MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #186 declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. The intense winter storm currently moving across the state is bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain that could result in widespread power outages from downed trees and ice on power lines and

MADISON – In response to the Food and Drug Administration issuing their guidance for plant-based products, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement: “Consumers choose milk because it is a trusted term associated with quality and nutrition. This trust has been built over generations of Wisconsin

OCONOMOWOC, WI – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) announced the opening of a new District Office in Oconomowoc, WI. The office, which will open on March 1, 2023, will serve constituents living across Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District. Congressman Fitzgerald’s staff will be available in the District Office to assist constituents in

MADISON, Wis. – Election officials across Wisconsin conducted another smooth election on Tuesday, deftly handling some minor challenges amid what appears to be one of the highest-turnout Spring Primary elections featuring a Supreme Court contest in recent years. “Yet again, we’re proud of the election officials across the state who

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers’ 2023-25 biennial budget includes several provisions that support local communities and promote public safety. Notably, the Governor proposed sending 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue to fund essential local services. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) reacts

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative said today that the Food and Drug Administration’s release of the long-awaited draft guidance on labeling plant-based milk alternatives is a step forward. This step moves closer to accurately labeling imitation dairy products, a priority issue for the co-op. Edge President Brody

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign announced two new ads today, the first of the general election, highlighting Dan Kelly’s troubling record of defending criminals and embracing extreme positions.  Judge Janet Protasiewicz has dedicated her career to serving the people of Wisconsin. As a 25-year prosecutor and current circuit

I will start this letter of gratitude where I started the campaign. I still believe that justice isn’t just what you say, it’s also what you do. My wife and I traveled across our beautiful state of Wisconsin over the last year, hugging, smiling, laughing and renewing hope. Our time

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public listening session for the proposed Annual Glacial Lake Grantsburg Water Management Plan on March 9 at the Grantsburg Public High School as part of the public review and comment period. The primary management actions used as part of

(WAUKESHA, WI) – County Executive Paul Farrow declared a State of Emergency today due to hazardous road and weather conditions and announced that all non-essential Waukesha County operations closed effective at 2:30pm today, February 22, 2023. County offices will reopen on Thursday, February 23, at 8 a.m. unless the closure is

(WISCONSIN)- Voces de la Frontera Action (VDLFA), Wisconsin’s leading Latinx and immigrant rights grassroots organization, congratulates their endorsed candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Judge Janet Protasiewicz, on her advancement to the Spring General Election.  In her Tuesday night victory speech, Judge Protasiewicz told supporters, “Everything we care about is going

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement announcing the endorsement of Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court: “In a race that will determine the future of democracy in Wisconsin and decide the very nature of freedom for generations of Wisconsinites, the Democratic Party

(Brookfield) – Tuesday’s primary election for Wisconsin Supreme Court resulted in Daniel Kelley and Janet Protasiewicz advancing to the April 4th general election. Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC Director, Matt Sande, offered the following comments: “Pro-Life Wisconsin congratulates Daniel Kelly, his campaign team and family for their dedication and determination

Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Action PAC (WFA PAC), the state’s only conservative pro-family PAC, gave an exclusive endorsement to Justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court, in advance of yesterday’s primary election. WFA PAC director Julaine Appling, issued the following statement: “We are proud to have given Justice Daniel Kelly

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz today announced the endorsement of Senator Tammy Baldwin for her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Judge Janet Protasiewicz is the best candidate to return fairness and impartiality back to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. I’m proud to support her in this race, because Wisconsinites deserve

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced their annual awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state. The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council advises the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on managing urban

Waukesha, Wis. (February 22, 2023) – Following the primary election results, Judge Jennifer Dorow issued the following statement: “First off, I want to thank all those who supported me in this campaign. I will be forever grateful and humbled by the faith you placed in me. With the primary now over,

MADISON – Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) today unveiled a bill to ensure that public safety employees are able to maintain health insurance coverage. The bill, which already has bipartisan support, aims to correct a Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) ruling stating that municipalities do not have to offer public safety

MADISON, Wis. — From rural Wisconsin towns to urban cities like Madison and Milwaukee, most of us believe that we should all have an equal say in our elections, that politicians have no business in our reproductive healthcare decisions, and that elected officials should make decisions based on what the people

Madison – Wisconsin Autism Providers Association (WAPA) applauds the Governor’s initiative to address challenges facing families seeking Autism treatment by funding face-to-face clinical direction through a rate increase. Investing in early, intensive behavioral treatment for children with autism yields a lifetime cost savings of $1 million per individual. “This proposal