MADISON, WI – Last week, a Dane County Judge appointed a special prosecutor to investigate criminal animal abuse allegations involving Ridglan Farms, a large-scale breeding facility of beagles used for biomedical research experimentation. In October 2024, former employees of Ridglan Farms testified as eyewitnesses to ongoing instances of cruel and inhumane

MADISON, Wis. — With the Wisconsin Supreme Court election less than three months away, we’re here to re-introduce extreme far-right candidate Brad Schimel. As the worst Attorney General in state history, Wisconsinites rejected Brad Schimel after only one term due to his extreme views and for failing victims across Wisconsin.  Brad Schimel doesn’t

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 13, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the USDA is investing $14,000,418 more in grant funding in Wisconsin to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. The investments announced today are being

MADISON, Wis. – Pierce County Meats Inc. in Ellsworth, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class II recall for packaged Ready-To-Eat (RTE) meat products. The affected products carry a mark of inspection for establishment No. 132 and would have been purchased or received prior to January 8, 2025. These products include:

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign placed a $1 million statewide ad buy, marking its first significant investment in the race for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. The seven-figure, statewide buy comes after the campaign raised a historic $2.2 million since Judge Schimel’s entrance into the race – a testament to

MADISON, Wis –  In response to Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s comments on WISN’s UPFRONT where he speculated that the legislature may enact a new abortion ban, newly elected Senators Jodi Habush Sinykin, Sarah Keyeski, and Jamie Wall issued the following statement:   “Last November, Wisconsinites across our districts delivered a resounding

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), celebrate the announcement of two $25 million grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, which is funded through the Biden-Harris administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The federal investment supp… Please

MADISON, Wis. – As snow is predicted over the next week in much of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to be extra careful when traversing any frozen waterbody. Ice is still forming, and ice thickness will vary. Ice hazards could be covered by light snowfall.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 27-31, 2025.  Winter Salt Awareness Week will include a series of YouTube livestreams featuring speakers

13 January 2025 | Foley & Lardner LLP announced that Jamie Kuhn has joined the firm’s Wisconsin-based Government Solutions Practice Group as a public affairs director. Kuhn brings over 20 years of public service experience in both the executive and legislative branches of state and local government. Most recently, Kuhn served as

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced their Health Care Affordability Act—legislation to make permanent the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) for Marketplace coverage, which would prevent millions of Americans’ health care costs from increasing next year. In Wisconsin, 231,000 Wisconsinites – ove… Please

Madison, WI – Today,  Brittany Kinser, Candidate for DPI Superintendent, released her campaign priorities across multiple digital platforms including her new website, video, and multiple social media channels. Brittany’s campaign priorities center around restoring high academic standards for Wisconsin kids and are informed by over 25 years of experience as a former

Now is the time to apply to become a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper or inspector. The deadline for applications to join the 71st and 72nd Recruit Classes is Jan. 19, 2025. The Wisconsin State Patrol accepts in-state and out-of-state applicants who are new to law enforcement or have previous experience. Applications for

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that state officials recently lauded 16 DNR conservation wardens and one division staffer for lifesaving and heroic actions. Family and friends joined Gov. Tony Evers, DNR assistant secretary Mark Aquino and DNR chief conservation warden Casey Krueger for the

Madison, WI — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a $20 million nationwide campaign calling on Congress to protect prosperity and renew President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) – a cornerstone of AFP and the Trump Administration’s shared economic agenda this year. The campaign, the largest effort by a conservative

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton – the youngest state chair in the country – endorsed Ben Wikler to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. In her statement, she cited Wikler’s platform released this morning, which includes robust commitments to young Democrats, as

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), member of the House Labor Caucus and Chair of the International Workers’ Rights Caucus, endorsed Ben Wikler to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. In a statement, Representative Schakowsky cited Wikler’s ability to organize across communities and deliver historic resources to the

MILWAUKEE – This afternoon, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation. “I am honored to have been re-elected for my second term as Vice Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation. The primary role of the Vice Chair is to support and implement

MADISON – In recognition of Gov. Tony Evers’ proclamation observing National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) released a new report highlighting key milestones the department achieved in 2024 to combat worker exploitation while supporting employers who play by the rules. The report, Working to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, chair of the Wisconsin State Building Commission, today announced the Commission approved a comprehensive budget adjustment for various University of Wisconsin (UW) System projects and authority to construct two important projects. “While it’s unfortunate that these reallocations to help support UW campuses across our state