New bill requires railroads use both automated track inspections and visual track inspections to avoid derailments WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced they are introducing the Secure Tracks Act, legislation that would require railroads to use both automated track inspection (ATI) technology and human

MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) testified at a public hearing for two of her bills, in the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology, and Tourism. Her legislation aims to stop the abuses of Big Tech against Wisconsin’s kids and patients. Details on the legislation and excerpts from her testimony are below: 

MADISON – Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) that makes the costly menace of illegal tire dumping a misdemeanor crime similar to vandalism had a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety on Wednesday. Senate Bill 1059, co-authored with Rep. Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) makes intentionally depositing four

MADISON, Wis. — While gas prices are rising throughout Wisconsin as a result of the Trump administration’s strikes on Iran, Wisconsin Republicans including Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil have all stayed silent on this most recent addition to the affordability crisis. “Despite campaigning and cheering on lower gas prices, Wisconsin

APPLETON, Wis. [March 4, 2026] —  McCarty Law LLP, a top law firm in Northeast Wisconsin, is proud to announce that attorney Jon Fischer has been named to the Insight on Business 40 Under 40 list. This award honors young professionals across Northeast Wisconsin who have made a significant impact on their communities and industry.  “Jon is incredibly deserving to be on this year’s

Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the Evers Administration has submitted a letter of intent for the Food is Medicine State Officer Program, a three-year initiative to empower states to build capacity for better health outcomes through food-based interventions. The program can include services like medically

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) is reminding all residents of Wisconsin’s 8th District that Community Project Funding (CPF) requests are due Monday, March 9th. “My top priority as the Representative for Wisconsin’s 8th District is to make life better for the great people of Northeast Wisconsin, and that

MADISON, Wis. — Several of Donald Trump’s cost-hiking tariffs, supported every step of the way by right-wing U.S. Representative and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany, were recently struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. According to estimates, the average American family has paid over $1,700 in increased costs due to the Trump-Tiffany tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced her opposition to Brad Schimel continuing to serve as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin after his 120-day temporary appointment expires in two weeks. While U.S. Attorney positions require Senate-approval, President Trump installed Schimel to be the interim

Madison, Wis. – As winter thaws and spring rains falls, the changing of seasons signals more than just warmer days – it marks an increase for flooding to occur. To encourage everyone in the state to be prepared, Gov. Evers has declared March 9 -13 as Flood Safety Week in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 27, 2026 for one seat on the Wisconsin Cherry Board. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Producers must sign and postmark completed nomination forms by March 27, 2026 and include signatures

The News: Students attending Wisconsin’s private choice and charter schools outperform their peers in traditional public schools in both English Language Arts (ELA) and math, even after accounting for demographic differences, according to a new Apples to Apples report released by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL). Using the most recent statewide

MADISON, Wis. – With the conclusion of the 2025 deer hunting seasons, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shares a summary of the year’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) sampling efforts. For the 2025 season, the DNR focused its efforts on increasing sample collection in designated 2025 Fall Priority Areas. As in

Center Township – Christopher Dean, an Independent from Center Township, today announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Senate. Christopher is a U.S. Army Veteran, father, private sector business leader, and active community volunteer. He promises to bring experience, commitment, and commonsense values to Madison on behalf of the people

MADISON, Wis. — As the House Agriculture Committee prepares to mark up a new Farm Bill today, Opportunity Wisconsin is calling on Congressman Derrick Van Orden, who is a member of the committee, to support rolling back the SNAP cuts he voted for in the Republican Tax Law. SNAP cuts went

KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College celebrated the official opening of The Duncan Family Nursing Education Center at a dedication ceremony Feb. 27. The new 11,000-square-foot facility strengthens Carthage’s role as a regional leader in healthcare education and workforce development.  Carthage named the center to honor Trustee Tom Duncan and his wife,

MADISON, Wis. — The following statement was issued today from Power Wisconsin Forward organizations, regarding Alliant Energy’s refiling of an Individual Contract Rate Agreement:  BACKGROUND  The Public Service Commission (PSC) is considering an Individual Contract Rate Agreement (Docket 6680-TE-115) in which Alliant Energy is attempting to gain approval of a

MADISON, Wis. — Dan O’Donnell, who frequently features Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany, was caught calling for the assassination of Governor Tim Walz, saying, “Now take out the Supreme Leader of Minnesota. We will be greeted as liberators.” Dan O’Donnell is no stranger to Tom Tiffany—Tom Tiffany chose Dan O’Donnell’s radio show

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) and Senator Andre Jacque (R – New Franken) released the following statements in response to the United States’ Supreme Court decision in Mirabelli v. Bonta: “What the US Supreme Court decision made irrefutable in its decision is that parents are the ultimate decision-makers when it comes

Call comes as Trump blocked infrastructure funding as act of political retribution and threatened to block the opening of a bridge between Michigan and Ontario last month WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Tina Smith (D-MN) called on U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to