MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare snake, the eastern ribbonsnake, which may result from the WPS Park Entrance Drive Electric Project in Door County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered

MILWAUKEE__ The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to continue its pioneering research into the benefits of creativity-based programming for autistic individuals.   This latest award supports the next phase of the Autism Brilliance Lab for Entrepreneurship, a cross-disciplinary initiative that

Long-sought Frank D. Barker sank in 1887, located by local boater DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – Another exciting shipwreck discovery emerged in Lake Michigan this summer after a local boater exploring off Door County’s coast noticed something unexpected in the water. Matt Olson, owner of Door County Adventure Rafting, was scouting

Waukesha – Yesterday state representative Scott Allen was endorsed by former Sheriff Arnold Moncada and current Sheriff Eric Severson at a meeting at Dady-Oh’s Restaurant in downtown Waukesha. “Scott has been a dedicated servant of the community for years,” said Moncada, “and I know he’s committed to public safety.” According

Madison, WI – In Evers v. Marklein, the Wisconsin Supreme Court clearly stated that the Legislature “alone maintains the ability to amend, expand, or limit the breadth of administrative rulemaking in other branches [of government].” In direct contradiction of the court’s ruling, Governor Tony Evers is attempting to circumvent statutory requirements that are

[ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez hosted a board meeting this week on the future of Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI), drawing significant community input from residents advocating for the facility’s closure. Three state legislators presented their plans to advance the shutdown of the 127-year-old correctional facility. See what they’re

Roughly 130,000 men and women in the National Guard and Reserve do not have health insurance WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Healthcare for Our Troops Act, legislation to provide premium-free medical insurance coverage for all members of the National Guard and Reserve. Sixteen percent of Reserve and

Recent reporting details how tariffs backed by Trump and Republicans including Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden are driving up costs on more items MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, recent coverage details how Wisconsin families are feeling the pinch from tariffs backed by President Trump and Republicans

Join Common Cause Wisconsin (CCWI) and Fair Maps Coalition (FMC) partners for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 beginning at 6:00 PM. The event is free, but you must register to attend the online webinar. REGISTER FOR The VIRTUAL TOWNHALL While Wisconsin currently has fair maps, these are

WEST BEND, WI – County Executive Josh Schoemann welcomed the FEMA team to Washington County this morning as they began their damage assessments. Schoemann spoke with residents at some of the affected homes and said, “My heart goes out to all those affected by the flood. It’s nice to see the

Milwaukee, WI, August 20, 2025— Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced it is investing approximately $2 million in 6 projects across region 9 to restore tribal, state and private forestlands. These investments directly support the agency’s efforts to reduce wildfire risk, increase timber production, and expand rural

New RecordingDownload Hi, I’m Representative Rob Brooks and I represent the 59 th Assembly District. I want to take some time to talk to you today about some of the budget wins we secured for health services. Wisconsin has made significant investments to strengthen healthcare access and affordability across the

MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman announced nominations for the 2025 First Responder of the Year Award are open for constituents of the 39th Assembly District. Constituents can nominate a first responder in any town, village, city or county in the 39th Assembly District for consideration of the First Responder of

MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement regarding introduction of Assembly Bill 308 (AB 308). “I introduced AB 308 which will prohibit state and local taxpayer dollars from subsidizing health care for illegal immigrants. This bill will ensure hard-earned taxpayer money goes to Wisconsin citizens and not

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, State Representative Jenna Jacobson and State Senator Brad Pfaff held a press conference in Madison talking about their new back-to-school tax holiday legislation and their commitment to lowering costs for Wisconsin’s working families. The bill would create a 3 day tax holiday every august where families would

MILWAUKEE — Three members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin will headline the annual general conference of the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) Aug. 22-25 in Milwaukee. The Wisconsin National Guard will host the conference, which includes delegations from 54 states and territories,

MADISON, Wis. — Donald Trump has launched his most recent attack on democracy – an attempt to end mail-in ballots and voting machines. WisDems Chair Devin Remiker spoke out about this unlawful attempt to disenfranchise voters, highlighting the negative impacts this would have on our troops.  “I think it can disenfranchise people. It

Madison, WI – Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) announced today that her office is now accepting nominations for the 97th Assembly District’s First Responder of the Year Award. The Award recognizes a police officer or sheriff’s deputy, firefighter, or EMS provider who has gone above and beyond the call of duty. “The first

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the County Road J Improvements in Columbia County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that

Transportation safety leaders and advocates gathered this week in Wisconsin Dells for the 50th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety, hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The event focused on collaborative efforts to improve highway safety with a shared goal of zero preventable deaths on Wisconsin’s roads.