MADISON, Wis. — Last week, reporting from the Vernon Reporter detailed how veterans in Derrick Van Orden’s district are feeling the pain of the cost crisis. One retired veteran shared his fears of facing homelessness as he struggles to afford housing but cannot get in contact with the VA due to a record

WISCONSIN – As Dairy Month begins, and ahead of President Trump’s visit to Wisconsin, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today released a report highlighting how the Trump Administration’s policies are devastating Wisconsin farmers – jacking up input costs and cutting off access to customers who buy Made in Wisconsin agricultural products.

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement after the State of Wisconsin reached a civil settlement with Tyco Fire Products, which will provide $10 million to the PFAS Trust Fund to assist with PFAS contamination relief efforts across Wisconsin under laws he authored, as well as require

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from The Advocate slams Congressman Tom Tiffany for his long record of opposing Wisconsinites’ rights after he vowed not to fly the Pride flag over the Wisconsin Capitol. The reporting also spotlights his record targeting LGBTQ+ individuals and rights — in 2022, he voted against codifying federal protections

MILWAUKEE (June 4, 2026) — The African American Roundtable (AART) officially launched its Feed the Change MKE campaign on Saturday, May 30, bringing together residents, community leaders, partner organizations, elected officials, and advocates to advance a bold vision for equitable food access and long-term investment in community-led food systems on Milwaukee’s

Madison, Wis. – The 3rd Edition of the State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report finds that national pledges fall short of pathways limiting warming to 1.5°C this century by more than 5 billion tonnes of CO₂ per year by 2050. Closing this gap would require carbon dioxide removal (CDR) to grow at rates comparable

MARINETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Thursday announced that it has reached a historic agreement with Tyco Fire Products that will help remediate the environment, provide clean drinking water for Marinette-area residents, and address discharges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the area. The settlement includes a

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the prospects of the Senate reconvening this session: “Fifteen of 18 Senate Republicans supported the plan to provide rebate checks to hardworking families, pass no tax on tips and overtime, cut property taxes, and increase special education funding.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announced a historic settlement agreement reached, marking one of the first efforts to hold polluters accountable for PFAS contamination caused in Marinette, Wisconsin. Under Gov. Evers, who’s spent much of his time in office leading the state’s… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the GOP-controlled House of Representatives passed the War Powers Resolution to finally put an end to Trump’s illegal war in Iran—and every Wisconsin Republican in the House voted against it. “Wisconsin Republicans’ continued refusal to stop Trump’s reckless actions abroad is a slap in the face to

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released its 2025-2026 Wisconsin Legislative Session Recap on Thursday, providing a comprehensive review of major legislation, budget decisions, policy reforms, and missed opportunities that shaped the final legislative session before Wisconsin voters elect a new governor in November. WHY IT MATTERS: 

Democratic and progressive groups — including the 3rd Congressional District Democrats of Wisconsin, the Eau Claire County Democratic Party, the Chippewa County Democratic Party, and Chippewa Valley Indivisible — will be protesting President Donald Trump’s visit to Eau Claire on Friday, June 5. Two protest locations are planned. The first

LA CROSSE, Wis. — As Wisconsin families pay more than $4 a gallon, their highest prices in four years, Opportunity Wisconsin will hand out 50 free $20 gas cards Friday in La Crosse to help residents cope with the crunch. The giveaway comes after Rep. Derrick Van Orden voted to

Derrick Van Orden voted against a common sense War Powers Resolution to reaffirm the authority of the Congress and stop the reckless war of choice in the Middle East.  D.C. Republicans like Van Orden have failed to make life more affordable for Wisconsinites, falling in line behind the administration’s toxic

KENOSHA, Wis. (June 4, 2026) – The Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood (KIN) is proud to announce the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) has been named an IMPACT Partner. This strategic partnership further solidifies KIN’s role as the physical front door to the region’s growing ecosystem, providing entrepreneurs and small business

MADISON – The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for this year’s Pressure Chamber, Greater Madison’s premier live pitch event, which will take place Aug. 18 during Forward Fest, Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurship festival. This event is presented by Michael Best with support from active regional investment firms,

After years of major budget shifts linked to federal pandemic funding and referenda, the Madison Metropolitan School District’s 2027 budget proposal is marked by stability, with brisk spending growth but few major changes. Our annual brief on Superintendent Joe Gothard’s budget proposal finds the district in a relatively strong position.

BABCOCK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications through July 1 for the 2026 Learn to Hunt Deer program at Sandhill Wildlife Area. Sandhill Wildlife Area’s Learn-to-Hunt workshops combine classroom instruction and outdoor training with a mentored deer hunt on thousands of acres of intensively managed wildlife

Drivers may encounter different types of turns, but the fundamentals of safe turning remain the same. Staying attentive, signaling your intentions, and following posted signs and signals help reduce the risk of crashes and keep Wisconsin roads safe. “Turning may seem like a basic skill, but every trip presents unique

As part of his Wisconsin Way agenda to lower costs, Mandela Barnes is announcing his plan to Protect America’s Dairyland by taking the rigged system that lets corporate monopolies price out Wisconsin farmers and standing up to Donald Trump and Tom Tiffany’s farm-killing price hikes. “Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland. But for far too long,