MADISON, WI – Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts presents the Land Conservation Leadership Awards each year to honor individuals and organizations that devote their time and talents to protecting Wisconsin’s land, water, and wildlife. The 2026 award winners are: Abbie Church – Land Trust Professional of the Year Mark Lesko – Land Trust Volunteer

This week, we saw the worst of Madison politics. The state government currently has a $2.5 billion surplus. That’s $2.5 billion of your money sitting in a Madison bank account as rising costs impact your family budget. So, we crafted a bipartisan plan to return the surplus to taxpayers. On

MADISON, Wis. — This week, Governor Evers and Republican Legislative Leaders announced a spending deal that would use $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s $2.5 billion surplus. The largest portion of this proposal was an $870-million income tax rebatement. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “This deal is disappointingly shortsighted.

This is part of the annual “Into The Streets” Milwaukee County employee volunteer program MILWAUKEE – Today,Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity and County employees to volunteer and help build a new home for a future first-time homeowner in the Midtown neighborhood. This day of service is

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Sara Gehrig-Woodman to the Rock County Circuit Court – Branch 7. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Barbara W. McCrory’s retirement. Gehrig-Woodman will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “Sara Gehrig-Woodman brings a breadth of legal

Last night the State Senate voted against passing the special session bill that would have spent down state savings, reduced the amount of income the state uses to pay its bills, and increased the amount set aside for special education funding for this and next year. “People with disabilities depend

“Our schools and our kids need long-term solutions from leaders who are committed to their success. I fully support increasing state funding to public schools which will lower property taxes. But I will never support spending money recklessly in a manner that makes it hard to pay our bills or make

MILWAUKEE_Philanthropist and environmentalist Lynde B. Uihlein has announced a $10 million gift to the UWM Foundation that will benefit the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s freshwater sciences research and education mission.  The endowment, among the largest received in UWM’s history, will bolster the School of Freshwater Sciences and its Center for Water Policy. It will also

[Madison, WI] Rep. Callahan voted in favor of a bipartisan deal struck between Governor Evers and the GOP Legislature to use the state’s budget surplus to fund special education, provide income tax rebates, lower property taxes, and eliminate taxes on tips and overtime. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA) today expressed strong disappointment following the failure of the Wisconsin State Senate to pass a bipartisan tax relief package that would have delivered meaningful financial support to restaurant workers and small businesses across the state. The proposal, which was voted on May

APPLETON, WI — Congressional candidate Mark Scheffler today announced a sweeping economic development vision to position Northeast Wisconsin as a national leader in aviation innovation by connecting local agriculture, renewable energy, aircraft manufacturing, and workforce training into a unified regional strategy. The plan, titled “Field to Flight,” outlines how the region can produce

Free admission for military personnel and their families from May 16 until September 7 Brown County, Wis. – The Neville Public Museum is pleased to participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. The 2026

MADISON, WI (May 14, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, released the following statement regarding lawmakers’ failure to pass the Surplus Deal package. “To call this a major missed opportunity to deliver real, meaningful tax relief for Wisconsinites is an understatement,” said NFIB Wisconsin State

LA CROSSE, WI. – Yesterday, Democrat candidate Rodney Rave announced he is suspending his campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. In his statement, Rave warned voters: “Of the three candidates in this race, I feel one of them is wrong for the 3rd District of Wisconsin and wrong for the

A ruling issued last week by the Wisconsin District III Court of Appeals reaffirmed a core right for Wisconsin Medicaid recipients: a fair hearing to ensure services are not denied inappropriately. The decision upheld a prior order from the circuit court in Lincoln County in Schott v. Wisconsin Department of

Wednesday night the state Senate voted not to pass the special session bill (MY 6 AB 1) that would have spent down state savings and reduced the amount of income the state uses to pay its bills. Disability advocates were concerned approving this proposal now would put many critical state programs and

MADISON ­– The Assembly held a special session to vote on the surplus spending bill (May 2026 Special Session Assembly Bill 1) proposed by Governor Evers and Republican legislative leadership. Following the floor session and vote, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) issued the following statement: “Throughout my 33 years

Madison– Senate Democrats are going out of their way to oppose measures that would provide relief to Wisconsin taxpayers. Assembly Republicans voted to return $1.8 billion to Wisconsin taxpayers. Assembly Republicans are delivering for Wisconsinites. In a show of complete insanity, Senate Democrats refused to work with Legislative Republicans and their

The Wisconsin Association of School Boards expresses deep disappointment in last night’s state Senate vote to defeat 2026 May Special Session Assembly Bill 1 — a bipartisan agreement that would have directed state surplus funds toward our public schools and delivered property tax relief to Wisconsin families. Our members —

GREEN BAY, Wis. – In two ceremonies this Saturday, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will award 1,331 eligible graduates with their associates, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees. These newly minted Phoenix alumni enter the regional workforce, where they bring curiosity, problem-solving and will define the future of Northeast Wisconsin. Included