Legislation would have cut burdensome red tape in overregulated state. MADISON WI (March 23, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, expressed deep disappointment in response to Governor Evers’ veto of the “Red Tape Reset” Package. “States with fewer regulations experience faster economic growth, highe…

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) today announced that former Village of Plainfield Fire Department Chief Jeffrey M. Kessenich has been charged with two felony counts of theft in a business setting and one count of misdemeanor theft for allegedly stealing $112,157 from

MADISON, WI – Today, Democratic Leader State Senator Dianne Hesselbein, Senator Brad Pfaff, and Representative Jenna Jacobson held a press conference to highlight how Senate Republicans are driving up property taxes for hardworking Wisconsin families by starving schools of much-needed state funding. In the upcoming spring election, 72 school districts are being forced

(Stevens Point, Wis. March 23, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator J.R. Claeys announced $115.2 million across eight states through the Timber Production and Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP), to ensure sawmills and other wood processing facilities have the necessary funding to establish, reopen… Please log in to

Protect Our Care Is Bringing Full-Court Pressure on Vulnerable Republicans for Driving Up Health Care Costs: Read Our New Report Here. Watch Our New Ads Here. Learn About Our New Seven-Figure Campaign Here. Washington, D.C. – To mark the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Protect Our Care

Protect Our Care’s March Madness Campaign is Amplifying How the ACA is Under Attack WISCONSIN – Today, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez and Wisconsinites impacted by the GOP War on Health Care joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to mark the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and hold Republicans accountable

WI – Brayden Myer, an America First Republican candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, has announced a bold, common sense plan for election integrity reform, ending bureaucratic control and returning power to the people. “For too long, Wisconsin’s elections have been controlled by unaccountable bureaucrats,” says Myer. “Voters deserve a

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill (AB) 180, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 116, to support the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, which provides food assistance to over 700,000 Wisconsinites, including 270,000 kids. The bill, which Gov. Evers and the Evers Administration have spent month… Please log in to access subscriber

MADISON, Wis. — Today marks the 16th anniversary of passage of the Affordable Care Act, a Democrat-led effort to provide healthcare to millions of Americans, which over 313,000 Wisconsinites rely on to afford essential care. In response to the anniversary of the passage of this historic legislation, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement:

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention today announced that nearly $15 million in grants will be awarded to school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, local governments, and more that serve 60 counties across the state to help crack down on crime, prevent violence, includ… Please log in to

MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Building on two years of citizen support, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute is once again asking Wisconsin residents to send in ticks they find while working and recreating outside this year. In 2024, the Research Institute launched the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS) in an effort to identify ticks that are

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Cox Hollow Retaining Wall Repair Project in Iowa County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals

MADISON, WIS.-   Madison College’s Community Job Fair on April 8 at the Goodman South Campus will connect job seekers with more than 50 local and regional employers across a variety of industries. The free event is from 4-8 p.m. at the Madison College Goodman South campus, 2429 Perry St. The job

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition on Friday secured a ruling in federal court blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to pressure healthcare providers into ending care for youth with gender dysphoria. The Court granted the States’ motion for summary judgment, finding that Health

Menomonie, Wis. – With a focus on strengthening the number of teachers in the state, as well as supporting their well-being and work in the classroom, University of Wisconsin-Stout’s School of Education is hosting two events this spring for both future and current educators. Teach Day, on Tuesday, April 21,

As absentee mail voting and in-person absentee voting begins the April general election, Common Cause is reminding voters to seek help using 866-OUR-VOTE. The nonpartisan hotline is for individual voters to ask questions and get more information about their voting options. In person absentee voting begins Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Voters should check with their mu… Please

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that they can still submit artwork for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from across Wisconsin compete for the opportunity to

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in the Spring Election on April 7, 2026. “Most people already have some form of identification they can use for voting purposes, including

WHITEWATER, Wis. — March 20, 2025. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) launched Warhawk Business Voices, a multi-show podcast network designed to connect students, alumni, faculty, business partners, and the broader community through authentic storytelling and real-world conversation. The network launched on the first day of spring, underscorin…

MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) is proud to announce that Jill Karofsky, Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 WWIG Scholarship & Recognition Gala, taking place Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Monona Terrace in Madison. The annual gala brings together professionals,