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MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to develop their outdoor recreation skills and build confidence in nature at the Explore the Outdoors Expo. The open house-style event will showcase some of the state’s most
MILWAUKEE — Chairman of the Committee on Finance Steve F. Taylor convened Milwaukee County department leaders on Tuesday for an expectation-setting meeting focused on improving efficiency, strengthening preparation, and preparing for the significant fiscal challenges facing Milwaukee County in the years ahead. The meeting brought together department heads and staff to
Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Assembly met in special session on Wednesday to vote on Governor Evers’ and Republican majority leaders’ surplus spending bill. Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) issued the following statement: “A surplus only exists if someone or an
MADISON, Wis. — Olivia Wegner’s love for cats and helping them travel comfortably won the Madison College 2026 Challenge competition with her portable kitty litter box, KittyGo. Wegner, a Madison College Business and Economics graduate, took home the $5,000 prize during the
Madison, WI – Last night, a bill to utilize $1.8 billion of projected surplus revenue failed to pass the State Senate. Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) issued the following statement upon the conclusion of the Senate’s floor session: “I am extremely disappointed
Madison—The Wisconsin Homeschooling Parents Association (WHPA), a support and advocacy group for education freedom in the state, has received the 2026 Ed Thompson Award from the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. The award, named for the 2002 Libertarian Party governor candidate
MADISON — Last night, Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) voted against the budget-busting May 2026 Special Session Senate Bill 1, citing its fiscal irresponsibility and short-term political gimmicks that shortchange our ability to prioritize our kids in the future. Wisconsinites are suffering
MADISON – Yesterday, during a Special Session of the Legislature, Representative Dallman (R-Markesan) voted in favor of a bipartisan tax relief deal negotiated with Governor Evers, returning well over one billion dollars from Wisconsin’s surplus back to the taxpayers. The bipartisan
Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly convened for a special session to vote on a bill introduced by retiring leadership- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Governor Tony Evers- to address the State’s budget surplus. The bill
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Throughout May, the Dunn County Zero Suicide Team — made up of community members and Human Services and Public Health staff — is marking National Mental Health Month by encouraging residents to wear and display green ribbons to raise
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (May 14, 2026) — Xcel Energy is bringing artificial intelligence-driven wildfire detection cameras to Wisconsin, providing quick notifications to first responders of grass and forest fires and helping protect communities, natural resources and power infrastructure. Pano AI wildfire detection
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) and Pilotsmith are inviting young aviation enthusiasts to explore the world of flight through the upcoming GRB Aviation Camp, a hands-on educational experience designed to introduce students to careers in aviation, aerospace and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the May meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27 in public meeting room G09, State
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #294, which aims to protect public trust and integrity by prohibiting Wisconsin state government workers from disclosing or using insider information available to them in the course of their work for the state in order to personally
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) expressed her disappointment with the failure of Senate Democrats to pass the bipartisan agreement to return $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s budget surplus to taxpayers while also funding special education during Wednesday’s Special Session. This
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman introduced the Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act, legislation aimed at protecting work opportunities and expanding employment choice for adults with disabilities. The bill would remove burdensome federal barriers that currently prevent many adults with disabilities
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health announced the creation of WorkForward, a new non-profit organization that is designed to bolster the national health care workforce. Building on the health system’s nationally recognized leadership in developing innovative career pathways in health care, WorkForward
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) proudly supported the passage of today’s $1.8 billion surplus package. Legislative Republicans and the Governor reached a bipartisan agreement on a Special Session bill that returns $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s projected $2.4
In a state where only 8 percent of Black fourth graders read at grade level on the national NAEP exam, One City Schools is proving that number need not define Wisconsin’s future. But on Wednesday night, the Wisconsin State Senate
In failing at the finish line, this puts a spotlight on some of the more fraught elements of state government that have been lurking beneath the surface, particularly as it pertains to the state Senate.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to develop their outdoor recreation skills and build confidence in nature at the Explore the Outdoors Expo. The open house-style event will showcase some of the state’s most popular outdoor activities.The Explore the Outdoors Expo will be held
MILWAUKEE — Chairman of the Committee on Finance Steve F. Taylor convened Milwaukee County department leaders on Tuesday for an expectation-setting meeting focused on improving efficiency, strengthening preparation, and preparing for the significant fiscal challenges facing Milwaukee County in the years ahead. The meeting brought together department heads and staff to discuss ways the Committee o… Please log in to access
Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Assembly met in special session on Wednesday to vote on Governor Evers’ and Republican majority leaders’ surplus spending bill. Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) issued the following statement: “A surplus only exists if someone or an organization has paid all of its bills. Wisconsin has not
MADISON, Wis. — Olivia Wegner’s love for cats and helping them travel comfortably won the Madison College 2026 Challenge competition with her portable kitty litter box, KittyGo. Wegner, a Madison College Business and Economics graduate, took home the $5,000 prize during the April 30 competition at the Truax campus. This year’s eight
Madison, WI – Last night, a bill to utilize $1.8 billion of projected surplus revenue failed to pass the State Senate. Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) issued the following statement upon the conclusion of the Senate’s floor session: “I am extremely disappointed that politics got in the way of good policy,” said
Madison—The Wisconsin Homeschooling Parents Association (WHPA), a support and advocacy group for education freedom in the state, has received the 2026 Ed Thompson Award from the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. The award, named for the 2002 Libertarian Party governor candidate and former Party chair, Ed Thompson, goes annually to a
MADISON — Last night, Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) voted against the budget-busting May 2026 Special Session Senate Bill 1, citing its fiscal irresponsibility and short-term political gimmicks that shortchange our ability to prioritize our kids in the future. Wisconsinites are suffering from high property taxes and underfunded public schools as a
MADISON – Yesterday, during a Special Session of the Legislature, Representative Dallman (R-Markesan) voted in favor of a bipartisan tax relief deal negotiated with Governor Evers, returning well over one billion dollars from Wisconsin’s surplus back to the taxpayers. The bipartisan deal passed the Wisconsin State Assembly with vote of 61-32,
Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly convened for a special session to vote on a bill introduced by retiring leadership- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Governor Tony Evers- to address the State’s budget surplus. The bill provides short-term school funding and potential rebate checks to property
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Throughout May, the Dunn County Zero Suicide Team — made up of community members and Human Services and Public Health staff — is marking National Mental Health Month by encouraging residents to wear and display green ribbons to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma of dealing with mental health issues. The campaign includes hanging …
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (May 14, 2026) — Xcel Energy is bringing artificial intelligence-driven wildfire detection cameras to Wisconsin, providing quick notifications to first responders of grass and forest fires and helping protect communities, natural resources and power infrastructure. Pano AI wildfire detection cameras have been installed in nine locations in northwestern Wisconsin,
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) and Pilotsmith are inviting young aviation enthusiasts to explore the world of flight through the upcoming GRB Aviation Camp, a hands-on educational experience designed to introduce students to careers in aviation, aerospace and STEM-related industries. The camp will provide participants with immersive avia…
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the May meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27 in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #294, which aims to protect public trust and integrity by prohibiting Wisconsin state government workers from disclosing or using insider information available to them in the course of their work for the state in order to personally profit or benefit. Wisconsin has robust state ethics laws and
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) expressed her disappointment with the failure of Senate Democrats to pass the bipartisan agreement to return $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s budget surplus to taxpayers while also funding special education during Wednesday’s Special Session. This bill was the result of months-long negotiations between the Legislature
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman introduced the Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act, legislation aimed at protecting work opportunities and expanding employment choice for adults with disabilities. The bill would remove burdensome federal barriers that currently prevent many adults with disabilities from accessing workplac… Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health announced the creation of WorkForward, a new non-profit organization that is designed to bolster the national health care workforce. Building on the health system’s nationally recognized leadership in developing innovative career pathways in health care, WorkForward is the first employer-based intermediary in health care, aligning employers,
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) proudly supported the passage of today’s $1.8 billion surplus package. Legislative Republicans and the Governor reached a bipartisan agreement on a Special Session bill that returns $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s projected $2.4 billion budget surplus back to taxpayers through direct rebate payments,
In a state where only 8 percent of Black fourth graders read at grade level on the national NAEP exam, One City Schools is proving that number need not define Wisconsin’s future. But on Wednesday night, the Wisconsin State Senate voted 18 -15 to defeat the $1.8 billion budget surplus
In failing at the finish line, this puts a spotlight on some of the more fraught elements of state government that have been lurking beneath the surface, particularly as it pertains to the state Senate.