Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants until June 9
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grants until 10 a.m. on June 9, 2025. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently notified DATCP that the
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Farm to Families program delivers over $53,000 in WI LFPA purchased food to Madison families
Building a resilient food system that works for all takes strong relationships and support for communities and farmers. REAP Food Group, based in Madison, Wisconsin is doing just that, recently with help from the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI
Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy: Releases Wisconsin storybook ahead of 60th anniversary of head start
Stories from Wisconsin providers, educators and parents demonstrate the foundational importance of Head Start, and the devastation that would occur if the program were eliminated or cut Madison, WISCONSIN – The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy (CFFE) released a storybook
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bill to help reopening of Alcatraz
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has reintroduced the BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act, legislation which will alleviate staffing shortages at Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities across the country by cutting bureaucratic red tape to enhance the safety and security of
WED News Summary: Wisconsin joins lawsuit challenging withheld disaster and transportation funding; Judge Dugan indicted by federal grand jury
TOP STORIES 20 state AGs sue feds for tying transportation and disaster funding to immigration enforcement … Directives issued in April by DHS and DOT secretaries informed states that their federal funding required compliance with federal immigration policies. The AGs
Dept. of Natural Resources: Prepare for ATV/UTV riding season by taking a safety education class
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages off-road recreationists to earn their ATV/UTV safety certification by taking an approved course. In 2024 alone, 40 people died in ATV/UTV crashes in Wisconsin, with most of them not wearing
Gov. Evers: Urges HUBZone designation eligibility for Douglas County to support local economy, jobs and communities
Designation would ensure local businesses can compete for certain federal contracts to support local economies in Superior and communities across Douglas County MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a letter asking the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to make Douglas County eligible
Eric Borgerding: More than health care: Why our communities need strong hospitals
This week, during National Hospital Week, we celebrate these invaluable institutions and the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to care for our neighbors, friends, and families.
Joe Handrick: The truth about Wisconsin’s congressional districts
The real reason Democrats struggle to win a proportional number of congressional seats in Wisconsin isn’t the map—it’s the candidates. In statewide races, liberal candidates like Janet Protasiewicz, Doug LaFollette, and even Tammy Baldwin have won in 4 of the 8 current congressional districts.
Colleston Morgan Jr.: Wisconsin must follow the lead of Florida and Tennessee on how it funds schools
Education once again took top billing across state budget hearings, but progress is grinding to a halt, just as federal uncertainty looms.
John Imes: Wisconsin’s energy crossroads: Time for business leadership, not more fossil fuel plants
As the Public Service Commission considers We Energies’ proposal to invest $2.2 billion in new methane gas plants in Oak Creek and Paris, business and civic leaders must ask: Are we investing in the future—or repeating the past?
Patrick McIlheran: Local government regulations push price of a Wisconsin roof skyward
Builders, economists cite rules, especially those on lot size, for affordability crisis, but point to solutions.
Madeline Topf: Labor of the mind is still labor
Academic science needs to embrace union organizing, now more than ever.
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Cornyn: Introduce bill to support U.S. manufacturing, bar taxpayer funds on Chinese-made buses and rail cars
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in introducing the Safeguarding Transit Operations to Prohibit (STOP) China Act to support American manufacturing and workers and stop the U.S. government from
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Chair Jacobs to certify spring election results
MADISON – On Thursday, May 15 at 9:45 a.m., Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs will canvass the results of the April 1 Spring Election. The signing of the canvass statements is the last major step of Wisconsin’s certification process.