Madison, Wis.—A multi-week legal hearing challenging Wisconsin’s approval for the Line 5 oil pipeline will move to Madison next week. Starting Wednesday, September 3, individuals who previously registered will give public testimony, followed by technical experts who will testify about the significant long-term risks associated with Enbridge Energy’s plan to

For years I have warned that under the control of judicial activists, the court will make itself more powerful than the legislature, more powerful than the governor.  That warning went unheeded, and Wisconsin has seen only the beginning of what is an alarming shift from thoughtful, principled judicial service toward

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 early goose season opens Sept. 1 and runs through Sept. 15. This early hunting opportunity is available to hunters throughout the state. The early goose season has an increased daily bag limit of five Canada geese and is

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, starting today, new tariffs backed by Republicans will go into effect on small packages shipped internationally, making it harder and more expensive for Wisconsin families and small businesses to get everyday items they rely on. The tariffs apply to individual items with

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to take proper precautions and follow all safety best practices before climbing into a tree stand this fall. To avoid accidents and ensure a safe outing, always be mindful of the basic rules of tree stand safety before and during every hunt:

Menomonie, Wis. – A $3.1 million donation of high-tech equipment from the Ronald and Joyce Wanek Foundation (the Foundation) will dramatically increase University of Wisconsin-Stout’s ability to offer a state-of-the-art polytechnic experience for students in design, engineering and education programs. The generous gift of equipment – which includes production-level 3D

Vice President JD Vance visited a steel fabricating facility in La Crosse, highlighting the massive wins Republicans delivered for Wisconsinites.  VP Vance gave Congressman Derrick Van Orden a shoutout stating, “Derrick is fighting every single day for the people of this district. You should be proud of him because I certainly

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting seasons in September. Hunters can once again head to Wisconsin’s wild spaces as these seasons open across the state. There are six dates throughout September when seasons open. Hunters are encouraged

MADISON, Wis. – For many teens, getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage, but some encounter barriers that most teens don’t even consider that might make that milestone seem impossible. Easton King, 19, of Boscobel, dreamed of earning his driver’s license as he entered young adulthood. Unlike most

MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced over $22 million in federal funding from the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program to support local projects aimed at reducing traffic delays and congestion, increasing travel efficiency, and reducing air pollution across

FLORENCE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating human skeletal remains discovered in Florence County, Wis. on Friday, October 28, 2022, and is now asking for the public’s help in reviewing new composite sketches to identify the individual. The public may view

Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led the full Wisconsin Congressional delegation in writing to President Trump requesting he issue a Major Disaster Declaration to support recovery efforts across Wisconsin following historic flooding. A Major Disaster Declaration unlocks important federal assistance for recovery efforts in Wisconsin. Congressman Steil previously reached

MILWAUKEE — The Black and Latino/a Ecosystem and Support Transition (BLEST) Hub at Marquette University has released its 2025 “State of the Ecosystem Report.” The fifth ecosystem report from BLEST highlights the hub’s commitment to creating new avenues to improving life outcomes for Black and Latino/a students in the Milwaukee

OCONOMOWOC, WI – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement calling out Governor Tony Evers for misleading Wisconsinites about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “Governor Evers is trying to scare taxpayers with false claims about the One Big Beautiful Bill, just as Vice President JD Vance visits Wisconsin to highlight

Madison, WI –Starting September 1, an electronic vaping device that is not listed on the Department of Revenue’s Electronic Vaping Device Directory is illegal to offer for sale in Wisconsin. Currently, there are 216 vaping device products listed on the directory. Electronic vaping devices that contain hemp and do not

MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisDems greeted WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden at his event with Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan with a mobile billboard highlighting Van Orden’s refusal to hold an in-person town hall. Van Orden has been cowering away from his constituents following his support of the GOP’s Big Ugly Bill, which

LA CROSSE – On July 4, President Trump signed into law the most anti-environmental bill in U.S. history, drastically cutting access to healthcare for millions of Americans. As Vice President JD Vance visits La Crosse to promote the bill, local leaders are raising their voices about its negative impacts. On Thursday,

Trump fired Surface Transportation Board Member Robert Primus as Board weighs merger of two of the biggest railroad companies WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Trump fired Robert Primus, Member of the Surface Transportation Board that is weighing the proposed megamerger between Union

Green Bay WI — Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner (D – Green Bay) announced new legislation to strengthen community trust and ensure accountability in Wisconsin. One bill creates state grants for community based organizations that provide immigration related legal services, ensuring families have access to fair representation regardless of their immigration

Addition continues commitment to transparency, highlights impact of budget vote   Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) announced the latest addition to its performance data dashboards today, a chart tracking call volume and wait times in the agency’s call center over time.  The chart, which can