MADISON, Wis. – Trapping data collected by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) indicates that the spongy moth, an invasive insect from Europe that feeds on the leaves of more than 300 tree species, is now widely established in Green and Sawyer counties. As a result,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 11. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge William J. Domina’s retirement, effective Aug. 2, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.

On the heels of an embarrassing sweep of GOP losses in last week’s spring election, Tom Tiffany is releasing the first ad of his gubernatorial campaign. Unfortunately for Tiffany, the ad misses critical details of his platform and record. Here are five things you need to know about who Tom

MADISON, Wis. — Fresh off of admitting that Republicans up and down the ballot “got our butts kicked” in last week’s election, Tom Tiffany announced a new seven-figure ad buy trying to hit the reset button on his campaign for governor. Tiffany claims to love Wisconsin—but all he’s done in D.C. is raise costs

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) announced that she will seek re-election to the 78th Assembly District. Representative Stubbs was first elected to the State Assembly in 2018 and currently serves on the Assembly Committees on Corrections, Energy and Utilities, and Health, Aging and Long-Term Care. She released

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Emergency Management monitored multiple rounds of severe storms as they moved through Waukesha County on the evening of Tuesday, April 14, 2026.  A tornado has been confirmed to have impacted the Village of Lisbon, just north of the Village of Sussex, causing damage to commercial facilities, residences, and other structures.  Waukesha County Emergency Management

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to members of Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation urging them to stand up for the families, kids, and communities they represent and to stop federal efforts to undermine states like Wisconsin that have laws designed to keep kids and families safe from harmful uses of artificial

(Stevens Point, Wis., April 15, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson has announced that the Glidden Area Ambulance Service, Inc., a non-profit organization, will receive $47,515 grant for its new ambulance. “When seconds count, brave first responders answer the call to help others

MADISON, Wis. — Amid the annual April 15 deadline to file income taxes, known to many as Tax Day, there’s another tax Wisconsinites are paying this year: the Tiffany Tax. “While the average Wisconsin family hopes for enough of a tax return to help them stay afloat, Republican Congressman and gubernatorial

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is introducing 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 bill will ensure that local sports fans can watch their favorite sports team in one single location, for free. Baldwin’s new legislation comes as

PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin River is expected to rise to major flood levels in the Portage area on Wednesday, April. 15, 2026. As a precaution, DNR staff members are monitoring the Caledonia and Lewiston levees twice daily. If river levels

MADISON, Wis –  Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice will be hosting  the 5th Annual Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Conference later this week. The free, two-day virtual event is scheduled for April 16-17. It will feature a diverse group of presenters who will focus on efforts to

There’s a plague sweeping across state legislatures. In the name of protecting children, they are adding requirements to add age attestations and even full identity verification, similar to banks, to use computers and/or install software with severe penalties to individual developers, including hobbyists writing free and open source software. This

MILWAUKEE, WI — State Representative Kalan Haywood announced today that he is running for reelection to Wisconsin’s 16th Assembly District, pledging to continue his work to expand economic opportunity, protect affordable housing, and build a more just community for every family in the 16th Assembly District and around the state

MADISON, WI (April 15, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 497,370 small businesses in Wisconsin now that it has been made permanent. The report

Kenosha, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil released the following statement endorsing David Zoerner in his reelection for Kenosha County Sheriff: “From serving our nation as a U.S. Marine to protecting our schools as a School Resource Officer, and later leading the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, Dave Zoerner has served

MPS Parents 4 A Fair Budget is deeply concerned by Milwaukee Public Schools’ latest announcement touting the addition of 89 teaching positions while simultaneously eliminating 201 roles, including a large number of student-serving positions. The Superintendent’s quest for more teachers has been in the news for months though the presentation now

KENOSHA, WI — Brian Sheffler, Kenosha County’s Register in Probate and Juvenile Clerk, formally announced his candidacy for Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court. The announcement follows the decision by current Clerk Rebecca Matoska-Mentink not to seek another term, opening the door for new leadership in one of the courthouse’s

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting detailed how Trump and the GOP’s illegal war with Iran continues to exacerbate the affordability crisis. The report shows that soaring fuel costs impact supply chains and translate to higher grocery costs for consumers, adding more to the financial burden working class Wisconsinites already feel due to

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management elevated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Tuesday afternoon in response to severe weather and flooding that began impacting the state on April 13. The SEOC elevated at 3 p.m. on April 14, to level 2, which is a partial SEOC response. At this