It’s been more than 800 days since the Farm Bill expired on September 30, 2023. Wisconsinites haven’t seen a new and updated Farm Bill since 2018, and Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil are missing in action.  Van Orden and Steil are failing to address the growing challenges facing Wisconsin

MADISON, WI – After democratic lawmakers spent weeks calling out attacks on reproductive healthcare, it’s clear that Republicans in Wisconsin have realized they cannot win by going after women and Wisconsin’s doctors. A new amendment offered by Rep. Gustafson (R-Omro) removes both the catch kit requirement and the financial penalty for doctors from Assembly Bill

MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin filed a motion in the Seventh Circuit on Tuesday on behalf of 24-year-old Jaciel Cirrus Rojas, who has been unlawfully detained in the Dodge County Jail by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since June.  Cirrus Rojas was given a bond hearing and cleared to

PLOVER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that nearly 150 farmers, agricultural industry representatives, conservation organization members and government leaders gathered at the Agriculture & Conservation Roundtable on Dec. 9 to tackle one of Wisconsin’s most pressing challenges: keeping our waters drinkable, fishable and swimmable while

Logterman’s design inspired by adventures with family dog Menomonie, Wis. – With a design inspired by her adventures with her black lab, Max, UW-Stout studio art major Jaelyn Logterman won the 2026 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission pass design contest, recently announced by the state’s Department of Natural

gener8tor and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay welcome the inaugural UW-Green Bay Pre-Accelerator Cohort Green Bay, WI –  The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in partnership with gener8tor announced the five startups selected for the inaugural cohort of the UW-Green Bay Pre-Accelerator, a no-equity startup accelerator supporting early-stage founders in Brown County and th…

Bipartisan legislation makes a permanent program to equip organic farmers and producers to grow their businesses and meet rising demand WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME), and Representatives Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-03) and Andrea Salinas (D-OR-06) introduced legislation to give organic producers tools to increase

MADISON—Today, Wisconsin State Rep. Jenna Jacobson endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1.  Rep. Jacobson (AD-50) joins fellow Representatives Alex Joers (AD-81), Andrew Hysell (AD-46), Maureen McCarville (AD-45), Francesca Hong (AD-76), Shelia Stubbs (AD-78), Lisa Subeck (AD-79), and Mike Bare (AD-80)&nbs… Please log in to access subscriber

Wisconsin Farmers Union acknowledges the administration’s decision to deliver much-needed relief to family farmers during a period of intense financial strain. Farmers in Wisconsin continue to face the compounding challenges of volatile markets, rising input costs, and uncertainty driven by recent trade policies, including tariffs. Many are operating below the

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest will shift its application window from winter to spring, creating a refreshed experience designed to better serve entrepreneurs statewide. While the contest has traditionally opened for entries in mid-December with a Jan. 31 deadline, the next competition cycle will instead

The News: WILL has announced Erin Gamble as our new Associate Counsel. Her hire reflects our organization’s commitment to fighting back against bureaucratic overreach in Wisconsin and across the country. Erin previously served as a legal clerk here at WILL and most recently as a civil defense attorney. In her role,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced more than $159 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Lead Service Line Replacement Program to 29 municipalities across the state to ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean, safe drinking water that

During his first week as a candidate for Governor, former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes made a clear call to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional maps so they finally reflect the will of the people. Lt. Governor Barnes’ proposal came during his statewide “Wisconsin Way” tour, where he is meeting with voters and

Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out Governor Tony Evers for vetoing AB 211—a commonsense bill that would have given local communities the freedom to allow new cigar lounges and opened doors for entrepreneurs. The 2009 Indoor Clean Air Act grandfathered existing lounges but banned new ones, creating

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, appreciates the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, announced by President Trump yesterday at a roundtable event. The proposed funding comes at a critical time for farmers nationwide as they

MADISON, WI. – Governor Tony Evers has signed Act 54 into law, expanding Wisconsin’s Move Over, Slow Down requirements to protect all motorists stopped on the side of the road. Lawmakers and safety advocates thanked the Governor for taking action to close a long-standing gap in roadside safety. Previously, Wisconsin

Madison – Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) issued the following statement after Governor Evers signed Act 75, which provides funding in the amount of $10 million to be directed to Rogers Behavioral Health to build a mental health treatment facility in Chippewa Falls. “Western Wisconsin is currently in a mental health

MADISON, Wis. — Two bills authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) updating state law regarding vehicle registration were signed into law on Tuesday. “These bills are the product of bipartisan work on behalf of the people of Wisconsin, from local employers to Gold Star families,” Hutton said. “Thank you to the

MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers joined Representative Francesca Hong, Senator LaTonya Johnson, and Representative Kalan Haywood to reintroduce legislation to establish paid family and medical leave for Wisconsin. Currently, workers in Wisconsin have no right to paid family and medical leave. This legislation presents an exciting opportunity to enact

Turning Point Action announced on Friday their endorsement of Michael Alfonso, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, stating “Michael has proven himself as an unapologetic conservative and will represent Wisconsin well in Congress.” “I am profoundly grateful to receive an endorsement from Turning Point Action. Charlie Kirk has been