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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds ATV/UTV riders that they will see more law enforcement officers Sept. 4-6 for the Labor Day Weekend Think Smart Before You Start safety campaign. Conservation wardens and county recreation deputies will be patrolling
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has secured a settlement with the Arrowhead Union High School District after school administrators prevented WILL client Sarianne Beronja from displaying a Bible verse in the graduation slideshow. As part of
GREEN BAY, WI. — “I’ve participated in multiple bipartisan meetings about reforms of the state prison system that would enable the Green Bay Correctional Institution to close, but the only specific plan I’ve seen was in Governor Evers’ last budget
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism and the Green Bay Packers, celebrated the announcement of the historic return of Badgers hockey to Lambeau Field through the Department’s sponsorship of the Travel Wisconsin Frozen Tundra Faceoff in February. Earlier today, the University
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board through October 31, 2026. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible corn growers. Growers must
Madison, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed September as Coastal Awareness Month in Wisconsin in recognition of the important impact that the Great Lakes have on the state. Lake Michigan and Lake Superior are integral to Wisconsin’s economy, recreation, tourism, cultural history,
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Rep. Shannon Zimmerman, a member of the Joint Committee on Finance, voted to approve $4,000,000 in one-time funding to the Department of Justice to launch a law enforcement data-sharing technology pilot program. Currently, law enforcement agencies across
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6500 – Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027. “Keeping the government open is the responsible thing to do,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “This legislation keeps the government
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to make safety a top priority during Labor Day weekend, which marks the last big boating weekend of the year for some and often leads to busy waters. Check
As Wisconsinites finalize their plans for the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers that a safe trip starts with smart choices behind the wheel. According to AAA, peak travel times are expected from 2-7 p.m.
Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) announced he will introducelegislation in the coming session that will establish screen-free classrooms through the secondgrade. The proposal builds upon recently enacted efforts to curb technology in classrooms, suchas 2025 Act 42
MILWAUKEE – The Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Union (BAC) of Wisconsin endorses Pedro Colón for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Pedro has built a career representing hardworking people who are often left behind,” said BAC Director Jim Vick. “He’s taken the
NEW FRANKEN, WI — Nic Cravillion, candidate for the Wisconsin First Senate District, announced today that his campaign has been endorsed by Wisconsin Right to Life, a leading statewide advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the rights of preborn children and other
Try again. Put more money into public schools. Send more aid to cities to reduce property taxes. Temporarily lower gas taxes, or income taxes, or send rebate checks to taxpayers. Fix more potholes. And keep some to build the rainy-day fund.
Wisconsin voters, in picking their governor in two months, will decide if they want to elect a leftist so addled that he signed legislation using public money to give laptops and tablets to jail inmates who then used them to intimidate witnesses and view pornography.
Court records are among the most important public records we have. Clerks of court should not be making it harder or cost-prohibitive for members of the public to access them.
As students return to school this fall, educators across Wisconsin are focused on a familiar mission: providing every student with the best possible opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds ATV/UTV riders that they will see more law enforcement officers Sept. 4-6 for the Labor Day Weekend Think Smart Before You Start safety campaign. Conservation wardens and county recreation deputies will be patrolling trails and routes on a unified mission of accident prevention
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has secured a settlement with the Arrowhead Union High School District after school administrators prevented WILL client Sarianne Beronja from displaying a Bible verse in the graduation slideshow. As part of the settlement, the District has apologized to Sarianne and her
GREEN BAY, WI. — “I’ve participated in multiple bipartisan meetings about reforms of the state prison system that would enable the Green Bay Correctional Institution to close, but the only specific plan I’ve seen was in Governor Evers’ last budget proposal. Wisconsin’s prison system needs reform, and GBCI needs to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism and the Green Bay Packers, celebrated the announcement of the historic return of Badgers hockey to Lambeau Field through the Department’s sponsorship of the Travel Wisconsin Frozen Tundra Faceoff in February. Earlier today, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Travel Wisconsin, and collegiate partners joined the Green Bay
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board through October 31, 2026. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible corn growers. Growers must sign and postmark completed nomination forms by October 31, 2026,
Madison, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed September as Coastal Awareness Month in Wisconsin in recognition of the important impact that the Great Lakes have on the state. Lake Michigan and Lake Superior are integral to Wisconsin’s economy, recreation, tourism, cultural history, and quality of life. The Governor’s proclamation is a reminder
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Rep. Shannon Zimmerman, a member of the Joint Committee on Finance, voted to approve $4,000,000 in one-time funding to the Department of Justice to launch a law enforcement data-sharing technology pilot program. Currently, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin utilize a variety of different vendors that do not
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6500 – Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027. “Keeping the government open is the responsible thing to do,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “This legislation keeps the government funded through December 11, 2026, ensures critical services continue, provides
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to make safety a top priority during Labor Day weekend, which marks the last big boating weekend of the year for some and often leads to busy waters. Check your boat safety equipment, review the laws and be aware of other
As Wisconsinites finalize their plans for the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers that a safe trip starts with smart choices behind the wheel. According to AAA, peak travel times are expected from 2-7 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 3), between noon and 8 p.m. Friday (Sept.
Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) announced he will introducelegislation in the coming session that will establish screen-free classrooms through the secondgrade. The proposal builds upon recently enacted efforts to curb technology in classrooms, suchas 2025 Act 42 which prohibited use of cell phones during instructional time. “The
MILWAUKEE – The Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Union (BAC) of Wisconsin endorses Pedro Colón for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Pedro has built a career representing hardworking people who are often left behind,” said BAC Director Jim Vick. “He’s taken the time to understand the value of organized labor and what
NEW FRANKEN, WI — Nic Cravillion, candidate for the Wisconsin First Senate District, announced today that his campaign has been endorsed by Wisconsin Right to Life, a leading statewide advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the rights of preborn children and other vulnerable populations in the state. “I appreciate the life saving
Try again. Put more money into public schools. Send more aid to cities to reduce property taxes. Temporarily lower gas taxes, or income taxes, or send rebate checks to taxpayers. Fix more potholes. And keep some to build the rainy-day fund.
Wisconsin voters, in picking their governor in two months, will decide if they want to elect a leftist so addled that he signed legislation using public money to give laptops and tablets to jail inmates who then used them to intimidate witnesses and view pornography.
Court records are among the most important public records we have. Clerks of court should not be making it harder or cost-prohibitive for members of the public to access them.
As students return to school this fall, educators across Wisconsin are focused on a familiar mission: providing every student with the best possible opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.