Dept. of Transportation: Prepare teen drivers for the road ahead
October Law of the Month: Teen driver safety A teen driver is involved in a crash every 28 minutes in Wisconsin. Inexperience, distractions and speed often contribute to these crashes. Parents and caregivers have an important role in teaching teen
UW-Green Bay: Former U.S. Congressman Reid Ribble to continue mentoring UW-Green Bay students as the political science practitioner in residence
Green Bay, WI — Students at UW-Green Bay will continue benefiting from the real-world experience of former U.S. Congressman Reid Ribble, who has signed on for a second three-year term as the political science program’s practitioner in residence. Ribble’s continued
Protect Our Care: Shutdown showdown: Everything Trump has done since taking office to increase your health care costs
Hard-working families across the country are reeling from the disastrous aftermath of Donald Trump and Republicans’ big, ugly bill. In one stroke of a pen, they stripped health care from more than 15 million people and slashed over $1 trillion
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Outagamie County District Attorney’s Office, Harbor House: Collaborate on event to raise awareness of crime victims’ rights
Silhouette display at Outagamie County Courthouse will help call attention toWisconsin’s crime victims’ rights constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law. APPLETON, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Outagamie County District Attorney’s Office and Harbor House to
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Announces deployment of FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams
DSA teams are available to help residents apply for federal assistance MILWAUKEE – A new in-person support service is now available for residents affected by the extreme flooding in August. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will be deployed to locations
WisDems: ICYMI: China is boycotting American soybeans. Wisconsin farmers will pay the price for it, trade group says
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report detailed how the GOP’s tariff policy is hurting Wisconsin soybean farmers. The report explains that the tariffs have led China to boycott American soybeans, causing Midwestern farmers to absorb the cost of production, and warns that the
Rep. Tenorio: Wisconsin’s first Filipino American state legislator kicks off Filipino American History Month
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – Today, Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-14), proudly kicked off Filipino American History Month. Rep. Tenorio said, “As Wisconsin’s first Filipino American state legislator, I am honored to celebrate the countless Filipino Americans whose leadership, resilience, and cultural
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Trempealeau County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the W3434/W3458 optical ground wire and structure replacement projects in Trempealeau County. Incidental take
Rodriguez campaign: State of the race: Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez is the Democratic frontrunner who can defeat Congressman Tom Tiffany in 2026
STATE OF THE RACE: The Democratic field for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race is beginning to take shape, but one fact is already clear: Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez is the candidate best positioned to take on Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany and win in the
Rep. Novak: Named to Speaker’s Task Force on Elder Services
MADISON – Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) was named to the Speaker’s Task Force on Elder Services by Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester). The bipartisan task force will focus specifically on services that help seniors maintain independence in their own homes, encourage social
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wardens, sheriffs team up for ATV/UTV safety
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation wardens and county sheriff deputies teamed up to support safe enjoyment of recreational vehicles during the fifth-annual Think Smart Before You Start ATV/UTV education and enforcement campaign held over Labor Day
UW-Stout: Apple executive Andrew Murphy keynotes UW-Stout’s signature leadership event
Oct. 9 Cabot Executive-in-Residence presentation, ‘Designed to Influence,’ will address how creative innovation shapes the future Menomonie, Wis. – Drawing on lessons from a career spent shaping ideas and experiences, Andrew Murphy, head of Corporate Engagement Strategy at Apple, will highlight
Sen. Hutton, Rep. Nedweski: Ask DSPS to delay enforcement of new commercial building code
Dear Secretary-Designee Hereth: Construction, like many industries, is being challenged by inflation, lack of skilled workers, and supply chain issues. Unlike other industries, Wisconsin construction is also dealing with the new commercial building code (Code) that is suddenly in effect
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Jefferson County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal
UW-Eau Claire: 10 things to do in Eau Claire this fall
There are so many places, events and things to do that will get Blugolds out exploring the campus and community. See why Eau Claire is consistently listed among the cool, hip, small cities in which to live. 1) Apple picking