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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting seedling orders from Wisconsin landowners for trees and shrubs to be planted in spring 2026, starting Oct. 6, 2025. Wisconsin forest nurseries have provided high-quality, native tree seedlings, appropriate
Québec City, Québec – The region’s Governors and Premiers gathered this weekend for their biennial Leadership Summit at the historic Château Frontenac. The Summit’s focus on a regional Agenda for Growth, led by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers
Legislation addresses staffing in the justice system and case backlogs that hurt local taxpayers Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) along with State Senator Eric Wimberger (R Oconto) introduced a bill that will address critical staffing needs within
(Eau Claire, Wis.) — Removing barriers and creating new pathways to empower students was the driving force behind six new articulation agreements the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire signed with Chippewa Valley Technical College this fall. Building on the longstanding collaboration
Contact: Sachin Chheda(414) 412-6099 RACINE, WI—Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II Presiding Judge Lisa S. Neubauer announced today she will retire from the court at the end of her current term on July 31, 2026, after 18 years of service
Now available in stores and online, rebates for low- and moderate-income households will help save energy and money by switching to energy-efficient home appliances MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced Wisconsin residents can now access Inflation Reduction
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisDems announced that they are endorsing Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Taylor’s commitment to protecting victims, ensuring access to health care for people in Wisconsin, and her record of being a fair and
CONTACT: Alec Zimmermanaz@platform-communications.com 608-317-4320 Bipartisan poll also shows narrow GOP lead in gov race, political violence a growing concern, “MAGA” movement/Trump find support from nearly half of voters [MADISON] – In the first statewide poll looking at the two primaries in Wisconsin’s
Madison, Wis – On Friday, the contested case hearing for the Enbridge Line 5 Relocation Project wrapped up with the testimony of several Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources experts who confirmed the Line 5 Relocation planning was not only scrutinized by
Voces de la Frontera Condemns Recent Detentions in Manitowoc and Madison (Milwaukee, October 3rd, 2025)— Voces de la Frontera denounces the recent actions of ICE in Wisconsin, including arrests in Manitowoc last week and yesterday’s detentions in northeast Madison. These operations
CONTACT: Sen.Carpenter@legis.wi.gov Republicans are afraid of open debate (MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding Republican actions to shut down debate and remove him from the Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs: “My
MARINETTE, Wis. – Bayshore Arts Center, the vibrant community theatre located on the UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus, invites audiences of all ages to join the spirited and spunky Junie B. Jones as she navigates the ups and downs of first
WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) sent a letter to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) requesting records and information related to LADWP’s preparedness and response to the Pacific Palisades
MADISON, WI – Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement after Senate Bill 33 was signed into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 34: “Today, Wisconsin State Law took a major step towards catching up with artificial intelligence and
Wisconsin Dells, WI — Hansen’s IGA Market has been named the 2025 Grocer of the Year by the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA), the organization’s highest honor. The award was presented at the Annual WGA Awards dinner recognizing the Hansen family’s leadership
Wisconsin Dells, WI – Russ Davis Wholesale has been selected as the 2025 Vendor of the Year, one of the Wisconsin Grocers Association’s (WGA) highest honors. In the competitive landscape of grocery retail, few vendors manage to achieve the delicate balance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll showed that 78% of Americans – including majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents – support extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium
MADISON – The Town of Campbell voted on Thursday night in support of Senate Bill 128, a sweeping PFAS relief bill that would unlock new funding for PFAS-affected communities and extend legal protections to pollution victims, as the community battles
Madison – Today, Representatives Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls), Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego), Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus), Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin), Elijah Behnke (R-Town of Chase), Joy Goeben (R-Hobart), Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), and Duke Tucker (R-Grantsburg) began circulating an election integrity bill which
Wisconsin Dells, WI – Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) closed out the 2025 Innovation Expo with an Awards Banquet to celebrate the WGA Award Winners on September 30 at the Wilderness in Wisconsin Dells. The WGA Awards consists of four categories: Community
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting seedling orders from Wisconsin landowners for trees and shrubs to be planted in spring 2026, starting Oct. 6, 2025. Wisconsin forest nurseries have provided high-quality, native tree seedlings, appropriate for planting throughout Wisconsin, for over 100 years. Seedlings grown
Québec City, Québec – The region’s Governors and Premiers gathered this weekend for their biennial Leadership Summit at the historic Château Frontenac. The Summit’s focus on a regional Agenda for Growth, led by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP), included major announcements aimed at growing the region’s $9.3
Legislation addresses staffing in the justice system and case backlogs that hurt local taxpayers Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) along with State Senator Eric Wimberger (R Oconto) introduced a bill that will address critical staffing needs within Wisconsin’s criminal justice system by allocating new assistant district attorneys,
(Eau Claire, Wis.) — Removing barriers and creating new pathways to empower students was the driving force behind six new articulation agreements the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire signed with Chippewa Valley Technical College this fall. Building on the longstanding collaboration between the two institutions, the new articulation agreements will help
Contact: Sachin Chheda(414) 412-6099 RACINE, WI—Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II Presiding Judge Lisa S. Neubauer announced today she will retire from the court at the end of her current term on July 31, 2026, after 18 years of service on the appellate court. She will not be a candidate
Now available in stores and online, rebates for low- and moderate-income households will help save energy and money by switching to energy-efficient home appliances MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced Wisconsin residents can now access Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Energy Rebates directly at retail locations, wit…
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisDems announced that they are endorsing Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Taylor’s commitment to protecting victims, ensuring access to health care for people in Wisconsin, and her record of being a fair and impartial judge are why the WisDems are ecstatic to back
CONTACT: Alec Zimmermanaz@platform-communications.com 608-317-4320 Bipartisan poll also shows narrow GOP lead in gov race, political violence a growing concern, “MAGA” movement/Trump find support from nearly half of voters [MADISON] – In the first statewide poll looking at the two primaries in Wisconsin’s 2026 race for governor, the bipartisan Badger Battleground Poll found
Madison, Wis – On Friday, the contested case hearing for the Enbridge Line 5 Relocation Project wrapped up with the testimony of several Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources experts who confirmed the Line 5 Relocation planning was not only scrutinized by DNR staff, but that the project plans went out of
Voces de la Frontera Condemns Recent Detentions in Manitowoc and Madison (Milwaukee, October 3rd, 2025)— Voces de la Frontera denounces the recent actions of ICE in Wisconsin, including arrests in Manitowoc last week and yesterday’s detentions in northeast Madison. These operations reflect a troubling pattern of escalating enforcement across the state,
CONTACT: Sen.Carpenter@legis.wi.gov Republicans are afraid of open debate (MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding Republican actions to shut down debate and remove him from the Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs: “My voice on the Senate Committee of Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State
MARINETTE, Wis. – Bayshore Arts Center, the vibrant community theatre located on the UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus, invites audiences of all ages to join the spirited and spunky Junie B. Jones as she navigates the ups and downs of first grade in Junie B. Jones JR: The Musical, a performance packed
WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) sent a letter to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) requesting records and information related to LADWP’s preparedness and response to the Pacific Palisades wildfires in January 2025. Today’s letter is part of the
MADISON, WI – Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement after Senate Bill 33 was signed into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 34: “Today, Wisconsin State Law took a major step towards catching up with artificial intelligence and image generation technology,” said Rep. Jacobson. “Act 34 will protect
Wisconsin Dells, WI — Hansen’s IGA Market has been named the 2025 Grocer of the Year by the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA), the organization’s highest honor. The award was presented at the Annual WGA Awards dinner recognizing the Hansen family’s leadership and commitment to excellence in the grocery industry. “This truly
Wisconsin Dells, WI – Russ Davis Wholesale has been selected as the 2025 Vendor of the Year, one of the Wisconsin Grocers Association’s (WGA) highest honors. In the competitive landscape of grocery retail, few vendors manage to achieve the delicate balance of delivering exceptional service while maintaining robust partnerships that benefit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll showed that 78% of Americans – including majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents – support extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits which allow tens of millions of Americans to
MADISON – The Town of Campbell voted on Thursday night in support of Senate Bill 128, a sweeping PFAS relief bill that would unlock new funding for PFAS-affected communities and extend legal protections to pollution victims, as the community battles some of the most significant PFAS contamination in the state.
Madison – Today, Representatives Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls), Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego), Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus), Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin), Elijah Behnke (R-Town of Chase), Joy Goeben (R-Hobart), Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), and Duke Tucker (R-Grantsburg) began circulating an election integrity bill which would restore the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s legally sound decision in
Wisconsin Dells, WI – Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) closed out the 2025 Innovation Expo with an Awards Banquet to celebrate the WGA Award Winners on September 30 at the Wilderness in Wisconsin Dells. The WGA Awards consists of four categories: Community Service, Excellence in Operations, Vendor of the Year, and Grocer