MADISON, Wis. — Today, new reporting highlights the stark contrast between Maria Lazar’s extreme anti-abortion stance in which she believes the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was “very wise”, with Judge Chris Taylor’s long career of championing reproductive freedoms. While Maria Lazar dodges questions on whether or not she would further restrict abortion access in

MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) today blasted Governor Tony Evers for vetoing a series of bills aimed at protecting children, including Senate Bill 405, legislation she authored to allow minors harmed by gender transition procedures to seek justice in court. “Governor Evers had a clear choice: stand with kids

MADISON, Wis. — Governor Evers on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have protected girls and women in school athletics and extended an opportunity for justice for individuals who were harmed by gender-altering medical treatments given to them as a child. Assembly Bill 100 designates athletic sports, teams and locker rooms in

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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced volunteer opportunities to help monitor rare and endangered species in 2026. While many Wisconsinites appreciate the beauty of our plants, animals and natural landscapes, a special few volunteer their time to survey for rare and endangered species. These volunteers,

Menomonie, Wis. – Kole Mewhorter, a business administration and supply chain management alum from University of Wisconsin-Stout, is being honored as an Institute for Supply Management 2025 ISM 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Star. Mewhorter, a demand planner at H.B. Fuller, a leading global adhesives provider headquartered in Vadnais

Plan builds on progress made under Evers-Rodriguez administration, caps child care costs at 7% of family income, gives families real choices, raises provider wages, and expands access in child care deserts MADISON, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez – a nurse, working mom, and Democratic candidate for governor – today released a

MADISON, Wis. – The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) has just announced 280 outdoor adventures available during its 2026 Field Trip season. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, NRF is offering a wide variety of hands-on, expert-led nature experiences for adults and families all over the state. NRF has been protecting Wisconsin’s

Today, on Transgender Day of Visibility, Governor Tony Evers vetoed five anti-trans bills. Following the veto ceremony, where the governor was joined by trans kids, their families, and LGBTQ+ and allied advocates from across Wisconsin, Fair Wisconsin’s Executive Director Abigail Swetz issued the following statement: “Governor Evers has shown incredible

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers celebrated International Transgender Day of Visibility today by vetoing five anti-LGBTQ bills targeting Wisconsin’s transgender and gender nonconforming kids, making good on his promise to veto any anti-LGBTQ legislation sent to his desk that hurts LGBTQ kids and Wisconsinites. The governor vetoed the bills in a private ceremony at

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, April 1, kicks off the ninth annual Medicaid Awareness Month, as Donald Trump and Republicans face mounting backlash for the largest cuts to health care in history and the growing crisis those cuts have unleashed in communities across the country. Medicaid is popular across the country,

MADISON, WI (March 31, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Wisconsin’s political action committee (PAC) announced today its endorsement of Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar for election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Maria Lazar is the best candidate to stop the Supreme Court’s troubling slide toward an activist branch of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the value of purchasing the Wisconsin Conservation Patron License.  If you’re an avid outdoor recreationist who loves to both fish and hunt, it might be time to consider the Wisconsin Conservation Patron License. Your license purchase supports all

From Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Peter Burgelis, and The HIVE Employee Resource Group March 31, 2026 Today, we proudly celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Milwaukee. This day embraces the vision we have of what Milwaukee is and can be as we recognize and elevate transgender,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced over $1.5 million in worker training grants through the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program to assist 19 employers in training more than 700 workers for high-demand jobs in construction, child care, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportat… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

Madison, WI — After being appointed by the judges of the Dane County Circuit Court to fill the term of retired Clerk of Court, Carlo Esqueda, Jeff Okazaki has announced that he will officially seek a full term in the 2026 fall election. Since stepping into the role, Clerk Okazaki has

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The following is a statement from Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes following Tom Tiffany’s press conference where Tiffany failed to mention a single word about Trump’s massive price hikes: “Tom Tiffany wants to talk about everything except the actual costs he is responsible for: “The gas prices that he and Trump

MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court will report raising $2.093 million and receiving 22,412 contributions on its latest fundraising report, due later today. Taylor’s campaign continues to be powered by grassroots enthusiasm with thousands of donors from every corner of Wisconsin. “Wisconsinites know what’s at

Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 602, legislation authored by Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R- Oak Creek) that would have expanded educational opportunities for Wisconsin students without using any taxpayer funds or adding a single new bureaucrat. Established by the One