U.S. Rep. Grothman, U.S. Rep. Norcross: Introduce bipartisan bill to simplify retirement plan reporting and cut red tape
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI), alongside Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ), introduced the Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize and streamline outdated federal reporting requirements for employer-sponsored retirement plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The Form 5500 Filing
Dept. of Natural Resources: Encourages new riders to give snowmobiling a try
Participate In Take A Friend Snowmobiling Week Feb. 7-16 Make sure to encourage your friend to take a safety education class before hitting the trail. / Photo Credit: Travel Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages snowmobile
UW-Stout: Students discover the world of Shakespeare in study abroad experience
Students share the majesty of English Theater in a photo essay Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 5, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. Quick! How many Shakespeare plays can you name off the top of your head? Can you name all 38 of
U.S. Attorney Schimel: Federal jury delivers speedy verdicts convicting Green Bay man of fentanyl trafficking
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 3, 2026, a federal jury in Green Bay convicted Ricky Q. Chambers, a/k/a “Goldi” (age: 29) of Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Distribution of
Marquette Law School: National survey finds 63% say U.S. Supreme Court should limit Trump’s tariff authority
Also: Public supports independence of Federal Reserve, opposes firing of member of Board of Governors 57% say Court is going out of its way to avoid ruling against Trump 44% approve of job the Court is doing, 56% disapprove—a decline
DC Wrap: Moore and Pocan oppose government funding package over DHS concerns
In this week’s DC Wrap: Dem U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan vote against a government funding package, citing concerns about the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration crackdown.
Tiffany campaign: Demands full audit of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction after nearly $400k water park junket
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) called for a full audit of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) after the agency spent $368,885 in taxpayer funds on a four-day water park resort junket in June 2024, where hand-picked participants were
Rep. Billings: Statement on State Building Commission meeting
Madison – Today, the State Building Commission met to consider several projects, including $2,690,000 in funds to renovate Murphy Library at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. Representative Billings, a member of the State Building Commission and the Chair of
Sen. Smith, Rep. Emerson: Manufactured home owners protection bill introduced
Madison, WI — Senator Jeff Smith (D–Brunswick) and Representative Jodi Emerson (D–Eau Claire) introduced comprehensive legislation to strengthen protections for residents of manufactured home communities and preserve one of Wisconsin’s last remaining sources of truly affordable housing. “For many residents, especially
U.S. Attorney Elgersma: Chippewa Falls man sentenced to 8 years for methamphetamine trafficking
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Shaun Ciokiewicz, 39, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, was sentenced February 2, 2026 by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 8 years in federal prison for possessing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
Sen. Larson: Legislative Democrats introduce package of bills to address teacher shortages, support new and experienced educators
Madison, WI – Senator Chris Larson, the ranking Democratic on the Senate Education Committee, offered this statement upon introduction of the Teaching is a Profession legislative package. “For years, our kids have been neglected, test scores have dropped, and our national
Sen. Jacque: Vulnerable victim protection legislation sent to Assembly floor
MADISON, WI…Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to modernize how Wisconsin handles the testimony of minors in a court setting unanimously passed the Assembly Committee on Judiciary today. In child abuse and similar cases, audiovisual recordings of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Stewardship Friends Grants approved for 32 DNR improvement projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the approval of Stewardship funding for Friends Grants to 29 nonprofit organizations for improvements at DNR-managed properties across the state. The State Building Commission approved the funding for 32 projects totaling $499,144
Climate Power: Fund FEMA, not ICE: DHS is endangering Wisconsinites by using federal funds to terrorize communities instead of protecting them
Madison, WI — Secretary Kristi Noem and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have failed in their duty to help communities across the country recover from extreme weather disasters. Instead, Noem has misused her authority, redirecting over $600 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency
Gov. Evers: Announces State Building Commission approves approximately $205.7 million in projects across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin State Building Commission met to approve approximately $205.7 million in construction projects across the state, including essential repairs and upgrades to state facilities and University of Wisconsin (UW) System campuses. “From supporting our local