MADISON, WI – Over the weekend, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein joined WISN’s ‘UpFront’ program to lay out Senate Democrats’ path to a majority in 2026. Making it clear that Democratic State Senators and candidates are committed to strengthening Wisconsin’s economy and have their eyes set on winning the first Democratic majority

Governor’s executive order to create new Wild Rice Stewardship Council, increase public awareness and education on Tribal treaty rights and sovereignty, and annually designate first week of September as ‘Wild Rice Week’ LAC COURTE OREILLES RESERVATION — Gov. Tony Evers, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, today joined the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippew… Please log in to

MONTELLO, WI – Today, Marquette County educator Sasha Ripley is announcing her campaign for Wisconsin’s 13th State Senate District. As someone who grew up in a low-income household Sasha knows first hand what it means to overcome an economy that too often fails families like hers. From middle school onward she

MADISON, Wis. – On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, joining Rep. Vincent Miresse (D-71), Rep. Angelito Tenorio (D-14), other legislative allies, leaders from indigenous communities around Wisconsin, environmental advocates and fighters for justice at WISDOM Wisconsin and allied organizations, and many others, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) released a package of bills to

WAUSAU, WI – U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan (OH-04) officially endorsed Tom Tiffany for governor of Wisconsin. Chairman Jordan leads the powerful House Judiciary Committee, on which Congressman Tiffany serves. “Tom is a man of principle, common sense, and integrity. When the Biden-Harris FBI targeted Catholics and parents, he fought back. When the

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to either make payment arrangements with their provider, or apply for financial assistance, before the annual winter heating disconnection moratorium begins. Wisconsin state law prohibits utilities from disconnecting essential services

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general from the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaiʻi, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and the District of Columbia, to issue

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden today released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump secured the release of all remaining living Israeli hostages held by Hamas: “Today, every living Israeli hostage held by Hamas is safely home, a historic achievement made possible by President Trump’s leadership. Twenty hostages will

MADISON, Wis. – Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping every sector of Wisconsin’s economy, but experts say ensuring its safety and responsibility must come first. The Tuesday, Oct. 28, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison will explore how lawmakers, businesses and researchers can make responsible AI a statewide priority through interactive discussions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – West Allis, WI – Oct. 13, 2025 — In the wake of the recent flood emergency, the City of West Allis demonstrated extraordinary coordination, resilience, and compassion. From first responders to various City employees, every department that could assist mobilized rapidly to provide relief, resources, and recovery support

DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today honored Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognizing the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Dane County and across Wisconsin. “Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an opportunity to reflect, to honor, and to listen,” said County Executive Agard. “This day reminds us

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare fish, which may result from the Y-43 Hillside-Bloomington Pole Replacement Project in Grant County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced raising more than $950,000 in the third quarter of 2025. The Cooke campaign received financial support from over 16,260 individual donors with an average donation of $44. The latest campaign filing marks back-to-back quarters of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last month announced that federal disaster loans were made available through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and encouraged Wisconsinites and local businesses affected by severe weather in August to apply. The governor is once again encouraging those who have been affected to apply for the federal disaster loans fr… Please log in to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a backyard poultry flock in Racine County. Birds at the site were depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. H5N1 HPAI viruses are highly contagious and

Green Bay, WI–small businessman, carpenter and governor candidate Brett Hulsey will show other Packer fans how to Recycle Rodger’s old No. 12 Jerseys and turn them into like new No. 10 jerseys for Jordan Love at the tailgate outside of Lambeau Field in Green Bay. “We want to conserve our

State Representative Sylvia Ortiz‑Velez is excited to announce that a Bi-Partisan group of Representatives and Senators, including Rep. Ortiz-Velez, have introduced an Assembly Joint Resolution Honoring Latino Veterans in Wisconsin. Rep. Ortiz-Velez wants to give a special recognition to Representatives Kurtz, Rodriguez, Rivera Wagner, and Senators Cabral-Guevara and James. This

Madison, WI, October 10, 2025 – In an effort to protect critical food support for thousands of Wisconsinites, local nonprofit organizations are urging members of the Wisconsin State Legislature to fully and immediately support the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) request for funding to pay for changes to the Supplemental Nutrition

Rhode Island — Today, a federal judge in Rhode Island entered an order preliminarily blocking the sweeping and unlawful restrictions the Trump-Vance administration imposed on federal grants administered by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This decision, which follows an earlier granting of

Milwaukee-area faith leaders gather with voting rights activists, community partners, and voters to demand our elected leaders end this Government shutdown and PROTECT OUR RIGHT TO HEALTHCARE!! MILWAUKEE, WI—As if the passage of the latest tax bill in Washington wasn’t going to cause enough pain, Republicans in Washington have now