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MADISON, WI – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Dane County, joining the Dane County Board of Supervisors in recognizing this important month and encouraging residents to support survivors and take action
MADISON, Wis. – This week, thunderstorms, high winds, tornadoes, flooding, and hail have struck communities across Wisconsin. Homes and vehicles may be damaged and in need of repair work. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds consumers
Multiple highways are currently closed in northeast and north central Wisconsin due to flooding. Due to the potential for more rainfall, other areas of the state could be impacted as conditions change over the coming hours and days. The Wisconsin Department
Money talks, and Republicans made their priorities clear in the GOP tax scam. Republicans ripped away health care tax credits from millions of working families to bankroll the largest tax cut in history for the wealthy. From Alaska to Florida,
On Tax Day, Wisconsinites are reeling from the consequences of the unpopular Big, Ugly Bill after Bryan Steil prioritized permanent tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy over lowering costs for hardworking families. REMINDER: Most Americans say the taxes they paid this year are
On Tax Day, Wisconsinites are reeling from the consequences of the unpopular Big, Ugly Bill after Derrick Van Orden prioritized permanent tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy over lowering costs for hardworking families. REMINDER: Most Americans say the taxes they paid this year
MADISON, Wis (April 15, 2026) – Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District’s lab has been named Laboratory of the Year by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), an annual award recognizing one state lab for producing high-quality data that supports safe
WEST ALLIS, WI — State Representative Angelito Tenorio today announced his campaign for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, seeking a second term representing the 14th Assembly District. Rep. Angelito Tenorio is the proud son of Filipino immigrants who came to
MADISON, Wis. – Trapping data collected by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) indicates that the spongy moth, an invasive insect from Europe that feeds on the leaves of more than 300 tree species, is now
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 11. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge William J. Domina’s retirement, effective Aug. 2, 2026. The
On the heels of an embarrassing sweep of GOP losses in last week’s spring election, Tom Tiffany is releasing the first ad of his gubernatorial campaign. Unfortunately for Tiffany, the ad misses critical details of his platform and record. Here
MADISON, Wis. — Fresh off of admitting that Republicans up and down the ballot “got our butts kicked” in last week’s election, Tom Tiffany announced a new seven-figure ad buy trying to hit the reset button on his campaign for governor. Tiffany claims to
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) announced that she will seek re-election to the 78th Assembly District. Representative Stubbs was first elected to the State Assembly in 2018 and currently serves on the Assembly Committees on Corrections, Energy
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Emergency Management monitored multiple rounds of severe storms as they moved through Waukesha County on the evening of Tuesday, April 14, 2026. A tornado has been confirmed to have impacted the Village of Lisbon, just north of the Village of Sussex, causing damage to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to members of Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation urging them to stand up for the families, kids, and communities they represent and to stop federal efforts to undermine states like Wisconsin that have laws designed to
(Stevens Point, Wis., April 15, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson has announced that the Glidden Area Ambulance Service, Inc., a non-profit organization, will receive $47,515 grant for its new ambulance. “When seconds
MADISON, Wis. — Amid the annual April 15 deadline to file income taxes, known to many as Tax Day, there’s another tax Wisconsinites are paying this year: the Tiffany Tax. “While the average Wisconsin family hopes for enough of a tax
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is introducing a new bill to stop professional sports leagues from blacking out games for fans, end the complicated web of streaming services, and cut costs for viewers across the country. The bill will ensure that local sports fans can watch their
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin River is expected to rise to major flood levels in the Portage area on Wednesday, April. 15, 2026. As a precaution, DNR staff members are monitoring
MADISON, Wis – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice will be hosting the 5th Annual Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Conference later this week. The free, two-day virtual event is scheduled for April 16-17. It will feature a
MADISON, WI – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Dane County, joining the Dane County Board of Supervisors in recognizing this important month and encouraging residents to support survivors and take action to prevent sexual violence in our community. Sexual violence continues
MADISON, Wis. – This week, thunderstorms, high winds, tornadoes, flooding, and hail have struck communities across Wisconsin. Homes and vehicles may be damaged and in need of repair work. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds consumers that they should practice caution when seeking repairs. Consumers with
Multiple highways are currently closed in northeast and north central Wisconsin due to flooding. Due to the potential for more rainfall, other areas of the state could be impacted as conditions change over the coming hours and days. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) encourages drivers to be aware of changing
Money talks, and Republicans made their priorities clear in the GOP tax scam. Republicans ripped away health care tax credits from millions of working families to bankroll the largest tax cut in history for the wealthy. From Alaska to Florida, Americans are straining under the weight of doubling, tripling, and
On Tax Day, Wisconsinites are reeling from the consequences of the unpopular Big, Ugly Bill after Bryan Steil prioritized permanent tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy over lowering costs for hardworking families. REMINDER: Most Americans say the taxes they paid this year are “too high.” The Big Ugly reality is that Steil’s signature
On Tax Day, Wisconsinites are reeling from the consequences of the unpopular Big, Ugly Bill after Derrick Van Orden prioritized permanent tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy over lowering costs for hardworking families. REMINDER: Most Americans say the taxes they paid this year are “too high.” The Big Ugly reality is that Van
MADISON, Wis (April 15, 2026) – Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District’s lab has been named Laboratory of the Year by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), an annual award recognizing one state lab for producing high-quality data that supports safe environmental protections, public health, and regulatory compliance. The WDNR recognized
WEST ALLIS, WI — State Representative Angelito Tenorio today announced his campaign for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, seeking a second term representing the 14th Assembly District. Rep. Angelito Tenorio is the proud son of Filipino immigrants who came to Wisconsin in hopes of finding a better life. Rep. Tenorio
MADISON, Wis. – Trapping data collected by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) indicates that the spongy moth, an invasive insect from Europe that feeds on the leaves of more than 300 tree species, is now widely established in Green and Sawyer counties. As a result,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 11. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge William J. Domina’s retirement, effective Aug. 2, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.
On the heels of an embarrassing sweep of GOP losses in last week’s spring election, Tom Tiffany is releasing the first ad of his gubernatorial campaign. Unfortunately for Tiffany, the ad misses critical details of his platform and record. Here are five things you need to know about who Tom
MADISON, Wis. — Fresh off of admitting that Republicans up and down the ballot “got our butts kicked” in last week’s election, Tom Tiffany announced a new seven-figure ad buy trying to hit the reset button on his campaign for governor. Tiffany claims to love Wisconsin—but all he’s done in D.C. is raise costs
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) announced that she will seek re-election to the 78th Assembly District. Representative Stubbs was first elected to the State Assembly in 2018 and currently serves on the Assembly Committees on Corrections, Energy and Utilities, and Health, Aging and Long-Term Care. She released
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Emergency Management monitored multiple rounds of severe storms as they moved through Waukesha County on the evening of Tuesday, April 14, 2026. A tornado has been confirmed to have impacted the Village of Lisbon, just north of the Village of Sussex, causing damage to commercial facilities, residences, and other structures. … Please log in to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to members of Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation urging them to stand up for the families, kids, and communities they represent and to stop federal efforts to undermine states like Wisconsin that have laws designed to keep kids and families safe from harmful uses of artificial
(Stevens Point, Wis., April 15, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson has announced that the Glidden Area Ambulance Service, Inc., a non-profit organization, will receive $47,515 grant for its new ambulance. “When seconds count, brave first responders answer the call to help others
MADISON, Wis. — Amid the annual April 15 deadline to file income taxes, known to many as Tax Day, there’s another tax Wisconsinites are paying this year: the Tiffany Tax. “While the average Wisconsin family hopes for enough of a tax return to help them stay afloat, Republican Congressman and gubernatorial
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is introducing a new bill to stop professional sports leagues from blacking out games for fans, end the complicated web of streaming services, and cut costs for viewers across the country. The bill will ensure that local sports fans can watch their favorite sports team in one sin… Please log in to access
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin River is expected to rise to major flood levels in the Portage area on Wednesday, April. 15, 2026. As a precaution, DNR staff members are monitoring the Caledonia and Lewiston levees twice daily. If river levels
MADISON, Wis – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice will be hosting the 5th Annual Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Conference later this week. The free, two-day virtual event is scheduled for April 16-17. It will feature a diverse group of presenters who will focus on efforts to