JANESVILLE, Wis. — Blackhawk Technical College and Beloit College are entering into a new partnership agreement, which makes transferring from Blackhawk to Beloit College to pursue a four-year degree easier for students. A signing event will take place at Blackhawk’s Beloit-Janesville Campus on Oct. 1 to officially launch the partnership.

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council, representing more than 9,200 union members across the state, endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.  “Working families need a fighter in Washington who puts their needs first,” Rebecca Cooke said. “I’m proud to earn the endorsement of the

MADISON, Wis. – Although tornadoes, fires, floods, and other emergencies can’t be controlled, taking the time to plan and prepare can reduce their impacts. Gov. Tony Evers declared September as Preparedness Month in Wisconsin to emphasize the need for individuals, families, and communities to prepare for disasters and emergencies. “Wisconsinites

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 a victory lap for stripping health care from 300,000 Wisconsinites,

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 State Historic Preservation Officer Amy Wyatt and Maritime Archaeologist Tamara

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 water. Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Amy Wyatt and Maritime

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 require Legislature to approve nearly $70 million for immediate implementation costs alone  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today

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 hardworking Wisconsinites rely on, and makes Wisconsin more safe. If

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 untreated wastewater to enter the Nine Springs wetland and, potentially, reaching

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 identity change efforts, is a harmful and ineffective practice that

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 and three Canadian provinces on August 22-26 in Madison, Wis.,

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 restriction violates the First Amendment, writing on behalf of a

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 to address gun safety. As of August 27th, there is

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 of Natural Resources has made from the Fish and Wildlife

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 preserve Wisconsin’s natural beauty. Rep. Palmeri provided the following statement:

Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Democrats introduced a bill that would prohibit firearm possession on a university or college campus except by on-duty law enforcement or military personnel. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today I had the opportunity to stand alongside my Assembly and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, seaside crowfoot, which may result from the I-41 Airport Freeway, Hale Interchange and Oak Leaf Trail Modernization projects in Milwaukee County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional