RHINELANDER — Meleesa Johnson, Wisconsin’s Green Fire’s Executive Director, has been selected to serve on the Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes beginning in July 2024. This committee is one of five study committees for 2024. The scope of this study committee’s work begins: “The study committee is directed to review and recommend options for legislatio…

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Marshfield, WI – State Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) issued the following statement after former Assembly Majority Leader Scott Suder endorsed his re-election campaign to the 86th Assembly District, which he has proudly represented since 2012: “I am proud to have earned Scott’s endorsement,” said Rep. Spiros. “Scott and I worked together

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement responding to Eric Hovde’s comments on Juneteenth: “What Eric Hovde said on Juneteenth was abhorrent. If he thinks he knows Black culture because he’s been to Africa and runs homeless shelters, he’s got another thing coming. Hovde should spend a little less

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds travelers over the Fourth of July weekend to celebrate safe driving and expect slower traffic in work zones and along major travel corridors. According to AAA, about 1.4 million people will travel on Wisconsin roads this holiday weekend. Peak travel times are expected between

(MADISON) – The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees has endorsed Jimmy Anderson for State Senate, District 16. Founded in Madison in 1932, AFSCME has become a leading advocate for collective bargaining rights and the largest trade union for public employees in America, representing over a million civil

Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is launching a new ad titled “I Know,” featuring President Biden’s forceful remarks in North Carolina on Friday on the key difference in this election: between Donald Trump’s failed leadership and relentless lying and President Biden’s trademark honesty, character, and resilience. The ad closes with President Biden’s

The Board of Directors of Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice (WFVJ) are delighted to announce the hiring of Matthew Kendziera as their new Executive Director, succeeding founding Executive Director Rabbi Bonnie Margulis. WFVJ Board President Reverend Larry Sexe said, “We are excited to welcome Matt Kendziera as our new Executive

TOWN OF BIG FLATS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved shooting in the Town of Big Flats Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, June 29, 2024. At approximately 3:01 p.m., Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to

MADISON – In a rare opportunity to study carnivores before and after wolves were reintroduced to their ranges, researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison found that the effects of wolves on Isle Royale have been only temporary. And even in the least-visited national park, humans had a more significant impact