SPOONER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the fisheries management meeting set to occur online on Thursday, Feb. 26 to discuss the status and management of walleye in northwestern Wisconsin.   Join DNR staff at 6 p.m. for a presentation on walleye stocking strategies, what makes good

MADISON – Wisconsin Legislative Democrats recently introduced the “Teaching is a Profession” package of bills to support and retain quality educators in Wisconsin schools. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) co-sponsored several of these bills, and released the following statement:  “I am the daughter of a public school teacher, the wife of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Kim Fredrick, a Mindoro constituent whose family relies on Medicaid, will be her guest at the State of the Union on Tuesday. Kim’s son, Matt, has Down Syndrome and has been on Medicaid since he was a few months old.

Union Grove, Wisconsin — Steve Wicklund, Village President of Union Grove and Chair of the Racine County Intergovernmental Cooperation Council, announced today that he is running as a Republican candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly in District 33. “When experienced leaders step back, it doesn’t create a void — it

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly wrapped up its work for the legislative session late on Friday, passing numerous bills impacting Wisconsin farmers and rural communities. Wisconsin Farm Bureau worked with legislators and the Wisconsin Ag Coalition to move these measures forward. WFBF will continue working with lawmakers and Gov. Tony Evers to secure final passage and deliver meaningful results for Wisconsin agriculture before the session ends.  The Assembly

Madison, Wis – On February 13, Wisconsin Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy issued a decision upholding permits granted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that allow for construction of the Line 5 segment relocation project in northwestern Wisconsin. The DNR issued the permits in November of 2024 after an

MADISON, WI — Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced her endorsement of a slate of community-focused candidates in the upcoming Spring Election, urging voters to elect leaders who will put communities first and get things done. Agard’s endorsements include: “At a time when local leadership matters more than ever,

MADISON – Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) celebrated the bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 181 and Assembly Bill 905 in the State Assembly. Assembly Bill 905 (AB-905)is a technical fix to define “health care facility” and “health care provider” to guarantee that all individuals providing

MEQUON, Wis. — February 23, 2026 — Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities are, collectively, one of the state’s top 10 employers and powerful economic drivers, according to new statewide data, showing the sector supports tens of thousands of jobs. The new analysis demonstrates that Wisconsin’s private colleges collectively created

Madison, WI — Grassroots volunteers across the state joined Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) on Saturday to knock doors in support of Rep. Tom Tiffany’s gubernatorial bid and hear from Wisconsinites firsthand on what they want to see the next governor accomplish. The event comes on the heels of AFP-WI’s recent endorsement of Rep.

In Wisconsin, 16 farms have gone bankrupt due to Trump’s chaotic economic agenda and disastrous trade war A new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation reveals Donald Trump’s chaotic economic agenda and disastrous trade war have decimated the country’s rural economy, with farm bankruptcies spiking by 46% in 2025 alone, the

SPRING GREEN, WI –State Representative Karen DeSanto (D-Baraboo) and State Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) will be hosting and moderating a panel and discussion about education funding in Spring Green on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 5:30PM to 7PM. The panel features former public school teacher and author of Assembly Bill

Milwaukee, WI — Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI)  has announced its endorsement of Judge Chris Taylor for  Wisconsin Supreme Court, citing her decades-long record of protecting Wisconsinites’ freedoms, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring courts remain fair, impartial, and independent.  “Wisconsin voters know how much judges matter,” said Tanya Atkinson, President of PPAWI. “Judge Chris Taylor has spent her

Muskego, WI — Wisconsin Secretary of State candidate Pete Karas today announced the launch of a new accountability initiative — the “Badger Grift and Spend” Award — highlighting government decisions that shift public costs while protecting entrenched political or corporate interests. The first award is being given to the bipartisan

End Citizens United (ECU), a leading national anti-corruption organization, today endorsed Judge Chris Taylor for election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Judge Chris Taylor has shown a lifelong commitment to fairness and integrity,” said End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller. “Throughout her public service career, she has defended freedom and fought for

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS), announced she led her colleagues in calling on the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) to open an investigation into the Trump administration’s moves to illegally dismantle and

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after his bill, Assembly Bill 966, which requires the Department of Justice to conduct a children’s online digital safety awareness campaign about the potential dangers of the internet, passed the Assembly late last Friday: “DOJ’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. –  Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Wood County District Attorney’s Office and Wisconsin Rapids Family Center to raise awareness about the rights and resources available to crime victims through a powerful silhouette display at the Wood County Courthouse.  On Wednesday, Feb. 25, eight red

MADISON -The Wisconsin State Assembly wrapped up its work for the legislative session late on Friday, passing numerous bills impacting Wisconsin farmers and rural communities. Wisconsin Farm Bureau worked with legislators and the Wisconsin Ag Coalition to move these measures forward. WFBF will continue working with lawmakers and Gov. Tony

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from across Wisconsin compete for the opportunity to showcase their talents,