I was surprised to receive a subpoena since I have no information to provide about the events surrounding January 6th. My conversation with former President Trump took place many months after January 6th and has been about his concerns regarding issues in Wisconsin with the way the 2020 election was

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced nearly $8 million in grants and loans for five freight rail improvement projects across the state. The projects will lengthen rail spurs, install conveyance equipment, and increase storage capacity at Wisconsin facilities. “Wisconsin’s economy relies on a

(MADISON) – On Wednesday, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) will host a public meeting regarding theproposed site for a Milwaukee Juvenile Correctional Facility. The suggested location, at 7930 W Clinton Ave, iswithin Taylor’s Senate district. Understanding the many questions and concerns, that naturally accompany sucha proposal, Taylor is inviting residents and

WAUSAU, Wis. – Fentanyl and methamphetamine are pouring into the United States at record rates due to the crisis at the southern border and Wisconsin is experiencing record setting overdoses and deaths across the state due to this crisis.  Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Personnel, today addressed reports concerning woke practices at the U.S. Air Force Academy, including reports that students were instructed not to use gendered language like the terms “mom” or “dad.”In a video, Gallagher said, “To all our

Madison, Wis. (Sept. 26, 2022) – Some seating is still available for the public to observe oral argument before the Wisconsin Supreme Court at the Waupaca County Courthouse on Oct. 10. The Court is holding argument in two cases as part of the Court’s outreach and public education program, Justice on Wheels.