MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a delayed rule that would expand language access for government emergency alerts sent to cell phones. The rule was adopted by the FCC in January 2025. It requires Wireless Emergency Alerts

Madison – Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) introduced the Butter in Our Schools Act to prohibit schools from serving margarine instead of butter.  Wisconsin proudly touts the nickname “The Dairy State” with a long history of supporting the dairy industry. A famous example of this is

Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Mike Johnson doubled down on continuing the GOP health care crisis and shutdown, saying he would rather “let the process play out” than work with Democrats to negotiate a budget that protects hard-working families’ health care. Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House, and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led 30 of her colleagues in introducing a bill to keep Head Start programs open during Republicans’ government shutdown, protecting vital childcare and early learning services for 750,000 pre-school children, infants, and toddlers.  “Head Start is more than a safe place for

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target before they shoot and understand the difference between swans and other waterfowl this hunting season. All wild swans are protected in Wisconsin. thus it is illegal to hunt native trumpeter swans, tundra swans and non-native

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Rep. Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) issued the following statement after the release of Report 25-28, Dairy Processor and Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Programs by the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection – the latest part in a continuing audit of the Administration of State Grants: “We

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ announcement to release full November payments for Wisconsin FoodShare members: “I commend Governor Tony Evers for stepping up to deliver FoodShare assistance for the 700,000 people in Wisconsin who rely on it. Because of his

MADISON, WI – This week, Senate Democrats brought the Affordable Wisconsin Tour to Appleton, Oregon, Milwaukee, and La Crosse; hosting roundtables focused on the Affordable Care Act and the expiration of tax credits that are set to make healthcare more expensive for 300,000 residents. State Senators Dianne Hesselbein, Kris Dassler-Alfheim, Jamie Wall, Jodi Habush

Madison, WI – Yesterday, Senate Bill 437, affectionately referred to as Bubba’s Law, received a public hearing by the State Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families. Connor Lonning and Tony Ayala, co-founders of Bubba’s Fund and loved ones of Charlie “Bubba” Lonning Weber traveled to Madison to

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA), on behalf of the state’s Community Health Centers, celebrates the shared vision identified in Wisconsin’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), published yesterday: “A future where the right providers, empowered by the right technology, and supported by the right networks,

Great News! We at the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) are excited to share with you information about opportunities for active-duty military, veterans, and their families at Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities. Please help us raise awareness about these opportunities in honor and celebration of Veterans

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Whitney Healy to the Outagamie County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Mark J. McGinnis’ resignation. Healy will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “Whitney Healy is an experienced attorney

MADISON, Wis. — In a recent interview Maria Lazar, right-wing candidate for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court, voiced her support for state rules literally written by corporate lobbying organizations about when judges or justices should recuse themselves from cases saying, “I believe the current system works.”  “Maria Lazar’s bizarre campaign now includes her

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Samuel Berg to the Walworth County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge David M. Reddy’s retirement. Berg will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.  “Samuel Berg’s breadth of experience and commitment to

The North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters (NCSRCC) fully supports the proposed QTS data center in DeForest. The proposal represents a $12 billion investment over a decade and positions Wisconsin to be a global hub for sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI) digital infrastructure. This investment will support more than 5,000

The Dairy Processor Grant program, which is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), is designed to help implement projects that increase production, profitability, processing, marketing, or distribution of Wisconsin dairy products or that benefit the dairy industry in other ways. The Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant

Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Veteran Services Department proudly announces a week of meaningful events dedicated to honoring the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s military members including active duty, reservists, veterans and the spouses and children of veterans. From Saturday, November 8 through Thursday, November 13,

WISCONSIN (November 7, 2025) – In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Wisconsin’s operator-ran organization the Indigenous Business Group (IBG) is thrilled to announce 2025’s award-winning businesses! Indigenous-owned businesses contribute over $33 billion to the U.S. economy every year and employ over 200,000 people. Each year, IBG recognizes and honors the outstanding contrib…

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that the new edition of the Growing Wisconsin magazine is now available online and in print. The 2025-26 edition features farms and businesses that are part of the Something Special from Wisconsin™ program and those who offer

MADISON, Wis. – A new agreement between the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC (NorthStar) is aimed at advancing research and supporting workforce development in the nuclear medicine sector. The multi-year partnership will focus on opportunities for NorthStar and the UW School of Medicine and