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Program will expire June 30th, 2026 if legislative action is not taken MADISON, WI – Today, State Senator Dassler-Alfheim co-authored legislation that renews the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for six years at $72 million per year. “This program is the reason
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, the Dairy Business Association, today announced the promotion of Chad Zuleger to executive director. Having nearly seven years of experience at DBA, Zuleger is dedicated to advocating for the state’s dairy community.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week will be traveling statewide to highlight the impacts of President Donald Trump’s proposed budget cuts on Wisconsin, including plans to gut a key federal program that helps Wisconsin’s rural communities improve and repair
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country by milk volume, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Block to the newly defined role of Director of Value Chain Partnerships. In this
Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Democrats introduced a bill that would reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, including $72 million of annual funding. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today I am proud to stand beside
MADISON, WI – For over three decades, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has played a vital role in protecting wildlife habitat, ensuring preservation of public lands, improving Wisconsin’s state parks, and promoting Wisconsin’s tourism economy in all 72 counties. Today, State Senator
MADISON, Wis. (August 26, 2025) — Ten UW System students were awarded $3,000 this month through UW Credit Union’s Community Values Scholarship program. The annual award recognizes undergraduate students throughout Wisconsin for their volunteerism, campus engagement and community-centered employment. 2025 marks
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers for Sustainable Food today announced the promotion of Jamie Fisher to Managing Director. Fisher joined the organization in 2019 and has helped lead support for farmer-led watershed groups throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. She’s played a
How many candidates will run? The list looks long.
Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski could easily have run for the Democratic nomination to replace retiring Gov. Tony Evers. Instead, she’s opted to run for lieutenant governor, which is a smart move for her and good news for Wisconsin Democrats as they prepare for the definitive elections of 2026.
Your elected leaders have a responsibility to take bold policy measures to protect our food security, and you have my commitment to do just that.
Horvath, a rural Shawano County native, was in the rare company of those who are able to turn their vision into reality.
With this final dredging push, Milwaukee’s waterways are poised to be removed from the national list of toxic hotspots — a milestone worth celebrating.
For decades, we thought of cancer as a disease of aging. But that assumption no longer reflects reality.
A lawsuit by Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and the Venture Dairy Cooperative has spotlighted yet another tactic progressives use to bypass democratic governance.
Free speech is a wonderful American value, but with it comes responsibility.
Regardless of how Trump wishes to abolish ‘wokeness,’ the fabric of our nation’s history remains touched by the bloodshed from Black and brown bodies that has yet to be made whole to this day.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the proposed Green Tier contract renewal with Inpro Corporation (Inpro). The DNR’s Green Tier program provides credible recognition to organizations committed to going above and beyond compliance. Specifically, Tier 2 participants meet
Not for the first time, I stress that what is happening to a very troubling degree is more than Donald Trump’s autocratic ambitions. What should stir our righteous indignation is the institutional surrender that has enabled him.
Politics, history, medicine: Idea Fest’s Wednesday night lineup is one you will not want to miss.
Program will expire June 30th, 2026 if legislative action is not taken MADISON, WI – Today, State Senator Dassler-Alfheim co-authored legislation that renews the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for six years at $72 million per year. “This program is the reason that we have such beautiful trails at Heckrodt in Menasha,
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, the Dairy Business Association, today announced the promotion of Chad Zuleger to executive director. Having nearly seven years of experience at DBA, Zuleger is dedicated to advocating for the state’s dairy community. Previously serving as the director of Government Affairs, Zuleger has
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week will be traveling statewide to highlight the impacts of President Donald Trump’s proposed budget cuts on Wisconsin, including plans to gut a key federal program that helps Wisconsin’s rural communities improve and repair local infrastructure. Gov. Evers today announced over $18.6 million to
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country by milk volume, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Block to the newly defined role of Director of Value Chain Partnerships. In this role, Block will build on her experience in the dairy
Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Democrats introduced a bill that would reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, including $72 million of annual funding. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today I am proud to stand beside my Democratic colleagues in introducing a bill which would reauthorize
MADISON, WI – For over three decades, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has played a vital role in protecting wildlife habitat, ensuring preservation of public lands, improving Wisconsin’s state parks, and promoting Wisconsin’s tourism economy in all 72 counties. Today, State Senator Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay), State Representative Vinnie Miresse (D-Stevens Point),
MADISON, Wis. (August 26, 2025) — Ten UW System students were awarded $3,000 this month through UW Credit Union’s Community Values Scholarship program. The annual award recognizes undergraduate students throughout Wisconsin for their volunteerism, campus engagement and community-centered employment. 2025 marks a record number of Community Values applicants, with submissions increasing
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers for Sustainable Food today announced the promotion of Jamie Fisher to Managing Director. Fisher joined the organization in 2019 and has helped lead support for farmer-led watershed groups throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. She’s played a pivotal role in executing various sustainability projects, including assisting farmers
How many candidates will run? The list looks long.
Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski could easily have run for the Democratic nomination to replace retiring Gov. Tony Evers. Instead, she’s opted to run for lieutenant governor, which is a smart move for her and good news for Wisconsin Democrats as they prepare for the definitive elections of 2026.
Your elected leaders have a responsibility to take bold policy measures to protect our food security, and you have my commitment to do just that.
Horvath, a rural Shawano County native, was in the rare company of those who are able to turn their vision into reality.
With this final dredging push, Milwaukee’s waterways are poised to be removed from the national list of toxic hotspots — a milestone worth celebrating.
For decades, we thought of cancer as a disease of aging. But that assumption no longer reflects reality.
A lawsuit by Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and the Venture Dairy Cooperative has spotlighted yet another tactic progressives use to bypass democratic governance.
Free speech is a wonderful American value, but with it comes responsibility.
Regardless of how Trump wishes to abolish ‘wokeness,’ the fabric of our nation’s history remains touched by the bloodshed from Black and brown bodies that has yet to be made whole to this day.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the proposed Green Tier contract renewal with Inpro Corporation (Inpro). The DNR’s Green Tier program provides credible recognition to organizations committed to going above and beyond compliance. Specifically, Tier 2 participants meet rigorous requirements form… Please log in to access subscriber content.
Not for the first time, I stress that what is happening to a very troubling degree is more than Donald Trump’s autocratic ambitions. What should stir our righteous indignation is the institutional surrender that has enabled him.
Politics, history, medicine: Idea Fest’s Wednesday night lineup is one you will not want to miss.