VERONA, WI – Yesterday, Senate Democrats toured Jensen Christmas Tree Farm in Verona as the next stop on the Affordable Wisconsin Tour. Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Senator Kelda Roys, and Rep. Jenna Jacobson toured the farm with owner Lance Jensen to highlight the pinch Wisconsinites are feeling, as prices rise, tariffs take effect, and the

WISCONSIN — Northwoods Policy Network (NPN), a newly established policy and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening Northern Wisconsin, has officially launched today, December 8th, 2025. Building on the momentum of its early social media rollout and introductory video released in September, the organization now moves into full operation with a mission centered

MADISON, Wis — With the state’s higher than anticipated increase in need for special education services, Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) has partnered with Rep. Angelina Cruz (D – Racine) to introduce a new bill to address the issue.  When lawmakers voted to pass the state’s budget in July, they clearly specified

The Bureau announces the release of State Investment Fund (report 25-31). We provided an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and related notes of the State Investment Fund (SIF) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025. These financial statements were prepared by the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB),

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a backyard poultry flock in Marquette County. All birds in this flock have succumbed to the disease, and birds from the flock will not enter the food

WISCONSIN – Last week, the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP) joined the Wisconsin Institute of Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) and the Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust (WisAct) for a lunch and learn covering how bipartisan organizations and their messages promote healthier, less volatile conversations, especially through the holiday season.Click HERE to

Weber to Conclude Daily Morning Show; Will Launch New iHeartPodcast in Spring 2026 MILWAUKEE, WI – December 9, 2025 – iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s NewsTalk 1130 WISN today announced that longtime weekday morning host Jay Weber will conclude his role as daily host of “The Jay Weber Show” later this month, marking

MADISON – Brad Olson was re-elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Olson is a crop farmer near Frederic in Polk County. Joe Bragger from Independence in Buffalo County was re-elected to serve as WFBF Vice President. Brad and his wife, Vicky, farm more than 600 acres of crops

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Trump announced a $12 billion bailout to farmers who have been hurt by his own trade war:  “Wisconsin farmers put in more time and heart into their craft than just about anyone I know – and

USA TODAY: “Former Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, who authored other campaign finance rules that have been partially overturned by the Supreme Court, wrote in a brief for the case that getting rid of the coordinated spending limits would be ‘the next step in the march toward allowing unlimited money to

Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine)  introduces “Keep Our Promise” legislation on special education reimbursement. RACINE — Representative Angelina Cruz (D–Racine), a long-time public school teacher, introduced legislation today to hold the state accountable for meeting the special education reimbursement levels promised in the current budget. The “Keep Our Promise on Special Education Re…

WESTON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed “Bradyn’s Law,” Assembly Bill 201, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 48, creating a new crime of sexual extortion in Wisconsin. Gov. Evers signed the bill in honor of late D.C. Everest Junior High School student Bradyn Bohn, whose tragic death by suicide inspired his family to

MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) announced new legislation Monday to address an urgent problem in Wisconsin: Republicans are not keeping the promises they themselves made to students with disabilities. Rep. Phelps released the following statement on LRB-5599 & LRB-5695: “For years, GOP leaders have funded public school

WISCONSIN DELLS – Today, more than 270 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Annual Meeting established new policy directives. Wisconsin Farm Bureau delegates adopted policies that will be included in the organization’s 2026 policy book. Resolutions were submitted by delegates as part of the organization’s annual grassroots policy development

WEST BEND, WI – Washington County Treasurer Scott Henke is alerting residents who pay property tax bills by mail about a United States Postal Service (USPS) policy change that may affect when envelopes are postmarked. In August 2025, the USPS instituted a nationwide change for when postmarks are affixed to incoming

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from WMTV details the negative impacts of Tom Tiffany’s tariff taxes on artificial Christmas trees. As Wisconsinites celebrate this month, they will be reminded of the Republican’s cost-raising policies and complete failure to make life more affordable as price hikes on artificial trees and holiday lights

GIFFORDS Law Center’s Annual Gun Law Scorecard grades and ranks all 50 states on their gun laws WASHINGTON — GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence released the latest edition of its Annual Gun Law Scorecard, which grades and ranks each state on the strength of its gun laws. The comprehensive, 50-state analysis reflects

Students design custom controllers for unique racing games, puzzles, AR experiences Menomonie, Wis. – An Aesop’s fables-inspired racing game, a haunted hotel and a futuristic repair shop are all on the menu for players at the Stout Game Expo, western Wisconsin’s largest game developers’ event, featuring the creative works of about 250

MADISON, Wis. – The holiday season in Wisconsin is a cherished time of year, often filled with holiday celebrations, family gatherings, and special meals shared with friends and loved ones. However, not everyone in our state has access to food for their holiday dinner tables. The fact that anyone would