EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – In case you missed it, last week Opportunity Wisconsin, local organizations, and community leaders held a press conference in Eau Claire ahead of the expiration of SNAP funding for nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites—including 270,000 children—due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Republican lawmakers, including Representatives Derrick Van

MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin is in a good economic position relative to the U.S. as a whole and the unemployment rate in the state and Milwaukee metro region remain well below the national average according to the Economic Scorecard for Southeastern Wisconsin released by the Center for Applied Economics in Marquette

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MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is proud to sponsor “An Evening with Tommy G. Thompson” on November 5, 2025. Hosted by UW–Milwaukee as part of its Distinguished Lecture Series, the event begins at 7 p.m. in the UW–Milwaukee Union Ballroom with a livestream available for virtual attendees.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman today joined Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association (WMCA) President Dan Johnson, Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities Chair Ben Barrett and other community leaders near Sparta to celebrate completion of the safety rest area rebuild along westbound Interstate 90 in Monroe County. The ribbon

Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bills 75, 78, and 77 into law. This public safety package addresses judicial transparency, stronger tools against reckless driving, and prohibiting devices used by organized crime. Assembly Bill 75 requires the Department of Justice

MADISON—In response to growing reports of sexual misconduct and grooming behavior in Wisconsin schools and youth organizations, Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) and Sen. Jesse James (R-Thorp) have introduced legislation to create a new criminal offense that specifically defines and penalizes grooming a child for sexual activity under Wisconsin law.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across the state to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction. The Black Bear Litter and Diet Survey will generate new estimates of black bear reproductive rates within each of the state’s bear

Madison, WI – As SNAP benefits run out across Wisconsin, leaving families searching for support, Wisconsin State Representatives Robyn Vining (AD-13), Jenna Jacobson (AD-50), and State Senator Brad Pfaff (SD-32) held a press conference this morning to call attention to the consequences of Republican budget cuts that have worsened food insecurity

New state historical marker and History Makers Tour event remember the maritime tragedy and honor those who lost their lives MADISON, Wis. – As the 50th anniversary of one of the most significant maritime tragedies in the Great Lakes approaches on Nov. 10, the Wisconsin Historical Society is collaborating with

The Wisconsin Transparency Project has filed a lawsuit in Oconto County Circuit Court alleging that the Town of Abrams Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission held multiple illegal meetings from July through September.  Because the process of approving the rezoning of prime agricultural land into a residential subdivision was so

The News: A new report from WILL, titled “Energy Choice for Wisconsin: A Free-Market Case for Community Solar,” outlines how privately financed community solar projects can expand consumer choice, strengthen the electric grid, preserve farmland, and inject market competition into Wisconsin’s monopoly utility system. WILL’s focus on energy policy comes as reliability and

New law allows candidates to remove name from Wisconsin ballot Madison, WI —Wisconsin’s “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Act” is now law. The bipartisan Act, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) creates a process for various candidates at the state and federal levels to

New transmission infrastructure will enhance reliability, expand transmission capacity and support growing energy needs EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Nov. 3, 2025) — Xcel Energy recently received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to move forward with the Western Wisconsin Transmission Connection (WWTC) project. The new 345-kilovolt (kV) transmission line

OCONOMOWOC, WI – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after the passing of his father, Stephen Fitzgerald: “My father, Stephen Fitzgerald, dedicated fifty years to public service and law enforcement in Wisconsin, serving as Superintendent of the Wisconsin State Patrol, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Wisconsin, Sheriff

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will open the application period for crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops at 12 p.m. on December 1, 2025. DATCP administers this program in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency. There

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