Wisconsin’s safety agency continues investment in future of state fire departments Madison – Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth announced today his department will be opening applications for Youth Volunteer Firefighter Training Program grants on Monday, February 2. This marks the fifth round of funding distributed through this DSPS grant program, which helps address recruitment concerns of Wisconsin fire departments. 

WILL’s work to end illegal and discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs was once again featured in a national story, this time on the front page of the New York Times Sunday Edition. Since the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision on affirmative action, WILL has aggressively ramped up its Equality Under the

MADISON – Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner (D-Green Bay) today announced his support for LRB-4219, legislation to legalize cannabis for responsible adult use in Wisconsin, create a regulated medical cannabis system, generate new state and local revenue, and provide a pathway to expunge or adjust past marijuana related convictions. Wisconsin is currently surrounded

Minocqua, WI – The Minocqua Brewing Company today announced the launch of a national Kickstarter campaign to expand the Minocqua Marketplace, an online platform designed to help consumers boycott corporations that financially support MAGA extremism and authoritarian politics. Founded by brewery owner and activist Kirk Bangstad, the Minocqua Marketplace connects

MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma has been appointed as United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin. Chief U.S. District Court Judge James D. Peterson signed the order on January 22, 2026. “I am honored to serve as United States Attorney,” said Mr. Elgersma. “I thank the Court,

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting reveals over 22,000 in Wisconsin did not sign up for ACA coverage compared to the previous year. This decline comes after health care costs skyrocketed because Republicans, including Wisconsin’s Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil, voted against continuing enhanced premium subsidies. Nationally, more than one million fewer people enrolled

Madison, WI… Wisconsin support is growing for the federal Floodplain Enhancement & Recovery Act. This bipartisan legislation reforms antiquated policies within the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program that discourage restoration of degraded floodplains. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) recently announced his support and co-sponsorship of the measure,House Bill 6256, which addresses

Health officials investigating The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Public Health Madison Dane County have confirmed a case of measles in a resident of Dane County, representing the second confirmed case of measles in Wisconsin this year. The case was exposed to measles during international travel and is not related

MADISON, WI – SSDC Communications Director Will Karcz on Senator Steve Ness’ retirement:  “Senator Ness’ retirement, the second high profile Republican retirement in as many weeks, is yet another proof point that Republicans are expecting to lose control of the Senate in November. After embarrassing January fundraising reports showing democratic candidates

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) issued the following statement on State Senator Steve Nass’ retirement: “Fighter. That’s the one word that comes to mind when thinking about Steve. “Steve has been an integral part of the conservative movement in Wisconsin for decades.  Over his years of service to his

Madison, WI—Democratic governor candidate Hulsey today says the Pennsylvania Groundhog,[1] Rep. Tom Tiffany and Pres. Trump predicted more ICE. Brett Hulsey is a carpenter, former state representative, and governor candidate in 2014 against Governor Scott Walker when he got 51,300 votes. Hulsey debated against the Tiffany/Walker Unfair Despair ACT 10 for

Bill creates evidence-driven cannabis regulations, accessible markets for growers and sellers, and justice for victims of Wisconsin’s racist cannabis laws MADISON, Wis. – This morning in the Wisconsin Assembly’s parlor, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) joined Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-6) and Rep. Andrew Hysell (D-48) to propose legalization of recreational and

MADISON – Today, Rep. Hysell, Rep. Madison, Sen. LaTonya Johnson, and other legislative Democrats introduced legislation to legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use.  In response, Rep. Hysell (D-48) released the following statement: “Legalization is about freedom. Adults in Wisconsin deserve the freedom to make their own decisions, including whether

WAUSAU, Wis. – Today, Marathon County Board Supervisor John Kroll announced his candidacy for the 85th Assembly District. Kroll, who works professionally to make homes across Wisconsin more affordable and comfortable, is a strong advocate for lowering family costs – including utility costs and taxes. Kroll released the following statement: “I

 Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement announcing his retirement from the Wisconsin State Senate:             “It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve in the Wisconsin State Legislature representing the people of Southern Wisconsin.  I have proudly fought for the taxpayers in my

MADISON, Wis. – Origen, a Madison-based atmospheric water generator brand within the Therma-Stor family, has deployed its Wellspring 100 system at the University of North Florida’s JEA Sustainable Solutions Lab as part of a new research initiative focused on water security and infrastructure resiliency. The installation places Wisconsin-engineered technology into a

MADISON, WI—Today, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez announced a sweeping health care proposal to lower prices and guarantee affordable, reliable coverage for every person in Wisconsin. Rodriguez is making health care a central pillar of her campaign for governor and her broader plan to make life less expensive for Wisconsinites. “Health

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) are celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month and the role career and technical education plays in preparing Wisconsin students for success after Governor Tony Evers proclaimed February 2026 as CTE Month in Wisconsin.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced construction efforts on the Samers Bay breakwall project are planned to resume this winter, with a portion of the construction likely to occur during the sturgeon spearing season. The main objective of the project is to install an offshore breakwall