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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30. Similar to last year, this year’s gun deer season runs later in the month. Fewer deer may be on the move relative to years
MADISON — Six of Dane County’s largest food pantries are already seeing the impacts of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) delays. SNAP, known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, provided benefits to nearly 65,000 people in Dane County in 2024. As America’s most
MADISON—Today, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Judge Jones was appointed by Gov. Tony Evers, and has already been endorsed by Supreme Court Justice
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. — Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) will celebrate its 95th Annual State Convention December 12–14, 2025, at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The annual gathering brings together family farmers, rural residents, and supporters from across the state
DE PERE – President Donald J. Trump announced today that he is endorsing Congressman Tony Wied for re-election in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District ahead of next year’s midterm election. “Congressman Tony Wied is an America First Patriot and Tremendous Champion for
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) challenging a new rule that unlawfully restricts employers’ eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – In case you missed it, last week Opportunity Wisconsin, local organizations, and community leaders held a press conference in Eau Claire ahead of the expiration of SNAP funding for nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites—including 270,000 children—due to the
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin is in a good economic position relative to the U.S. as a whole and the unemployment rate in the state and Milwaukee metro region remain well below the national average according to the Economic Scorecard for Southeastern
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is proud to sponsor “An Evening with Tommy G. Thompson” on November 5, 2025. Hosted by UW–Milwaukee as part of its Distinguished Lecture Series, the event begins at 7 p.m. in the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman today joined Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association (WMCA) President Dan Johnson, Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities Chair Ben Barrett and other community leaders near Sparta to celebrate completion of the safety rest area
Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bills 75, 78, and 77 into law. This public safety package addresses judicial transparency, stronger tools against reckless driving, and prohibiting devices used by
MADISON—In response to growing reports of sexual misconduct and grooming behavior in Wisconsin schools and youth organizations, Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) and Sen. Jesse James (R-Thorp) have introduced legislation to create a new criminal offense that specifically defines and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across the state to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction. The Black Bear Litter and Diet Survey will generate new estimates of
Madison, WI – As SNAP benefits run out across Wisconsin, leaving families searching for support, Wisconsin State Representatives Robyn Vining (AD-13), Jenna Jacobson (AD-50), and State Senator Brad Pfaff (SD-32) held a press conference this morning to call attention to the
New state historical marker and History Makers Tour event remember the maritime tragedy and honor those who lost their lives MADISON, Wis. – As the 50th anniversary of one of the most significant maritime tragedies in the Great Lakes approaches
The Wisconsin Transparency Project has filed a lawsuit in Oconto County Circuit Court alleging that the Town of Abrams Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission held multiple illegal meetings from July through September. Because the process of approving the rezoning
The News: A new report from WILL, titled “Energy Choice for Wisconsin: A Free-Market Case for Community Solar,” outlines how privately financed community solar projects can expand consumer choice, strengthen the electric grid, preserve farmland, and inject market competition into Wisconsin’s monopoly utility
New law allows candidates to remove name from Wisconsin ballot Madison, WI —Wisconsin’s “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Act” is now law. The bipartisan Act, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) creates a process
New transmission infrastructure will enhance reliability, expand transmission capacity and support growing energy needs EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Nov. 3, 2025) — Xcel Energy recently received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to move forward with the Western Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30. Similar to last year, this year’s gun deer season runs later in the month. Fewer deer may be on the move relative to years with earlier openers. Other factors could create better deer hunting conditions, such as colder
MADISON — Six of Dane County’s largest food pantries are already seeing the impacts of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) delays. SNAP, known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, provided benefits to nearly 65,000 people in Dane County in 2024. As America’s most extensive anti-hunger program, it gives out monthly government benefits to
MADISON—Today, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Judge Jones was appointed by Gov. Tony Evers, and has already been endorsed by Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford, who he replaced in Branch 1. “There’s nothing
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. — Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) will celebrate its 95th Annual State Convention December 12–14, 2025, at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The annual gathering brings together family farmers, rural residents, and supporters from across the state to shape policy, share ideas, and celebrate the cooperative spirit
DE PERE – President Donald J. Trump announced today that he is endorsing Congressman Tony Wied for re-election in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District ahead of next year’s midterm election. “Congressman Tony Wied is an America First Patriot and Tremendous Champion for the incredible people of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District,” said President Trump. “As a
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) challenging a new rule that unlawfully restricts employers’ eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. “The PSLF program has helped folks build careers serving
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – In case you missed it, last week Opportunity Wisconsin, local organizations, and community leaders held a press conference in Eau Claire ahead of the expiration of SNAP funding for nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites—including 270,000 children—due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Republican lawmakers, including Representatives Derrick Van
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin is in a good economic position relative to the U.S. as a whole and the unemployment rate in the state and Milwaukee metro region remain well below the national average according to the Economic Scorecard for Southeastern Wisconsin released by the Center for Applied Economics in Marquette
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is proud to sponsor “An Evening with Tommy G. Thompson” on November 5, 2025. Hosted by UW–Milwaukee as part of its Distinguished Lecture Series, the event begins at 7 p.m. in the UW–Milwaukee Union Ballroom with a livestream available for virtual attendees.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman today joined Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association (WMCA) President Dan Johnson, Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities Chair Ben Barrett and other community leaders near Sparta to celebrate completion of the safety rest area rebuild along westbound Interstate 90 in Monroe County. The ribbon
Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bills 75, 78, and 77 into law. This public safety package addresses judicial transparency, stronger tools against reckless driving, and prohibiting devices used by organized crime. Assembly Bill 75 requires the Department of Justice
MADISON—In response to growing reports of sexual misconduct and grooming behavior in Wisconsin schools and youth organizations, Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) and Sen. Jesse James (R-Thorp) have introduced legislation to create a new criminal offense that specifically defines and penalizes grooming a child for sexual activity under Wisconsin law.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across the state to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction. The Black Bear Litter and Diet Survey will generate new estimates of black bear reproductive rates within each of the state’s bear
Madison, WI – As SNAP benefits run out across Wisconsin, leaving families searching for support, Wisconsin State Representatives Robyn Vining (AD-13), Jenna Jacobson (AD-50), and State Senator Brad Pfaff (SD-32) held a press conference this morning to call attention to the consequences of Republican budget cuts that have worsened food insecurity
New state historical marker and History Makers Tour event remember the maritime tragedy and honor those who lost their lives MADISON, Wis. – As the 50th anniversary of one of the most significant maritime tragedies in the Great Lakes approaches on Nov. 10, the Wisconsin Historical Society is collaborating with
The Wisconsin Transparency Project has filed a lawsuit in Oconto County Circuit Court alleging that the Town of Abrams Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission held multiple illegal meetings from July through September. Because the process of approving the rezoning of prime agricultural land into a residential subdivision was so
The News: A new report from WILL, titled “Energy Choice for Wisconsin: A Free-Market Case for Community Solar,” outlines how privately financed community solar projects can expand consumer choice, strengthen the electric grid, preserve farmland, and inject market competition into Wisconsin’s monopoly utility system. WILL’s focus on energy policy comes as reliability and
New law allows candidates to remove name from Wisconsin ballot Madison, WI —Wisconsin’s “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Act” is now law. The bipartisan Act, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) creates a process for various candidates at the state and federal levels to
New transmission infrastructure will enhance reliability, expand transmission capacity and support growing energy needs EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Nov. 3, 2025) — Xcel Energy recently received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to move forward with the Western Wisconsin Transmission Connection (WWTC) project. The new 345-kilovolt (kV) transmission line