Hundreds of construction projects are underway across the state to improve safety and mobility, including the I-39/90/94 bridge reconstruction over the Wisconsin River in Columbia County. Wisconsin State Patrol Lieutenant Adam Zoch joined Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southwest Region leaders and industry partners to offer a behind-the-barrel experience to

Four years after the Supreme Court ripped reproductive rights away from millions of women, Derrick Van Orden has continued the work of further dismantling abortion rights in Congress.  Van Orden’s record is clear: he endangered women’s lives by giving politicians like himself power over decisions that belong to women and their doctors. 

Milwaukee, WI – In a continued response to the overturn of Roe V. Wade in 2022, Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee (RJAM) is hosting its 4th annual No Roe, No Rest community event on Saturday, June 27th at 6:30 p.m. This year, the event will take place at Red Arrow Park

MADISON, Wis. – This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program, the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with over 60 partners, cares for nearly 700 sites that protect outstanding examples of Wisconsin’s native landscape of natural communities,

Today, June 24, 2026, marks the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. Four years ago, the Supreme Court of the United States corrected a grave constitutional error. Dobbs v. Jackson has made it clear what we have always known: abortion is

Following Donald Trump’s cancellation of today’s housing bill signing, Milwaukee County Executive and gubernatorial candidate David Crowley released the following statement: “Every day this housing affordability bill remains unsigned is another day relief is delayed for families struggling with rising rents, high housing costs, and the dream of homeownership slipping

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2026.In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Additional information about the data included in the release

CHILTON, Wis. — American Dairy Coalition (ADC) is applauding the introduction of the bipartisan legislation Recognizing Engineered Alternatives as Lab-Created (REAL) Butter Act, introduced by Congressman Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Congressman Josh Riley (D-N.Y.) to require fake-butter made through laboratory or industrial processes to be clearly labeled as “lab-created.” The legislation

MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley launched “Destined for Greater,” a comprehensive public safety and community violence intervention initiative within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that brings together existing community violence intervention programs, mental wellness services and resources, and new projects funded with $1.5 million in

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System (WCRS), an essential tool that increases the understanding of cancer in Wisconsin and informs prevention and treatment strategies. Established in 1976 to collect statewide cancer data, WCRS is the ninth oldest cancer

MADISON, Wis. – Over the past four years, electric bike and scooter use has been rising, and with that increase has come a surge in injuries in Wisconsin, especially among children. E-bikes and e-scooters are powered by a rechargeable battery and a small electric motor, and they can reach speeds

MADISON, Wis. — On the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Democratic Party of Wisconsin 1st Vice Chair Sarah Godlewski released the following statement: “Four years ago today, Donald Trump’s hand-picked Supreme Court handed down the Dobbs decision, which stripped Americans of federal protections for abortion

MADISON, Wis. — On the fourth anniversary of the MAGA United States Supreme Court justices’ decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion care, Wisconsin Republicans at the federal, state, and local levels have not let up on their crusade to ban abortion in the Badger State. “As

Los Angeles-based Wisconsin filmmaker Nathan Deming believes that there is an immense, untapped wealth of authentic storytelling in his Midwestern home state, and his goal is to continue highlighting regional characters and communities that audiences instantly recognize.  With his latest film, “Winter Hymns,” Deming also highlighted regional filmmaking talent. His professional crew worked

With fewer volunteers and increasing calls for service, fire departments in Wisconsin have opted to increase their ranks of paid staff positions, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. The report finds that volunteer fire departments in Wisconsin have lost over 930 positions since 2020, a 5.5% decline. The declining

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that 2026 data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant. Pheasant observations were above the 5-year average for the third consecutive year. The results of the ruffed grouse survey are on track with

WISCONSIN – New polling unveiled at a WisPolitics luncheon in Madison yesterday reveals shocking changes in voter confidence as midterms approach. Continued rhetoric on the issue of election integrity has driven voter confidence in election systems back to pre-2024 election levels, highlighting alarming trends. See the key findings and other poll

Today, June 24, 2026, marks the four-year anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade.   “Today and every day, Wisconsin Right to Life is unwavering in our commitment to supporting women through pregnancy and beyond,” stated Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life. “This year

MADISON –  According to the latest informal Wisconsin­ Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey, the total cost of 12 food items used to host a summer cookout for ten totaled $75.50, an increase of 7.5% from last year’s state average. At $7.55 per person, this price marks the highest total for the summer

MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that only 26% of Americans have read or heard a lot about the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence coming on July 4. Another 57% say they have heard some about the Semiquincentennial, while 17% have heard nothing