MADISON, Wis.— Today, fifteen young Wisconsinites filed a constitutional climate lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court against the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Legislature. The youth plaintiffs—ages 8 to 17—are represented by Midwest Environmental Advocates and Our Children’s Trust. They argue that state laws that promote fossil fuels and block renewable energy violate

MADISON, WI – On Monday, State Representative Jenna Jacobson and State Senator Brad Pfaff announced new legislation to establish a 3-day back-to-school tax holiday each August. During which families will be able to do their back to school shopping without paying sales tax. Capped at $150 an item for clothing and

For more information, contact  Amy J. Malm, Administrator, Division of Financial Regulation |  (608) 261-8562 | amy.malm@wisconsin.gov The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has posted an open meeting notice. See the details of the meeting at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/OpenMtgNotices.aspx. MEETING: Mutual Holding Company Plan of National Guardian Life Insurance Company ​Teleconference Public Hearing DATE: Thursday, September 25, 2025

All Wisconsinites urged to check vaccination status The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Oconto County Public Health have identified five additional cases of measles in Oconto County. The additional cases are linked to the nine cases confirmed in the county on August 2, 2025, bringing the total number of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees as they start scouting properties ahead of the coming deer hunting season. Most ash trees in the southern two-thirds of Wisconsin are dead or dying due to the emerald

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that Marathon County will host the 79th Alice in Dairyland Finals May 14-16, 2026. With a rich history, beautiful rolling hills and woodlands surrounding the Wisconsin River and its tributaries, and a diverse agriculture industry,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare snake, the eastern ribbonsnake, which may result from the WPS Park Entrance Drive Electric Project in Door County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered

MILWAUKEE__ The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to continue its pioneering research into the benefits of creativity-based programming for autistic individuals.   This latest award supports the next phase of the Autism Brilliance Lab for Entrepreneurship, a cross-disciplinary initiative that

Long-sought Frank D. Barker sank in 1887, located by local boater DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – Another exciting shipwreck discovery emerged in Lake Michigan this summer after a local boater exploring off Door County’s coast noticed something unexpected in the water. Matt Olson, owner of Door County Adventure Rafting, was scouting

Waukesha – Yesterday state representative Scott Allen was endorsed by former Sheriff Arnold Moncada and current Sheriff Eric Severson at a meeting at Dady-Oh’s Restaurant in downtown Waukesha. “Scott has been a dedicated servant of the community for years,” said Moncada, “and I know he’s committed to public safety.” According

Madison, WI – In Evers v. Marklein, the Wisconsin Supreme Court clearly stated that the Legislature “alone maintains the ability to amend, expand, or limit the breadth of administrative rulemaking in other branches [of government].” In direct contradiction of the court’s ruling, Governor Tony Evers is attempting to circumvent statutory requirements that are

[ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez hosted a board meeting this week on the future of Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI), drawing significant community input from residents advocating for the facility’s closure. Three state legislators presented their plans to advance the shutdown of the 127-year-old correctional facility. See what they’re

Roughly 130,000 men and women in the National Guard and Reserve do not have health insurance WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Healthcare for Our Troops Act, legislation to provide premium-free medical insurance coverage for all members of the National Guard and Reserve. Sixteen percent of Reserve and

Recent reporting details how tariffs backed by Trump and Republicans including Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden are driving up costs on more items MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, recent coverage details how Wisconsin families are feeling the pinch from tariffs backed by President Trump and Republicans

Join Common Cause Wisconsin (CCWI) and Fair Maps Coalition (FMC) partners for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 beginning at 6:00 PM. The event is free, but you must register to attend the online webinar. REGISTER FOR The VIRTUAL TOWNHALL While Wisconsin currently has fair maps, these are

WEST BEND, WI – County Executive Josh Schoemann welcomed the FEMA team to Washington County this morning as they began their damage assessments. Schoemann spoke with residents at some of the affected homes and said, “My heart goes out to all those affected by the flood. It’s nice to see the

Milwaukee, WI, August 20, 2025— Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced it is investing approximately $2 million in 6 projects across region 9 to restore tribal, state and private forestlands. These investments directly support the agency’s efforts to reduce wildfire risk, increase timber production, and expand rural

Hi, I’m Representative Rob Brooks and I represent the 59 th Assembly District. I want to take some time to talk to you today about some of the budget wins we secured for health services. Wisconsin has made significant investments to strengthen healthcare access and affordability across the state. By

MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman announced nominations for the 2025 First Responder of the Year Award are open for constituents of the 39th Assembly District. Constituents can nominate a first responder in any town, village, city or county in the 39th Assembly District for consideration of the First Responder of

MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement regarding introduction of Assembly Bill 308 (AB 308). “I introduced AB 308 which will prohibit state and local taxpayer dollars from subsidizing health care for illegal immigrants. This bill will ensure hard-earned taxpayer money goes to Wisconsin citizens and not