Lack of funding limits program that serves Wisconsinites MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is facing an Order of Selection (OOS) for individuals it serves – a process also referred to as a waitlist. Due to insufficient funding, a waitlist would immediately affect approximately 2,000

MADISON, WI — Legislation co-authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) that brings additional transparency to the state’s criminal justice system was signed into law on Friday. The new law will help the public track decisions that result in dangerous offenders being set free. Assembly Bill 75 is now 2025 Wisconsin Act

Madison, WI (November 3, 2025) – After 44 years behind the microphone, Jane Matenaer, host of “Matenaer On Air” on several of Civic Media’s news/talk stations, announced her retirement this morning on her show. “When I started my radio career, my goal was to be a “cool, nighttime rock chick.” Tragically, I was none of those

MADISON, WI —Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) reacted today after Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 76, legislation that would have placed safeguards on plea bargains in serious criminal cases and limited the use of deferred prosecution agreements. “Governor Evers’ veto is a victory for violent felons, dangerous reckless drivers, car thieves and

State’s energy future strengthened by company’s $700 million investment in growth and reliability TC Energy has officially announced commercial in-service of its Wisconsin Reliability Project (WRP), a $700 million natural gas pipeline initiative designed to enhance energy security and reliability, drive economic growth and reduce emissions across Midwest communities. During

Former Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, who led Wisconsin’s fastest growing county for 13 years, has joined the Board of Directors for One City Schools. Parisi served as the county’s chief executive from 2011 until 2024, overseeing the development and implementation of a nearly $1 billion annual county budget while

MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 146, a bill that gives employers a few more days to respond to the state’s requests for information about new UI claims. “Improper payments cause unnecessary paperwork for both the state and employer and

MILWAUKEE — The benefits of equine therapy for Veterans, as well as their families, will be on display during “Veteran Fall Fest at the Stables,” an open house event at MKE Urban Stables.  Geared toward families and Veterans, the free, fun event — co-sponsored by the Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Task Force —

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on Oct. 14, 2025, that he is seeking applicants for the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 4. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 21, 2025. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Anthony Milisauskas’ resignation, effective Jan.

Sales Support Statewide Conservation And Environmental Education And Outreach MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of its official online merchandise store, featuring a variety of items celebrating the state’s fish, wildlife, plants, public lands and recreation traditions. Consider DNR merchandise items for the nature lovers,… Please log

STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Oneida County Sheriff Grady Hartman. In a statement, Sheriff Hartman said “I support Jessi Ebben because she is a strong supporter of law enforcement. In Congress, Jessi will be a fighter to protect our Wisconsin way of

Dr. Imran Andrabi, President & CEO of Froedtert ThedaCare, named 2026 Chair-elect MADISON, Wis. — Froedtert ThedaCare’s President & CEO Imran Andrabi, MD, FAAFM, was selected Chair-elect of the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Board of Directors during its Oct. 23 meeting in Madison. Andrabi will serve as Chair-elect in 2026, along

Wisconsin Lakes and the Last Wilderness Alliance are calling for urgent state action to halt the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) via the ballast systems found in wake boats. AIS management already costs MILLIONS of dollars annually in Wisconsin. Evidence shows that wake boats contribute to this problem by

Governor’s emergency order prohibits price gouging statewide as FoodShare benefits lapse, requires state agencies to respond and suspend any administrative rules hindering or delaying the state’s response MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #278 declaring a state of emergency and a period of abnormal economic disruption in the state

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding two lawsuits affecting Wisconsin FoodShare, also known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), fighting against the Trump Administration’s decision not to use available federal funding to extend food assistance into November, forcing nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare to

MADISON, WIS.—Teachers will now be able to get the full attention of their students. On Friday, Governor Tony Evers signed into law a bill, authored by State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), which bans cellphones in classrooms. Formerly known as Assembly Bill 2, 2025

More on Maria Lazar’s bizarre connections and a digital Tom Tiffany tantrum MADISON, Wis. — Reporting this week from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlighted that Maria Lazar and Tom Tiffany attended a fundraising event with election-denier Michael Flynn. Flynn, who was Trump’s first national security advisor before he pleaded guilty to lying to the

Federal Judge Issues Order Directing USDA to Use SNAP Contingency Funds MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the following statement after a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts issued an order stating that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) must use its Supplemental

MADISON, WI – Today Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 159 and Assembly Bill 65 into law. Senate Bill 159 allows law enforcement agencies to equip their vehicles with visibility lights, while Assembly Bill 65 increases the penalties for entering a residence with the intent to commit battery. Following this, Representative Brent

November 1 marks the start date for ACA Open Enrollment For six straight weeks, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil have refused to address the health care crisis they created.  As millions of Americans begin shopping for health care tomorrow during the start of open enrollment, Wisconsinites will log on and see