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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative (MRRRI) Act,legislation to restore and protect the Mississippi River corridor amid growing threats that put this vital waterway, and the economy that depends on it,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the Wisconsin Chimney Swift Working Group has launched a new and efficient tool for those interested in monitoring chimney swift roost and nest sites. The tool will be available in
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor: a look at the 5 remaining… [Hong continues to lead polling, but] percentage of undecided voters continues to be higher than those who have selected any specific candidate. … “Hong could certainly win
Green Bay, WI – Brand new pianos for music students is one of the many ways that the recent $2.3 million gift from Dean Emeritus Robert “Bob” J. Bauer will benefit students at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. A decades-long professor
MENOMONIE — Officials credit increased public trust in the Dunn County’s Law Enforcement Deflection and Diversion (LEDD) program, a joint effort with the city of Menomonie intended to keep people out of the criminal justice system, for the program’s explosive
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters to share the water and boat safe this summer on the state’s waterways. Wisconsin’s waters are enjoyed by swimmers, anglers, recreational boaters and paddlers alike during the summer
Two Dem members of the Election Commission and the Republican National Committee want to intervene in a lawsuit seeking to allow Wisconsin voters to spoil their absentee ballots if they change their minds on who they want to support.
Madison, Wis. – Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek is sharing tips for filing an insurance claim with Wisconsinites who may have experienced property damage from this week’s severe storms. “Monday’s devastating storms produced high winds, tornadoes, and hail which caused significant property
WAUSAU, Wis. Republican congressional candidate Kevin Hermening today announced his “Ready on Day One Tour,” a 10-day campaign swing through every county in Wisconsin’s largest congressional district, stretching from Lake Superior to central Wisconsin, ahead of the August 11 Republican
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on September 1, 2026. Dairy Processor Grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain
Nepo baby Michael Alfonso is running on his Trump endorsement, while taking money from the very contractor who caused a national story embarrassing Trump. Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of Sean Duffy — Trump’s Transportation Secretary who launched a road trip reality TV show while
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a new lawsuit challenging at least 20 UW-Madison scholarships and grants that contain race-based criteria and are administered with support from taxpayer funds. WILL represents Young America’s Foundation and Citizens
MADISON, Wis. – Today, UW Health officially began offering proton therapy at Eastpark Medical Center. The new treatment gives patients with cancer access to a highly precise form of radiation therapy designed to target tumors while limiting radiation exposure to
WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Kids Win Wisconsin, founded by Brittany Kinser, is a nonpartisan organization committed to ending Wisconsin’s reading crisis and building a future where 95% of Wisconsin’s children read proficiently, today announced the release of its 2026 Wisconsin Gubernatorial
RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorsed Mitchell Berman, the union member and ER nurse running in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Moore represents Wisconsin’s Fourth Congressional District, which includes the city of Milwaukee and several Milwaukee County suburbs, and
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin believes government accountability is fundamental to protecting individual liberty. When government agents are entrusted with the authority to use deadly force, transparency should already be in place, not promised after another controversial incident. The recent
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative (MRRRI) Act,legislation to restore and protect the Mississippi River corridor amid growing threats that put this vital waterway, and the economy that depends on it, at risk. The legislation creates a collaborative initiative to coordinate
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the Wisconsin Chimney Swift Working Group has launched a new and efficient tool for those interested in monitoring chimney swift roost and nest sites. The tool will be available in time for community scientists to use during Swift Night Out
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor: a look at the 5 remaining… [Hong continues to lead polling, but] percentage of undecided voters continues to be higher than those who have selected any specific candidate. … “Hong could certainly win the nomination with 35 to 40% of the vote,” said
Green Bay, WI – Brand new pianos for music students is one of the many ways that the recent $2.3 million gift from Dean Emeritus Robert “Bob” J. Bauer will benefit students at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. A decades-long professor and leader at the university, Bauer passed away in January
MENOMONIE — Officials credit increased public trust in the Dunn County’s Law Enforcement Deflection and Diversion (LEDD) program, a joint effort with the city of Menomonie intended to keep people out of the criminal justice system, for the program’s explosive growth in 2025. Program officials reported recently that contacts between
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters to share the water and boat safe this summer on the state’s waterways. Wisconsin’s waters are enjoyed by swimmers, anglers, recreational boaters and paddlers alike during the summer months. Boaters should be aware of others on the water
Two Dem members of the Election Commission and the Republican National Committee want to intervene in a lawsuit seeking to allow Wisconsin voters to spoil their absentee ballots if they change their minds on who they want to support.
Madison, Wis. – Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek is sharing tips for filing an insurance claim with Wisconsinites who may have experienced property damage from this week’s severe storms. “Monday’s devastating storms produced high winds, tornadoes, and hail which caused significant property damage, particularly in the Eastern part of the state,” said
WAUSAU, Wis. Republican congressional candidate Kevin Hermening today announced his “Ready on Day One Tour,” a 10-day campaign swing through every county in Wisconsin’s largest congressional district, stretching from Lake Superior to central Wisconsin, ahead of the August 11 Republican Primary. The Ready on Day One Tour officially kicks off
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on September 1, 2026. Dairy Processor Grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin’s dairy processing facilities. Due to
Nepo baby Michael Alfonso is running on his Trump endorsement, while taking money from the very contractor who caused a national story embarrassing Trump. Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of Sean Duffy — Trump’s Transportation Secretary who launched a road trip reality TV show while gas prices climbed — is taking after his father-in-law’s streak
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a new lawsuit challenging at least 20 UW-Madison scholarships and grants that contain race-based criteria and are administered with support from taxpayer funds. WILL represents Young America’s Foundation and Citizens Defending Liberty in our second lawsuit challenging race-based state programs
MADISON, Wis. – Today, UW Health officially began offering proton therapy at Eastpark Medical Center. The new treatment gives patients with cancer access to a highly precise form of radiation therapy designed to target tumors while limiting radiation exposure to nearby healthy tissue. This milestone is meaningful to patients and
WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Kids Win Wisconsin, founded by Brittany Kinser, is a nonpartisan organization committed to ending Wisconsin’s reading crisis and building a future where 95% of Wisconsin’s children read proficiently, today announced the release of its 2026 Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate Side-by-Side and the launch of its Walk & Talk
RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorsed Mitchell Berman, the union member and ER nurse running in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Moore represents Wisconsin’s Fourth Congressional District, which includes the city of Milwaukee and several Milwaukee County suburbs, and borders the First Congressional District. “Mitchell Berman is exactly who
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin believes government accountability is fundamental to protecting individual liberty. When government agents are entrusted with the authority to use deadly force, transparency should already be in place, not promised after another controversial incident. The recent fatal police shooting in Madison has once again highlighted the