February Law of the Month: Proper headlight use The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of State Patrol encourages drivers to check that headlights are on and working properly during periods of darkness and limited visibility. During this time of year, winter weather conditions and longer hours of darkness make

Common Council legislation authored by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs would direct the Department of City Development and the Milwaukee Health Department to work directly to attract and retain grocery stores and pharmacies in the City of Milwaukee. The legislation – Council file #251707 (assigned to the Community and Economic Development Committee) – would direct city

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites library patrons to use the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program to check out a free day pass to state parks, forests and recreation areas. “There’s always something new to discover when you explore Wisconsin’s state parks,”

Applied learning, strong industry partnerships benefit students, create clear career pathways Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 3, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s B.S. packaging program has been recognized by three national ranking authorities in their annual listings: College Raptor: No. 3 for 2026 Universities.com: No. 9

GERMANTOWN — Conservative Washington County judicial candidate Grant Scaife today announced that he received the endorsements of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Annette Ziegler and Rebecca Bradley for his campaign for the Washington County Circuit Court. Prior to being elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2007, Justice Ziegler served on the Washington County

Madison—Representative Sequanna Taylor (D-11) today announced that she is a co-author of legislation to legalize and regulate cannabis for adults 21 and older in Wisconsin. The bill is led by Representative Madison and Senator Johnson and maintains access for medical cannabis patients while creating a process to review prior cannabis-related

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House passed Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025, that strengthens support for veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life. “As a retired Navy SEAL, taking care of veterans isn’t a policy issue for me, it’s personal. The VR&E program

If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States from May 1, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money February 2, 2026 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that a coalition of 48 states and territories have joined two additional

MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) co-authored legislation Monday with Rep. Madison (D–Milwaukee) and Sen. Johnson (D–Milwaukee) to legalize medical and recreational cannabis in Wisconsin, a long-overdue change that would catch Wisconsin up to the standards of our neighboring states. Representative Phelps released the following statement: “There are

WAUSAU, WI – Today, Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor of Wisconsin, called on the Democratic Party of Wisconsin to return the millions of dollars it has received from Epstein-Island visitor Reid Hoffman. Since 2019, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin has accepted more than $15 million from LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, including

Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. So far, the investigation has identified the following locations where people may have been exposed to measles: Qdoba Restaurant 2 N. Park Street, Madison, WI Sunday, January 25 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm UW-Madison Brogden

MADISON, Wis – Today, Representative Anderson joined Legislative Democrats on introducing legislation that will legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use in Wisconsin (LRB-4219). The bill would establish a comprehensive, state-regulated cannabis framework focused on consumer safety, public health, and accountability, while ensuring Wisconsin benefits from the associated economic activity.

Deadline to apply: Feb. 15, 2026  The deadline is fast approaching to apply to become a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper. If you want to give back to your community and improve the safety of our roads, submit your application or reach out to a recruiter in your region to learn more about joining the

Wisconsin’s safety agency continues investment in future of state fire departments Madison – Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth announced today his department will be opening applications for Youth Volunteer Firefighter Training Program grants on Monday, February 2. This marks the fifth round of funding distribut… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have

WILL’s work to end illegal and discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs was once again featured in a national story, this time on the front page of the New York Times Sunday Edition. Since the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision on affirmative action, WILL has aggressively ramped up its Equality Under the

MADISON – Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner (D-Green Bay) today announced his support for LRB-4219, legislation to legalize cannabis for responsible adult use in Wisconsin, create a regulated medical cannabis system, generate new state and local revenue, and provide a pathway to expunge or adjust past marijuana related convictions. Wisconsin is currently surrounded

Minocqua, WI – The Minocqua Brewing Company today announced the launch of a national Kickstarter campaign to expand the Minocqua Marketplace, an online platform designed to help consumers boycott corporations that financially support MAGA extremism and authoritarian politics. Founded by brewery owner and activist Kirk Bangstad, the Minocqua Marketplace connects

MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma has been appointed as United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin. Chief U.S. District Court Judge James D. Peterson signed the order on January 22, 2026. “I am honored to serve as United States Attorney,” said Mr. Elgersma. “I thank the Court,

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting reveals over 22,000 in Wisconsin did not sign up for ACA coverage compared to the previous year. This decline comes after health care costs skyrocketed because Republicans, including Wisconsin’s Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil, voted against continuing enhanced premium subsidies. Nationally, more than one million fewer peo… Please

Madison, WI… Wisconsin support is growing for the federal Floodplain Enhancement & Recovery Act. This bipartisan legislation reforms antiquated policies within the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program that discourage restoration of degraded floodplains. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) recently announced his support and co-sponsorship of the measure,House Bill 6256, which addresses