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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that 18 projects are receiving grant funding for the 2026 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP). Funded by 2025-2027 biennial budget which was signed by Governor Evers,
Two bills regulating data centers passed out of a Senate committee Friday ahead of the final Senate floor period of the year. AB 840, which promises ratepayers protections from data center development costs, passed the Assembly largely along party lines
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin will be recognizing some of Wisconsin’s leading crime victim advocates who helped launch and execute the Marsy’s Law mapping exercises over the last four years. The mapping exercises literally “map” the journey a crime
Due to the severe weather conditions caused by the ongoing winter storm, several Wisconsin DMV customer service centers are closed today, Monday, March 16, 2026. Here is a current list of the Wisconsin DMV customer service centers closed today due to weather.
GOP State Sen. Chris Kapenga says Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu could lose his leadership post if he brings the online sports betting and NIL bills to the floor for a vote Tuesday, as both face some Republican opposition.
Public health policy should be practical, implementable, and respectful of the people it affects. AB 180 raises legitimate questions on all three.
Residents want transparency, information and a meaningful voice before major infrastructure decisions reshape their communities and household budgets.
It’s time to revisit a mantra that has grown far beyond its constitutional foundation.
Removing barriers, whether they are financial, logistical or simply a lack of options, helps people take that first step. Screening does not have to be complicated to be effective, but it does have to be accessible.
Millions entered illegally during the Biden Administration. It only takes one to carry out a deadly attack. That’s why weakening our homeland security infrastructure right now is so irresponsible.
One of the main differences in this crisis and others in the past is that there are more alternatives to oil and gas than ever before. And those alternatives are more cost-effective and easier to develop. The crisis could have been avoided.
MADISON, WI — Wisconsin legislators are poised to pass a landmark bipartisan bill, Stillbirth Recognition and Support Act, that would create a state income tax credit for parents who experience the trauma and heartbreak of stillbirth. Every year in Wisconsin, more than 300
Trump and administration officials are stage-managing the Iran War. Whenever the news is bad, Trump distorts and downplays.
Bruce Springsteen had never relegated himself to the political sidelines.
An Afghan refugee service provider’s work and life are shaped by shifting U.S. policies
A $46 million crisis with no clear answers
Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition is ready to organize and provide teacher training, connection to high-quality resources and support for strategies to enhance civic learning for all students.
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that 18 projects are receiving grant funding for the 2026 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP). Funded by 2025-2027 biennial budget which was signed by Governor Evers, these grants aim to refine and enhance the understanding of new
Two bills regulating data centers passed out of a Senate committee Friday ahead of the final Senate floor period of the year. AB 840, which promises ratepayers protections from data center development costs, passed the Assembly largely along party lines in January. Democrats fought for legislation with a defined regulatory
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin will be recognizing some of Wisconsin’s leading crime victim advocates who helped launch and execute the Marsy’s Law mapping exercises over the last four years. The mapping exercises literally “map” the journey a crime victim takes through the criminal justice system from the time
Due to the severe weather conditions caused by the ongoing winter storm, several Wisconsin DMV customer service centers are closed today, Monday, March 16, 2026. Here is a current list of the Wisconsin DMV customer service centers closed today due to weather. This link will be updated throughout the day to reflect
GOP State Sen. Chris Kapenga says Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu could lose his leadership post if he brings the online sports betting and NIL bills to the floor for a vote Tuesday, as both face some Republican opposition.
Public health policy should be practical, implementable, and respectful of the people it affects. AB 180 raises legitimate questions on all three.
Residents want transparency, information and a meaningful voice before major infrastructure decisions reshape their communities and household budgets.
It’s time to revisit a mantra that has grown far beyond its constitutional foundation.
Removing barriers, whether they are financial, logistical or simply a lack of options, helps people take that first step. Screening does not have to be complicated to be effective, but it does have to be accessible.
Millions entered illegally during the Biden Administration. It only takes one to carry out a deadly attack. That’s why weakening our homeland security infrastructure right now is so irresponsible.
One of the main differences in this crisis and others in the past is that there are more alternatives to oil and gas than ever before. And those alternatives are more cost-effective and easier to develop. The crisis could have been avoided.
MADISON, WI — Wisconsin legislators are poised to pass a landmark bipartisan bill, Stillbirth Recognition and Support Act, that would create a state income tax credit for parents who experience the trauma and heartbreak of stillbirth. Every year in Wisconsin, more than 300 families suffer the devastation of stillbirth. Profound grief is often accompanied by
Trump and administration officials are stage-managing the Iran War. Whenever the news is bad, Trump distorts and downplays.
Bruce Springsteen had never relegated himself to the political sidelines.
An Afghan refugee service provider’s work and life are shaped by shifting U.S. policies
A $46 million crisis with no clear answers
Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition is ready to organize and provide teacher training, connection to high-quality resources and support for strategies to enhance civic learning for all students.