Our system of government ensures checks and balances. When a government agency fails in its duty to keep the public interest as its top priority, it is the Legislature’s role to exercise oversight. Hi, this is Senator Rob Hutton. Last week, the State Senate attempted to shed light on why

Following Opportunity Wisconsin Tax Day events across the state, Van Orden and Steil still have nothing to show for their votes but higher costs for working families MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin families filed their taxes yesterday, Opportunity Wisconsin held events across the state to highlight the real cost of

LA CROSSE, WI. –  New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel exposes that Rebecca Cooke’s entire campaign is built on a lie, and now it’s unraveling. Cooke campaigns as a “farm-raised waitress,” but the truth tells a very different story.  Even members of her own party are beginning to question

Milwaukee, WI —In response to the devastating flooding that has impacted families and neighborhoods across Milwaukee, State Representative Russell Goodwin is calling for immediate and proactive emergency action to address aging infrastructure and prevent future disasters. “We must be proactive. We can no longer wait on the next storm to

‘Immerse Your Eyes, Preserve Your Mind’ and ‘A Fragile Wonder’ named winners of sold-out annual event Menomonie, Wis. – From the fashion houses of Versace, Gucci, and Betsey Johnson to the master artists Michelangelo and da Vinci. From the luxury automobiles of Porsche and Ferrari to game makers Rubik and

As a preventative measure during the current flooding, the Columbia County Highway Department will place sandbags along both directions of I-39 at the WIS 33 interchange, west of Portage, in Columbia County. Motorists should be alert for lane restrictions on I-39 northbound and southbound at the WIS 33 interchange to

Madison, WI – Earlier this week, Democratic gubernatorial candidates joined Citizen Action of Wisconsin for a forum on a range of top-of-mind topics for Wisconsinites. When asked what they would do to reduce greenhouse gases, all participating candidates pointed to cheaper, domestically produced clean energy. This is in stark contrast to the leading

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a new bill to stop professional sports leagues from blacking out games for fans, end the complicated web of streaming services, and cut costs for viewers across the country.  The For the Fans Act will ensure that local sports fans can watch their favorite

ARCADIA, Wis. – Soldiers assigned to the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operating Facility at Camp Douglas conducted small UAS training at the Arcadia Armory April 1. The training marked the organization’s first use of statewide Class G airspace recently authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration, for small UAS

Wisconsin Secretary of State and candidate for Lieutenant Governor joins La Crosse Mayor Shaudel Washington-Spivey, Rep. Tara Johnson, La Crosse County officials, housing advocates and community members to address critical demand for affordable housing throughout the state La Crosse, WI – Secretary of State and Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Sarah

De Pere, Wis. — State Representative Ben Franklin today announced his campaign for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, highlighting a legislative session defined by bipartisan results, economic growth, and a strong commitment to families, veterans, and public safety. “Over the past session, we’ve proven that we can work together,

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting February 2026 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Democrats announced their Affordable Wisconsin Legislative Packages. These collections of bills, named the “Health and Housing Legislative Package” and the “Families First Legislative Package”, are made up of pieces of legislation that democratic lawmakers have written and proposed but were killed by the Republican controlled legislature. The

PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Pine Island State Wildlife Area is currently closed until further notice due to major flood levels on the Wisconsin River in the Portage area, to protect public health and safety. The property will be reopened when flood waters recede and

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health and the Green Bay Packers have announced a multi-year agreement for the health system to serve as the Official Health Care Partner of the Green Bay Packers. The partnership is extensive. UW Health and the Green Bay Packers will participate in joint community initiatives and fan-focused events

Cop Killer; Street Ambusher Killed 2; Murderer Stabbed Victim 20 Times MADISON – On April 3, Governor Evers created the “Juvenile Life Sentence Commutation Process,” allowing him to release from prison juveniles who were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release. A review of Wisconsin Department of

The Republican State Leadership Committee and its affiliated PACs (“RSLC”) enter the second quarter of 2026 facing a political environment that is likely to be one of the most challenging for state Republicans in recent years. With national dynamics in a mid-term year increasingly shaping down-ballot races, state legislative contests

Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on April 14, 2026, United States District Judge Byron B. Conway sentenced Ruben Salgado-Espinoza (age: 51) to 169 months of imprisonment for conspiring to distribute cocaine and illegally re-entering the United States after being

Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that Nael Jabbar (age 47) of Franklin, Wisconsin, pled guilty on April 14, 2026, to one count of wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1341, and one count of filing a false tax return, in