WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues called on Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to use every tool at its disposal to prevent and prosecute collusion and price fixing in the oil industry. The call follows a Federal Trade

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced three appointments to the University of Wisconsin (UW) Board of Regents. The governor has appointed Tim Nixon, Jack Salzwedel, and Desmond Adongo. These appointments fill the vacancies created by the expiration of three former appointees’ terms that expired May 2024. “Our UW System is at a critical juncture… Please log in to access

Just now in Milwaukee, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and State Senator LaTonya Johnson announced they are joining over 50 Black current and former elected leaders and officials from across Wisconsin in endorsing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for reelection, and launched Wisconsin Black Voters for Biden-Harris, a statewide organizing program to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to take simple precautions to avoid spreading invasive plants and animals in June, which is Invasive Species Action Month, and all year long. Invasive species are nonnative plants, animals and diseases that cause great ecological, environmental or economic harm.

WISCONSIN – This week, Senator Tammy Baldwin made stops in Green Bay, Wausau, La Crosse, and Cashton to discuss her work combatting the fentanyl crisis, lowering inhaler costs for working families, and delivering for the Wisconsin agriculture economy. “Meeting Wisconsinites where they are at and listening to their concerns is exactly

NEENAH, Wis. – Today, Duane Shukoski (D-Neenah) announced his candidacy for Assembly District 53. The 53rd District is an open Assembly seat that encompasses Neenah, Menasha, and part of Appleton. Shukoski, a lifelong resident of Neenah, worked for Kimberly Clark for 37 years and retired from Proampac as an Environmental

(MADISON) – The Transgender and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus proudly joins the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in celebrating the start of Pride Month. This annual observance is a time to honor the history, achievements, and ongoing struggles of the LGBTQIA+ community. Co-chair Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement:

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for Free Fun Weekend, June 1-2, 2024. This is the perfect time to try a new outdoor activity, as state Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors. With 50

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has the “Best ID Card,” according to an international association of the global card manufacturing industry. Wisconsin’s REAL ID over 21 driver license received the Élan Award of Excellence from the International Card Manufacturers Association for its incorporation of stunning and fam… Please log in

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Marbleseed announced 125 Wisconsin farmers have been awarded funds through the 2024 Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) program. Recipients were awarded amounts ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to grow and provide food for hunger relief

Warrant Officer 1 Eric Frank with the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) said an effort to put 800 pieces of equipment on nearly 200 railcars at Fort McCoy was “the largest rail movement with civilian linehaul the Wisconsin National Guard has ever done.” The 32nd IBCT sent its equipment

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FOX CROSSING, Wis. – Rep. Nate Gustafson released a statement regarding today’s verdict against President Donald J. Trump. Gustafson said: “Today’s verdict is a travesty. America’s judicial system is paramount to the foundation of our democracy. It’s clear that this case was partisan from the beginning and was an attempt

Milwaukee, WI – On May 30, 2024, President Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies in New York State. The Coalition to March on the RNC 2024 recognizes this as the correct verdict, but also wants to note that this will not stop the Republicans’ racist and reactionary agenda. Regardless

This is a grave injustice for our country. The prosecution of President Trump is nothing more than a blatant act of political persecution that has made a mockery of our judicial system. Democrats are desperate to sideline him because they know he will win in November. The verdict is completely

MILWAUKEE – Education advocacy nonprofit City Forward Collective (CFC) is deeply concerned by news that Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) failed to follow state law and regulations that require the district to submit complete and audited FY 2023 financial statements to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).  In response, Colleston Morgan

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the verdict of President Trump’s trial in Manhattan today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “This is a dark day for America. Democrats have weaponized the legal system with their politically motivated prosecution of President Trump. Today’s verdict is a