MADISON, Wis. – The Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (MASDA) Regional Meeting was held in Madison, Wisconsin on June 22 – 24, 2026. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Randy Romanski is currently serving as MASDA President and hosted the event including business meetings, panel discussions, and

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is announcing a limited HealthCare.gov enrollment opportunity for Wisconsin consumers who purchased a health care plan from Innovative Health Plan; Healthcare Plan; or ACLP Health Plan. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Innovative Partners, LP (doing business

MADISON – Ann Marie Magnochi has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau as its Foundation Director. Magnochi will be responsible for strategizing, overseeing and managing the operations of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation. “Ann Marie brings a great mix of agricultural experience and communications expertise to the Farm Bureau

(Waukesha, WI) – Beginning Monday, June 29, members of the public visiting the Waukesha County Courthouse will need to enter through a temporary entrance located on the eastside of the courthouse at the Administration Center.  Visitors are encouraged to allow extra time, watch for posted signage, and follow staff directions when arriving at the

Every space has its own function, whether it’s an educational studio calling on students to advance their design skills and create a space optimal for learning, or a residential studio where they’re tasked with designing a cozy living room inviting friends to sit and stay awhile. For four days in

MILWAUKEE — For many veterans, fireworks around the Fourth of July don’t symbolize freedom, celebration or excitement. They only bring fear, anxiety and agitation. The sudden, loud noises — which sound like gunfire or exploding bombs to veterans — can be debilitating for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. They get

Fair Wisconsin PAC, the political action committee of Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their in four state constitutional offices.  Abigail Swetz, Fair Wisconsin’s Executive Director, issued the following statements:  Sarah Godlewski for Lieutenant Governor “Sarah Godlewski is dedicated to making Wisconsinites’ lives better –

WEST BEND, WI – The US EPA has approved a $1.5 million Brownfield Coalition Assessment Grant for Washington County. Washington County applied as the lead member of a coalition that includes the City of West Bend, the City of Hartford and the Village of Kewaskum. Although these three municipalities are formal

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative members are encouraged by Senate Ag Chairman John Boozman’s (R-AR) release of the Agricultural Act of 2026, a discussion draft for the Senate version of the farm bill. This action begins the work needed by the Senate to advance a farm bill

MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced his proposal to utilize nearly $7.5 million in opioid settlement funds for eight initiatives aimed at reducing opioid and substance use disorder (SUD), expanding treatment and prevention services, and saving lives.   This investment marks the latest major step forward in County Executive Crowley’s

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, Democratic Assembly candidate John Kroll joined Marathon County Board Supervisor Ann Lemmer, physician and former healthcare executive Brian Ewert and others to discuss how Congressman Tom Tiffany has fought to restrict reproductive rights and made healthcare more expensive

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent another letter in a series of letters to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urging bipartisan opposition to provisions in President Donald J. Trump’s proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (FFY27) budget that would have devastating impacts on Wisconsin’s workforce, higher education institutions… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please

MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 145 tweets. From parroting vaccine conspiracies to overusing Grok, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week below. DVO’S DADDY OF THE WEEK: RON JOHNSONSince Derrick Van Orden is apparently

WAUKESHA, Wis. — Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez issued the following statement today marking the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “Four years ago today the Supreme Court took away a right Wisconsin women had counted on for fifty years. I’m a nurse.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice recently filed criminal charges in separate cases against two women for allegedly defrauding Wisconsin Medicaid. Zambia Bell, 48, of Milwaukee, is charged with ten counts of Medical Assistance Fraud and one count of Theft by Fraud. Carolyn Franco, 45, of Pueblo, Col.

GREEN BAY, WI — State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) today criticized the decision by President Trump to delay a bipartisan federal housing package that would help address housing affordability and housing supply challenges facing communities across Wisconsin and the nation. The legislation passed Congress with bipartisan support and includes

MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisDems First Vice Chair Sarah Godlewski, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, State Representative Lisa Subeck, Attorney General Josh Kaul and Dr. Sarah Dobbins held a press conference marking the anniversary of the Dobbs decision—a ruling that stripped Wisconsin women of fundamental reproductive freedoms. The speakers detailed the devastating,

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that Congressional staff from his office will host office hours throughout June and July. Staff from Pocan’s district office will be available to constituents seeking help with federal agencies or looking to issue a comment to be reported back to the Congressman. All

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters today officially released its first wave of candidate endorsements for the 2026 election cycle.  The announcement marks the beginning of a historic campaign season where, for the first time in nearly two decades, a pro-conservation, pro-democracy legislative majority and trifecta are within reach due to

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), who serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, held a hearing entitled, “The 30,000 Foot View: Competition and Regulation in the U.S. Airline Industry.” Rep. Fitzgerald issued the following statement about the hearing: “Annual