MADISON, Wis. – This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program, the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with over 60 partners, cares for nearly 700 sites that protect outstanding examples of Wisconsin’s native landscape of natural communities,

Madison, Wisconsin. Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin will host Together We Can Light the Path on February 18, 2026, from 10 am to 11 am in the North Hearing Room at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The event will bring together lawmakers and statewide partners to recognize legislative leadership, deepen understanding

Madison, WI — Pete Karas, Wisconsin Green Party candidate for Secretary of State, has filed his year-end campaign finance report, announcing $30,495 raised in cash donations during the current election cycle—a strong showing for a third-party candidate powered by grassroots donors across Wisconsin. Karas says the fundraising totals send a clear

With a gift honoring Sen. Herb Kohl’s legacy, Music Hall to be renamed and serve as future home of La Follette School The gift from Herb Kohl Philanthropies, totaling $30 million, dedicates $10 million to support ongoing programming and $20 million for building renovations MADISON, Wis. – Herb Kohl Philanthropies has

MILWAUKEE – On Monday, February 23, 2026, Representative Taylor, Vice Chair of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, will host ReEntry Unblemished – Policy Focused Edition as part of the caucus’ month-long Black History Month events. The program will take place at Infinite Church, 6750 North 43rd Street in Milwaukee. Doors

KENOSHA AND EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – In case you missed it, last week constituents delivered nearly 200 Valentine’s Day cards to Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden calling on them to reverse their votes for devastating cuts to Medicaid. The cards, featuring messages like “Be my Valentine, don’t be

$150 million tax cut proposal is one step closer to Governor’s desk MADISON – Legislation by State Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) that eliminates Wisconsin’s income tax on overtime earnings cleared two key Senate committees in recent days, setting the bill up for a Senate floor vote and action by the Governor.

MADISON – In anticipation of Tuesday’s Spring Primary, the Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing guidance to ensure voters are prepared. Here’s what to know: Post Election Day Reminders:

MADISON, WI…Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to provide critical services to victims of human trafficking unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety today, and now moves to the full Senate for a vote. In 2023, the Wisconsin Human Trafficking Task Force explored the

MINOCQUA, WI — The Minocqua Marketplace, a pro-democracy e-commerce platform designed to help consumers boycott major corporations that financially support MAGA-aligned politics, announced today that it has raised more than $100,000 in just two weeks through a national Kickstarter campaign. The fundraising surge comes amid heightened political activism across the

WDVA’s Valentines for Veterans Program Elicits Overwhelming Response MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) once again saw an incredible outpouring of support through its annual Valentines for Veterans program. This year, WDVA received more than 40,000 valentines from individuals and groups across the United States, and even from as far away as Canada

MADISON – Today, Wisconsin legislators led by Senators Brad Pfaff and Chris Larson and Representatives Tip McGuire and Lisa Subeck introduced legislation that would help ensure the purchases that the State of Wisconsin makes are made in Wisconsin and in the United States.  –         LRB-6235/1, the Buy American Act,

Dave Beck’s Paverson Games creates elaborate, concept-driven games with the help of other talented faculty Menomonie, Wis. – The gift of a board game, a visit to a historic distillery and a sleepless night during a sabbatical in Scotland combined to inspire University of Wisconsin-Stout Professor Dave Beck to create

MILWAUKEE, WI – On Monday morning in the heart of Milwaukee’s South Side, community advocate and nonprofit professional Ismael Luna launched his campaign for Wisconsin’s 8th Assembly District. He is running for State Assembly to advocate for the South Side and the families too often left behind when politicians stop

(Brookfield, WI) – Pro-Life Wisconsin Juneau County, an affiliate of Pro-Life Wisconsin (PLW), is standing in opposition to Juneau County Resolution: No. 26-12. This resolution would approve the purchase of a public health vending machine for Necedah which would contain free access to condoms. PLW Juneau County has several concerns with

28 Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Groups Among Diverse Coalition Opposition Now in the Thousands of Voters Madison… An assembly bill, Assembly Bill (AB) 1033, dealing with wake-enhanced boating has drawn the opposition from the largest coalition in Wisconsin’s history focused on protecting Wisconsin’s lakes. The opposition consists of thousands of

DELEVAN, Wis. — The Dairyland Sentinel is turning to the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) for the second time this month to compel the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to release records related to its “Waterpark Workshop.” The Institute for Reforming Government’s Center for Investigative Oversight sent a demand letter Friday

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that more than 80% of Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers recently assessed are attaining water quality standards, continuing a trend of improved surface water quality across the state. The Clean Water Act directs states to publish biennial lists of waterbodies

Wisconsin’s Spring Primary Election is Tuesday (Feb. 17) and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of identification needed to vote may still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Wisconsin Elections Commission website explains the options for IDs to

Madison, Wis – Wisconsin’s agricultural, labor and business leaders praised today’s decision by Wisconsin Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy to uphold permits granted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that allow for construction of the Line 5 relocation project in northwestern Wisconsin. The DNR issued the permits in