MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2024 Spring Hearing questions and results are now available.  More than 18,800 people responded to the 2024 Spring Hearing questionnaire either in person April 8 or online April 10-13. The results and questions are available on the DNR website.

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

BELOIT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death in the City of Beloit, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Sunday, April 28, 2024. At approximately 9:46 a.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department responded to a 911

GREEN BAY, WI – Surrounded by family, friends, and local elected leaders on the steps of the Brown County Courthouse, Assistant District Attorney Ryan Spaude launched his campaign for state assembly on Saturday morning. “I’m running because I know there are way too many families in the Green Bay area

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Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. The investigation identified the following locations where people may have been exposed to measles: uBreakiFix 2810 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI Monday, April 22 between (5:00p-7:30p)  Noodles & Company 110 Limestone Pass Cottage Grove, WI

(Racine, WI) – Scott Kinderman, Racine native and community advocate, announces his candidacy for Representative of Racine’s 62nd District in the Wisconsin State Assembly.  The district includes parts of the City of Racine and the Villages of Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, North Bay, and Wind Point. Kinderman was born in and has

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on President Biden’s announcement that Milwaukee will be one of four new Investing in America Workforce Hubs designed to connect local workers to good union jobs advancing clean drinking water infrastructure. “President Biden continues to invest in Wisconsin workers

Spring is here, and people and animals alike are out and about, sometimes crossing paths. If you encounter a fawn while outdoors, the DNR urges you not to touch it or intervene in any way – there’s a good chance it’s right where it’s supposed to be and its mother

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MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) today announced the opening of the application period for the Flexible Facility Program (FFP). Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the U.S. Department of Treasury awarded Wisconsin $107 million through the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to construct or improve buildings and purchase… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in correspondence with Financial Literacy Month, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, and Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) announced the introduction of the Enhancing the Transitioning Servicemember’s Experience (ETS) Act. The ETS Act will provide improveme… Please log in to access subscriber

MADISON, WI – After attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Centro Hispano building in South Madison, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Today is a great day the City of Madison! I was so honored to be present for the ribbon-cutting on the wonderful new space that

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed a case of measles in an individual living in Dane County, with travel and employment in Rock County. DHS, in coordination with Public Health Madison & Dane County and Rock County Public Health, are working to identify and notify people who may have

This week, eight of the biggest drug companies announced raking in $98.2 billion in revenue in the first quarter of this year. Also during the first few months of 2024, these companies distributed $15.1 billion to shareholders through stock buybacks and dividends. They make billions while charging Americans prices up

Ahead of Workers Memorial Day on April 28, the AFL-CIO released its 33rd annual report, Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect. This annual report serves as a national and state-by-state profile of worker safety and health, offering direction to policymakers and regulatory bodies as they strive to address the scourge

April 24, 2024 — Today, Citizen Solutions, a national civic experiment that gives citizens the power to co-create solutions to divisive issues,comes to Wisconsin. Through May 31, people statewide are invited to visit www.citizensolutions.us/wi and weigh in on five consensus-based proposals that address some of the root causes of abortion and support women, children,

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) today officially announced the four winners of a grant that funds youth firefighter training. The Youth Volunteer Firefighter Training Program aims to boost recruitment in fire departments by introducing fire service careers to students across the state. The program

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today recognized three school counseling programs and their school counselors on receiving a national designation for showing extraordinary dedication to students and making an impact through their programs. This spring, the American School Counselor Association named 138 schools across the nation as

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced the bipartisan Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, legislation to combat the flow of deadly fentanyl into the United States, passed out of the Senate as part of the National Security Supplemental Package and now heads to the President’s