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CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) today kicked off a Week of Action to demand that Congress move swiftly to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill that supports family farmers, rural communities, and consumers. The campaign is part of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a new lawsuit Wisconsin is joining against the Trump Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for reckless, devastating cuts that will effectively dismantle the
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and other Trump administration officials to stop the dismantling of HHS.
MADISON – On Tuesday, May 6, conservation voters from around the state will attend Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ Conservation Lobby Day. This all-day event is one of the most impactful days of the year for pushing environmental policies forward in the
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld has announced that with the heating season ending on May 15, residents still have an opportunity to receive Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) benefits during the current heating season.
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the winners of Wisconsin’s Seventh District 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Created in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity for young artists to have their work displayed in the U.S.
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after introducing LRB-0512, a bill that would require the State of Wisconsin and contractors with contracts totaling $50,000 or more to use the federal E-Verify program to ensure workers are legally
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers today are kicking off National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), which extends from May 4 through May 10 with a statewide tour to highlight Wisconsin’s booming tourism economy and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect white-tailed deer fawns by observing them from a safe distance this spring and summer. If you encounter a fawn while outdoors, do not touch it or
With the return of warmer weather, the Wisconsin State Patrol reminds everyone on the road to be alert and watch for others. We can expect to start seeing more motorcycles, bicycles and other smaller profile road users. Drivers may also
MADISON, Wis. – Beginning in May, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will treat areas in three western Wisconsin counties for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) as a part of the national Slow the Spread of the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in honor of National Small Business Week, today launched the new Environmental Responsibility Navigator (Enviro-Nav) to help small businesses with environmental compliance. This tool, which was funded through the 2023-2025 state budget, provides a one-stop
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in demanding that Keith Sonderling, the purported Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), promptly turn over key documents and information related to the dismantling
MADISON — This week, Wisconsin proudly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, as proclaimed by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly. The week represents a special time to thank the educators who make a lasting impact on students, schools and communities across the state.
Madison, Wis. – Today, May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) movement to end the endemic of violence against Indigenous people. Waking Women Healing Institute, Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Wisconsin MMIW Task
RACINE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of Racine, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, May 4, 2025. At approximately 11:12
WEST BEND, Wis. – Veteran and Washington Co. Executive Josh Schoemann announced he is running to serve as the next governor of the state of Wisconsin on Sunday. In a rally at the Elderberry Manor event venue near his home outside
“Josh Schoemann’s entrance into Wisconsin’s race for governor guarantees that the GOP primary will be defined by extreme positions and unpopular proposals that will drag Wisconsin backwards. While Gov. Tony Evers has worked across party lines to do the right
Grassroots North Shore announces its strongest possible support for Judge HannahDugan. We have always known her to be an even-handed, fair jurist with deep respectfor the rule of law. Judge Dugan has been arrested and charged with two felonies. As
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Joshua Utley as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District WINNER: Cow in the Way by Joshua Utley Joshua Utley and his graphite piece, Cow in the Way, is the
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) today kicked off a Week of Action to demand that Congress move swiftly to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill that supports family farmers, rural communities, and consumers. The campaign is part of a national effort coordinated by National Farmers Union (NFU), with
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a new lawsuit Wisconsin is joining against the Trump Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for reckless, devastating cuts that will effectively dismantle the federal agency that is responsible for helping keep Wisconsinites and
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and other Trump administration officials to stop the dismantling of HHS. Since taking office, Secretary Kennedy and the Trump administration have
MADISON – On Tuesday, May 6, conservation voters from around the state will attend Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ Conservation Lobby Day. This all-day event is one of the most impactful days of the year for pushing environmental policies forward in the state legislature. Participants will meet with their state legislators and
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld has announced that with the heating season ending on May 15, residents still have an opportunity to receive Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) benefits during the current heating season. “Despite recent news of federal staffing cuts, WHEAP benefits are
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the winners of Wisconsin’s Seventh District 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Created in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity for young artists to have their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building. This year’s theme was: A day in the life
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after introducing LRB-0512, a bill that would require the State of Wisconsin and contractors with contracts totaling $50,000 or more to use the federal E-Verify program to ensure workers are legally eligible for their positions: “Congress failed to address a gap
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers today are kicking off National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), which extends from May 4 through May 10 with a statewide tour to highlight Wisconsin’s booming tourism economy and Gov. Evers’ 2025-27 Executive Budget investments to continue uplifting travel
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect white-tailed deer fawns by observing them from a safe distance this spring and summer. If you encounter a fawn while outdoors, do not touch it or intervene in any way – there’s a good chance it’s
With the return of warmer weather, the Wisconsin State Patrol reminds everyone on the road to be alert and watch for others. We can expect to start seeing more motorcycles, bicycles and other smaller profile road users. Drivers may also encounter farm equipment and other slow-moving vehicles as spring planting
MADISON, Wis. – Beginning in May, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will treat areas in three western Wisconsin counties for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) as a part of the national Slow the Spread of the Spongy Moth program. Residents in the affected areas can expect
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in honor of National Small Business Week, today launched the new Environmental Responsibility Navigator (Enviro-Nav) to help small businesses with environmental compliance. This tool, which was funded through the 2023-2025 state budget, provides a one-stop shop for businesses to easily understand the envi… Please log
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in demanding that Keith Sonderling, the purported Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), promptly turn over key documents and information related to the dismantling of the agency and recent funding termination notices sent to
MADISON — This week, Wisconsin proudly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, as proclaimed by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly. The week represents a special time to thank the educators who make a lasting impact on students, schools and communities across the state. “We cannot thank our teachers enough for the extraordinary work
Madison, Wis. – Today, May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) movement to end the endemic of violence against Indigenous people. Waking Women Healing Institute, Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Wisconsin MMIW Task Force, Maeqtekuahkihkiw Metaemohsak – Woodland Women, and Wisconsin Women’s Cou… Please log
RACINE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of Racine, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, May 4, 2025. At approximately 11:12 p.m., officers with the Racine Police Department located and attempted
WEST BEND, Wis. – Veteran and Washington Co. Executive Josh Schoemann announced he is running to serve as the next governor of the state of Wisconsin on Sunday. In a rally at the Elderberry Manor event venue near his home outside West Bend, Schoemann emphasized his lifetime of service in his
“Josh Schoemann’s entrance into Wisconsin’s race for governor guarantees that the GOP primary will be defined by extreme positions and unpopular proposals that will drag Wisconsin backwards. While Gov. Tony Evers has worked across party lines to do the right thing for Wisconsin, Schoemann brings to this race a toxic
Grassroots North Shore announces its strongest possible support for Judge HannahDugan. We have always known her to be an even-handed, fair jurist with deep respectfor the rule of law. Judge Dugan has been arrested and charged with two felonies. As the MilwaukeeJournal Sentinel describes it, she has retained the legal
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Joshua Utley as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District WINNER: Cow in the Way by Joshua Utley Joshua Utley and his graphite piece, Cow in the Way, is the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Joshua is a