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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting reservations for sharp-tailed grouse viewing blinds at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area on Saturday, Jan. 10. Additional viewing blinds at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area will become available for reservations on Sunday, Feb. 1.
MADISON –The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) today announced the application periods for the Telemedicine Equipment Grant Program and the Lifeline Outreach Grant Program and is encouraging eligible entities to apply. Funded by the Universal Service Fund, these grant programs improve the
No changes will be made to vaccine recommendations that protect the health of Wisconsinites from preventable diseases, following best available scientific and safety data The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continues to recommend the evidence-based childhood vaccine schedule published
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition representing thousands of patients and health advocates statewide today urged state lawmakers to hold hearings and votes as soon as possible to pass Cole’s Act, legislation to end PBM copay accumulator
(GREEN BAY) – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to reporting on the deadly shooting connected) to federal immigration enforcement activity in Minneapolis, as reported by NPR: “It is always a tragedy when a life
Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after the incident in Minneapolis, Minnesota that resulted in a fatal officer involved shooting by federal immigration enforcement. Rep. Donovan said: “The continuous attacks on federal law enforcement professionals must
The News: A wide coalition of free market groups and associations representing Wisconsin’s largest job creators are calling on the Wisconsin Legislature to vote on a legislative package known as the “Red Tape Reset.” The package was formally introduced last year and has advanced out of
Public Comment Period Open Through Jan. 29 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed variance to the Southwest Savanna Regional Master Plan. As described in ch. NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative
Congress will vote on renewing the ACA premium tax credit tomorrow, which the GOP let expire on December 31st. Over 270,000 Wisconsinites saw their health care prices increase as a result of the credits expiring. Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden,
Like her artwork, educator’s dissertation explores using AI to supplement student creativity Menomonie, Wis. – For more than 125 years, University of Wisconsin-Stout’s stately Bowman Hall and its distinctive clock tower have served as landmarks for the campus and the
Congress will vote this afternoon to bring back healthcare tax credits as Wisconsin families are already struggling with skyrocketing healthcare costs in 2026 MADISON, Wis. – This afternoon, Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil have an opportunity to bring
MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators (WASDA) Board of Directors has selected veteran educational leader Damian LaCroix to serve as its next executive director. LaCroix brings more than three decades of experience in Wisconsin public education
Today, Fair Wisconsin will testify before the Assembly Committee on Judiciary in opposition to AB 400, a bill that would threaten access to medically-necessary health care for trans youth. In addition to mobilizing community members to testify in-person and collecting
Today, Fair Wisconsin will testify before the Assembly Committee on Judiciary in opposition to AB 311, a bill that would eliminate the ability for someone born in Wisconsin to change the gender marker on their birth certificate. In addition to
January Law of the Month: Human trafficking prevention The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of State Patrol joins organizations across the nation this January to raise awareness about human trafficking and what can be done to help prevent the
MADISON, Wis. — Mere days after the fifth anniversary of MAGA Republicans’ deadly January 6 attack, right-wing judge and Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar is doubling down on her alliance with election deniers and her extreme right-wing agenda, as she’s
All Events Are Free And Open To The Public MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the annual Bald Eagle Watching Days happening on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Sauk Prairie. All Bald Eagle
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Mount Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 2025. The Late Gothic Revival Church was constructed in 1947 with a modern wing addition in 1958 in
Grants of up to $25,000 can help make WI communities more livable for people of all ages MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin College Republicans announced they will be major players in the 2026 election cycle and beyond, launching the largest political effort in their organization’s history. With over $1 million already raised this cycle, the group
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting reservations for sharp-tailed grouse viewing blinds at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area on Saturday, Jan. 10. Additional viewing blinds at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area will become available for reservations on Sunday, Feb. 1. Sharp-tailed grouse viewing blinds are available from Apr… Please log
MADISON –The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) today announced the application periods for the Telemedicine Equipment Grant Program and the Lifeline Outreach Grant Program and is encouraging eligible entities to apply. Funded by the Universal Service Fund, these grant programs improve the availability and affordability of telecommunications services to people in Wisconsin…
No changes will be made to vaccine recommendations that protect the health of Wisconsinites from preventable diseases, following best available scientific and safety data The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continues to recommend the evidence-based childhood vaccine schedule published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and has issued guidance
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition representing thousands of patients and health advocates statewide today urged state lawmakers to hold hearings and votes as soon as possible to pass Cole’s Act, legislation to end PBM copay accumulator programs that inflate patient prescription costs. A large bi-partisan group
(GREEN BAY) – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to reporting on the deadly shooting connected) to federal immigration enforcement activity in Minneapolis, as reported by NPR: “It is always a tragedy when a life is lost. When deadly force is used, families and communities
Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after the incident in Minneapolis, Minnesota that resulted in a fatal officer involved shooting by federal immigration enforcement. Rep. Donovan said: “The continuous attacks on federal law enforcement professionals must come to an end. I am especially appalled by the
The News: A wide coalition of free market groups and associations representing Wisconsin’s largest job creators are calling on the Wisconsin Legislature to vote on a legislative package known as the “Red Tape Reset.” The package was formally introduced last year and has advanced out of committee in both houses. The Quotes: The Coalition’s Letter… Please log
Public Comment Period Open Through Jan. 29 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed variance to the Southwest Savanna Regional Master Plan. As described in ch. NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, a master plan variance is a change in the
Congress will vote on renewing the ACA premium tax credit tomorrow, which the GOP let expire on December 31st. Over 270,000 Wisconsinites saw their health care prices increase as a result of the credits expiring. Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil previously voted against continuing these credits. MADISON,
Like her artwork, educator’s dissertation explores using AI to supplement student creativity Menomonie, Wis. – For more than 125 years, University of Wisconsin-Stout’s stately Bowman Hall and its distinctive clock tower have served as landmarks for the campus and the community. This holiday season, they provided artistic inspiration for a
Congress will vote this afternoon to bring back healthcare tax credits as Wisconsin families are already struggling with skyrocketing healthcare costs in 2026 MADISON, Wis. – This afternoon, Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil have an opportunity to bring back health care tax credits and make coverage affordable for
MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators (WASDA) Board of Directors has selected veteran educational leader Damian LaCroix to serve as its next executive director. LaCroix brings more than three decades of experience in Wisconsin public education to the statewide organization, which represents and supports school district
Today, Fair Wisconsin will testify before the Assembly Committee on Judiciary in opposition to AB 400, a bill that would threaten access to medically-necessary health care for trans youth. In addition to mobilizing community members to testify in-person and collecting written testimony to submit on behalf of Wisconsinites, Fair Wisconsin’s
Today, Fair Wisconsin will testify before the Assembly Committee on Judiciary in opposition to AB 311, a bill that would eliminate the ability for someone born in Wisconsin to change the gender marker on their birth certificate. In addition to mobilizing community members to testify in-person and collecting written testimony
January Law of the Month: Human trafficking prevention The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of State Patrol joins organizations across the nation this January to raise awareness about human trafficking and what can be done to help prevent the crime and protect victims in our state. Human trafficking is
MADISON, Wis. — Mere days after the fifth anniversary of MAGA Republicans’ deadly January 6 attack, right-wing judge and Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar is doubling down on her alliance with election deniers and her extreme right-wing agenda, as she’s set to appear tonight at an event hosted by the radical group
All Events Are Free And Open To The Public MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the annual Bald Eagle Watching Days happening on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Sauk Prairie. All Bald Eagle Watching Days events are free and open to the public.
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Mount Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 2025. The Late Gothic Revival Church was constructed in 1947 with a modern wing addition in 1958 in West Allis, Milwaukee County. Mount Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church is
Grants of up to $25,000 can help make WI communities more livable for people of all ages MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 4. These grants, which can be up to $25,000, fund
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin College Republicans announced they will be major players in the 2026 election cycle and beyond, launching the largest political effort in their organization’s history. With over $1 million already raised this cycle, the group is positioning itself as a leading force in shaping Wisconsin’s