The News: On behalf of Americans for Citizen Voting (ACV), the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency order blocking Wisconsin’s new law restricting who can circulate nomination papers. The law was recently signed by Governor Tony Evers. Based on earlier cases striking down nearly

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Built to Last Act to help local communities and private firms build stronger and more climate resilient infrastructure by equipping the organizations that issue building codes and other standards with the best available information on weather-related risks, including floods, hurricanes, and wildfires.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has directed Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to submit a request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist the state in conducting a formal federal preliminary damage assessment of damage caused by recent extreme storms and flooding across the state. A

MADISON, Wis. — Madison College trade apprenticeship students are getting a boost in their education and careers, thanks to $228,000 in Ascendium Tools of the Trade grants. The scholarship awards come during the celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, April 26-May 2. A total of 114 students received individual awards of up to $2,000 to support their training…

Menomonie, Wis. – When the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association needed a partner to help quantify the economic impact of environmental efforts its members were making across the state’s 72 counties, it found what it was looking for at University of Wisconsin-Stout. The resulting research conducted by UW-Stout undergraduates

Warmer weather has reached northern Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw/Class II and Posted Road restrictions for northern Wisconsin in Zones 1-2 on Thursday, April 30 at 12:01 a.m. Spring Thaw/Class II and Posted Road restrictions previously ended in Zones 3-5. Class II roads include about 1,400

MADISON, Wis. (April 29, 2026) – Joe Liethen joins UW Credit Union as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective today. In this executive leadership role, Liethen will oversee all financial operations for the Wisconsin-based $6.5 billion financial institution. Liethen joins UW Credit Union with an extensive financial services backgro… Please log

MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Marshfield Clinic is now accepting applications for two school-based youth mental health programs open to eligible schools across the Marshfield Clinic service area. b.e.s.t.® Universal Screening is an innovative online screening tool designed to assist educators in fostering the emotional health of students while identifying those who may

MAGA-endorsed Tom Tiffany is trying to rebrand as a mainstream Republican in his bid for governor, all while he continues to court the far-right fringe. Tiffany appeared on “TheQuartering,” a podcast hosted by Jeremy Hambly, an internet personality with a documented history of antisemitic rhetoric and online harassment controversies.  During the interview, Hambly

Washington, D.C. — Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumerreleased a vision for future health care policy proposals to lower costs for working families, from simpler enrollment and faster care to fewer billing headaches and greater patient control. After Trump and Republicans slashed more than$1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable

SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, WI – The Sheboygan County Innovation Council, in partnership with the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC), successfully hosted its latest Innovation Speaker Series event at Road America, featuring Carbliss founders Adam and Amanda Kroener. The event saw overwhelming interest, with more than 300 registrations and a strong

Sioux Falls, SD., April 12-14, 2026–The 2026 National Dairy Challenge Contest and Academy wrapped up on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, after three days of immersive, hands-on learning experiences for 281 dairy-focused college students from across North America. Held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this year’s event set a new record for

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a concerned daughter of one of Van Orden’s constituents wrote an op-ed in the Cap Times sharing how Derrick Van Orden broke a personal, verbal and signed written promise after she traveled to his DC office to raise concerns about potential Medicaid cuts. These cuts would impact her mom’s

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced a resolution to recognize April as Undiagnosed Awareness Month and April 29th as Undiagnosed Day. An estimated 25 million Americans live with rare, ultra-rare, and undiagnosed conditions. Since 2014, the National Institutes of Health and the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), questioned Department of Education (ED) Secretary Linda McMahon on the President’s budget request that makes massive cuts to elementary and secondary public education and

On Monday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spoke with local farmers in Onalaksa to highlight their efforts to support Wisconsin farmers. “Congressman Derrick Van Orden remains a steadfast voice for Wisconsin farmers in Congress. While others talk, he continues to deliver real results to support

Celebrating his 67th birthday, He Urges Public to Bring Ear Protection for his Singing Madison, WI—Wisconsin Democratic Governor candidate Brett Hulsey will kick off his Make Wisconsin Happy Tour at the iconic Madison jazz club, Café CODA, 1224 Williamson Street, Wednesday, April 29 from 7-11 p.m. The event includes a cash bar, cake,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) today announced the 2026 Spring Hearing questions and results are now available. More than 6,800 people responded to the 2026 Spring Hearing questionnaire either in person April 13 or online April 13-15. The results and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Kimberly-Clark Marinette (Marinette) is transitioning from Tier 1 to Tier 2 in the Green Tier program. This move places them among an elite group of companies that display a proven record of superior environmental stewardship and mature environmental

MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Joshua Dale Cline, 29, Jim Falls, Wisconsin, was sentenced last week by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 6 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. The prison term will be followed by 15 yea… Please log in to access subscriber content. If