Democrats from western Wisconsin will come together on June 9 in Buena Vista Park in Alma, Wisconsin to introduce candidates and celebrate a start to the campaign season with bratwurst, beans, and a potluck. The picnic starts at 12:30 and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the president to maintain Section 301 tariffs, which are currently under interagency review by the Biden Administration. The U.S. imposed Section 301 in 2018, following an investigation by the United States
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the publication of the 2024 Wisconsin Fishing Report, just in time for the general inland fishing opener on Saturday, May 4. This report details the fishing season outlook for a
WISCONSIN—On Thursday, The Run-Up, a New York Times podcast, aired an episode outlining the shift in Wisconsin’s political landscape since Governor Evers signed fair maps into law. State Senate candidate Sarah Keyeski and the 14th Senate District were highlighted along with
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Barron is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes watermain replacement in
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today regarding the enforcement action at UW-Madison: “The free exchange of ideas through open dialogue and debate is a hallmark of the Universities of Wisconsin. We support the First Amendment
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MADISON, Wis. — In honor of the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin AAPI Caucus Co-Chairs Caitlin Lee and Angela Jenkins and Chair Ben Wikler released the following statements: AAPI Caucus Co-Chair Angela Jenkins: “Today, as we mark the
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of the beginning of Jewish Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jewish Caucus Chair Linda Frank and Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jewish Caucus Chair Linda Frank: “Last September, after years of discussion and months
MADISON – On Wednesday morning, police in riot gear were called to UW-Madison to dismantle encampments set up by students peacefully expressing solidarity with Palestine. While the encampments were non-violent and posed no risk to public safety, law enforcement needlessly escalated
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today encouraged Wisconsinites to save for higher education and career training with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and the program’s new tax enhancements enacted by Gov. Tony Evers on March 21, 2024. The legislation, Assembly Bill 793,
Madison – This morning Madison area law enforcement attempted to clear the UW-Madison encampment protest by force. The protest is demanding university disclosure and divestment from the US/Israel war on Palestine. Multiple students and professors were arrested. This past Monday, April
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a population of Maryland senna (Senna marilandica), a rare plant not seen in Wisconsin since 1911, was rediscovered in southwest Wisconsin. George Riggin, a trained volunteer for the
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust (WisACT) announced the launch of its pioneering community initiative to build bridges across the political spectrum, restore civil discourse, and truth in politics to prevent the erosion of public trust and violence in U.S. elections. Led
MADISON, Wis. – Situated in Wisconsin’s Northwoods just east of the Mississippi River, the Apple Lake Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA) is surrounded by small lakes in the Lower Apple River Watershed. This AEA covers almost 10,000 acres in the towns
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Clean Air Month this May, an important time to remember our collective responsibility to protect the air we all breathe. Air quality successes over the last 20 years include an
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen has issued the following statement in response to Speaker Vos’ compromise with CCP interests: “Today, I wish to draw attention to the concerning ties between Speaker Robin Vos and organizations linked to the Chinese
Sun Prairie – Lisa Rubrich announced her bid to represent the newly drawn 48th Assembly District today. Rubrich is a local healthcare professional, mother, and wife who has called the Town of Burke home for the last 21 years. She
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., May 1, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is funding 18 projects related to infrastructure upgrades and clean energy projects in rural and Tribal communities participating in the Rural
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s (CO-03) bipartisan legislation to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) passed the U.S. House by a vote of 209-205. H.R. 764, the Trust the Science Act, would
Democrats from western Wisconsin will come together on June 9 in Buena Vista Park in Alma, Wisconsin to introduce candidates and celebrate a start to the campaign season with bratwurst, beans, and a potluck. The picnic starts at 12:30 and candidate presentations are to run from 2 PM until 3:30.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the president to maintain Section 301 tariffs, which are currently under interagency review by the Biden Administration. The U.S. imposed Section 301 in 2018, following an investigation by the United States Trade Representative, to combat China’s unfair anticompetitive policies. In a
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the publication of the 2024 Wisconsin Fishing Report, just in time for the general inland fishing opener on Saturday, May 4. This report details the fishing season outlook for a variety of popular gamefish species, lists gear and tackle tips
WISCONSIN—On Thursday, The Run-Up, a New York Times podcast, aired an episode outlining the shift in Wisconsin’s political landscape since Governor Evers signed fair maps into law. State Senate candidate Sarah Keyeski and the 14th Senate District were highlighted along with Governor Tony Evers and State Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Barron is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes watermain replacement in the city of Barron. Activities related to this project are
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today regarding the enforcement action at UW-Madison: “The free exchange of ideas through open dialogue and debate is a hallmark of the Universities of Wisconsin. We support the First Amendment and the right to free expression – including through legal
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MADISON, Wis. — In honor of the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin AAPI Caucus Co-Chairs Caitlin Lee and Angela Jenkins and Chair Ben Wikler released the following statements: AAPI Caucus Co-Chair Angela Jenkins: “Today, as we mark the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of the beginning of Jewish Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jewish Caucus Chair Linda Frank and Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jewish Caucus Chair Linda Frank: “Last September, after years of discussion and months of preparation, a group of Jewish Democratic leaders proposed the
MADISON – On Wednesday morning, police in riot gear were called to UW-Madison to dismantle encampments set up by students peacefully expressing solidarity with Palestine. While the encampments were non-violent and posed no risk to public safety, law enforcement needlessly escalated the situation by making arrests and using physical force that
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today encouraged Wisconsinites to save for higher education and career training with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and the program’s new tax enhancements enacted by Gov. Tony Evers on March 21, 2024. The legislation, Assembly Bill 793, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 148, modifi… Please log in to access
Madison – This morning Madison area law enforcement attempted to clear the UW-Madison encampment protest by force. The protest is demanding university disclosure and divestment from the US/Israel war on Palestine. Multiple students and professors were arrested. This past Monday, April 29th student organizers at UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee joined the movement
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a population of Maryland senna (Senna marilandica), a rare plant not seen in Wisconsin since 1911, was rediscovered in southwest Wisconsin. George Riggin, a trained volunteer for the DNR’s Rare Plant Monitoring Program, and Bridget Rathman, DNR Habitat
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust (WisACT) announced the launch of its pioneering community initiative to build bridges across the political spectrum, restore civil discourse, and truth in politics to prevent the erosion of public trust and violence in U.S. elections. Led by two influential figures, Former Governor, Scott McCallum, and respected jou…
MADISON, Wis. – Situated in Wisconsin’s Northwoods just east of the Mississippi River, the Apple Lake Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA) is surrounded by small lakes in the Lower Apple River Watershed. This AEA covers almost 10,000 acres in the towns of Farmington and Alden in Polk County, and the town
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Clean Air Month this May, an important time to remember our collective responsibility to protect the air we all breathe. Air quality successes over the last 20 years include an 88% decrease in sulfur dioxide concentrations, a 26% decrease in
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen has issued the following statement in response to Speaker Vos’ compromise with CCP interests: “Today, I wish to draw attention to the concerning ties between Speaker Robin Vos and organizations linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This relationship not only raises serious questions
Sun Prairie – Lisa Rubrich announced her bid to represent the newly drawn 48th Assembly District today. Rubrich is a local healthcare professional, mother, and wife who has called the Town of Burke home for the last 21 years. She also has experience in local government, recently being elected to
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., May 1, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is funding 18 projects related to infrastructure upgrades and clean energy projects in rural and Tribal communities participating in the Rural Partners Network (RPN) in Wisconsin. “Two years ago, the Biden-Harris Adminis…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s (CO-03) bipartisan legislation to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) passed the U.S. House by a vote of 209-205. H.R. 764, the Trust the Science Act, would remove the gray wolf from the list of federal endangered