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Award Nominations Due Jan. 31 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting award nominations for the 2025 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul last week joined a coalition of 19 other states in suing the Trump Administration over its unlawful policy imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions that could undermine research, innovation, and healthcare in
Chancellor, students, alumni to speak in two ceremonies at Johnson Fieldhouse Menomonie, Wis. – Fall commencement will be held for 527 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 20, at University of Wisconsin-Stout. A total of 399 undergraduate and 128 graduate students will
State Expects to Help 185,000 Households This Heating Season Madison, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) has begun making payments, and that benefits are once again available for eligible Wisconsin residents needing
MADISON, WI – Earlier today, at a public Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, at least 15 people, ranging in age from 10 to 87, were shot and killed during an antisemitic mass shooting, with dozens more critically injured. Senator Habush
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in Dodge County. This is the first detection of HPAI in dairy cattle
In response to the terrorist attack on a Hanukkah festival in Australia, which left at least 11 dead, WisDems Jewish Caucus co-chairs Ann Jacobs and Dustin Klein, and WisDems Chair Devin Remiker, released the following statements: Ann Jacobs, WisDems Jewish
Madison, WI – Early Sunday morning, two shooters opened fire on hundreds of Jewish faithful gathered to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Australia. Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement regarding the shooting: “No one
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan, service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states issued the following statement regarding the violent and deadly attack on members of the Jewish
Tom Tiffany admitted the GOP has no plan to prevent ACA premium increases Tiffany voted against expanding Badgercare Tiffany helped write a plan to raise the age of eligibility for Medicare and Social Security MADISON, Wis. — GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany has a long
Summary Judgment Prevents Trump Administration from Illegally Shutting Down the FEMA BRIC Program MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 20 states yesterday won summary judgment in their lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its unlawful attempt to
Wisconsin’s frozen road law takes effect Sunday, Dec. 14 at 12:01 a.m. for the northern half of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) designates the region as Zones 1 and 2 which includes US 10 near Stevens Point along with numbered
WAUTOMA, Wis. – Recently, Waushara County District Attorney Matthew Leusink issued his decision regarding the death of Timothy Lehman which occurred on October 16, 2025 in the Township of Wautoma, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for
Recently, Jefferson County District Attorney Monica Hall issued her decision regarding the death of Logan Krahn which occurred on October 26, 2025 in the city of Fort Atkinson, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law
News8000 — WATCH A Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District said his views closely align with President Trump during a campaign stop Thursday in Chippewa Falls. The Ashland native and corporate lawyer is running with the economy top of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Erica Koxlien as Trempealeau County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Brett A. Semingson’s retirement. Koxlien will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Erica Koxlien
MADISON, WIS. – The judges tasked with evaluating the Showmanship Contest and Fitting Contest at World Dairy Expo 2026 have been confirmed. Nominated and selected by this year’s contest participants, these individuals will evaluate the skills of over 500 youth.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 17-18, 2026 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. Winter Free Fishing Weekend gives families, friends and newcomers an opportunity
FOND DU LAC – Yesterday, the Federalist revealed that Attorney General Josh Kaul, who built his initial political career by criticizing his predecessor for backlogs of forensic testing, has now presided over even slower turnaround times and declining testing output at the state
Madison, WI – On December 16, 2024, a mass shooting took place at Abundant Life Christian School, resulting in the death of 2 beloved members of the Abundant Life Christian School community and the injury of 6 others, some of
Award Nominations Due Jan. 31 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting award nominations for the 2025 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field. Established in 1997, the award recognizes a hunter whose action
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul last week joined a coalition of 19 other states in suing the Trump Administration over its unlawful policy imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions that could undermine research, innovation, and healthcare in Wisconsin. “The H-1B program has bolstered education, health care, and
Chancellor, students, alumni to speak in two ceremonies at Johnson Fieldhouse Menomonie, Wis. – Fall commencement will be held for 527 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 20, at University of Wisconsin-Stout. A total of 399 undergraduate and 128 graduate students will receive degrees. Two ceremonies will be held at Johnson Fieldhouse:
State Expects to Help 185,000 Households This Heating Season Madison, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) has begun making payments, and that benefits are once again available for eligible Wisconsin residents needing help with their energy bills. The heati… Please log in
MADISON, WI – Earlier today, at a public Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, at least 15 people, ranging in age from 10 to 87, were shot and killed during an antisemitic mass shooting, with dozens more critically injured. Senator Habush Sinykin released the following statement regarding the incident: “Every person
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in Dodge County. This is the first detection of HPAI in dairy cattle in Wisconsin. Samples were tested by the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic
In response to the terrorist attack on a Hanukkah festival in Australia, which left at least 11 dead, WisDems Jewish Caucus co-chairs Ann Jacobs and Dustin Klein, and WisDems Chair Devin Remiker, released the following statements: Ann Jacobs, WisDems Jewish Caucus Co-Chair: “Our Jewish family, across continents, prays for the
Madison, WI – Early Sunday morning, two shooters opened fire on hundreds of Jewish faithful gathered to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Australia. Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement regarding the shooting: “No one should have to fear for their life because of their
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan, service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states issued the following statement regarding the violent and deadly attack on members of the Jewish Community in Australia. Statement by National President Darryl Morin: “This
Tom Tiffany admitted the GOP has no plan to prevent ACA premium increases Tiffany voted against expanding Badgercare Tiffany helped write a plan to raise the age of eligibility for Medicare and Social Security MADISON, Wis. — GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany has a long record of cutting health care access and affordability for Wisconsinites.
Summary Judgment Prevents Trump Administration from Illegally Shutting Down the FEMA BRIC Program MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 20 states yesterday won summary judgment in their lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its unlawful attempt to shut down the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient
Wisconsin’s frozen road law takes effect Sunday, Dec. 14 at 12:01 a.m. for the northern half of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) designates the region as Zones 1 and 2 which includes US 10 near Stevens Point along with numbered state and federal highways north of US 10. The frozen
WAUTOMA, Wis. – Recently, Waushara County District Attorney Matthew Leusink issued his decision regarding the death of Timothy Lehman which occurred on October 16, 2025 in the Township of Wautoma, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of
Recently, Jefferson County District Attorney Monica Hall issued her decision regarding the death of Logan Krahn which occurred on October 26, 2025 in the city of Fort Atkinson, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation
News8000 — WATCH A Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District said his views closely align with President Trump during a campaign stop Thursday in Chippewa Falls. The Ashland native and corporate lawyer is running with the economy top of mind. “Over the 49 years of my life, I’ve seen
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Erica Koxlien as Trempealeau County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Brett A. Semingson’s retirement. Koxlien will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Erica Koxlien is a respected law enforcement officer, who has served her
MADISON, WIS. – The judges tasked with evaluating the Showmanship Contest and Fitting Contest at World Dairy Expo 2026 have been confirmed. Nominated and selected by this year’s contest participants, these individuals will evaluate the skills of over 500 youth. The youth contest official judges for the 59th World Dairy Expo
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 17-18, 2026 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. Winter Free Fishing Weekend gives families, friends and newcomers an opportunity give fishing a try or introduce another to the sport.
FOND DU LAC – Yesterday, the Federalist revealed that Attorney General Josh Kaul, who built his initial political career by criticizing his predecessor for backlogs of forensic testing, has now presided over even slower turnaround times and declining testing output at the state crime labs despite having additional resources and technology at his disposal.
Madison, WI – On December 16, 2024, a mass shooting took place at Abundant Life Christian School, resulting in the death of 2 beloved members of the Abundant Life Christian School community and the injury of 6 others, some of whom still require ongoing care. On January 27, 2025, Representative