Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Dept. of Corrections: Collaborate to “map” victims’ journey through post-conviction phase of the criminal justice process

Event aimed at providing better outcomes for victims being held at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Central Office Training Center MADISON, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is joining forces with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for a session next week at the DOC’s Central Office Training Center in Madison to

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Opportunity Wisconsin: “Cones for a Cause” food drive collects over 550 lbs of food and supplies as Wisconsin families face Republican cuts to SNAP and rising costs from tariffs

Community partners in Eau Claire and La Crosse stepped up to help neighbors in need while Republicans continue to drive up prices and cut food assistance EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin today announced the conclusion of its “Cones for a Cause” food drive, which collected more than 550 pounds

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Rep. Neubauer: Legislative Democrats introduce bill to re-authorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program

MADISON, Wis. — On Tuesday, August 26th, Legislative Democrats introduced their bill to re-authorize the popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. More than 90% of Wisconsinites support the program, which has protected over 650,000 acres of land across the state. After the introduction, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following

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Rep. Andraca: Taking politics out of public lands: Rep. Andraca co-authors Knowles-Nelson Stewardship reauthorization

MADISON, WI – Today, Wisconsin Democrats announced the introduction of compromise legislation to reauthorize the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship Program. Wisconsin State Representative Deb Andraca (D – Whitefish Bay) released the following statement following the announcement: “Governor Evers included a proposal to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson for 10 years in his budget proposal,

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Sen. Habush Sinykin, Rep. Miresse: Introduce bill to save Knowles-Nelson Stewardship fund

MADISON, WI – For over three decades, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has played a vital role in protecting wildlife habitat, ensuring preservation of public lands, improving Wisconsin’s state parks, and promoting Wisconsin’s tourism economy in all 72 counties. Today, State Senator Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay), State Representative Vinnie Miresse (D-Stevens Point),

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UW Credit Union: Awards $30,000 in scholarships to UW System students

MADISON, Wis. (August 26, 2025) — Ten UW System students were awarded $3,000 this month through UW Credit Union’s Community Values Scholarship program. The annual award recognizes undergraduate students throughout Wisconsin for their volunteerism, campus engagement and community-centered employment. 2025 marks a record number of Community Values applicants, with submissions increasing

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Farmers for Sustainable Food: Promotes Jamie Fisher to Managing Director 

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers for Sustainable Food today announced the promotion of Jamie Fisher to Managing Director. Fisher joined the organization in 2019 and has helped lead support for farmer-led watershed groups throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. She’s played a pivotal role in executing various sustainability projects, including assisting farmers

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