Madison, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez and State Senator Tim Carpenter have introduced legislation to give candidates and communities more time to circulate nomination papers for spring elections. Under current law, nomination papers for nonpartisan spring elections may only be circulated beginning December 1, with filing required by early January. This give… Please log

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 drivers to make smart choices before handing over the keys.

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 involvement means more opportunities for students to engage directly with

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 from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act — all so

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 raise awareness about the rights available to crime victims, and

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 throughout Milwaukee County to help flood survivors apply for federal

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 effects could last for years to come. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:China

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 richness have shaped our communities for centuries.”  “Filipinos first arrived

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 refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened

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 general election.  Tiffany enters this race as the likely GOP

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 interaction and community engagement to combat isolation and loneliness, prioritize

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 weekend. The officers interacted with more than 1,600 operators and

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 the skills and mindsets that allow individuals to design for

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 during the height of the 2025 construction season. We, the

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 health officials are working together in a joint incident response.

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 Nothing says Midwest fall like the crunch of a fresh-picked

MADISON, Wis. —  As October creeps in, Wisconsin Republicans are sounding the alarm on the Democrats’ reckless government shutdown – a true House of Horrors that’s haunting hardworking Americans and Wisconsinites alike. This partisan nightmare, orchestrated by extreme Democrats in Washington, is jeopardizing vital lifelines for our heroes, families, and communities,

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 during the height of the 2025 construction season. We, the

Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced the chairs, vice chairs, and members of the four Speaker’s Task Forces for 2025. Each Assembly task force has a Republican chair and a Democratic vice chair. “The objective is for each bipartisan task force to start their work this fall by talking

MADISON – Today, the formation of and appointments to four new legislative task forces were announced. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) was appointed Vice Chair of the Legislative Task Force on Protecting Kids.  The task force is set to consider several aspects of today’s digital age on youth development, including the