MADISON – Legislation authored by Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) that will strengthen protections for sexual assault victims was approved by the State Assembly on Tuesday with wide bipartisan support. A key component of the proposal, Senate Bill (SB) 413, extends the statute of limitations for second-degree

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to announce a plan to use the state surplus to fund schools, ensure FoodShare accuracy, provide disaster relief, and provide $2 billion in tax relief to Wisconsin families: “I’m excited to highlight the investments

MADISON, WI – As the Wisconsin State Assembly enters what will likely be the last week of the legislative session, the Democratic members of the Task Force on Protecting Kids are once again calling for a vote on legislation to protect child welfare.  The task force’s three Democratic members—Vice Chair

Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 10, 2026, Joathan Colula (age: 33) was sentenced to 228 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and for conspiracy to commit money laundering. A jury had found Colula guilty of both

GREEN BAY — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) today praised Governor Tony Evers for granting a full pardon to Green Bay mother Samantha Hampton, calling it “a powerful reminder that government can be a force for good.” Rep. Rivera-Wagner submitted a letter of support to the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, set to deliver his eighth and final State of the State address tonight, today released excerpts from his 2026 State of the State address. The governor will deliver his State of the State address tonight, Tues., Feb. 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT. The governor’s State

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2026 Public Access Lands Atlas is now available for purchase. From state natural areas to state trails, lakeshores to rivers, Wisconsin has a wealth of public lands for everyone to enjoy. Updated every two years, the Public Access

MADISON – Today Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) spoke at a press conference ahead of the February 17th Assembly floor session, calling for the passage of postpartum Medicaid expansion. Assembly Democrats also called on Assembly Republicans to focus on issues that lower costs and improve the lives of Wisconsinites. The Assembly

(Stevens Point, Wis., February 17, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that Rural Development is providing the city of Gillett with a $994,000 loan for sewer system upgrades. “This investment towards a dependable sewer system in the city of Gillett will

MADISON — Madison Teachers Inc. (MTI), representing thousands of educators and public school professionals in the Madison area, announced its endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for a full term on the Dane County Circuit Court.  MTI becomes the first labor union to weigh into the election for Circuit Court, Branch

WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor, today announced a statewide digital and streaming ad focused on lowering utility costs as Wisconsin families face skyrocketing bills. Since 2019, Governor Evers’ appointees for the Public Service Commission (PSC) have approved $2.2 billion in utility rate increases, more than seven times what was approved

MADISON, WI — Community members, health professionals, students, policymakers, and scientists will gather March 5–6 for the annual  conference, hosted by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Network (WEHN). Held at the University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum, the event will explore how environmental conditions, from toxic chemical exposures to climate change, shape human h… Please log

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds fish enthusiasts of the fisheries management meeting set to occur online on Thursday, Feb. 19 to discuss the fisheries in the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage.   For the past century, the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage has gained notoriety for offering exceptional angling opportunities in a

Kahler Slater and LMN proudly announce the completion of Morgridge Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This landmark facility ushers in a new era for interdisciplinary research and education, serving as the new home for the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences and uniting computing and data-related disciplines on campus for the

The middle school years, generally ages 10-14, are a time of profound physical, cognitive, emotional, and social change. This amount of change is second only to the amount that happens in infancy. Known as tweens (between childhood and teenage years), this group of children is managing increased academic responsibilities and shifting social

Funding Secured by US Senator Tammy Baldwin as Part of Recently Passed Bipartisan Government Funding Bill  Milwaukee, February 17, 2025 –Nonprofit Acts Housing has been awarded $1,000,000 in federal funding, secured by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (Wisconsin), as part of the recently passed bipartisan government funding bill. Acts Housing provides homebuyer and

NFIB urges Governor Evers to accept proposal from legislative leaders MADISON, WI (February 17, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading voice for small business, announced strong support today for a tax relief package proposed by legislative leaders and sent to Governor Tony Evers for consideration. The

MADISON, Wis. – This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program, the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with over 60 partners, cares for nearly 700 sites that protect outstanding examples of Wisconsin’s native landscape of natural communities,

Madison, Wisconsin. Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin will host Together We Can Light the Path on February 18, 2026, from 10 am to 11 am in the North Hearing Room at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The event will bring together lawmakers and statewide partners to recognize legislative leadership, deepen understanding

Madison, WI — Pete Karas, Wisconsin Green Party candidate for Secretary of State, has filed his year-end campaign finance report, announcing $30,495 raised in cash donations during the current election cycle—a strong showing for a third-party candidate powered by grassroots donors across Wisconsin. Karas says the fundraising totals send a clear