Sen. Keyeski: Introduces bills to support Wisconsin’s farmers, agriculture industry, & rural communities
Madison – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) joined her Democratic colleagues in introducing the “Farmers and Agriculture Keep Wisconsin Growing” bill package. This package includes bills to invest in the promotion of products made or grown in Wisconsin, connect farmers
Rep. Miresse: Introduces the Farmers Keep Wisconsin Growing bill package
Madison, Wis. —Today, Rep. Miresse announced a new Democratic legislative package designed to strengthen Wisconsin’s agricultural industry, expand market opportunities for farmers, and safeguard the state’s agricultural economy from the harm caused by ongoing federal tariff policies. Rep Miresse released
Dept. of Health Services: Continues to recommend hepatitis B vaccine dose within 24 hours of birth
Health officials reviewed safety and effectiveness of hepatitis B vaccine, issuing guidance to parents, clinicians The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continues to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine at birth for all newborns and today issued guidance to Wisconsin health care
Dept. of Justice: Announces overdose death initiative
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation, in partnership with the Wisconsin National Guard Counterdrug Program, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, is pleased to announce the Overdose Death Initiative
Rep. Armstrong: Governor signs Armstrong bill into law
MADISON, WI – Governor Tony Evers has signed a proposal introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) that will improve an incentive to Wisconsin businesses to invest in workforce housing and childcare. Assembly Bill 280, which is now Act 78,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reduce, reuse and recycle waste this holiday season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering tips to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe during upcoming holidays. “We know recycling can be confusing,” said Jennifer Semrau, DNR waste
Gov. Evers: Evers, DOA announce municipal services payment increase for Wisconsin communities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld, today announced increased 2026 municipal services payments for Wisconsin municipalities. Thanks to increases secured by Gov. Evers in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget, prorated state payments
Rep. Brill: Stands firm on Clean Water for All Life Act, rejecting amendment
Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) released the following statement: “I appreciate the public interest and discussion of Assembly Bill 718: the Clean Water for All Life Act. I introduced this bill to protect our water supply from
Sen. Jacque: Plan to extend PTSD coverage for volunteer firefighters, emergency medical personnel moves forward
MADISON, WI…Following negotiations between labor and management, the Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC) has developed consensus legislation to improve the workers compensation system in Wisconsin. Among changes to the system incorporated into the bill include components of Senate Bill 168, Post
Mark Belling: Barnes defies Democrat bosses
They fear he’s the only Democrat who could lose the governor election.
Dave Zweifel: Wisconsin’s minimum wage is an embarrassment
Unfortunately, the state is not alone. The federal government, too, has stubbornly refused to raise the wage floor above $7.25 an hour, the same absurd floor as Wisconsin’s.
Dan O’Donnell: Walking on thin ice
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering banning ICE detainers. Liberal justices want to declare these unlawful, but unfortunately for them, the Constitution and 230 years of unbroken federal supremacy stand in their way.
Bruce Thompson: Life expectancy in Wisconsin vs. other states
Hawaii is the leader. How high — or low — does Wisconsin rank?
Gregory Humphrey: A bittersweet farewell to George Meyer, dies in Madison, 78
In the days ahead, many tributes will honor Meyer’s legacy. His voice and actions shaped Wisconsin’s environmental policies, advancing forward-thinking measures that continue to benefit residents today.
Bill Barth: Time for a revolution of the rational
I’m tired of tolerating radical right-wingers or left-wingers who belligerently want to tell me and everybody else what to think … We are broken because the few have appointed themselves to speak for the many and the rest of us have let them get away with it.