Appeals court unanimously upholds DNR authority over permit requirements for large farms
The 2nd District Court of Appeals unanimously found the Department of Natural Resources has “explicit” authority to subject large farms to wastewater permit requirements intended to protect water quality.
WisDems: Chair Devin Remiker on JD Vance visit to La Crosse
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Vice President JD Vance’s visit to La Crosse today, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “JD Vance’s visit shows just how dangerously out of touch MAGA Republicans are with working families. He’s taking
Wisconsin Historical Society: Claflin Point site re-listed in the State Register of Historic Places
GARDNER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Claflin Point Site in the Town of Gardner (Door County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The shipwreck is submerged in the waters of Green Bay. Deputy
Wisconsin Historical Society: John Evenson Shipwreck listed in the State Register of Historic Places
AHNAPEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the John Evensen Shipwreck near the Town of Ahnapee (Kewaunee County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The shipwreck is submerged in Lake Michigan in 48 feet of
Gov. Evers: Evers administration estimates Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ to increase costs for Wisconsin taxpayers by over $284 million in future budgets
Trump-backed, Republican-passed budget bill will force over 270,000 Wisconsinites to lose their health insurance and tens of thousands to lose access to basic food assistance on top of new costs shifted to Wisconsin taxpayers totaling over a quarter of a billion dollars Burdensome new changes and red-tape requirements under ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will
National Republican Congressional Committee: Vice President JD Vance to promote wins Derrick Van Orden delivered
Today, Vice President JD Vance will be in La Crosse to highlight the massive wins Republicans delivered for Wisconsinites at a steel fabricating facility. Congressman Derrick Van Orden helped pass working families tax cuts legislation which lowers costs, creates jobs, bolsters benefits that
Clean Lakes Alliance: Statement on Nine Springs Sanitary Sewer leak
Clean Lakes Alliance is aware of and deeply concerned about the recent sanitary sewer failure reported by Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District and local news outlets. It is our current understanding that the incident resulted in an estimated 6 million gallons of
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins Amicus Brief at SCOTUS in support of Colorado law banning conversion ‘Therapy’ for minors
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a multistate amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court defending a Colorado law that prohibits licensed health professionals from practicing conversion “therapy” on minors. Conversion “therapy,” also called sexual orientation or gender
Rep. Penterman: Completes prestigious Midwestern leadership program
MADISON, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) was among 39 select lawmakers who completed a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. Representative Penterman met with fellow lawmakers from Wisconsin and 10 other Midwestern states
Capitol Chats: Secretary of State Godlewski says her experience makes her the best candidate for lieutenant governor
In this week’s Capitol Chats, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski touts her ability to be “part of team” in her run for lieutenant governor.
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Wisconsin village quickly backs down on unconstitutional “farmers market” restriction
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a warning to the Village of Bonduel of an unconstitutional rule governing the sale of “politically or religiously affiliated merchandise,” at a village-operated farmers market. WILL made clear that this
Sen. Roys, Rep. Brown: Announce gun safety legislation
MADISON — Sen. Kelda Roys and Rep. Brienne Brown announced legislation today to prohibit firearms from campuses around the state at a press conference in the state capitol. This is one of many pieces of legislation introduced by Legislative Democrats
Joint Legislative Audit Committee: Audit shows DNR spending less to support Wisconsin hunting, fishing
Report also Recommends Updates in DNR Policies, Expense Reporting MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) released the following statement after the non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released Report 25-15 which evaluated the expenditures the Department
Dem Scheffler announces 8th CD bid; Aranda joins Dem 1st CD field
Retired Appleton business owner Mark Scheffler announced he’s running as a progressive Dem for the strongly Republican 8th CD. Meanwhile, Whitewater School Board member Miguel Aranda has filed a statement of candidacy to run for the 1st CD, becoming the fourth Dem to register for the 2026 race.
Rep. Palmeri: Statement on Democrats’ compromise Knowles-Nelson bill
MADISON, WI. – On Tuesday, Assembly Democrats introduced legislation that would re-authorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for another 6 years at $72 million. This conservation program has seen bipartisan support for over 35 years and has served to protect and