Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s veto of the bill requiring at least one retired police officer or firefighter to be included on the Madison and Milwaukee Police & Fire Commissions, providing more expertise and keeping our cities safe: “AB114/SB117

April Law of the Month emphasizes dangers of distracted driving When a driver takes their attention off their most important task, they put themselves and others at risk. Distracted driving is a growing problem on Wisconsin roads. More than 10,000 crashes involved distracted driving last year, up more than 13%

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is alerting consumers to avoid eating a specific lot of Ocean Mist Farms brand romaine hearts sold at several stores throughout Wisconsin. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture laboratory found Cyclospora in the product during routine surveillance. During

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) encourages electric, natural gas, and water utility customers with outstanding bills to make payment arrangements with their provider or apply for financial assistance before the annual winter heating moratorium on disconnections ends. From November 1st to April 15th, utilities

A joint editorial by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly and State Librarian Tessa Michaelson Schmidt When we were children, we both loved going to our local public libraries. If our parents wondered where we were, chances were pretty good that they could find us in the corner of the library,

NEW BERLIN – The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin released their endorsement of Alex Lasry for United States Senate today. “The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin are proud to endorse Alex Lasry to be the next U.S. Senator from Wisconsin,” said Jim Vick, Business Manager. “Our union has

Pepin County, WI (April 2022): Visit Pepin County is set to release “Get Outside! Outdoors in Pepin County”. A summer-focused campaign highlighting not only its outdoor recreation activities of Pepin County but encouraging visitors to get out of their houses, pack up the van, and head to Pepin County for food,

LA FARGE, Wis. — OrganicEye, a public interest group best known as one of the country’s preeminent organic industry watchdogs, has announced its move from the “sausage making capital of the world,” Washington, DC, to one of the epicenters of organic farming and food production on the West Coast of Wisconsin.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced a confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Rock County. This is Wisconsin’s second confirmed case of HPAI in a domestic flock this year. Samples were tested by the

Wisconsin’s Spring Election is Tuesday (April 5, 2022) and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of ID needed to vote may still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Wisconsin Elections Commission website explains the options

CROSS PLAINS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Ice Age National Scenic Trail’s Eastern Terminus in Potawatomi State Park will be relocated this spring. The large erratic (glacial boulder) and historical marker, which serves as one of the Trail’s two endpoints, will be moved

A list of the top five questions the City of Madison Clerk’s Office answers before Election Day. The City of Madison Clerk’s Office put together a top five list of things to know for tomorrow’s Spring Election. Many polling places have changed due to redistricting. To verify your polling location, visit www.cityofmadison.com/WhereDoIVote.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), along with a bipartisan coalition of members, announced the formation of the AUKUS Working Group to highlight Congressional interest in ensuring success of the trilateral AUKUS agreement. The Working Group will be co-chaired by Reps. Gallagher, Joe Courtney (D-CT), Blake Moore (R-UT), and

MADISON, Wis. —Opportunity Wisconsin today launched a new, nearly 7-figure TV ad as part of their multimillion dollar TV and digital advertising campaign calling out Senator Ron Johnson for putting his own personal profits above hardworking Wisconsinites. The new ad, “Duty,” features William, a U.S. Air Force veteran, calling out Senator Johnson

OSHKOSH – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) hosted a listening session with Wisconsin parents to hear their concerns about COVID-19 masking practices, critical race theory, gender identity curriculum and school board elections.  Watch the full listening session here. Excerpts can be found below. On Biden’s Failure to Unify America: “I’m

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is pleased to report to the Legislature this week that it has fully implemented many of the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau’s recommendations to improve election administration and that the six-member, bi-partisan Commission has considered all 30 recommendations in public meetings. The WEC on

MADISON, Wis. —Opportunity Wisconsin today launched a new, nearly 7-figure TV ad as part of their multimillion dollar TV and digital advertising campaign calling out Senator Ron Johnson for putting his own personal profits above hardworking Wisconsinites. The new ad, “Duty,” features William, a U.S. Air Force veteran, calling out Senator Johnson

The City of Madison Engineering Division will allow use of low-carbon concrete in the construction of public sidewalks and curb and gutter thanks to the work and initial passion of a couple local Girl Scout troops. The City is taking this action to mitigate the climate challenge created by concrete

MADISON, Wis. – In an attempt to further divide families, teachers, and use kids as political pawns, Rebecca Kleefisch has endorsed candidates in April 5’s Wisconsin school board elections who will pursue her extreme agenda and have worked hard to pit neighbors against each other​​. These candidates only serve to distract