Dept. of Natural Resources: Rare Plant Monitoring Program volunteer training opportunities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that allows plant enthusiasts to conduct surveys for rare plants around the state. Volunteers collect information to help
Dept. of Health Services: Urges caution during storm and flood cleanup
As communities across the state begin clean-up and recovery after recent storms, and with more severe weather on the way, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) urges residents and crews to take care while assessing damage or removing debris.
WisDems: ICYMI: GOP leaders to pay lawyers up to $550 an hour to defend use of private attorneys
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Republican lawmakers forcing Wisconsinites to pay for their expensive, out-of-state lawyers to represent them in a lawsuit against this very issue—requiring Wisconsin taxpayers to foot the bill for Republicans’ private attorneys. Republicans continue
Devin LeMahieu: Bipartisan help for new moms, cancer screenings in Wisconsin
As the mainstream media focuses on a handful of wedge issues designed to divide Wisconsinites, I penned this column to talk about two bills that united Democrats and Republicans.
Ruth Conniff: Wisconsin Republicans thumb their noses on their way out the door
What are the odds the soon-to-retire Republican leaders of the state Legislature are seriously considering Gov. Tony Evers’ call to end partisan gerrymandering?
Ron Malzer: Democrats are poised for November after Supreme Court win
In a single sentence, Chris Taylor named three issues tabbed by Democrats for the congressional and gubernatorial November elections: the federal government’s assault on individual rights and freedoms; sexual and physical violence against women and its consequences; and extreme income inequality and the struggles of those not among the wealthy.
Goldy Brown III: Measure what matters: family structure and its impact on learning
By measuring family structure alongside academic and discipline outcomes, Wisconsin would gain clearer insight into which disparities are primarily school-based, context-based, or amenable to coordinated intervention.
Aaron Yarmel: How the tactic of ‘open rescue’ came to Wisconsin
The grassroots effort to free the beagles at Ridglan Farms goes back 10 years.
Scott Walker: Higher taxes reduce growth and drive income out of the economy
As Americans, we feel the impact of taxes at the federal, state and local levels this week, as well as throughout the year.
Jeff Thompson: Fixing American politics requires more than being nice
In the history of most communities, examples can be found of unlikely groups coming together to solve common problems. Some are small, and some are very significant.
Rep. Clancy: American Red Cross deploys Rep. Ryan Clancy to Guam and Saipan for urgent disaster relief
Super Typhoon Sinlaku Causes 150 Mph Winds, Flooding in U.S. Territories Milwaukee, WI – This week, the American Red Cross deployed Representative Ryan Clancy to Guam, and subsequently to Saipan, to help on the ground with post-typhoon disaster relief. In
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Highlights wins for Wisconsinites in the Working Families Tax Cuts following tax season
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement highlighting major wins for hardworking Americans in the Working Families Tax Cuts following tax season: “As a result of the Working Families Tax Cuts, Wisconsinites are seeing the benefits of lower taxes.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help birds during spring migration
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to enjoy the return of migratory birds to Wisconsin this spring and take a few simple steps to help our feathered friends. The Mississippi River flyway and Great Lakes
Wisconsin Technical College System: Honors 2026 Student Ambassadors at statewide celebration
One student from each technical college chosen to represent WTCS MADISON – The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) celebrated its 2026 class of Student Ambassadors at a special banquet held last night in Wisconsin Dells. The annual event recognizes outstanding
Wisconsin Policy Forum: K-12 referenda add to revenue gaps
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