MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that the 2022 spring wild turkey harvest applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2021. Hunters can purchase applications for permit drawings online through Go Wild, the DNR’s license portal, or at an authorized license agent. Turkey harvest authorizations

AMHERST – Today, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 297 into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 115 at a ceremony at the Amherst Fire District Fire and Rescue Department. The governor was joined by Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) and other elected leaders, first responders, roadside assistance workers, and construction and utility workers from

Madison- Governor Tony Evers has signed two bills authored by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) into law. Senate Bill 374 was signed on Friday, December 3rd and became 2021 Act 104. Assembly Bill 297 was signed today and became 2021 Act 115. 2021 Act 104 makes necessary statutory changes to ensure Wisconsin’s specialized

(MILWAUKEE, WI) – This afternoon, Mayor Barrett announced he would veto the maps approved by the Common Council on November 23rd that included only two Latinx “influence districts” with a 25.6% and 28.1% Latinx population each. The veto came shortly after Voces de la Frontera, Forward Latino, and other Latinx

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) had their bill, which creates an emergency or roadside response area, signed into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 115. According to a survey done by AAA, 17% of Wisconsin drivers have experienced a crash, or near miss, with an emergency vehicle

MADISON, Wis. — Thanks to Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch refusing to accept federal funding from President Obama, Wisconsin’s fastest-growing region — Dane County — has been left unconnected by passenger rail to Milwaukee and Chicago. But now, thanks to President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress, the Bipartisan Infrastructure

On Friday, December 3, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a suite of pro-life bills, and promised to do so again in the future if the occasion presented itself. Among these vetoed bills are the Born Alive Survivors Protection Act, A Women’s Right to Know Act, the Prenatal Diagnosis Information Act, and

AMHERST— Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 297, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 115. “Distracted or negligent driving is dangerous and can even be deadly. This bill is a critical step in ensuring the safety of workers on our roads, whether they’re emergency and first responders, construction and utility workers, or tow truck drivers,” said

Seeking Tolerance and Justice Over Hate, or “STAJOH”, was formed in 1999 in order to combat  hate crimes in our community. STAJOH created the Alix Olson Award in 2011 to honor retired  Madison Police Detective Alix Olson and her admirable leadership against hate in our  community during her career.   Oscar

MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Clean Cities recently honored the top sustainable transportation leaders in Wisconsin at the Wisconsin Clean Cities Annual Stakeholder Meeting and Awards, the nonprofit announced today. “Wisconsin Clean Cities members continue to embrace their commitment to sustainability with their increased use of alternative fuels, alternative fuel vehicles and

After every snowfall, plow drivers throughout Wisconsin work long hours to clear nearly 115,000 miles of roads across the state. Wisconsin State Patrol’s December Law of the Month reminds every driver of the importance of giving snowplows the space they need to get the job done. “The tireless work of

CHILTON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced DNR Conservation Warden Mike Disher was awarded the Haskell Noyes Conservation Warden Efficiency Award. The Haskell Noyes award is the highest honor bestowed to a state conservation warden. Recipients demonstrate an ability to lead a quality law enforcement conservation

WASHINGTON, DC – Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes – a leading candidate in the Wisconsin Democratic Senate primary – proposed eliminating cash bail as part of a bill he introduced in the Wisconsin legislature. The bill – and Barnes’ position – is receiving renewed scrutiny after the case of Darrell Brooks, the alleged perpetrator

GREEN BAY — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes announced today a pilot program that aims to train teachers and bring computer science into all Wisconsin K-12 classrooms is getting a boost from a $150,000 grant from the WEDC. Gov. Evers and Secretary Hughes

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that 2022 black bear harvest applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2021. Hunters can purchase applications for permit drawings online through Go Wild, the DNR’s license portal, or at an authorized license agent. Preliminary estimates show that

MADISON, WI (December 5, 2021) — The NCAA announced today that the Wisconsin Badgers will play the Arizona State Sun Devils from the Pac-12 in the Las Vegas Bowl on December 30 at 9:30 p.m. CST. The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) invites fans to join the Official Badger Bowl Tour. “Congratulations

CONTACT: Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Governor Evers, DHS urge vaccination and continued public health practices to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has detected the newest variant of concern(link is external), the Omicron variant, in Wisconsin. The Omicron variant, B.1.1.529,

Today, Dane County officials toured Oregon School District’s Forest Edge Elementary, the first net-zero energy school in Wisconsin, as part of an event celebrating Dane County’s 2021 Climate Champions. In its first year of operation, the school produced more electricity than it used for all school activities, including heating and cooling. The