Dept. of Transportation: Stay alert on the road as deer crashes spike in late spring, early summer
In Wisconsin, we typically see an increase in deer activity in May and June as they look for places to give birth and young deer separate from their mothers. In turn, this means more deer crossing the roads and a
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Dane County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and turtle, which may result from the Tim Andrews Horticulture Expansion Project in Dane County. Incidental take refers to
Office of Children’s Mental Health: Tune into kids and listen
In recognition of Children’s Mental Health week, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is highlighting solutions to the stress that students face this time of year, including how adults can help them cope and easy conversation starters as
Dept. of Natural Resources: Monitoring manure spill in Marathon County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill near the village of Athens in Marathon County. On Tuesday, May 5, the DNR was notified of manure discharging from a waste storage structure at
The ONE Campaign: Names Ambassador Mark Green as CEO, starting on Africa Day
WASHINGTON, DC, May 5, 2026 — The ONE Campaign, a global advocacy organization advancing economic opportunity and health across Africa, today announced Ambassador Mark Green as its next President and CEO, effective May 25, Africa Day. Green succeeds Dr. Ndidi Okonkwo
Hughes campaign: Missy Hughes releases strategy to stand up to Trump and his sidekick Tom Tiffany
VIROQUA, WI – Today, Democrat for Governor and former head of Wisconsin Economic Development, Missy Hughes outlined her plans to defend Wisconsin families and stand up to Trump’s chaos and Tom Tiffany’s obedience. In releasing her plan, Missy stated: “Right now Wisconsin families
Moses campaign: Moses launches re-election bid to continue delivering for western Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin- Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) today announced his campaign for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, seeking to continue representing the 92nd Assembly District. Rep. Moses is currently serving his third term in the Legislature, where he chairs the
Dane County Board of Canvassers votes to appeal rejection of 23 absentee ballots
A split Dane County Board of Canvassers is preparing to appeal an order from the state Elections Commission barring the counting of 23 absentee ballots cast by Madison voters that the city clerk didn’t deliver to the polling site by the statutory deadline.
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: New documentary exposes federal funding cliff at the end of 2026, Wisconsin’s push to replace all lead pipes
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Avalon Atmospheric Theater transformed from a classic cinema house into a hub for public health advocacy for the premiere of The Fight for Progress: Wisconsin’s Push for Lead Pipe Replacement. Produced jointly by Wisconsin Conservation Voters and the BlueGreen Alliance,
WisDems: ICYMI: WisDems chair talks April election, midterms
MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, WisDems’ Chair Devin Remiker spoke with For the Record about Democratic success in the April election and how the record-breaking swings in historically Republican strongholds will lead to success in November’s midterms. Remiker emphasized that Democrats across the
Protect Our Care: STATEMENT: “A sick joke” as millions face higher health care costs, republicans offer billions more for a ballroom, billionaires, and ICE
Washington, D.C. – Senate Republicans in the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees unveiled a $72 billion reconciliation package that includes nearly $40 billion for ICE and $1 billion for Trump’s ballroom. This reconciliation package comes on the heels of Republicans
WisDems: Round up: Farmers and schools hurt by skyrocketing gas prices thanks to Tiffany’s costly agenda
MADISON, Wis. — Fuel prices in Wisconsin continue to rise and diesel prices have reached a new record high this week as a result of GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany’s rubber stamp of the illegal war in Iran. In late April, farmers
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Wisconsin lost thousands of manufacturing jobs in 2025
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Wisconsin Public Radio reports that Wisconsin lost approximately 9,500 manufacturing jobs between January 2025 and January 2026, with experts citing the chaotic rollout of Trump’s tariffs made manufacturers reluctant to hire. Congressmen Bryan
UW-Stout: Engineering seniors design portable toy tractor manufacturing machine to engage kids in making process
Menomonie, Wis. – While Wisconsin farmers are out in their tractors preparing their fields, engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout have designed a portable manufacturing cell – a semi-automated assembly machine – to produce wooden toy tractors for area children.
UW-Green Bay: Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CEO Sachin Shivaram and UW-Green Bay alumnus and former CEO of Taylor Made, Taco Bell Mark King slated to inspire graduates at UW-Green Bay spring commencement
GREEN BAY, Wis. –Students graduating from UW-Green Bay’s associate, undergraduate and graduate programs in May will hear from two outstanding speakers. Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CEO Sachin Shivaram will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony; UW-Green Bay Alumnus and former