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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2026 hook and line season for lake sturgeon will be open on certain waters from Sept. 5 through Sept. 30, 2026. All anglers looking to harvest a lake sturgeon
MILWAUKEE, WI — Forward Latino today condemned the White House for releasing arcade-style video games that turn immigration enforcement and deportation into entertainment, including Rio Run, where players pursue migrants and earn points connected to deportations, and Build the Wall,
(WAUKESHA, Wis.) – Waukesha County and Jefferson County marked the completion of nearly 12.5 miles of new trail connecting the counties and providing a regional off-road route between Oconomowoc and Watertown. Officials celebrated the completion of Jefferson County’s Interurban Trail and the
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a 4-year-old grade mare in Portage County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). It is the state’s first confirmed case of EEE in a
Drives in La Crosse, Eau Claire, and Kenosha collected supplies for local students as tariffs and Republican health care cuts stretch family budgets thin MADISON, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin last week wrapped up back-to-school supply drives in La Crosse, Eau Claire,
Drought Conditions Causing Challenges For Water Recreation MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages boaters to take extra care at public water access sites throughout the state, where ongoing drought conditions continue to cause low water levels. Much
Baldwin stops in Wausau, Green Bay, Monona, Waterloo, and Twin Ports WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up the second week of her “Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs” statewide tour with stops in Wausau, Green Bay, Monona, Waterloo, and
MADISON, Wis. — The Religious Freedom Constitutional Amendment on the November ballot promotes fairness and equal treatment for individuals who practice their faith. If liquor stores and big-box corporations can remain open during a state of emergency, churches should have
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Labor Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy more time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands. With over 20 million visitors annually, Wisconsin State Park
Farm Bureau becomes second statewide agricultural organization to back campaign NEW FRANKEN, WI — The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action committee, Volunteers for Agriculture, announced this week that they have endorsed Nic Cravillion in his campaign to represent the citizens
“Right now people in the district feel betrayed by Bryan Steil because he had made promises to bring costs down, but things have only gotten worse here for people, and I think that’s because of policy positions he’s championed, allowed
To celebrate and honor workers this Labor Day, the High Road Strategy Center has released The State of Working Wisconsin 2026. Since our first edition in 1996, we’ve been providing a view of the economy from the perspective of working
MADISON, Wis. — It’s no secret that Congressman Tom Tiffany’s support for trade wars, foreign wars, and cuts to healthcare and food assistance at the behest of billionaires is driving up costs and hurting working people across Wisconsin. In recognition of the
MADISON — Recent action by the Wisconsin Elections Commission shows that MacIver’s commitment to election integrity is forcing officials to take notice and address key failings in our election system. The Wisconsin Elections Commission recently took up two high-profile issues MacIver has doggedly
As Biden-era Bipartisan Infrastructure Law approaches its end, Gov. Evers emphasizes importance of maintaining critical investments to support 21st-century infrastructure for Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urging them to swiftly pass a federal surface transportation reauthorization
This week, my opponent sent out a mailer that was disrespectful, untrue, and deeply disappointing. He called me “un-American.” I am a third-generation Wisconsinite, a fourth-generation American, and a proud son of Waukesha. This community knows who I am—not because
Youth counselors get first look at Southeast Regional Care Center for Youth Milwaukee, Wis. – As construction crews put the final touches on the Southeast Regional Care Center for Youth, 33 of the center’s first employees are graduating from the Department
Whether it’s space-oriented research, welding prowess or Science Olympiad successs, Blue Devils arrive with talent and motivation MENOMONIE, Wis. – Because of its polytechnic focus on applied learning, industry collaborations, and career-oriented experiences, students at University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic are
LANSING, Iowa – Sept. 3, 2026 – The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are announcing that the Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River Crossing at Lansing is proceeding well ahead of the original
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2026 hook and line season for lake sturgeon will be open on certain waters from Sept. 5 through Sept. 30, 2026. All anglers looking to harvest a lake sturgeon must have their general 2026 fishing license and a valid
MILWAUKEE, WI — Forward Latino today condemned the White House for releasing arcade-style video games that turn immigration enforcement and deportation into entertainment, including Rio Run, where players pursue migrants and earn points connected to deportations, and Build the Wall, which portrays migrants approaching the southern border as a threatening
(WAUKESHA, Wis.) – Waukesha County and Jefferson County marked the completion of nearly 12.5 miles of new trail connecting the counties and providing a regional off-road route between Oconomowoc and Watertown. Officials celebrated the completion of Jefferson County’s Interurban Trail and the final western segment of Waukesha County’s Lake Country Trail during
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a 4-year-old grade mare in Portage County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). It is the state’s first confirmed case of EEE in a horse this year. In 2025, DATCP documented one case of
Drives in La Crosse, Eau Claire, and Kenosha collected supplies for local students as tariffs and Republican health care cuts stretch family budgets thin MADISON, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin last week wrapped up back-to-school supply drives in La Crosse, Eau Claire, Kenosha, and Mt. Pleasant, collecting over 100 backpacks, and dozens
Drought Conditions Causing Challenges For Water Recreation MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages boaters to take extra care at public water access sites throughout the state, where ongoing drought conditions continue to cause low water levels. Much of the state is experiencing some level of drought, with conditions
Baldwin stops in Wausau, Green Bay, Monona, Waterloo, and Twin Ports WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up the second week of her “Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs” statewide tour with stops in Wausau, Green Bay, Monona, Waterloo, and the Twin Ports to meet with Wisconsinites and discuss how
MADISON, Wis. — The Religious Freedom Constitutional Amendment on the November ballot promotes fairness and equal treatment for individuals who practice their faith. If liquor stores and big-box corporations can remain open during a state of emergency, churches should have the same freedom to gather. Government should not be able
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Labor Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy more time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands. With over 20 million visitors annually, Wisconsin State Park System properties can be a popular destination on holidays and weekends.
Farm Bureau becomes second statewide agricultural organization to back campaign NEW FRANKEN, WI — The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action committee, Volunteers for Agriculture, announced this week that they have endorsed Nic Cravillion in his campaign to represent the citizens of the Wisconsin First Senate District in the upcoming fall
“Right now people in the district feel betrayed by Bryan Steil because he had made promises to bring costs down, but things have only gotten worse here for people, and I think that’s because of policy positions he’s championed, allowed and abdicated to Donald Trump.” -Mitchell BermanMADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting
To celebrate and honor workers this Labor Day, the High Road Strategy Center has released The State of Working Wisconsin 2026. Since our first edition in 1996, we’ve been providing a view of the economy from the perspective of working people. This year, the picture is mixed. Some real strengths
MADISON, Wis. — It’s no secret that Congressman Tom Tiffany’s support for trade wars, foreign wars, and cuts to healthcare and food assistance at the behest of billionaires is driving up costs and hurting working people across Wisconsin. In recognition of the upcoming Labor Day holiday and in solidarity with workers across
MADISON — Recent action by the Wisconsin Elections Commission shows that MacIver’s commitment to election integrity is forcing officials to take notice and address key failings in our election system. The Wisconsin Elections Commission recently took up two high-profile issues MacIver has doggedly covered: Green Bay’s repeated duplicate-ballot mailings and Milwaukee’s August 11
As Biden-era Bipartisan Infrastructure Law approaches its end, Gov. Evers emphasizes importance of maintaining critical investments to support 21st-century infrastructure for Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urging them to swiftly pass a federal surface transportation reauthorization package that continues to make the important investments in Wisconsin’s roads, bridges,
This week, my opponent sent out a mailer that was disrespectful, untrue, and deeply disappointing. He called me “un-American.” I am a third-generation Wisconsinite, a fourth-generation American, and a proud son of Waukesha. This community knows who I am—not because of what a campaign mailer says, but because I have
Youth counselors get first look at Southeast Regional Care Center for Youth Milwaukee, Wis. – As construction crews put the final touches on the Southeast Regional Care Center for Youth, 33 of the center’s first employees are graduating from the Department of Corrections’ (DOC’s) training academy today. The Milwaukee center, 7930 W.
Whether it’s space-oriented research, welding prowess or Science Olympiad successs, Blue Devils arrive with talent and motivation MENOMONIE, Wis. – Because of its polytechnic focus on applied learning, industry collaborations, and career-oriented experiences, students at University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic are poised to Do More on Day One. In fact, they
LANSING, Iowa – Sept. 3, 2026 – The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are announcing that the Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River Crossing at Lansing is proceeding well ahead of the original timeline. The agencies expect to open the bridge to traffic