Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Applauds introduction of bipartisan legislation to establish private well owners’ right to know
MADISON – Today, lawmakers introduced much-needed bipartisan legislation, LRB 4367, to establish private well owners’ right to know if their drinking water is contaminated. One-in-three Wisconsin families rely on private wells for drinking water, yet many still don’t know when
A Better Wisconsin Together: Right-wing Wisconsin Supreme Court hopeful Maria Lazar confirms anti-abortion extremism in recent interview
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar recently doubled down on her radical anti-abortion agenda by calling the overturning of Roe v. Wade “very wise” MADISON, Wis. – In a recent media interview, right-wing judge and Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar
Dept. of Corrections: Probation and parole agents, law enforcement work together to protect communities on Halloween
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) will work with local law enforcement agencies across the state this Halloween to monitor sex offenders on probation or parole. The annual partnership helps to keep children safe during trick-or-treat activities. DOC Division
Rep. Penterman: Honors Officer Chris Karnatz as 38th Assembly District’s First Responder of the Year
Watertown, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R–Hustisford) presented School Resource Officer Christopher Karnatz with a legislative citation recognizing him as the 38th Assembly District’s 2025 First Responder of the Year at the Watertown Police Department on Friday. “Officer Karnatz has
Rep. Callahan: Thanks supporters, declines run for Congress
[Tomahawk, WI] — After careful consideration, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement in response to questions about a potential run for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District: “I’m deeply humbled and grateful for the incredible outpouring of encouragement and support I’ve
Sen. Keyeski: Introduces bipartisan bill to lower state & local costs while improving health outcomes for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders
Madison – Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) recently introduced LRB-3519/1, a bipartisan bill that would offer a way to reduce state and local healthcare costs for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) who are already eligible for Medicaid and are incarcerated
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Warns Gov. Pritzker not to jeopardize billions in federal highway funding
The News: WILL, a conservative law firm with a proven track record of winning discrimination-in-contracting cases, is threatening legal action against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s Department of Transportation (ILDOT). ILDOT is refusing to comply with a recent Trump Administration directive to
Rep. Franklin: Fireman Jesse Belleau presented with First Responder of the Year award for the 88th Assembly District
De Pere, WI – State Representative Benjamin Franklin (R–88th District), visited De Pere Fire Rescue this morning to present Fireman Jesse Belleau with his citation for First Responder of the Year. “Congratulations to Jesse for the First Responder of the
Rep. Billings: Introduces Water Quality Notification Act
La Crosse – This morning, Representative Billings held a press conference to announce that she is introducing the Water Quality Notification Act to help safeguard public health in Wisconsin. The bill would require that the Department of Natural Resources notify
Dept. of Transportation: Training and experience help reduce teen crashes
National Teen Driver Safety Week highlights efforts to keep teens safe The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Division of Wisconsin State Patrol recognize National Teen Driver Safety Week to raise awareness of the importance for
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate Wisconsin’s forest products this week
Forest Products Week Is Oct. 19-25 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) joins the nation in celebrating Forest Products Week from Oct. 19-25, 2025. Wisconsin has 17 million acres of public and private forested land that provides
Patrick McIlheran: Bill would use tax credit to lower cost barrier to new nuclear in Wisconsin
Measure includes shifts in state’s priorities in law for ‘only way we keep lights on’
Sherrie Tussler: Public is in the dark about FoodShare rule changes that will create great harm
Food drives do not end hunger. Effective public policy does.
Eileen Harrington: Madison is not D.C.
Although the polarization endemic to Washington, D.C. is felt here as well, there are stronger and more real currents in Madison that should provide some hope.
Bill Kaplan: Trump refuses health care negotiations
Trump and congressional Republicans must listen to Wisconsin Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin: negotiate to extend the expiring ACA tax credits, stop GOP punitive actions and end the shutdown.