Wisconsin Farm Bureau: State Assembly passes key agriculture bills as session concludes
MADISON -The Wisconsin State Assembly wrapped up its work for the legislative session late on Friday, passing numerous bills impacting Wisconsin farmers and rural communities. Wisconsin Farm Bureau worked with legislators and the Wisconsin Ag Coalition to move these measures
Dept. of Natural Resources: Now accepting artwork for the 2027 Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp contests
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from
Institute for Reforming Government: Releases “Wisconsin Administrative Reform Toolbox” as playbook for states seeking to replicate Wisconsin’s model
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released its “Wisconsin Administrative Reform Toolbox” on Monday, a practical handbook designed to help other states replicate Wisconsin’s reform framework. WHY IT MATTERS: In the 2010s, Wisconsin led one of the
UW-Stout: Supporting entrepreneurs: Edgewood Bakeshop benefits from UW-Stout business students’ cost accounting project
Menomonie, Wis. – Nothing draws a hungry crowd quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread, the flaky deliciousness of croissants, the mouthwatering perfection of pastries. At Edgewood Bakeshop, owner Bekah Stamps welcomes daily crowds, as patrons form a line
WUWM: Welcomes Maureen McCollum as vice president of content
Milwaukee – WUWM announced today that Maureen McCollum has joined the staff as the station’s new vice president of content. McCollum will oversee the station’s evolution from a legacy public radio station into a dynamic, multi-platform public media organization. As
Vos tells ‘UpFront’ ‘some work to do’ on tax relief package
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said there’s “some work to do” between Republicans and Gov. Tony Evers on a tax relief package using some of the state’s projected $2.5 billion surplus.
Dept. of Instruction: State Supt. Dr. Jill Underly kicks off Public Schools Week in Wisconsin
MADISON — Wisconsin proudly celebrates Public Schools Week, Feb. 23-27, 2026, recognizing the critical role public schools play in strengthening communities, supporting families, and preparing the next generation of leaders. Public Schools Week is an opportunity to honor the dedicated educators, administrators,
Wisconsin Technology Council: Julie Fussner, CEO of Culver Franchising System; Don Fussner, CEO of Johnsonville, will speak at Cap Times Power Hour
Julie Fussner, CEO of Culver Franchising System and Don Fussner, CEO of Johnsonville will be the first “power couple” speakers at the next Cap Times Power Hour on Wednesday, April 8 at The Edgewater Hotel. Julie Fussner is the first woman to
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Announces federal funding for new buses, park improvements
MILWAUKEE – Today, County Executive David Crowley announced that Milwaukee County has been awarded $1.25 million in federal funding to support new bus purchases and upgrades to the Kosciuszko Community Center. Following strong advocacy at the federal level by County Executive Crowley, the funds were secured by
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Rebecca Cooke added to DCCC’s coveted ‘Red to Blue’ program
Rebecca Cooke will flip WI-03 blue and help take back the House majority Today, the DCCC announced that Rebecca Cooke has been added to the first round of the committee’s highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, signaling that the DCCC
Preuss campaign: Jason H. Preuss announces intent for Green Lake County Sheriff
Markesan, WI — Jason H. Preuss, a lifelong Green Lake County resident with over 28 years of local law enforcement experience, has announced his intent to run for Green Lake County Sheriff in the upcoming fall election. Born and raised
Rep. Ortiz-Velez: Wisconsin State Assembly passes AB759, DACA occupational licensing
Madison, WI- Rep. Ortiz-Velez, wants to thank the following people for the Passage of AB759- DACA Occupational Licensing, in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Former Rep. Macco, Rep. Joel Kitchens, his entire staff, Justin Morales and Common Council President Jose Perez,
Rep. Armstrong: Assembly holds final floor session, passes Armstrong bills
MADISON, WI – The Assembly met for what may be its final floor session of the 2025-2026 legislative session on February 19, which continued February 20. As is usually the case at the end of session, the Assembly passed a very long
Rep. Billings: Statement on passage of PFAS assistance funding
Madison – Today, Representative Jill Billings voted to pass bills to provide over $130 million in PFAS remediation and assistance funding. Rep. Billings represents French Island, one of the communities most effected by PFAS contamination in Wisconsin, and she released
Rep. DeSanto: Response to unanimous passage of Assembly bills 131 and 130
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on Assembly Bills 131 and 130 which This bill appropriates funding from the segregated PFAS fund to the Department of Natural Resources for general operations, new PFAS grant programs, the well