Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Waterford Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Waterford is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction of
Dept. of Transportation: DMV debuts new ‘B’ series of license plates
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will soon debut a new series of license plates that begin with the letter ‘B’. After nearly eight years and 4.7 million letter and number combinations on license plates
UW-Eau Claire: To host 41st Annual Mathematics Meet for high school students Feb. 15
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire mathematics department will host the 41st Annual Mathematics Meet for high school students on Saturday, Feb. 15. Since the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, participation in the event has continued to trend up. This
International Crane Foundation: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers proposes $3.75 million in funding for Wisconsin’s farmers to prevent crop damage by cranes
This morning, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced proposed budget investments of more than $80 million to support Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, and agricultural industries. As part of this 2025-27 Executive Budget proposal, the Governor included more than $3.7 million to reimburse
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Voces De La Frontera, Freedom Road Socialist Organization: Safe havens in Milwaukee schools now
[Milwaukee, WI] – In late January, second-grade teacher Alondra Garcia shared immigration resources with her students. Garcia is a teacher at Allen-Field Elementary School, a bilingual school serving many immigrant communities. As threats to the safety of both undocumented and
Rep. Brent Jacobson: Republicans introduce bill to address noncitizen felons
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Republican legislators introduced a bill requiring county sheriffs to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in identifying and deporting illegal aliens arrested for felonies. Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement:
DC Wrap: Wisconsin Republicans back Trump’s tariff plan as Dems raise concerns
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Republicans in Congress back President Donald Trump’s tariff plans, as U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, calls them “bad news.”
Crawford campaign complaint alleges Schimel campaign used AI to alter ad image
Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford’s campaign has filed a complaint accusing conservative rival Brad Schimel of violating state law that requires campaigns to disclose if they use artificial intelligence in the creation of an ad after her rival altered an image of her in a new TV spot
New Crawford ads target Schimel over sexual assault kits
Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford launched a pair of new TV ads hitting conservative rival Brad Schimel over a backlog of rape test kits when he was attorney general.
THU AM Update: Assembly committee to hear five education bills, including reversal of DPI test score standards
From WisPolitics … — The Assembly Education Committee will hold a hearing on five bills this morning, including one that would reverse State Superintendent Jill Underly’s overhaul of how the state measures achievement on state tests. The changes included lowering
WED PM Update: Evers announces budget will include $80 million ag package
From WisPolitics … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers today announced an $80 million budget package to back Wisconsin farmers, producers and processors. The package to be introduced in the guv’s budget on Feb. 18 includes $30 million in state funding
Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association: Members applaud Gov. Evers’ budget investments in dairy industry and rural communities
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today praised Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ efforts to invest in dairy innovation, agricultural exports, food security, and rural infrastructure; and to ensure transparency in food labeling. “Wisconsin’s dairy industry is a $52.8 billion
Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association: Applauds $77.8 million dairy industry impact of new Wisconsin Agricultural Road Improvement Program
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded investments of $77.8 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin dairy processors and farmers. The amount, which is part of the second round distributed through the Wisconsin Agricultural Roads Improvement
U.S. Rep Steil: With Johnson introduces resolution to support digital assets
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and House Committee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Chairman Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), introduced a House Resolution expressing support for blockchain technology and digital assets. Following
Crawford campaign: Files ethics complaint, urges thorough investigation over manipulated image used by Brad Schimel
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court filed an ethics complaint over Brad Schimel’s campaign using a potentially AI-manipulated image of Judge Crawford in a new ad. The complaint, filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission