MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced that the wild crop is showing improvements in production in 2026 compared to the last few years of low production. Spring began with heavy rainfall across northern Wisconsin in April, followed by a pattern of drought through the summer. This

As State Senator Tom Tiffany Voted for a Massive Corporate Subsidy, Hiking Electric Rates for Consumers, Weakening Clean Water Protection, and Condemning Family Homes and Farmland MADISON, Wis. — Some politicians are willing to say anything to try to win an election, regardless of what they’ve done or how they’ve voted.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, County Executive David Crowley, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, released a statement following Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul’s decision to file a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service to block Donald Trump’s attempts to undercut democracy by limiting access to mail-in voting: “I applaud the Wisconsin Attorney

TO: Interested PartiesFROM: House Majority PACDATE: August 27, 2026RE: Polling Shows Path To A Larger Democratic Majority Exists With Necessary Funding In December 2024, HMP announced a 2026 Recruitment Fund with the mission of recruiting and preparing potential candidates earlier than ever to expand the House battlefield deeper into Trump territory. HMP knew from Day One

Innovations in vegan cheese, ‘swicy’ cherry-tamarind hot sauce stand out among presentations Menomonie, Wis. – A stretchy, melty vegan cheese and new “swicy” sauce created by M.S. food science and technology students and recent graduates at University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic had the audience saying, “Yum! Yes, please,” at this summer’s

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has drained the main waterbody in the Collins Marsh Wildlife Area by opening the gates on the dam at Mud Creek. This periodic drawdown improves wildlife habitat. Although the drawdown is temporary, it will affect hunting opportunities this fall. However,

Wisconsin remains near bottom in university support relative to technical colleges under alternative enrollment measures MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 27, 2026 – The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) has released a response to the Wisconsin Technical College System’s critique of its Aug. 20 report on public support and

As LGBTQ+ Community Faces Continued Attacks, HRC is Backing State Leaders Who Will Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality, Protect Fundamental Freedoms and Deliver for Working Families WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PAC announced its endorsement of more than 15 pro-equality gubernatorial candidates across key states. At a time

WASHINGTON — GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement endorsing Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for governor and Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. “For too long, progress in Madison has stalled because of Republican inaction, but with leaders

As Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) prepares to celebrate four decades of supporting and advancing women in public service, the organization is welcoming a new slate of leaders who will help carry that legacy into its next chapter. Founded in 1987, WWIG is a statewide, bipartisan nonprofit organization that brings

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Mitchell Berman in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. “As a union member and a registered nurse, Mitchell Berman deeply understands the issues facing working families in Wisconsin,” said Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO. “Mitchell

FY2026 General Purpose Revenues (GPR)Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded *This is the GPR estimate published by the Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) on Jan 15, 2026, modified bysubsequent law changes. General purpose revenues (GPR) increased 3.4% in fiscal year 2026 (FY26) to $23,132.2 million. This is2.0% more than

ALTOONA, WI —  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today endorsed Congressman Derrick Van Orden for reelection to represent Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, recognizing his strong record of supporting small businesses, lowering taxes, strengthening American manufacturing, and creating an environment where Wisconsin businesses can grow. The endorsement was announced at Bond’s

Madison, WI – On August 25, 2026, country music legend, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist Dolly Parton passed away following a brief battle with cancer. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Yesterday, the world lost one of the most successful, monumental country music artists of all time with the passing

MADISON, WI – Democrat David Crowley campaigns on making Wisconsin more affordable, but throughout his time as Milwaukee County Executive, he’s made things more expensive for his constituents. A new fact-check by The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Milwaukee County has the highest sales tax in Wisconsin at 0.9% after “David Crowley, the

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted transportation partners and the public Wednesday for the third annual Safer Together Community Event. For the first time, the event was held at Rennebohm Park in Madison to highlight the many partnerships and safety initiatives that aim to improve safety for all transportation

Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its

GREEN BAY, WI. — Senator Jamie Wall applauded today’s $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., over the harm the company’s products have done to children. The settlement requires Meta to implement new child safety measures for Instagram and Facebook, including daily time limits, nighttime restrictions, fewer notifications during

What Citizens Should Know about Wisconsin’s Electricity Generation Options! The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County (LWVMC) to Host the First Webinar in a 3-Part Series on September 3, 2026. Milwaukee – What: With AI data centers threatening to upend current energy needs, the LWVMC will host the first of a

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters announced its final slate of candidate endorsements today for the 2026 election cycle. These endorsements build on an historic election season made possible by fair maps, which offer a real path to a pro-democracy, pro-conservation legislative majority come November. “Wisconsinites are demanding a new wave of