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MADISON… After unanimously passing both the Senate and Assembly, legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to increase penalties for those trafficking the deadly narcotic carfentanil was signed into law today by Governor Tony Evers as Act 100. Representative Jim
A strong winter storm system is expected to move through Wisconsin this weekend, bringing significant snowfall and heavy winds to areas across the state. Road conditions and visibility will vary greatly depending on location over the next few days. The
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) expanding Wisconsin’s “Safe Haven” law was signed into law on Friday. The Safe Haven law allows new parents in crisis to safely and legally surrender their
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Dodge County District Attorney today announced that Deanna B. Braunschweig, the former clerk/treasurer for both the Village of Neosho in Dodge County, Wis. and the Village of Chenequa in Waukesha
MADISON, Wis. — Judge Maria Lazar continues to court extreme right-wing groups and election conspiracy theorists as she campaigns for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This weekend, Lazar is advertised as a featured guest at an event hosted by the 5Riders
Stand With Crypto advocates generate more than 1,000 supporter emails into Lawmakers’ offices urging Legislature to bring Wisconsin in line with 46 other states. Madison, Wis – After a flood of contacts to lawmakers from Badger State cryptocurrency advocates, Wisconsinites
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on nine bills. The bills signed by the governor today include updates to the state’s “Safe Haven” law, expanding professional development opportunities for science teachers, and clarifying which medical and healthcare providers may provide
MADISON, Wis. – In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is suspending all poultry shows, exhibitions, swap meets, and movement of poultry to other
MADISON, Wis. – Since the United States Treasury minted its final penny on November 12, 2025, some businesses in Wisconsin and across the country have begun rounding change in cash transactions to five-cent intervals, with different businesses utilizing different methods
University among first in Midwest to integrate concrete printing into polytechnic programs Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, and Alquist, a pioneer in 3D concrete printing (3DCP) technology, are proud to announce a strategic partnership that brings Alquist’s
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is urging drivers to be cautious on the roads as a winter storm brings high winds and heavy snowfall into the state this weekend. Oversize/Overweight vehicle drivers are reminded that their permits restrict operations
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin selling bonus harvest authorizations for the 2026 spring turkey season on Monday, March 16, with a designated sale date for each zone. Previously known as leftover permits, bonus harvest
MADISON, Wis. – Consumers planning their spring travels are likely considering their transportation, lodging, food, recreational activities, and more. But the planning doesn’t stop there. Travelers should also be preparing for scam prevention before, during, and after their trip. A
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election in April and how that race has changed in recent years. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
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MADISON… After unanimously passing both the Senate and Assembly, legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to increase penalties for those trafficking the deadly narcotic carfentanil was signed into law today by Governor Tony Evers as Act 100. Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (Hubertus) was the lead Assembly author. One of the
A strong winter storm system is expected to move through Wisconsin this weekend, bringing significant snowfall and heavy winds to areas across the state. Road conditions and visibility will vary greatly depending on location over the next few days. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges people to consider altering
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) expanding Wisconsin’s “Safe Haven” law was signed into law on Friday. The Safe Haven law allows new parents in crisis to safely and legally surrender their newborn baby to authorities without fear of prosecution. Previously under
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Dodge County District Attorney today announced that Deanna B. Braunschweig, the former clerk/treasurer for both the Village of Neosho in Dodge County, Wis. and the Village of Chenequa in Waukesha County, Wis., has been charged with two counts of misconduct
MADISON, Wis. — Judge Maria Lazar continues to court extreme right-wing groups and election conspiracy theorists as she campaigns for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This weekend, Lazar is advertised as a featured guest at an event hosted by the 5Riders and Lake Country Patriots. “Maria Lazar’s close ties to radical
Stand With Crypto advocates generate more than 1,000 supporter emails into Lawmakers’ offices urging Legislature to bring Wisconsin in line with 46 other states. Madison, Wis – After a flood of contacts to lawmakers from Badger State cryptocurrency advocates, Wisconsinites may soon be able to earn rewards through a service
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on nine bills. The bills signed by the governor today include updates to the state’s “Safe Haven” law, expanding professional development opportunities for science teachers, and clarifying which medical and healthcare providers may provide a written note to excuse a child from school, among
MADISON, Wis. – In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is suspending all poultry shows, exhibitions, swap meets, and movement of poultry to other events in the following southern Wisconsin counties: Columbia, Crawford, Dane,
MADISON, Wis. – Since the United States Treasury minted its final penny on November 12, 2025, some businesses in Wisconsin and across the country have begun rounding change in cash transactions to five-cent intervals, with different businesses utilizing different methods of rounding – some rounding up, some rounding down, and
University among first in Midwest to integrate concrete printing into polytechnic programs Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, and Alquist, a pioneer in 3D concrete printing (3DCP) technology, are proud to announce a strategic partnership that brings Alquist’s industry-leading, proprietary 3DCP printing systems and supporting curriculum to UW-Stout’…
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is urging drivers to be cautious on the roads as a winter storm brings high winds and heavy snowfall into the state this weekend. Oversize/Overweight vehicle drivers are reminded that their permits restrict operations during inclement weather. Reminders for trucking companies: Review schedules and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin selling bonus harvest authorizations for the 2026 spring turkey season on Monday, March 16, with a designated sale date for each zone. Previously known as leftover permits, bonus harvest authorizations will be available online through the Go Wild license portal and
MADISON, Wis. – Consumers planning their spring travels are likely considering their transportation, lodging, food, recreational activities, and more. But the planning doesn’t stop there. Travelers should also be preparing for scam prevention before, during, and after their trip. A few simple precautions can protect them from fraud, identity theft,
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election in April and how that race has changed in recent years. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
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