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Menomonie, Wis. – Two Professional Science Master’s in conservation biology alumni from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, stationed more than 2,400 miles apart, are working to create sustainable practices and aid in conservation efforts in the wild places surrounding their communities.
53 percent of voters concerned about Van Orden’s support for tariffs, cuts to Badgercare EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – This week, POLITICO reported on new polling that shows Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District, leading Rep. Derrick Van Orden 44 percent to 42 percent
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in calling for an official probe into the recent domestic deployments of active-duty and National Guard troops to American cities. Specifically, the Senators call on U.S. Department
After Six Years of Military Service, Pullen’s Focus Turns to Wisconsin’s Future Appleton, WI – United States Marine, small business owner, and Eagle Scout Reive Pullen, 26, today announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 52. He is currently
Community children are invited to trick-or-treat at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Karlgaard Towers residence hall on Friday, Oct. 31. Karlgaard Towers will host a lobby trick-or-treating area as well as door-to-door trick-or-treating from 5-7 p.m. on Halloween. Participating residents
Last Friday, in the midst of the government shutdown, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van introduced a bill to award Trump with the Congressional Gold Medal. On Monday, in a toss-up district, polling numbers came out revealing that only 36% of his constituents
MADISON, Wis. — In a recent media interview, right-wing judge and Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar doubled down on her radical anti-abortion agenda by calling the overturning of Roe v. Wade “very wise,” and indicating she would have disagreed with the state supreme
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney today announced his candidacy for Wisconsin Attorney General, pledging to put public safety over politics, restore accountability at the state crime labs, and confront the fentanyl crisis. “Two
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) in introducing the No Free Rides Act to address fare issues in transit systems across the country. The No Free Rides Act ensures local transit agencies enforce fare collection. This action follows investigative reporting
MADISON, Wis. – David Peabody sailed the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea as an antisubmarine warfare technician in the U.S. Navy, but never imagined his travels would lead him to the shores of Lake Monona in Madison. That changed
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $145 million in fourth quarter 2025 payments for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids to repair, maintain, and improve local roads
MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), today encouraged Wisconsin students and families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2026-27 academic year as part of “FAFSA® Filing Month.” In accordance with
MADISON — The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) reports that single-family home construction across the state showed modest growth through the third quarter of 2025, according to data compiled from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). From July through September
MADISON, Wis. — With the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services expected to release new numbers this week detailing how much ACA premiums will increase if Republicans cut this funding from their budget, Wisconsinites across the state are bracing for impact.
Green Bay, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay will receive $658,845 for projects that will increase high-impact research and training opportunities for high school and undergraduate students and will address Wisconsin’s biggest water challenges, including phosphorus transport and release, agricultural water
WisconsinEye is in urgent needof $1 million in operational support to continue its mission of government transparency over the next 12 months. Without immediate funding, the network faces potential reductions in coverage – or complete shutdown – jeopardizing public access
MADISON – Today, lawmakers introduced much-needed bipartisan legislation, LRB 4367, to establish private well owners’ right to know if their drinking water is contaminated. One-in-three Wisconsin families rely on private wells for drinking water, yet many still don’t know when
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar recently doubled down on her radical anti-abortion agenda by calling the overturning of Roe v. Wade “very wise” MADISON, Wis. – In a recent media interview, right-wing judge and Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) will work with local law enforcement agencies across the state this Halloween to monitor sex offenders on probation or parole. The annual partnership helps to keep children safe during trick-or-treat activities. DOC Division
Watertown, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R–Hustisford) presented School Resource Officer Christopher Karnatz with a legislative citation recognizing him as the 38th Assembly District’s 2025 First Responder of the Year at the Watertown Police Department on Friday. “Officer Karnatz has
Menomonie, Wis. – Two Professional Science Master’s in conservation biology alumni from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, stationed more than 2,400 miles apart, are working to create sustainable practices and aid in conservation efforts in the wild places surrounding their communities. As senior project manager at Green VI, a nonprofit focused
53 percent of voters concerned about Van Orden’s support for tariffs, cuts to Badgercare EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – This week, POLITICO reported on new polling that shows Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District, leading Rep. Derrick Van Orden 44 percent to 42 percent in a head-to-head matchup with 13 percent undecided. Rebecca Cooke
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in calling for an official probe into the recent domestic deployments of active-duty and National Guard troops to American cities. Specifically, the Senators call on U.S. Department of Defense Acting Inspector General (DOD IG) Steven Stebbins to
After Six Years of Military Service, Pullen’s Focus Turns to Wisconsin’s Future Appleton, WI – United States Marine, small business owner, and Eagle Scout Reive Pullen, 26, today announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 52. He is currently the only declared candidate for the seat, which represents both
Community children are invited to trick-or-treat at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Karlgaard Towers residence hall on Friday, Oct. 31. Karlgaard Towers will host a lobby trick-or-treating area as well as door-to-door trick-or-treating from 5-7 p.m. on Halloween. Participating residents in Karlgaard Towers will post a designated orange door sign
Last Friday, in the midst of the government shutdown, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van introduced a bill to award Trump with the Congressional Gold Medal. On Monday, in a toss-up district, polling numbers came out revealing that only 36% of his constituents believe he is doing enough to end the shutdown. MADISON,
MADISON, Wis. — In a recent media interview, right-wing judge and Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar doubled down on her radical anti-abortion agenda by calling the overturning of Roe v. Wade “very wise,” and indicating she would have disagreed with the state supreme court’s 4-3 ruling that an 1849 law could no longer
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney today announced his candidacy for Wisconsin Attorney General, pledging to put public safety over politics, restore accountability at the state crime labs, and confront the fentanyl crisis. “Two years ago, at 39, I underwent open-heart surgery because of
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) in introducing the No Free Rides Act to address fare issues in transit systems across the country. The No Free Rides Act ensures local transit agencies enforce fare collection. This action follows investigative reporting that revealed Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) enacte… Please log
MADISON, Wis. – David Peabody sailed the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea as an antisubmarine warfare technician in the U.S. Navy, but never imagined his travels would lead him to the shores of Lake Monona in Madison. That changed in 2024 when Peabody became the 1,000th lung transplant recipient
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $145 million in fourth quarter 2025 payments for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids to repair, maintain, and improve local roads and connecting highways…. Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), today encouraged Wisconsin students and families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2026-27 academic year as part of “FAFSA® Filing Month.” In accordance with national observances, Gov. Evers proclaimed October 2… Please log in to access
MADISON — The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) reports that single-family home construction across the state showed modest growth through the third quarter of 2025, according to data compiled from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). From July through September 2025, 3,439 new single-family housing permits were issued statewide —
MADISON, Wis. — With the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services expected to release new numbers this week detailing how much ACA premiums will increase if Republicans cut this funding from their budget, Wisconsinites across the state are bracing for impact. Currently, the average cost of an ACA premium ranges from
Green Bay, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay will receive $658,845 for projects that will increase high-impact research and training opportunities for high school and undergraduate students and will address Wisconsin’s biggest water challenges, including phosphorus transport and release, agricultural water management and creating information and resources about peatland plant communities….
WisconsinEye is in urgent needof $1 million in operational support to continue its mission of government transparency over the next 12 months. Without immediate funding, the network faces potential reductions in coverage – or complete shutdown – jeopardizing public access to live, unedited coverage of state government. A CAUSE WORTH
MADISON – Today, lawmakers introduced much-needed bipartisan legislation, LRB 4367, to establish private well owners’ right to know if their drinking water is contaminated. One-in-three Wisconsin families rely on private wells for drinking water, yet many still don’t know when their water is at risk. “Wisconsinites have a right to
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar recently doubled down on her radical anti-abortion agenda by calling the overturning of Roe v. Wade “very wise” MADISON, Wis. – In a recent media interview, right-wing judge and Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar doubled down on her radical anti-abortion agenda by calling the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) will work with local law enforcement agencies across the state this Halloween to monitor sex offenders on probation or parole. The annual partnership helps to keep children safe during trick-or-treat activities. DOC Division of Community Corrections probation and parole agents will join local
Watertown, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R–Hustisford) presented School Resource Officer Christopher Karnatz with a legislative citation recognizing him as the 38th Assembly District’s 2025 First Responder of the Year at the Watertown Police Department on Friday. “Officer Karnatz has served the Watertown community with integrity, compassion, and professionalism for