MADISON – The Government of Japan has committed to investing $550 billion in the United States and there is an organized effort underway to attract some of that money to Wisconsin. The Wisconsin-Japan Strategic Partnership (WJSIP) was formed late last year and is chaired by former Gov. Tommy Thompson. The group’s

Student team builds functional nonstandard pallet stacker to be implemented, replicated in company’s facilities Menomonie, Wis. – A team of engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout designed an innovative nonstandard pallet stacker for Arcadia-based Ashley Furniture, which plans to quickly implement the machine in its facilities. Within their Senior Design

Governor Walz’s shock resignation confirms his Administration is Complicit on Handling an Exploding Public Assistance Fraud Scandal that is Hurting Neurodivergent Minnesotans.  OCONOMOWOC, WISC. – Governor Tim Walz (D-Minnesota) announced on the morning of January 5, 2026, that he will end his bid for a third term as Governor of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding an announcement made by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz today regarding his political future: “Tim has always been a good friend and a good neighbor to us across the river, and I’m incredibly grateful we’ve had the opportunity to serve as governors

Profile highlights Rodriguez’s ER nurse-to–lieutenant governor journey and her plan to lower costs for Wisconsin families MILWAUKEE, WI—A new in-depth profile in Shepherd Express spotlights Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez’s case for addressing the affordability pressures squeezing Wisconsin families and the lived experience that shapes her approach to leadership. The feature,

Baiting And Feeding Ban Extended MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Clark County. The deer was a hunter-harvested adult doe and was not harvested within 10 miles of any other county.

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is asking for help in showing our appreciation to veterans for their service and sacrifice by sending Valentine’s Day cards to veterans living in WDVA facilities. “In three years, we’ve been able to spread so much happiness because of the outpouring

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 5, 2026 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that USDA RD is investing nearly $40 million to help the Town of Campbell install a new water utility system. The investment includes a $30,835,000 loan and a $8,540,000 grant

SUN PRAIRIE, WI – AARP Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that the City of Sun Prairie has been officially accepted as a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The Network is an affiliate of the  World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Program , an international effort launched

MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin today announces the appointment of Jan Wilberg of Milwaukee to a two-year term on the organization’s Executive Council – a top volunteer position within the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that has more than 800,000 members statewide and nearly 38 million members nationwide. Wilberg, 77, was appointed

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 96,000 acres in Monroe, Shawano, and Sheboygan counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2026. With these additions, there are 54 AEAs statewide totaling 1,737,876 acres covering portions of 33 counties, 147

Since Donald Trump took office last January, this year has been a complete disaster for Wisconsinites. In his first year, under Trump, working families are struggling with skyrocketing prices and a dismal job market, rural communities are being gutted, family farm bankruptcies are soaring, and Wisconsin’s economy is taking a

MILWAUKEE, WI – In response to illegal U.S. military attacks and violations of Venezuelan sovereignty, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee is launching a month of actions opposing U.S. U.S. War on Venezuela, including a press conference, banner drop, teach-in, and a mass rally. The campaign will begin with a press conference

Grassroots momentum builds in WI-05 WEST BEND, WI, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — With just over 300 days until the general election, Beck for Congress is accelerating its campaign to defeat Scott Fitzgerald, flip Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District, and help return the U.S. House to Democratic control. It’

Franklin, WI – The National President of 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 United States attack on Venezuela and the abduction of its leader Nicolás Maduro. Statement by

OCONOMOWOC, WI — Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after President Trump addressed the nation regarding the capture and federal indictment of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro: “Today, the United States captured and indicted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a narco-terrorist whose actions have killed Americans and threatened our national security.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s unauthorized military attack on Venezuela: “After months of carrying out illegal strikes in the Caribbean, President Trump’s unauthorized military attack on Venezuela to arrest Maduro and take control of a sovereign nation puts American

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. — In 2025, Congressman Derrick Van Orden worked hard to deliver real results for the hundreds-of-thousands Wisconsinites across the Third Congressional District. During a campaign breakfast in Sparta on Saturday, the congressman, who is seeking re-election this November, highlighted the important work he’s done on behalf of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who conducted counternarcotics operations in Venezuela and serves on the House Armed Services Committee’s Special Operations Subcommittee, released the following statement on the lawful detention and capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro: “This operation sends a clear message to America’s

In a new interview with the Wisconsin State Journal, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes outlined his vision for the governor’s race and his focus on lowering costs for Wisconsin families, including his Day One plans to expand BadgerCare and stand up to Donald Trump. Wisconsin State Journal: In bid for governor, Mandela Barnes