WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) introduced a bipartisan bill to honor veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep with the Vietnam Service Medal. Currently, participants in Operation End Sweep, a mission to clear dangerous mines from Haiphong harbor and surrounding waters in

Menomonie, Wis. – Tucked right off Highway 29 near Chippewa Falls is a small family farm bursting with scent and color in June and July. Pondview Lavender Farm, owned by University of Wisconsin-Stout operations and management Lecturer Bob Sworski, welcomes folks to pick lavender during the harvest season. Recently, an agricultural

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government’s (IRG) Court Watch released a report detailing the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2024-2025 term on Tuesday, analyzing the new path taken by the Court’s progressive majority. The report breaks down the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2024-25 term, its dynamics, and what it means for

GREEN BAY, Wis.—Artificial intelligence (AI) and a radical shift towards software-driven technologies are driving the need for a new breed of software professionals. Businesses need talent that bridges the skills gap between traditional software engineering and modern generative AI applications. To meet this regional workforce need, the University of Wisconsin-Green

MADISON, Wis. – Dani Hansen has always had a clear vision of her future as a wife and mother, even after losing her eyesight three times, including during her second pregnancy. “We really had to babyproof the house,” she said. “We even put bells on our son since he can

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration urging immediate action to reverse the administration’s misguided cuts to key investments and staff at the USDA that will negatively impact Wisconsin’s forestry industry. The letter is the

Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives voted to passH.R. 3095,a bill co-led by Congressman Steil, which updates and modernizes ZIP codes to reflect current municipal boundaries and address USPS mail delays.  Communities in Wisconsin and across the country currently face challenges due to outdated ZIP codes.  These challenges include misdirected mail,

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop its unlawful attempt to impose new restrictions that threaten Wisconsinites’ access to essential health, education, and social service programs. Earlier this month, in a reversal of long-standing

Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) began circulating a family-first bill which would ensure that schools make parents fully aware of their rights and leading role in making decisions about the health of their children. Representative Brill provided the following explanation: “Currently, parents

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Sunday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin Manufacturer, and candidate for governor, joined UpFront to discuss his campaign with WISN’s Matt Smith.  WATCH HERE OR BELOW:  In an extensive interview, Bill discussed a wide array of topics from why he chose to jump into the

VERONA, Wis. ― The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) donated $1,500 worth of Ground Beef to food banks within Feeding Wisconsin’s network from a fundraiser aimed at purchasing beef for families in need. “Meat is one of the most sought-after items at food pantries, so any beef donations that we receive

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI – On July 18th, Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members from across the state convened at Kamp Kenwood for the organization’s 2025 Summer Conference, an annual tradition celebrating grassroots leadership, rural advocacy, and community connection. This year’s event featured a full day of engaging programming, from policy updates and

MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining re-introduced the Universal Changing Stations bill today with her Democratic colleagues Sen. Dora Drake, Rep. Tara Johnson, Rep. Shelia Stubbs, and Sen. Jeff Smith. LRB-2107 requires the installation of adult-sized changing stations in certain high-capacity public buildings and creates a tax credit for small businesses to install

MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining reintroduced a veteran’s mental health bill today–part of her “Mental Healthcare Is Healthcare” bill package–alongside her colleagues Sen. Dianne Hesselbein, Sen. Jeff Smith, Rep. Christine Sinicki, Rep. Angelito Tenorio, Rep. Brienne Brown, Rep. Maureen McCarville, Rep. Ann Roe, and Rep. Karen DeSanto. LRB-1676 provides additional funding and

MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining, Sen. Kelda Roys, and Sen. Dora Drake reintroduced the Pregnancy Protection Act today, a bill that would put into state law that maternity and newborn care are essential health benefits and insurance plans must cover them. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement.  “Every woman in

Fox Cities, Wis. (July 21, 2025) –  Governor Tony Evers has reappointed Fox Cities Chamber President/CEO Becky Bartoszek to the Council on Workforce Investment (CWI). This council is the federally-mandated entity under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that assists the governor in developing innovative and dynamic approaches to develop Wisconsin’s

Participate In Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Madison Division of Extension invite the public to participate in Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day and help search for invasives across the state on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Snapshot Day is a statewide effort to protect Wisconsin’s

New Funding Restrictions Threaten Critical Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, LGBTQI+ Youth, and Unhoused Communities Rhode Island – A nationwide coalition of domestic violence, sexual assault, housing, youth, and homelessness organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump-Vance administration’s sweeping and unlawful conditions placed on federal grant funding from the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that Wisconsin’s state parks, forests and recreation areas offer a variety of universal recreation options available across the state. These include equipment available to borrow, such as adaptive kayaks, all-terrain wheelchairs and beach wheelchairs, and amenities such as