Conferences, workshops, and professional development opportunities are important to all types of organizations, including state agencies. When state agencies hold meetings and events, they are contracted at special rates – well below market value – for state employees, with strict adherence to state policies. Wisconsin is fortunate to have resorts,

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) explains the steps needed to obtain an ID to show at the polls if the voter does not already have some form of approved ID, such as a Wisconsin driver license or ID. While Wisconsin residents are required to

Legacy will continue with ongoing locally programmed and hosted classical music program MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 9) — An important and beloved voice in Wisconsin classical music, Norman Gilliland has announced that he will retire from Wisconsin Public Radio. His last broadcast of “Midday Classics” will be June 19 on the

Wisconsin Bankers Association Announces 50- and 60-Year Club Inductees  MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) honors eight individuals on joining its 50-Year Club and two individuals on joining its 60-Year Club in 2025. These bankers have made exceptional contributions to their institutions, as well as to the customers and

MADISON, Wis. – This morning, a Dane County Circuit Court judge denied motions to dismiss Ayodabo et al. v. City of Madison et al., the class-action lawsuit over the City’s failure to count 193 absentee ballots in the 2024 presidential election. Scott Thompson, counsel for the plaintiffs, released the following statement on

Assembly Hearing on Cole’s Act & Potential Floor Votes in Both Chambers Would Pave the Way for Wisconsin to Become the 27th State to Ban PBM Copay Accumulators MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin lawmakers will face a defining moment this Wednesday as the Assembly Health, Aging and Long-Term Care Committee holds

MILWAUKEE On Saturday, February 7, David Liners launched his campaign for the State Assembly in Wisconsin’s 21st District.  “I’m running because we can’t afford business as usual,” said Liners.  Among the priorities of the campaign are: Liners also emphasized his commitment to hearing the voices of as many district residents

In the first month since their debut, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles has issued just over 10,000 Blackout and Retro license plates (10,694): The overwhelming majority so far were issued via DMV’s new online process, wisconsindmv.gov/specialplates. More than 1,600 non-personalized plates have also been acquired at

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI. – Pete Buttigieg, the failed mayor and out-of-touch Transportation Secretary, just made it official: he’s throwing his full support behind Commie Cooke in her third attempt to claim Wisconsin’s Third Congressional seat. BUTTIGIEG’S RADICAL RECORD “The mask is off. Pete Buttigieg’s endorsement of Commie Cooke tells voters exactly

The Green Bay Innovation Group and the Wisconsin Paper Council are working with a coalition of manufacturing organizations to oppose PFAS enforcement legislation which is rapidly making its way through the Legislature. Our coalition is united against Assembly Bill 131 and Senate Bill 128 which exempt government entities and targets

ELK MOUND, Wis. – Today, Jeremiah Fredrickson, owner of Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm, formally announced his candidacy for the 92nd Assembly District. Fredrickson released the following statement:  “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the 92nd Assembly District. As a lifelong Wisconsinite, I am proud to call this state

MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, new reporting revealed that ICE crossed the Mississippi and infiltrated Hudson and Baldwin, Wisconsin. Even before ICE put boots down in the state, local residents in St. Croix were calling out their un-American militant campaign that forced multiple businesses to close out of fear.  “The chaos, fear, and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced approximately $6 million in grant funding to lake organizations, nonprofit organizations and municipal and county governments throughout Wisconsin. This grant program provides cost-sharing for projects that restore and protect surface water. Surface water is defined as all water open

At a brief meeting held immediately following the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Annual Meeting, February 5, in Stevens Point, the WPVGA Board of Directors elected Wendy Dykstra of Alsum Farms Inc., Friesland, as its first-ever woman President for 2026. Dykstra (District 3) succeeds John Bustamante (District 2)

In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual Industry Awards during a banquet on February 4, 2026, in Stevens Point. The WPVGA Associate Division Business Person of the Year Award was presented to Penney Hammer of Progressive

The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are working to support a statewide race for governor after both that chapter and Madison DSA voted to endorse DSA member Francesca Hong in her bid for that office. “Working people have seen that the system doesn’t work for them,” Milwaukee DSA Co-Chair

OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing for the sturgeon spearing season opening Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, on the Winnebago System. With one of the largest lake sturgeon populations in North America, the Winnebago System supports an annual spearing season that runs for a maximum of

DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Joseph Cochrane Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on January 22, 2026. The schooner is located in Lake Michigan near Baileys Harbor, in Door County. Joseph Cochrane was previously listed in the National Register of

MILWAUKEE– Today, Healthy Climate Wisconsin released its inaugural Health Harms Report, revealing WE Energies’ record profits of $1.6 billion in 2025 are paid for by communities at the expense of their health and rising energy bills. “As WE Energies once again reports soaring profits, our inaugural Health Harms Report tells the

MADISON, Wis. — After Maria Lazar raised less than $200,000 during the pre-primary fundraising period, the WisDems and Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign announced raising a combined $3.3 million.  This builds on the strength already shown in the last filing report, where the WisDems and Judge Taylor’s campaign saw donations from tens